Munich ’s winter tollwood

Munich’s winter tollwood is one of the absolute highlights that draws a lot of residents but also tourists to Munich`s Theresienwiese in the winter months. You will find culture in all its facets: Several huge tents and outdoor stalls offer exquisite and often hand-made craftwork as well as sustainable products. Your hunger can be satisfied thanks to a broad variety of delicious food that meets Tollwood’s standards of organic and high food quality. During your stay in Munich in the winter months you can simply stroll along those stalls or be entertained by one of the many amazing live acts. German bands and artists but also internationally known musicians like Lionel Richie or Sunrise Avenue make their way to Munich’s winter festival. But the winter Tollwood is also based on a good and very important cause: Its philosophy centers around the desire to create incentives for a sustainable future. This is mirrored in all areas from the products and food offered at the stalls to the recycling of the produced waste. This festival should be on your bucket list for activities to do in Munich in winter!

rocking the sledge

If Munich was lucky enough to be snow-covered, you might want to consider going tobogganing at one of the various hills and slopes. Amateurs will definitely enjoy the highest “mountain”-top that the Olympiaberg has to offer. With its dreamlike view over Munich and the famous Olympic tower in combination with its steep slope it is the most popular place for tobogganing.
Apart from this visual and action-related highlight you can also enjoy time on your sledge in West- and Ostpark, Messestadt, Luitpoldpark or on the Michaeli-hill in Berg am Laim.

For beginners the tiny hill next to the Monopteros in the famous English Garden might suit perfectly.

magical atmosphere in the English Garden

Besides, this location allows you a fairy-like winter scenery: The English Garden – being one of the largest urban parks in the world – can be explored during a relaxing walk in the tree-lined avenues. Your feet need a break? A romantic carriage ride through the snowy wood-like park area might make you fall in love with the snow-covered nature that this park in Munich presents in the winter months.

Our insider tip: Relax and warm up in a tiny cafè which surprises with a lovely and exceptional concept: Several seats are placed outdoors in which you can exclusively sit with your companions and drink some hot chocolate or hot mulled wine. A café worth visiting during your stay in Munich in cold winters!

local christmas markets

If your trip to Munich in winter happens to be in the pre-christmas time, you should absolutely not miss out on its famous Christmas markets. Whether traditional or unusual, huge and impressive or rather small and plain – with its variety of christmas market choices our city meets every desire. Spend your evenings surrounded by lovely decorated stalls offering delicious christmas pastries, hot mulled wine and craftwork. If you may be spending only one day in Munich in winter, you can easily integrate a visit in your busy sightseeing schedule.

ice skating in the Prinzregentenstadion

What would be a trip to Munich in winter without some ice-skating? Much less fun! The Prinzregentenstadion or Olympia Eisstadion (in the vicinity of the Olympic tower and hill) have several special ice-skating programmes you should consider. On the evenings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can ice skate to different music genres and under atmospheric floodlights.

If Munich was blessed with cold temperatures that made its lakes freeze completely, we definitely recommend you to go ice skating on the canal of Nymphenburg. If not possible, you will not regret visiting the Nymphenburg palace. This place in Munich looks magical in winter!

wellness during your trip in Munich in winter

Whoever longs for warmth, coziness and relaxation after a day of sightseeing, can indulge in Munich’s daily spas. What makes you warm up faster than a hot sauna session? A wide range of day spas offering every imaginable kind of massages, thermal baths, steam rooms and so much more. For sure one of the warmest things to do in Munich in winter!

botanic garden

Our suggestion for those looking to avoid the cold and all those longing for warmer temperatures on their trip to Munich in winter: The greenhouses of the Botanic Garden accommodate visitors in a tropical climate and on an impressive area of 4500 square metres. Outside may be the deepest snowfall imaginable – indoors a huge variety of blooming flowers and plants makes you completely forget about this.
The gardens’ special highlight is the butterfly exhibition, which allows visitors to take photographs of themselves amidst freely flying butterflies.

Of course the recommendations mentioned above only present a little selection of things you can do in Munich in winter. But as these suggestions already demonstrate, you will definitely find a huge variety of lovely winter activities that make your trip the perfect winter experience!

Have fun selecting your favorites of these recommendations and have lots of blissful moments on your trip to Munich in winter!

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Café Zeitgeist

This dining spot in the Türkenstraße is both, bar and restaurant in central Munich. Is the place to meet and eat for young people and succeeds to appease one’s hunger and thirst from breakfast until dinner. You find a broad selection of starters, salads and bowls as well as delicious main dishes such as burgers, quesadillas, pasta. Its philosophy centers around good food quality that respects the welfare of animals and is as regional as possible. Definitely worth a visit!

Broeding

Broeding surprises its diners with an innovative concept. They serve a six-course menu which is changed every night. Apart from this exclusive highlight, this restaurant in Munich devoted itself to an exquisite wine selection. Sommeliers choose the wine recommendations that best complement each of the daily dishes.

Little London

This steak restaurant in Munich will delight meat lovers! Little London is a stylish English gourmet dining place that offers a broad selection of steaks with great grill taste. One of their great steak options combined with delicious salads or starch make the perfect meal to satisfy a hungry belly. You can enjoy one or several drinks of their huge selection until early a.m.
But this restaurant in Munich is also suitable for vegetarians and guests with food intolerances. The high quality of food paired with the nice atmosphere and friendly service comes with a bit pricier outcome – but an outcome that is enjoyable from start to its end.

Schwarzreiter Tagesbar und Restaurant

The dining experience at Schwarzreiter in the famous Maximilianstraße might be one that you will never forget. It offers quality, detail and taste on both plate and seating atmosphere.Schwarzreiter is specialized in the creation of Young Bavarian cuisine which entails that each meal will have at least one Bavarian ingredient or method of preparation. The Schwarzreiter restaurant in Munich has even been awarded a Michelin Star, which speaks for itself. Whoever wishes to enjoy their delicious gourmet dishes ranging from Bavarian Spätzle to fish or modern variations of the Kaiserschmarrn, should make reservations.
Eating at one of their dining rooms with stylish, partly even pompous decor and watching the people pass by the Maximilianstraße might be one of the must-dos on your trip to Munich.

Max Pett

If you happen to be a vegetarian or vegan, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to stop by at this special restaurant in Munich. Max Pett offers a huge variety of vegan dishes ranging from vegan bowls, soups, burger meat substitutes to veganized local Bavarian food. This is one of the rare places where even vegans can enjoy typical Bavarian specialties like Weißwurst, Käsespätzle and Wiener Schnitzel in Munich. Given that its philosophy is to serve dishes with good food quality and that vegan food often comes with high prices, eating at this one of the restaurants in Munich is a bit more expensive. Whether you enjoy breakfast at Max Pett, lunch or dinner: For people with a vegan lifestyle this turns out to be a piece of heaven served on plates!

Naxos Taverna

Whoever enjoys mediterranean food, should go with the Greek food that is served at this gourmet restaurant in Munich west, Obermenzing. Even the pickiest palate will be delighted with the excellent Greek meals at Naxos Taverna. The friendly and obliging service als entails meeting special nutritional needs such as a glutenfree and dairy free dishes. This restaurant in Munich definitely has a fair price-performance-ratio. Making reservations at this spot is definitely a good idea, since its delicious Greek cuisine and the lovely atmosphere is very popular among Munich locals and everyone in love with Greek food. You will not regret sitting on the atmospheric terrace below lots of space heaters and being served one of their tasty dishes.

As these few selected recommendations already demonstrate, there is a restaurant in Munich to suit each and every taste.We wish you a delicious experience, that will make your trip to Munich a culinary highlight!

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Parks in Munich – 8 spots, you should not miss

Nymphenburg palace park

Taking a walk in the park of Nymphenburg Palace makes you feel like you’re of royalty yourself. The park consists of basins, fountains, lakes, pavilions and other decorative elements that please and relax the eyes. You can also visit the amazing palace itself and see how the former royalty lived in splendor there. The Nymphenburger Schloss is one of the biggest and most visited palaces in Europe.

Hofgarten

The royal Hofgarten is also worth a visit. It is located next to the popular Residenz Building, the home of former Wittelsbacher rulers. The beautiful Hofgarten pavillon and fountain are famous photo spots and therefore naturally popular amongst tourists.

Westpark

Westpark has got everything a good park should offer: hills, lakes, barbecue areas, benches in the greenery and playgrounds. In the summertime, the popular “Kino, Mond und Sterne” open air cinema shows recent blockbusters. You don’t need to fly a long way to Asia – just visit the Chinese and Japanese gardens in Westpark and you can experience some of the asian flair.

English Garden

The English Garden is the most popular and largest of the parks in Munich. It is even larger than the Central Park in New York. The English Garden is great place for everybody: it has got a calm, idyllic section in the north perfect for relaxing in the sun. But it has also a more lively area in the south, where you can slackline, surf at the Eisbach or enjoy a good beer at the Chinese Tower, the most visited beer garden in Munich.

Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is home to 14,000 species of plants. The greenhouses with their warm temperatures, tropical flowers and beautiful butterflies are great place to escape cold and rainy weather in fall or winter. A must see for any biologist.

Hirschgarten

If you enjoy cute animals more than exotic plans, the Hirschgarten is the best park in Munich for you. Hirschgarten means deer garden, which indeed it is: here you can watch live deer. Furthermore ist offers a water playground and Munich’s largest beer garden. Also it is one of the parks in Munich, with a very long history. In 1780 Elector of Bavaria Charles Theodore had establishes an animal garden, where about one hundred deer were settled. After some years it has been opened to the public and is since then one the most popular parks in Munich.

Riemer Park

In 1992 the Riem Airport was closed, but the city of Munich wanted to reuse that huge place and decided to implement a new green residential district there in 1995. And so the Riemer Park was born. It has got a little lake and many hills, from where you can go sledding in winter time.

Olympic Park

The Olympic Park is known for its various activities. How about enjoying Munich from above? Ride the elevator to the top of the famous Olympia Tower and take in the sight of our beautiful city. The ,,Kino am Olympiasee’’ is an open air cinema showing you recent blockbusters. The Munich Olympic Walk of Stars along the Olympiasee shows handmarks on the floor’s concrete from world-famous people such as Dalai Lama, David Copperfield or Bon Jovi. At the Olympiapark you can also go deep down into the fascinating underwater world. At Sea Life Aquarium you can experience a variety fish and other animals from rivers, lakes, seas and oceans from around the world.

As you can see, there are a lot beautiful parks in Munich, which are worth being explored. Put them on your bucket list for your next trip to Munich. If you need an accomodation for your stay, we would love to welcome you in our clean, central and cheap hostel.

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Top 8 Free Activities Munich

Visiting a “Volksfest”

The Octoberfest is the world’s biggest and most known Volksfest. But Munich has more to offer, almost once every month. The chance to catch one during your visit is thus very high. Walking around the Volksfest is free, however if you want to take a ride or eat in a “Bierzelt” then you have to pay.

Visiting the “Englischer Garten”

Did you know, that this park is even bigger than the central park in New York City? Thus it is a must visit while staying in Munich. Locals love their park for its many lakes, traditional beer gardens and beautiful paths where you can go for a walk.

Follow the “Planetenweg”

Sometimes the universe is not as far away as it seems. The Planetenweg from Deutsches Museum to the Hellabrunn Zoo consists of different stations showing you the different planets of our solar system and giving you further information about them. Follow the Planetenweg alone, with friends or with your kids while heading to the zoo or to the Deutsches Museum.

A walk through the Nymphenburg Park

This beautiful Park belongs to the Nymphenburger Schloss, one of the biggest and most visited palaces in Europe. Its length even outgoes the length of the Palace of Versailles in France. The park contains unique water features sculptures and unusual pavilions.

Watching the famous “Rathaus-Glockenspiel”

Everyday around 11am, you can take in the Rathaus Glockenspiel, one of the most entertaining free attractions in Munich. As the clock strikes the hour, life-sized figures come out of the clock and act out tales from the 16th Century.

Free Munich Walking Tour

If you are looking for free activities in Munich, which are fun but informative as well, than join a free Munich Walking Tour. There are a lot of companies that offer free English-speaking tours where you can get a personal introduction to the Bavaria’s beautiful capital.

Watching FC Bayern München Training

Get to see Munich’s famous football club during one of the free public training sessions, which are held several times a week. at the team’s headquarters on Säbener Strasse. You can check out FC Bayern München’s website for an exact schedule.

Free Events at Gasteig

The Gasteig is a cultural and arts center located near the river Isar. It offers free events regularly, such as art exhibitions or music performances. You can find the timetable on the respective website.

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Top 10 of the best bars in Munich

China Moon Roof Terrace

One of the best bars in Munich is this special rooftop bar located on the top of the Hotel Mandarin Oriental. It is the perfect venue to enjoy a cocktail and a wonderful view over Munich.

Menehune Bar

If you prefer the more exotic approach this is one of the best bars in Munich to go to. Menehune Bar is located inside Hotel Bayerischer Hof’s famous Trader Vic’s Restaurant. Enjoy some delicious exotic cocktails in a polynesian themed setting, which is relaxing and elegant at the same time.

Bar of Bel Air

The Bar of Bel Air is another rooftop terrace, that can be definitely considered as one of the best bars in Munich. If you’ve never been to a bar in a former shipping container then this is your chance. Located near the eastern train station this one of a kind hipster bar provides you with great dishes and delectable cocktails.

Zephyr Bar

This bar’s cocktails are created according to the bar’s own recipes. The drinks are seasonal, so they change once in a while but never fail to impress and please the guests. The bartenders take their time to advise you on the drinks you may like. For those reasons Zephyr Bar is of course one of the best bars in Munich.

Couch Club

What about enjoying Gin and Tonic on comfortable couches instead of seats? The Couch Club is a gin lover’s paradise! It is a small and intimate bar, that offers a variety over 150 different gins in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. They also offer regular gin tastings. No wonder that it is one of the best bars in Munich.

Cole & Porter

One of the best bars in Munich is also definitely Cole & Porter. This bar is inspired by the famous jazz musician Cole Porter. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a good drink in a fine and classy atmosphere while listening to some good jazz music.

Negroni American Bar

This bar is build after the typical american bars. Here one can enjoy modern and classic cocktails. You like a drink that’s not on the card? No problem, the barkeepers there will put together a drink according to your desires.

Die Goldene Bar

The ,,Goldene Bar’’ is an interesting hipster bar located at the art museum ,,Haus der Kunst’’. The golden walls of the interior, hence the bar’s name, are covered with maps of various parts of the world, which makes the location so pretty and interesting. Besides alcoholic drinks there are many options for non alcohol cocktails and beverages as well. No wonder that this bar is also one of the best bars in Munich.

H’ugo’s Pizza-Bar-Lounge

H’ugo’s is a stylish bar, lounge, restaurant and nightclub – all in one on different areas of the building. One of the best bars in Munich for a night out with friends.

Falk’s Bar

Last but not least, Falk’s Bar, one of the best bars in Munich, is located at the ,,Spiegelsaal’’ of the Bayerischer Hof Hotel. The menu contains classical cocktails as well as new and modern concoctions. This is the best place if you want to enjoy a drink in a very elegant and luxurious atmosphere

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Make sure to keep our list of the best bars in Munich in mind during your next trip to Munich if you are looking a good bar to spend the night at. And if you are looking for a cheap and clean hostel for your stay in Munich, please feel free to get in touch with us.

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Shopping in Munich – Pasing Arcaden

In Munich’s west the Pasing Arcaden with 150 shops on 35.000m2 are waiting for you. It is only 5 stations away from Munich’s main station with the suburbian train. Please keep in mind, that the station Pasing does not belong to Munich’s main suburbian route. You can only reach Pasing, with the S2, S3, S4 & S8.

GALERIA Kaufhof

You can find three GALERIA Kaufhof Malls in Munich: one at the Marienplatz, one at the Stachus and one at the Rotkreuzplatz. You can buy clothes, accessories and household articles such as dishes, electric irons and more. If you are looking for a Sephora store, you’ll find the only one in Munich in the GALERIA Kaufhof at the Marienplatz.

Olympia Einkaufszentrum

This is Bavaria’s biggest shopping centre. It was built in 1972 for the olympic games and has since then been expanded further and modernised. 135 stores are waiting for you. Next to the shopping centre you’ll find the famous Olympia Park which offers you a lot of different activities you can link with shopping in Munich.

PEP

If you’re looking for a Primark in Munich, you’ll find the only one at the PEP. This shopping centre is located in the eastern part of Munich in Neuperlach Zentrum, directly at the metro station ,,Neuperlach Zentrum’’. You can reach it easily with the Metro U5. PEP offers you fashion, cosmetics, multimedia, cafes and restaurants. Furthermore there are lots of service providers such as hairdressers, opticians, travel agencies, pharmacies and a special store for hearing aids. It provides everything you need while shopping in Munich.

Shopping in Munich – Riem Arcaden

This Shopping Centre is located near the Metro Station Messe München, which you can reach easily with metro U2 ,,Messestadt West’’. 128 Shops on three platforms are waiting for you offering a huge variety of clothes, cosmetics, toys, food, household articles and more.

Fünf Höfe

Noble shopping in Munich: The Fünf Höfe (in english: five courts) on Theatinerstraße present a modern and elegant appearance with unique decor. It contains several exclusive shops and even art galleries. You only have to walk three minutes from the Marienplatz to reach the Fünf Höfe.

MIRA Einkaufszentrum

MIRA offers several fashion shop, hairstylists, restaurants and even supermarkets on a total of 3 floors. It also provides over 750 parking spots. If you rent a car for staying and shopping in Munich, you will definitely find a parking spot at this mall.

We would be very happy, if you choose our hostel for your stay in Munich. We are near the suburbian train station ,,Hirschgarten’’ from where you can reach every mall by suburban train or with the metro, if you like shopping in Munich. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in our clean and cheap hostel.

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One day in Munich – Short, but adventures activities to fill your stay

Escape Room (approx. 1 hour)

Crime Scene or a crazy professor’s labour – solve puzzle/riddles to end the game and to escape the room. You always have one hour, which makes this a fun and fast activity for only one day in Munich. Some of the Escape Games are offered also in English language, so tourists can enjoy them as well.

Climbing the Olympia Tower (approx. 30 min)

Visit the famous Olympia Park and climb its famous tower. From there you have a great view on Munich. You can also climb the 299 stairs up to the roof of the Peterskirche behind the Marienplatz. From there you have a fascinating overview of whole munich. So you can see the whole city by only spending one day in Munich.

Enjoy a great view at a rooftop terrace (approx. 1 hour)

Lots of restaurant and hotels in Munich offer a rooftop lounge. Enjoy a great view over the city while having a good meal or drink. Visit ,,Blue Spa & Lounge Terrasse’’, ,,Mandarin oriental’’,,,Rooftop Sessions’’ or the ,,Bar of Bel Air’’. If you have only one day in Munich, you should definitely not miss one of those terraces.

Shopping from Stachus to the Marienplatz (approx. 2 hours)

While staying one day in Munich you should not miss Marienplatz and Karlsplatz. Admire the Old Town in Munich while shopping. Watch the New Town Hall and Old Town Hall at the famous Marienplatz and then go for a walk through the street and shop in the shopping centres and stores until you reach the Karlsplatz (Stachus). Of course you can also change the route by starting at Stachus making your way to the Marienplatz.

Visit the Viktualienmarkt (approx. 1 hour)

The market stalls offer fresh fruits and vegetables, spicery, flowers, of course along with local specialties. Thus the Viktualienmarkt is one of the best places to enjoy a Bavarian breakfast or Brotzeit – a must while staying only one day in Munich. Treat yourself with a pretzel, Bratwurst or Leberkassemmel.

Visit the mindblowing Asamkirche (approx. 20 min)

Pompous baroque design at its finest! Although the Asamkirche is tiny and less known, it is definitely worth a visit while spending one day in Munich. You’re allowed to photograph there anything you want. The interior design is considered to be one of the best examples of late German baroque architecture.

Christmas Market (approx. 30 min)

If you spend one day in Munich during christmas time, don’t miss visiting one of Munich’s lovely christmas markets. You can find them at:

• The airport
• Marienplatz
• Karlsplatz (Stachus)
• Sendlinger Tor
• Viktualienmarkt
• Isartor
• Stephansplatz (Pink Christmas Market)
• Wittelsbacherplatz
• English Garden
• Kaiserhof der Residenz
• Weißenburger Platz
• Rotkreuzplatz
• Leonrodplatz
• Münchener Freiheit
• Bogenhausen
• Trudering
• Harras

Now it’s up to you to plan your one day in Munich with the activities we’ve shown you and plenty of others. We’ll be very happy, if you choose our hostel for your guest night and one day in Munich.

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General Munich Facts

1. Our city’s name “München’’ originates from the old high German word “Munichen’’, which means “by the monks place”, as the city was founded by monks and first mentioned in 1158.
2. Munich is not only Bavaria’s capital, but also considered as Germany’s beer capital due to its 21 breweries, 22 beer restaurants and the world-famous Oktoberfest.
3. One of the most surprising Munich Facts is that Munich does not have skyscrapers, compared to other megacities. Even smaller cities such as Cologne or Düsseldorf sport outstanding Skylines. In Munich, the construction of buildings higher than 99 meters is prohibited. That decision was made at a referendum in 2004.

   Another interesting fact on our Munich Facts list, is that the city pays great attention to cleanliness – down to every little detail. That’s why all the public bins have bumps on their surface to prevent people from sticking posters onto them.

   The technical university in Munich (TUM) installed two four-story slides in their student center. The purpose of the slides is to ensure that the students get to their classes on time.

4. The most surprising of the general Munich Facts: Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage in Bavaria but a food.

Munich, the home of…

5. Munich is home to about 40.000 pigeons. You can mostly meet them in places like the Marienplatz or the Karlsplatz Stachus. Sometimes you can even find them in the underground while waiting for your subway.
6. Munich is also the home of one of the best-known car manufacturers in the world: BMW. There is even a BMW Museum presenting the history of the brand and its vehicles. One of the most interesting Munich Facts: BMW has got its own postal code: 80788
7. Munich owns several places and attractions considered “the biggest in the world’’. You can visit the Oktoberfest, which is the world’s biggest folk festival. Learn new stuff about History, science and technology in one of the world’s biggest museums, the Deutsches Museum. Have a picnic, swim or go for a walk in one of the largest inner city parks in the world: Englischer Garten (english garden). Or relax in Erding by Munich, which owns the world’s biggest thermal bath.

Historical Munich Facts

8. One of the funniest Munich Facts: If you look carefully at the frescoes inside the Heilig-Geist-Church you will see a very Bavarian figure among the other religious depictions – a man holding a pretzel.
9. The so called pretzel rider is a unique figure in Munich’s history. He was a horseman who used to ride through the city at night giving bread to the poor. But the tradition came to an unhappy end in 1801 because the horseman ran out of bread the people became angry and an incensed mob beat him to death.
10. The architectural style “Jugendstil” was established in Munich. There are several Jugendstil buildings in the city districts of Schwabing, Neuhausen or Haidhausen.
11. Last but not least the most surprising one of the historical Munich Facts: the oldest building in Munich is not a church or a palace, but a bathroom. During archaeological excavations at the Marienhof, workers found a latrine from the year 1260.

Munich Facts about famous persons

12. Munich rocks – literally. Here are several notable rock Munich Facts with world famous Artists: Jimi Hendrix smashing up one of his guitars, actually happened for the first time in a night club in Munich. It turned into a routine that he later became famous for. Munich is also the last city Kurt Cobain ever gave a concert at. Moreover Freddie Mercury celebrated his 39th birthday in Club Paradiso in Munich.
13. And a few final Munich Facts concerning famous personalities. Did you know that world-famous physician Albert Einstein fixed, at the sprightly age of 17, the first light bulbs at the Schottenhamel tent at the Oktoberfest?

We hope that you enjoyed reading the Munich Facts and consider visiting our beautiful city.

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Exploring Munich with kids

English Garden

With a surface bigger than New York’s Central Park our English Garden is the best place to let the little ones play and run free. You can visit the playgrounds, have a picnic, go for a walk, rent a boat and even watch surfers testing their skill on the Eisbach river.

Skyline Park

More than 50 attractions from little carousels to huge roller coasters are waiting for you and your children at the Allgäu Skyline Park near Bad Wörishofen. It is an hours drive away from Munich and definitely worth a visit when spending your time in Munich with kids.

Deutsches Museum

Ever wonder what to do on a rainy day in Munich with kids? What about visiting an interactive museum? The German Museum is one of the oldest and largest technology and science museums in the world and an interesting place for adults and children alike.

There’s a special area for little explorers under the age of 8 called Kid’s Kingdom. It offers over 1000 cool activities such as flying into the air or playing on a giant guitar. Don’t miss this experience while visiting Munich with kids.

Toy Museum

Another interesting museum to visit in Munich with kids is Munich’s Toy Museum. It is located in Munich’s old Town Hall and spreads over four floors (no elevator). Opened in 1983, it presents unique historical toys from Europe and the United States, such as teddy bears, dolls or toy trains.

Please be aware that the toys are displayed only for viewing and are not meant to be played around with. Therefore the museum is perhaps best for older kids.

Indoor playgrounds

Munich offers a variety of indoor playgrounds you can explore with children of all ages. Just google and find the right one to enjoy with your kids.

Hellabrunn Zoo

Munich’s zoo is more of a nature preserve than a traditional zoo, but still a fun and interesting place to visit while exploring Munich with kids. It shelters 5,000 animals from all over the world, assorted to their regions. The Hellabrunn Zoo also offers a petting zoo, pony and camel rides in summer as well as a penguin parade in winter.

Sea-Life

Experience the beautiful and diverse under water world in Munich’s Aquarium Sea-Life. Join the daily feedings, walk through the ten meter long tunnel underneath the ocean water pool or celebrate your unforgettable birthday party there. Sea-Life promises you a wonderful day while spending your time in Munich with kids.

Freizeitpark Märchenwald

Your children love fairytales and would like to experience german classics such as Hänsel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood in real life? Then come to the Freizeitpark Märchenwald (Fairytale Forest) where over 20 fairytales are displayed and can be brought to life only by pressing a button. A great adventure while staying in Munich with kids, especially for very young children.

Bavaria Film Studios

While visiting Munich with kids you should not miss Bavaria Filmstadt (Bavaria Film Studios). It is Munich’s largest film making center. Let your children explore the studios while taking a ride on Falkor the dragon from “The NeverEnding Story” (Die unendliche Geschichte in German). Guided tours are available in English.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is not only meant for adults but also a great destinations while touring though Munich with kids. There is much more to the Oktoberfest than just beer and pretzels. It offers a variety of rides for little toddlers, children, teens and of course also for adults. Oktoberfest is definitely a must while exploring Munich with kids in late september, early october.

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History of the Olympiapark Munich

Until 1938 the area was part of the Munich-Oberwiesenfeld Airport. Afterwards the military used it as an exercise area for the German Air Force. In 1972 the area was then repurposed and refitted for the 20th Olympic Games. The Olympiastadion as well as several sports fields were built at that time and stand to this day. Even today, Olympiapark Munich is a popular location for a variety events as well as for lectures and services of any religion. Another famous event that also takes place at the Olympiapark Munich is the summer Tollwood Festival.

Things to do while visiting the Olympiapark

Olympiaturm:
How about enjoying Munich from above? Ride the elevator to the top of the famous Olympia Tower and take in the sight of our beautiful city. Everything seems so small from up there. The top of the tower also offers you a rock music museum, which displays items such as rare signed guitars, clothes, concert tickets and many more.

Munich Olympic Walk of Stars:
Olympiapark Munich is a place where world famous celebrities come together. This has been documented since 2003 with a pathway on the banks of the Olympic Lake. National and international legends left their handmarks on the floor’s concrete – and they will continue to do so. Come and take a look at the marks of the world-famous Dalai Lama, David Copperfield, Bon Jovi, Kylie Minogue and many more.

Olympiastadion:
The Olympiapark Munich, of course, offers its famous sports stadion. Book a guide or explore the Olympiastadion by yourself. Also, don’t miss out on enjoying a concert or a sports game there as well.

Sea Life:
At the Olympiapark you can also go deep down into a fascinating underwater world. At our Sea Life Aquarium you can experience a variety fish and other animals from rivers, lakes, seas and oceans. Join the daily feedings, walk through the amazing ten meter tunnel underneath the ocean water pool – or let your children celebrate an unforgettable birthday party there.

Park Railway:
Take a trip through the Olympiapark Munich with our park railway. It rides every day from march until November. But be aware that there are no rides during events because of closed roads.

Take a look at the Olympiapark Munich

Upcoming events in 2018

Here are some of this year’s events at the Olympiapark Munich:

02/07/2018 – 02/11/2018
HOLIDAY ON ICE: NEW SHOW TIME

02/16/2018 – 02/18/2018
FAST & FURIOUS LIVE

02/22/2018 – 02/25/2018
50TH ANNIVERSARY OLYMPIC TOWER

03/10/2018
THE KELLY FAMILY

03/15/2018
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS

04/21/2018
NIGHT OF THE JUMPS 2018

04/26/2018
METALLICA

07/29/2018 – 07/30/2018
ED SHEERAN

10/26/2018 – 10/28/2018
DISNEY ON ICE

12/04/2018
NITRO CIRCUS

Check out the Olympiapark Munich during your next stay in our city. You are very welcome to stay in our cheap and comfortable hostel whilst visiting Munich. If you want or need any further Information on Munich and things to do here, feel free to browse through our blog.

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