View of the roofs of Munich's city center. The towers of the Frauenkirche, the new town hall and the old town hall stand out between the roofs Photo: Thomas Demarczyk Getty Images Signature

Experience all the top Munich sights in just two days - is that possible?

Many people are familiar with the situation: you plan a short trip to a city for two days and want to make the most of the time and visit and see as much as possible. But how do you plan such a day? Is it even possible to visit all the top highlights in a city as diverse as Munich in just two days? We have created a sample day plan for you! Read it for yourself 😉

The route is planned so that everything can be reached by public transport.

Day 1: Historical & scientific Munich

Start 09:30 am at Marienplatz

09:30-11:00 Marienplatz, New & Old Town Hall
Short tour, stroll around, take photos, look at the architecture

11:00 - 12:00 Frauenkirche (approx. 10 minute walk)
Visit to the onion domes, brief look inside

12:00 - 13:00 Walk to the Viktualienmarkt (approx. 10 minute walk)
Stroll around, try Bavarian specialties, buy souvenirs

13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
in a traditional beer garden or restaurant (e.g. Ratskeller on Marienplatz)

14:00-15:00 Munich Residence
Guided tour of the magnificent Hofburg, treasury

15:00-15:15 Hofgarten
Short walk through the Hofgarten, if time: take photos in front of the Theatinerkirche opposite.

15:35 - 17:00 German Museum (approx. 20 min from Odeonsplatz by public transport)
Explore the diverse exhibitions, interactive exhibits, experience science and technology up close

17:30 - Open End: Relax in the English Garden (approx. 30 min by public transport + walking)
Visit the Chinese Tower: eat, drink, end the day comfortably

  • Picture of Marienplatz in Munich. There are no people to be seen. Viewing direction: New Town Hall and towers of the Frauenkirche Photo: Rudybalasko Getty Images
  • Viktualienmarkt Munich. A stall where lots of people stand eating and drinking beer. A large sign on the stand reads “Münchner Bier” (Munich beer) Photo: Marie Ferber
  • View of the Munich Residence. A magnificent hall with golden decorations and paintings on the walls and ceiling. Chandeliers hang low from the ceiling Photo: Andrey X, Canva
  • View of the Monopteros in the English Garden. It seems to be autumn because the trees only have a few discolored leaves. The lawn is still green and people are walking along the paths Photo: Designerpoint Pixabay
Marienplatz, Viktualienmarket, Munich Residence, English Garden

Day 2: Modern & sporty highlights

Start 10:00 in the Olympic Park

10:00 - 11:30: Olympic Park & Olympic Lake
Walk around the lake, take photos of the outside area of the Olympic Stadium, enjoy beautiful viewpoints, possibly a short break at the lake for drinks or a snack (picnic or café in the park)*

*Olympic Stadium (from Oct. 2025) and Olympic Tower (since 2024) are temporarily closed due to renovation work, therefore only outside view possible

11:30 - 12:00: Travel by public transport to the BMW Museum (approx. 20-30 minutes, depending on starting point)

12:00 - 13:30: BMW Museum
Discover the history of the automobile, exhibitions and design, short break for coffee or snack in the museum café

13:30 - 14:00: Drive to Nymphenburg Palace (approx. 30 minutes)

14:00 - 15:00: Nymphenburg Palace & Park
Walk through the gardens, view the palace from the outside, possibly a brief look inside (depending on interest and time)

15:00 - 16:00: Drive to the Allianz Arena (approx. 1 hour)

16:15 - 18:00: Allianz Arena & FC Bayern Museum
Combitour: Tour of the stadium, visit to the museum, take photos, buy souvenirs, short break for drinks or snacks in the stadium area

18:00: Return journey or free time in the vicinity
depending on energy and interest (e.g. dinner in the city)

  • View of the Olympic Stadium from the Olympiaberg in Munich. The O2 Tower looms in the background. People sit on the Olympiaberg and enjoy the view Photo: Michael Obstoj
  • View of the BMW Museum building. The photo was taken through the branches of blooming cherry blossoms that frame the picture Photo: Marie Ferber
  • View of Nymphenburg Palace. The small lake with a water fountain can be seen in the foreground. Photo: Dimtry Rukhlenko
  • View of the Allianz Arena during the day. The clouds in the background in the sky are dark blue and gray. There are no people on the pitch in front of it Photo: Marie Ferber
Olympic PArk & Stadium, BMW Museum, Castle Nymphenburg, Allianz Arena

Conclusion: Of course, Munich has so much more to offer that you can experience and discover! But in two days you can definitely visit the most famous highlights of Munich and make the most of a two-day trip!

And the coolest thing? Everything is accessible by public transport and you can get a discount at some of the highlights with the CityTourCard Munich.

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