Tips for your first visit to Munich

Tips for your first visit to Munich

You are in Munich for the first time and don't really know much about the city and what you should have seen? Then this is the right article for you!

We have picked out a few classics for you in the following categories:

1. Walks
2. Sightseeing tours and guided tours
3. Viewpoints
4. Events
5. Beer gardens

Classic places for beautiful walks: The English Garden

The English Garden is a hotspot in Munich that you should definitely have a look at. The huge park is the green lung in the heart of the city and is very popular with tourists and locals alike.

On a hill in the middle of the park is the Monopteros. The round temple is a highlight in the English Garden and gives you a great panoramic view over Munich!

Other highlights are the Chinese Tower and the Japanese Tea House. At the Chinese Tower, you can sit comfortably in the beer garden and enjoy a cool drink.

At the famous Eisbach wave you will make big eyes! With surfboard and wetsuit brave surfers show their skills in the cold water.

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Classic places for beautiful walks: Olympic Park

Equally beautiful is the Olympic Park with the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Tower. A leisurely walk around the Olympic Lake is especially recommended at sunrise and sunset. With a rented boat you can also row across the lake or take a tour of the Olympic Stadium.

A great view over the whole of Munich is offered by the Olympic Tower at a height of almost 200 meters.

Classic Munich Sightseeing Tours

As in any other big city, you can discover Munich with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus. At your own pace, you have the opportunity to explore Munich's most famous places and sights. At the different stops of the respective bus provider, you can get on and off as often as you like.

Typical points include Königsplatz, Hofgarten, Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, Frauenkirche, Isar or Odeonsplatz.

Classical Munich Guided Tours: Allianz Arena

For soccer enthusiasts, a tour of the Allianz Arena belongs on the classic to-do list. There are various tours of the stadium as well as the opportunity to visit the successes and history of the FC Bayern Munich club at the FC Bayern Museum.

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Classic viewpoints over Munich: Old Peter

Besides the already mentioned Olympic Tower, there are other great viewpoints. Behind the Marienplatz is the Old Peter the oldest parish church with its 56-meter-high viewing platform. The church of St. Peter carries a lot of history with it, which is why the platform can only be reached on foot via 300 steps. However, the view is well worth it! Admission to climb the tower costs about 5€ for adults.

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The classics among the events in Munich: Auer Dult

Munich has many beautiful events to offer in the summer, which are worth a visit. An absolute classic is the Auer Dult, which takes place about 3 times a year. Here you can expect stalls with handmade artwork, but also rides such as the chain carousel and of course lots of delicacies! Both children and adults will discover the right booth for themselves here. Good to know: Family Day is always on Tuesday with reduced prices in the fairground section!

The classics among the events in Munich: Tollwood Festival

Also a festival awaits you, which is even a Munich original! Every six months, the Tollwood Festival takes place in the Olympiapark or the Theresienwiese. Many musicians show their skills on stage. Well-known artists like Adel Tawil, Nico Santos, and Silbermond have already been on stage.

In addition to the concerts, you can discover numerous booths and tents arts and crafts, and organic gastronomy. Admission to the grounds is free. Extra tickets must be purchased for the concerts.

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Classic Munich Beer Gardens: Königliche Hirschgarten (Royal Deer Garden)

Summer is beer garden season in Munich. If you visit Munich at this time, a cool Maß in one of the many beer gardens is an absolute MUST!

Very popular with the people of Munich but also with tourists is the Königlicher Hirschgarten between Laim and Nymphenburg. Its 8,000 seats make it the largest beer garden in Bavaria! Here definitely rages the beer garden life.

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Classic Munich Beer Gardens: at the Viktualienmarkt

Not quite as huge, but also a popular meeting place to drink a wheat beer is the beer garden at the Viktualienmarkt. Its central location also makes it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors to Munich. Incidentally, this beer garden does not belong to any brewery, which means that various Munich breweries take turns serving beer about every six weeks.

We are happy if one of these tips has piqued your interest and now nothing stands in the way of your visit to Munich. In addition to the typical hotspots, Munich also has great, but lesser-known places to offer in the above categories. You can find our personal insider tips in another article.