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Munich itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GermanyJune–September

Days
7
Stops
33
Per day
≈ €99
First stop
09:00

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Short answer

The TripWalkers Munich itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Marienplatz and the Altstadt
  2. Day 2 Residenz and the Englischer Garten
  3. Day 3 Nymphenburg and Olympiapark

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €99 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 10:30–20:00

Marienplatz and the Altstadt

  1. Landmark

    Marienplatz

    Glockenspiel at 11:00 (and 12:00, plus 17:00 in summer). The New Town Hall tower lift costs 6 EUR.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Frauenkirche

    Cathedral with twin onion-domed towers. Look for the Devil's footprint.

    Free

  3. Food

    Viktualienmarkt

    A food market since 1807. Try Weisswurst (by tradition eaten before noon), Obazda (spiced cheese spread) and the beer garden.

    ≈ €15 per person

  4. Culture

    Asamkirche

    Rococo church on Sendlinger Strasse.

    Free
  5. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Hofbräuhaus München

    A beer hall dating from 1589: Mass (litre) beers, Schweinshaxe (roast pork knuckle) and a brass band. You share long tables with locals.

    ≈ €25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Augustiner BräustubenThe brewery's own hall, a local alternative to the Hofbräuhaus.
  • St. Peter's Church Tower (Alter Peter)306 steps up to views over Marienplatz. An alternative to the Frauenkirche.

Day 2 · 09:30–16:30

Residenz and the Englischer Garten

  1. Culture

    Munich Residence

    The Wittelsbach palace, with the Antiquarium, the treasury and the Cuvilliés Theatre.

    ≈ €10 per person

  2. Nature

    Hofgarten

    Palace garden with the Temple of Diana.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Eisbachwelle

    Surfers ride a river wave in the middle of the city, all year round.

    Free

  4. Food

    Chinesischer Turm Biergarten

    Beer garden by the Chinese pagoda in the Englischer Garten. You can bring your own food; try Brezn (pretzel) and Steckerlfisch (fish grilled on a stick).

    ≈ €18 per person

  5. Nature

    Englischer Garten Monopteros

    Larger than Central Park. The Greek-style temple on the hill gives city views, and you can take a rowing boat on Lake Kleinhesselohe.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Seehaus im Englischen GartenLakeside restaurant.
  • Alte PinakothekDürer, Rubens, Rembrandt. Entry is 1 EUR on Sundays. A good option instead of the park when it rains.

Day 3 · 09:30–17:00

Nymphenburg and Olympiapark

  1. Culture

    Nymphenburg Palace

    Baroque summer palace with the Gallery of Beauties and the Amalienburg. The park is free.

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Nature

    Nymphenburg Palace Park

    Canals and pavilions, with swans.

    Free

  3. Food

    Schlosscafé im Palmenhaus

    Greenhouse café for lunch in the palace park.

    ≈ €15 per person
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Olympiapark

    The tent roofs of the 1972 Olympics. The Olympic Tower viewing platform costs 13 EUR.

    Free

  6. Culture

    BMW Welt & Museum

    BMW Welt is free and the museum costs 10 EUR. Next to Olympiapark.

    ≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Olympiaturm RestaurantRevolving restaurant in the tower.
  • Pinakothek der ModerneModern art and design. An alternative to BMW.

Day 4 · 09:00–19:00

Dachau and Schwabing

  1. Culture

    Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

    45 minutes by S2 and bus. Memorial to the first concentration camp, free entry, audio guide 4 EUR. Heavy going, but important.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Dachau Altstadt

    Old town and palace garden for a quiet break.

    Free
  3. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Schwabing Leopoldstrasse

    Bohemian district with the Siegestor and cafés.

    Free

  5. Food

    Café Luitpold

    A coffeehouse since 1888. Try the Prinzregententorte.

    ≈ €12 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Glockenbachviertel

    Gay-friendly neighbourhood with bars and Gärtnerplatz.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bratwurstherzl ViktualienmarktNuremberg sausages next to the market.
  • LenbachhausHome of the Blaue Reiter (Kandinsky, Marc). An alternative to Schwabing.

Day 5 · 10:30–17:00Day trip

Neuschwanstein

  1. Culture

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    2.5 hours by train and bus (Bayern-Ticket) or on a tour. Ludwig's fairy-tale castle. Book your timed ticket online weeks ahead; the climb takes 30 minutes.

    ≈ €21 per person

  2. Nature

    Marienbrücke

    The bridge with the postcard view of the castle. It may be closed in winter because of ice.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Culture

    Hohenschwangau Castle

    Ludwig's childhood castle. Combined ticket available.

    ≈ €21 per person

  5. Nature

    Alpsee Lake Walk

    Mountain lake below the castles, with swans.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Food

    Füssen Altstadt

    Medieval town. Try Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) before the train back.

    ≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Schlossrestaurant NeuschwansteinRestaurant below the castle.
  • TegelbergbahnCable car to an Alpine summit. An alternative to the lake.

Day 6 · 09:30–18:00

Deutsches Museum and the Isar

  1. Culture

    Deutsches Museum

    The world's largest science and technology museum, with a mine, aircraft and a planetarium.

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Nature

    Isar River Walk

    River island and banks. In summer people swim and barbecue here.

    Free

  3. Food

    Wirtshaus in der Au

    Bavarian inn specialising in Knödel (dumplings), in the Au district.

    ≈ €20 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Culture

    Müllersches Volksbad

    Art nouveau swimming pool from 1901, with a sauna.

    ≈ €6 per person

  6. Landmark

    Gärtnerplatz

    Round square with a theatre. Best in the evening.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Der Pschorr ViktualienmarktBavarian food beside the market.
  • Deutsches Museum VerkehrszentrumTransport museum. An alternative to the baths.

Day 7 · 09:30–13:15

Theresienwiese and a light farewell

  1. Landmark

    Theresienwiese & Bavaria Statue

    The Oktoberfest grounds (September to October). Take in the view from the head of the Bavaria statue.

    Free
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Food

    Augustiner-Keller Biergarten

    Beer garden for 5,000 under chestnut trees. Have a Mass and a Brezn for your farewell.

    ≈ €18 per person

  4. Landmark

    Munich Central Station

    The S-Bahn to the airport takes 40 minutes. Farewell.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • DallmayrLuxury delicatessen and café at Marienplatz. Good for souvenirs.
  • Alter Botanischer GartenPark beside the station. An alternative to Theresienwiese.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Munich trip easier

  1. A day ticket on the MVV costs about 9 EUR; the S-Bahn to the airport takes 40 minutes. For Neuschwanstein, take the Bayern-Ticket (train and bus) or a tour.
  2. Summer temperatures are 25-30°C. Enjoy the beer gardens and the Isar, and surf at the Eisbach. Oktoberfest runs for the last 2 weeks of September (hotel prices triple).
  3. A Mass of beer costs 15 EUR (16+ at Oktoberfest), a Brezn 2 EUR, Schweinshaxe 20 EUR. You can bring your own food to a beer garden. When tipping, round up the bill.
  4. Weisswurst is eaten before noon and the skin is peeled off. Serve it with sweet mustard.
  5. Museums cost 1 EUR on Sundays (the Pinakothek galleries). Book Neuschwanstein tickets online weeks ahead.
  6. The Dachau memorial is free and open on Mondays. Be quiet and respectful.

Spending: ≈ €690 per person for 7 days

  • Food€380
  • Entry and tours€150
  • Local transport€90
  • Other€70

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Munich?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Munich cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €99 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Munich?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.