Ultimate Guide to Munich with Kids, Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany, is a fantastic destination for families. It has a mix of beautiful parks, interactive museums, and family fun where visitors of all ages will enjoy themselves. Stroll through historic squares, explore city gardens, and indulge in delicious Bavarian cuisine. This guide covers the best things to do in Munich with kids, family-friendly places to eat, how to get around using public transportation, tips for first-time visitors, and the best day trips from the city. After living close to Munich for three years, I’ve put in all my personal tips and recommendations from our repeated visits to this wonderful city!
No trip to Munich, Germany is complete without even a brief stop at the Marienplatz. This is the heart of the city and a very beautiful square. Many people enjoy seeing the Glockenspiel “performance’ at 11AM, 12PM and 5PM (only in summer). My opinion is that it’s not worth planning your time around, but if you catch it, great!
If you have adventurous kids who like to climb, consider climbing the Alter Peter tower in St. Peter’s Church to get an excellent view of the Marienplatz. Or you can take the lift up the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) to catch a similar view. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
No trip to Munich, Germany is complete without even a brief stop at the Marienplatz. This is the heart of the city and a very beautiful square. Many people enjoy seeing the Glockenspiel “performance’ at 11AM, 12PM and 5PM (only in summer). My opinion is that it’s not worth planning your time around, but if you catch it, great!
If you have adventurous kids who like to climb, consider climbing the Alter Peter tower in St. Peter’s Church to get an excellent view of the Marienplatz. Or you can take the lift up the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) to catch a similar view. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Ultimate Guide to Munich with Kids
Guide Location: Germany » Munich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/munich-with-kids
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Germany » Munich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/munich-with-kids
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Marienplatz
- Alter Peter tower
- New Town Hall
- Lego Store
- Chinesichen Turm
- Hirschau im Englischen Garten
- Aumeister Restaurant und Biergarten
- Eisbachwelle
- Olympiapark
- SeaLife Aquarium
- BMW Welt
- BMW Musuem
- Hellabrunn Zoo
- Deutsches Museum
- Bavarian Public Observatory
- Hirschgarten
- Westpark
- Allainz Arena and FC Bayern Museum
- Meininger Hotel Zentrum
- Meininger Hotel Olympia Park
- Pullman Hotel Munich
- King’s Hotel First
- Adina Apartment Hotel
- Koenigshof
- Augustiner Keller
- Hofbrauhaus
- Eataly
- Bindaas
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