The MVGO app is Munich's transportation app offering tickets, navigation and some touring tickets (Airport-City-Day-Ticket, CityTourCard, Munich Card, SEA LIFE Day Ticket)

Through this app, you can also rent bikes and scooters.

Link to Munich metro map 

Think of Oktoberfest as the Bavarian cousin of the Calgary Stampede — a vibrant celebration steeped in tradition and full of lively fun! What started as a royal wedding celebration between Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese has blossomed into one of the world’s most famous festivals. Today, it’s a spectacular fair held on the “Therese’s Meadow” (Theresienwiese) right in the heart of Munich, featuring bustling beer halls, delicious Bavarian food specialties, thrilling rides, and a joyful party atmosphere that draws visitors from all over the globe.

A quick heads-up about reservations: securing a table in the beer halls—especially for evening hours—can be challenging and sometimes pricey. But don’t worry! You can still soak in the festive vibes without a reservation. Our tip: visit from Monday to Thursday in the early afternoon, find a spot in the non-reserved sections of a tent, and settle in to enjoy the lively atmosphere well into the evening. It’s a fantastic way to experience Oktoberfest like a local!

Hours: Daily 10:00–22:30 from September 19th to October 4th 2026

Flexible sightseeing with stops at major attractions.

Hours: Daily 10:00–17:00 | Price: €29.90 adults / €15.50 children

The largest inner-city park with beer gardens and river surfing.

Hours: Open 24/7 | Price: Free

1972 Olympic site with views, tours, and zipline.

Hours: Daily 24/7

Over 3,000 sea creatures in themed tanks.

Hours: Daily 10:00–17:00 | Price: €21 adults / €17 children

BMW showroom and guided factory tours.

Hours: Daily 07:30–00:00 | Price: Free / €13 for factory tour

Former royal palace with lavish rooms and museums.

Hours: Daily 09:00–18:00 | Price: €9 adults / free under 18

Historic and prestigious university with beautiful campus.

Hours: Varies | Price: Free

Grand summer palace with gardens and museums.

Hours: Daily 09:00–18:00 | Price: €8 adults / free under 18

Enjoy a stroll downtown, walking along the shopping streets leading towards the Viktualienmarkt and visit all the churches - Going up to the top is possible in both Frauenkirche & St. Peter's Chuch.

The "Glockenspiel" ringing of the bells at the Rathaus (town hall) at Marienplatz happens every day at 11:00 am.

Science & technology museum with hands-on exhibits.

Hours: Daily 09:00–17:00 | Price: €14 adults / €4.50 children

Greek & Roman sculptures in a neoclassical building.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 | Price: €6 adults / €4 reduced

European paintings from the 14th–18th centuries.

Hours: Tue 10:00–20:00, Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00 | Price: €7 adults / €5 reduced

18th–19th century art (currently closed for renovation).

Hours: Closed until 2030 | Price: N/A

Modern art, design, architecture, and graphics.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20:00 | Price: €10 adults / €7 reduced

Home of the Blue Rider group and Munich art.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20:00 | Price: €10 adults / €5 reduced

Contemporary art with works by Twombly & Warhol.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20:00 | Price: €7 adults / €5 reduced

Toys from different eras in the Old Town Hall.

Hours: Daily 10:00–17:30 | Price: €4 adults / €1 children

Munich’s cultural and historical evolution.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 | Price: €7 adults / €3.50 reduced

History of beer and Oktoberfest in Munich’s oldest townhouse.

Hours: Tue–Sat 13:00–19:00 | Price: €4 adults / €3 reduced

Ancient Egyptian artifacts in a modern setting.

Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00, Wed until 20:00 | Price: €7 adults / €5 reduced

Lake Tegernsee is accessible by regional train (RB57, Station "Gmund am Tegernsee" - "Tegernsee")

Leeanne used to live in Gmund am Tegernsee

Leeanne and Alex got married here

Lake Starnberger See is accessible by S-Bahn (S6, Station "Starnberg" - "Tutzing").

You can enjoy a walk and swim depending on the weather. 

Lots of castles around.

Lake Ammersee is accessible by S-Bahn (S8, Station "Herrsching").

Monastery & brewery Kloster Andechs features a nice little hike up from S-Bahn Herrsching with the promise of good food and a cold beer at the top. 

Lake Schliersee is accessible by regional train (RB55, Station "Schliersee" - "Bayrischzell").

Slyrs Whisky distillery in Neuhaus

Many hikes can be started in this area

Inspiration for Disney's Cinderella Castle

Bus tours from Munich - book early

19th-century palace that King Ludwig II actually lived in

Bus tours from Munich - book early

Accessible by S-Bahn plus Bus (S2, Station "Dachau" & Bus 726)