Best time to visit
22 things to do in Munich
Floating Beer Garden (Isar Floßfahrt)
Enjoy a journey on a traditional raft with music, dancing, and lots of fun
Tollwood Winter Festival
Check out this exciting winter festival combining science, culture, and lots of entertainment
Strong Beer Fest or Starkbierfest
Try this very special 'strong beer' or 'Starkbier' in German brewed by Munich's monks for centuries. The tradition is still alive and the best breweries in Munich invite visitors to taste their special potent brews during the Strong Beer Fest
Schäfflertanz or Coopers Dance
Don't miss a chance to see this unique tradition which takes place only once every seven years
Munich Carnival, or Fasching
Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city
Springfest or Frühlingsfest Munich
The Munich Spring Festival offers a giant flea market, traditional performances, and even a beer beauty contest
Oktoberfest
The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine
Beer Gardens
One of the best ways to relax, refresh, and enjoy the shade on hot summer days in Bavaria is to visit a beer garden
Tollwood Summer Festival (Tollwood Sommerfestival)
It's music time! Come and enjoy the best performers from all over the world
Urban Surfing in Munich
The birthplace of urban surfing attracts some of the best riders from all over the world. Try out your own skills or just relax and enjoy watching others
Auer Dult
Enjoy shopping at the traditional Auer Dult with its merry-go-round and ferris wheel
Munich Pride or Christopher Street Day (CSD)
For two days, Munichers celebrate CSD in memory of the Stonewall riots (gay demonstrations) in New York's Christopher Street in June 1969
Streetlife Festival
This outdoor party creates a space for people to experience the city differently
Eisbach Weltmeisterschaft (World Cup)
Chugging beer and swimming fun race in the heart of Munich
Stadtgründungsfest (Town Foundation Festival)
Don't miss the celebration of Munich's birthday
Munich Marathon
Run one of the most scenic European marathons, see major sights, and feel the goosebumps at the finish near the Olympic Stadium
Christmas Markets
One of the largest and oldest holiday fairs in Germany, a good reason to visit Munich
Munich New Year's Eve (Silvester)
Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve
Montgolfiade Tegernsee
Get a bird-eye view of Bavaria's most beautiful valley
Krampus in Munich
Immerse yourself in a spooky Christmas tradition right in the heart of Munich