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With the abundance of flowers, comfortable temperatures, uncrowded streets, Georgiritt and Frühlingsfest, March through May is the best time to visit Munich. The warm season from June to August attracts lots of tourists, but they disperse in the city's parks and beer gardens, so it's another great time to visit the city. Besides hiking in the Alps or surfing on the Eisbach river, summer brings Munich Mash and Tollwood Summer Festival. During Oktoberfest rates skyrocket, and rooms are hard to find. Crisp winter brings a true Christmas wonderland to Munich with lots of festive treats, another high season in the city. If you travel on a low budget and are ready to tolerate cold weather, pack layers and choose Munich in late winter that ends with great Fasching celebrations.

27 things to do in Munich

Floating Beer Garden (Isar Floßfahrt)

May–mid-September Activity

Enjoy a journey on a traditional raft with music, dancing, and lots of fun

Tollwood Winter Festival

November 26–December 23 | December 31, 2024 Event

Check out this exciting winter festival combining science, culture, and lots of entertainment

Strong Beer Fest or Starkbierfest

March 1–24, 2024 Event

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

January 6–February 17, 2026 Event

Don't miss a chance to see this unique tradition which takes place only once every seven years

Munich Carnival or Fasching

February 4-13, 2024 Event

Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city

Springfest or Frühlingsfest Munich

April 19-May 5, 2024 Event

The Munich Spring Festival offers a giant flea market, traditional performances, and even a beer beauty contest

Maibaumaufstellen (May Day Festival)

May 1 Event

One of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations

Oktoberfest

September 20, 2025-October 5, 2025 Event

The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine

Beer Gardens

May–October Activity

One of the best ways to relax, refresh, and enjoy the shade on hot summer days in Bavaria is to visit a beer garden

Krampus in Germany

December 5–14, 2024 Event

This scary demon can frighten even adults, so be sure you are ready to meet Krampus!

Tollwood Summer Festival (Tollwood Sommerfestival)

June 21-July 21, 2024 Event

It's music time! Come and enjoy the best performers from all over the world

Urban Surfing in Munich

May–September Activity

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

October 19–27, 2024 Event

Enjoy shopping at the traditional Auer Dult with its merry-go-round and ferris wheel

Christmas Market Foods

late November–December Food

Visit Bavaria's picturesque Christmas markets and enjoy some great traditional food, sweets, and drinks

Munich Pride or Christopher Street Day (CSD)

June 8-23, 2024 Event

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

May 25–26, 2019 Event

This outdoor party creates a space for people to experience the city differently

Eisbach Weltmeisterschaft (World Cup)

August 10, 2019 Event

Chugging beer and swimming fun race in the heart of Munich

Stadtgründungsfest (Town Foundation Festival)

June 8-9, 2024 Event

Don't miss the celebration of Munich's birthday

Sledging

December–February Activity

Enjoy sledging within the city limits of Munich

Picnic in the West Park

May–September Activity

The favourite summer pastime of locals

Munich Marathon

October 13, 2024 Event

Run one of the most scenic European marathons, see major sights, and feel the goosebumps at the finish near the Olympic Stadium

Christmas Markets

November 18–December 24 Event

One of the largest and oldest holiday fairs in Germany, a good reason to visit Munich

Georgiritt in Traunstein

April 1, 2024 Event

A colourful horse pilgrimage is the highlight of Easter Monday in Bavaria

Munich New Year's Eve (Silvester)

December 31 Event

Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany

December 31 Event

Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

Montgolfiade Tegernsee

January 26–February 2, 2025 Event

Get a bird-eye view of Bavaria's most beautiful valley

Krampus in Munich

early December Event

Immerse yourself in a spooky Christmas tradition right in the heart of Munich

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