Best Things to Do in Munich
Ultimate Guide to Exploring Bavaria’s Capital 2025
BMW Welt – One of the coolest museums
BMW Welt isn’t just for car lovers—it’s genuinely one of the most impressive museums we’ve ever been to. It’s beautifully designed, futuristic, and absolutely packed with incredible cars and motorcycles from various eras. It’s big and filled with interesting facts and parts of the BMW history, making it easy to spend hours here
- You’ll see legendary cars from the past, futuristic prototypes, and interactive pieces (a motorcycle you can hop on, with a wind simulation that blasts air at you as you “accelerate”, we know, sick!).
- The museum is connected to the showroom, where you can check out BMW’s latest models.
- The souvenir shop – picture this: we grab a small plate, head to checkout, pay, and suddenly—€35? For this tiny thing?!. Turns out, they accidentally charged us 35, instead of 5. Lesson learned: always double-check your receipt before leaving a shop!
Bike Around the City
Munich is one of those cities that makes you want to hop on a bike and just explore. With dedicated bike lanes everywhere, it’s the perfect way to experience the city.
Things to watch out for:
- There are multiple bike rental companies, and you can also rent bikes via the MVGO transport app.
- Read the rental details carefully (we didn’t)—we thought we were buying a “Day Ticket” for unlimited bike rides, but it turned out to be just a pass allowing us to ride on some roads.
- The city is full of great, historic buildings, open squares, and hidden gems you can stumble upon at your own pace.
Visit the Munich Zoo (Tierpark Hellabrunn)
We’re big animals and nature lovers, and the most important thing about a zoo is always the way they treat their animals. As far as we could tell, Munich’s zoo does a great job—big enclosures, healthy-looking animals, and a well-maintained environment.
Why it’s worth visiting:
- Tons of animals, including rhinos, elephants, and giraffes.
- Themed food spots across, specific to the different regions of the zoo.
- The zoo is huge—we walked 11 km inside. Yes, eleven.
- It’s in a scenic location near a river, and you can bike or walk along the surrounding trails if you haven’t had enough exercise.
Ride the Munich Ferris Wheel – A Unique City View
Munich’s Ferris wheel is the tallest in Germany at 80 meters (or 262 feet)… but fun fact, there’s a building right next to it that’s even taller. Classic.
What to expect:
- The cabins are modern and air-conditioned, making it a comfy ride no matter the weather.
- In peak months, expect some crowds, but when we went in February, we had an entire cabin to ourselves—almost the entire Ferris Wheel as well.
- The ride lasts 30 minutes and goes around twice.
- The usual ticket price is €14, but we only paid €6 each—most likely thanks to the lack of winter tourists, but don’t quote us on that.
Explore Marienplatz and the Surrounding Shops
Marienplatz is Munich’s most famous square, packed with stunning architecture, history, and our favorite part—some really, really fun shops.
The shops that stuck with us:
- Specialty food stores selling meats (including wagyu for the big spenders), cheeses, and seafood.
- A LEGO store featuring a LEGO tree (yes, a LEGO tree!) and paintings made entirely of LEGO bricks.
- A Harry Potter store packed with robes, wands, and all the magical gear you didn’t know you needed.
- Multiple Bayern Munich merch stores for us football fans looking to spend some money.
Allianz Arena & Bayern Museum – A Must for Football Fans
If you love football (or soccer, for those of you overseas), a visit to Allianz Arena and the Bayern Museum is a must. Even if you’re not a huge football fan, the history and atmosphere make for a fascinating visit.
Why Go?
- See Bayern Munich’s legendary stadium, home to one of the best football teams in the world.
- Learn about the club’s history.
