Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Munich
Celebrate in Munich, the heart of Bavaria, known for its centuries-old buildings, sprawling English Garden, and the world-famous Oktoberfest.
Munich has a major airport and is a key rail hub for southern Germany and Austria. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn are efficient; the centre is walkable. Visit in September–October for Oktoberfest—book accommodation and tents far ahead—or in spring and summer for beer gardens and day trips. Book the Residenz, Nymphenburg, and popular restaurants in advance. Allow time for the English Garden, Viktualienmarkt, and a day trip to Neuschwanstein or the Alps. Bavarian culture is at its best in beer halls and village-style inns.
Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Munich.
Best Time to Visit Munich
Spring
14°C / 4°C
Crisp and cool, beer gardens opening
Summer
24°C / 13°C
Warm and sunny, great for outdoor exploring
Fall
14°C / 5°C
Cooling down, Oktoberfest season
Winter
4°C / -2°C
Cold and snowy, iconic Christmas markets
Day 1
Marienplatz
Morning activity: Marienplatz.
Viktualienmarkt
Lunch nearby: Viktualienmarkt.
Munich Residenz
Palace, buildings & gardens housing state-owned museums, with original interiors & artworks.
Afternoon sightseeing: Munich Residenz.
Hofbrauhaus
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
Dinner in the area: Hofbrauhaus.
English Garden
Expansive, 18th-century, urban park with 78km of cycling/jogging trails & a lakeside beer garden.
Evening experience: English Garden.
Day 2
Nymphenburg Palace
A 200-hectare palace estate with rococo interiors, coach display & symmetrical baroque gardens.
Morning activity: Nymphenburg Palace.
Augustiner-Keller
Landmark restaurant known for its large beer garden & hall, serving Bavarian & international dishes.
Lunch nearby: Augustiner-Keller.
BMW Museum
Futuristic steel museum housing engines, designs plus vintage & new cars from the much-loved brand.
Afternoon sightseeing: BMW Museum.
Tantris
Upscale, architect-designed restaurant with international dishes served in abundant stylish space.
Dinner in the area: Tantris.
Olympic Tower
Originally built for the 1972 Olympics, this park is now a hub for entertainment & sporting events.
Evening experience: Olympic Tower.
Day 3
Neuschwanstein Castle Tour
Turreted, 19th-century, hilltop castle built for King Ludwig II, with tours of furnished rooms.
Morning activity: Neuschwanstein Castle Tour.
Linderhof Palace
King Ludwig II's 19th-century palace with ostentatious, mirror & chandelier-filled interiors.
Lunch nearby: Linderhof Palace.
Dachau Concentration Camp
Nazi concentration camp memorial & museum, with photographs, documents & reconstructed cell blocks.
Afternoon sightseeing: Dachau Concentration Camp.
Ratskeller Munchen
Large cellar restaurant dating from the 19th century, with regional dishes & classic decor.
Dinner in the area: Ratskeller Munchen.
Bavarian Beer Tour
Evening experience: Bavarian Beer Tour.