Munich, Germany 4 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Stay at the centrally located Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich or Le Méridien Munich. These luxury hotels offer excellent service and are close to many attractions.

  • Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional German breakfast at Café Glockenspiel, located in Marienplatz.

  • Morning: Visit the historic city center, starting with Marienplatz, home to the iconic town hall (Neus Rathaus) and the Glockenspiel clock tower. Walk over to St. Peter’s Church (Alte Pfarrkirche St. Peter), one of the oldest churches in Munich.

  • Lunch: Grab a quick lunch at Viktualienmarkt, a vibrant market offering food stalls and specialty shops.

  • Afternoon: Head to Nymphenburg Palace, a beautiful Baroque palace with stunning gardens. If you prefer modern art, visit the Pinakothek der Moderne museum.

  • Dinner: Dine at Tantris, a Michelin 3-star restaurant offering innovative German cuisine.

  • Evening: Explore the lively beer garden atmosphere at Hofbräuhaus München, a historic tavern with live music and traditional Bavarian food.

Day 2: Museums & Parks

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at Café Rischart, serving delicious pastries and coffee.

  • Morning: Visit the Deutsches Museum, one of the largest science and technology museums in the world.

  • Lunch: Lunch at Chinesischer Turm im Hofbräuhaus, a rotating restaurant offering panoramic views of Munich.

  • Afternoon: Stroll through the English Garden (Englischer Garten), the city’s largest park, and visit the Chinese Tower (Chinesischer Turm) in the middle.

  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Charles, known for its contemporary French cuisine.

Day 3: Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Breakfast: Start early with breakfast at your hotel.

  • Morning: Take a train from Munich’s central station (Hauptbahnhof) to Hohenschwangau (approximately 2 hours). Visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II’s iconic mountain palace.

  • Lunch: Have lunch in Hohenschwangau or nearby Füssen town.

  • Afternoon: Explore the village of Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and traditional wood carvings.

  • Dinner: Return to Munich and dine at Augustiner Bräustuben, a historic beer hall serving delicious Bavarian dishes.

Day 4: Departure

  • Breakfast: Enjoy your last breakfast in Munich at Dallmayr am Gutenhof, offering a wide range of local specialties.

  • Morning: Visit the BMW World and Museum to learn about the history and future of the famous German automobile brand.

  • Lunch: Lunch at Pschorr Bräuhaus, located near the museum.

  • Afternoon: Spend your last hours shopping for souvenirs in the trendy districts of Schwabing or Maxvorstadt.

  • Departure: Head to Munich International Airport (Flughafen München) for your flight home.