Munich Germany 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Find a comfortable stay in the city center, such as Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten or München City Hostel.

  • Morning: After checking-in and freshening up, start your day with a traditional Bavarian breakfast at Café Glockenbachviertel or Cafe im Alten Pfarrheim.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Marienplatz, the heart of Munich. See the New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the famous glockenspiel. Don’t miss the Viktualienmarkt, a bustling food market with local produce.

  • Evening: Explore the English Garden (Englischer Garten), one of the world’s largest urban parks. You can relax by the Chinese Tower or Surf at Eisbach river.

  • Dinner: Savor Bavarian cuisine at Augustiner Keller, one of Munich’s oldest beer gardens.

  • Things to Know: Munich operates on a strict pedestrian zone within the city center, so remember to check the signs before driving or parking your car.

Day 2: Museums and Residenz

  • Morning: Visit BMW Welt and Museum to explore the history of one of Germany’s most iconic brands.

  • Afternoon: Head to Residenz Museum, the former royal palace of Bavaria. The building houses a vast collection of art and treasures from various eras.

  • Evening: Explore the trendy neighborhood of Glockenbachviertel with its vibrant street art, hipster bars, and boutique stores.

  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Pschorr am Dom, which offers a mix of traditional Bavarian and international cuisine.

Day 3: Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Morning: Take a train to Hohenschwangau (approximately 2 hours) to visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

  • Afternoon: After touring the castle, you can hike up to Marienbrücke for a breathtaking view of the castle.

  • Evening: Return to Munich and unwind at your hotel or explore the local nightlife.

Day 4: Beer Gardens and Oktoberfest

  • Morning: Visit Hirschgarten, one of the world’s largest beer gardens. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with your beer!

  • Afternoon: If it’s not October, visit the historic brewery Hofbräuhaus München for a traditional Bavarian experience. In October, enjoy the world-famous Oktoberfest!

  • Evening: Take a stroll along the Isar River and relax at one of the riverside beer gardens like Auer Mühle or Seehof.

  • Dinner: Dine at Tantris, a Michelin 3-star restaurant offering exquisite contemporary European cuisine.

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last hours in Munich shopping for souvenirs or revisiting your favorite spots. If time allows, explore the Deutsches Museum, one of the world’s largest science and technology museums.

  • Departure: Head to the airport (approximately 45 minutes by taxi or S-Bahn) for your departure. Auf Wiedersehen, München!