Munich City Centre Travel Guide

Munich

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Marienplatz

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Use this central square as a base for sightseeing, or as a vantage point to watch the crowds and take in Munich’s famous carillon.
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Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich

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Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Munich: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Munich: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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82% of travellers recommend
Munich: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour

Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour

฿2,752
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82% of travellers recommend
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich

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92% of travellers recommend
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich
Hop on Hop off Tour of Munich

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich

฿936
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
streets of Rothenburg, Germany

Rothenburg & Skip the Line Harburg Castle: Full-Day tour

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84% of travellers recommend
Rothenburg & Skip the Line Harburg Castle: Full-Day tour
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Where to stay in Munich City Centre

Find the best Munich City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Travellers love Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like German Theater and Landwehrstrasse.

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Altstadt-Lehel

Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.

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Graggenau

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Kreuzviertel

Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

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Angerviertel

Cafes and shopping are highlights of Angerviertel. Make a stop by Marienplatz or Viktualienmarkt while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Reichenbachplatz Station to get around town.

Munich City Centre Travel Guide