What Oktoberfest fans should see in Munich
Munich tips for Oktoberfest visitors
Those who come to Munich for the Oktoberfest not only want to stroll through the Oktoberfest, but often also want to get to know the sights and culture of the city. Here are some tips for Oktoberfest visitors who want to see more of Munich.
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For explorers: Munich's most beautiful sights
What do you have to see in Munich? Of course, the Frauenkirche, Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz with the New Town Hall certainly come to mind immediately. Art connoisseurs think of the Pinakotheken, technology lovers of the Deutsches Museum. Where you can find these sights and what makes them so special, you can find out in our compilation of the 20 top sights in Munich. Tip: Visit the surfers on the legendary Eisbach wave in the English Garden.
Recharge your batteries for the Oktoberfest: walks
With the Oktoberfest comes autumn, on September 22 the golden season begins in terms of the calendar! If you want to recharge your batteries after an extensive visit to the Oktoberfest the evening before, you should take an autumnal walk through Munich's parks. Whether through the world-famous English Garden, the adjacent Maximiliansanlagen on the Isar or the stately Nymphenburg Palace Park: When the leaves gradually turn yellow in the fresh air and a light morning fog lies over the meadows... oh, before we get into clichéd raptures here, just walk a few steps through Munich before the next walk to the Theresienwiese!
Aiming high: The vantage points over Munich
It never hurts to get an overview first: If you want to discover Munich, the best way to see the city is from above. From the south tower of the Frauenkirche, you can look out over the city from a height of almost 100 metres and even see the Alps on a clear day. If you are in good shape, climb the Alter Peter, from where, after 300 steps, you have probably the most beautiful view of Marienplatz and the Munich skyline. The Monopteros in the English Garden also offers a panoramic view. Unfortunately, the highest vantage point, the Olympic Tower, is currently closed for renovation work, but the nearby Olympiaberg, which practically has the whole of Munich at its feet, offers an alternative. Don't worry, it's just a hill!
The Munich Art District: Pinakotheken and Co.
Munich is world-famous for its museums, but what many visitors from outside don't know is that in the so-called Kunstareal in Maxvorstadt, several top addresses are within walking distance of each other. Ideal for a quick and comprehensive cultural tour before your evening visit to the Oktoberfest. You can visit the Alte Pinakothek, which exhibits masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Rococo period, or the Pinakothek der Moderne, which combines modern art, design and architecture. The Museum Brandhorst houses contemporary art by Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly. The Glyptothek on Königsplatz impresses with important ancient sculptures and in the municipal Lenbachhaus you can admire the famous collection of the Blue Rider. And after so much high art, the Oktoberfest fun is even more fun.
Special tip: Beer and Oktoberfest Museum
A must for all Oktoberfest fans: In a small side street of the old town, in a rustic 14th-century town house, you will find the lovingly furnished Munich Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Here you will learn everything about the more than 200-year history of the largest folk festival in the world and the much older history of the drinkable drink and its production from antiquity to the present day. With the help of numerous objects such as beer fuizl, mugs or paintings, the Oktoberfest comes alive with its countless anecdotes and people. And after the tour, you can enjoy a cold beer in the museum parlour.
