Traditional Bavarian dancers in front of New Town Hall at Munich Marienplatz

City Anniversary 2026

City Anniversary: how Munich celebrates

More than 850 years ago – on 14 June 1158, to be precise – ‘Munichen’ was first mentioned in a historical document. That is why Munich celebrates its birthday every year around this date. The celebrations for the city’s 868th birthday will take place on June 13 and 14, 2026.

Markets & Festivals

A man wearing a blue shirt, black trousers and a bow tie is juggling balls that are meant to represent Munich’s districts. In the background, you can see the Frauenkirche.

City anniversary 2026

Munich is celebrating

On 13 and 14 June 2026, Munich will celebrate its birthday in the old town. You can take a look at the exciting programme here.

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Markets & Festivals

Panoramic view of the Neues Rathaus in Munich with the Frauenkirche in the background.

History of Munich

It started with the salt

Every year, Munich celebrates its birthday on a weekend in mid-June. But how did Munich actually come into being? Here you will find a brief history of the state capital of Munich.

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Blossoming cherry trees in front of colourful house facades in Maxvorstadt in Munich

Urban & Districts

Local Love Munich

Munich's districts are diverse, contrasting and worth exploring. Immerse yourself!

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Courtyard of the Neues Rathaus in Munich.

Tourist information at Marienplatz

The Tourist Information on Marienplatz can be found in the New Town Hall. We are looking forward to your visit!

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View of the Junior Suite at the DO&CO Hotel am Marienplatz in Munich.

Overview: Hotels in Munich

Find your perfect accommodation in Munich: from affordable hotels and guesthouses to 5-star hotels with glamorous luxury.

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Fish grilled on a stick in Munich.

Traditional delicacies

Overview: Bavarian cuisine in Munich

Fancy trying some Bavarian cuisine? Then Munich is the place to be!

Towers at Marienplatz in Munich

Old Town Tour

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

Book now for 22 €!

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

Courtyard of the Neues Rathaus in Munich.

Visit of the New Town Hall Tower

Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

Book now for 7 €!

Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

Small meeting room of the Neues Rathaus in Munich

New Town Hall Tour

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Book now from 28 €

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Magistrates, Monachia and magnificent celebrations: explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Crowd in front of the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz in 1933.

Guided Tour National Socialism in Munich

Discover Munich’s dark past: follow the rise of the Nazi movement, trace key sites from 1923 to 1945, and learn how the city remembers the victims today.

Book now for 27 €!

Follow the rise of the Nazi movement, trace key sites from 1923 to 1945, and learn how the city remembers the victims today.

Discover Munich’s dark past: follow the rise of the Nazi movement, trace key sites from 1923 to 1945, and learn how the city remembers the victims today.

Law library in the new city hall in Munich.

Visit of the Law Library: Juristische Bibliothek

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

Book now from 12 €

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

Vouchers

Buy now vouchers for your visit in Munich. The ideal gift! Guided tours, guest cards and more...

Buy vouchers from 7 €

Buy now vouchers for your visit in Munich. The ideal gift! Guided tours, guest cards and more...

Three copies of the official Munich city guide are slightly stacked on top of each other so that the image of the Frauenkirche remains visible on each one.

Official Munich City Guide

With our new city guide, you can take a relaxed stroll through the most beautiful neighbourhoods and discover insider tips from our guides – from sights to hidden highlights. Order now free of shipping costs! a

Order now for 8,90€ incl. shipping!

With our new city guide, you can take a relaxed stroll through the most beautiful neighbourhoods and discover insider tips from our guides.

With our new city guide, you can take a relaxed stroll through the most beautiful neighbourhoods and discover insider tips from our guides – from sights to hidden highlights. Order now free of shipping costs!

Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

Frauenkirche: Visit of the South Tower

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Book now for 7,50 €!

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Several pedicaps with guests in the Englischer Garten (park).

Pedicab tour through the old town and nature

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

Book now for 155 €!

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

Wort kettle at the Spaten brewery in Munich.

Spaten Brewery Tour

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

Book now for 24 €!

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

A blue double-decker sightseeing bus at BMW Welt

Hop-On Hop-Off city bus tours Gray Line

The hop-on hop-off city bus tours of Gray Line will let you collect unforgettable impressions of Munich.

Book now from 26 €!

The hop-on hop-off city bus tours of Gray Line will let you collect unforgettable impressions of Munich.

Neuschwanstein Castle in the surrounding region of Munich.

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

Book now for 73 €!

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

View of the Salzach river and the castle in Salzburg.

Salzburg and the Lake District

Visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

Book now from 69 €

Visit the birthplace of composer extraordinaire Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, stroll through the Baroque old town and then relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

The snow-covered town centre of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in winter

Romantic Road: Rothenburg and Harburg

Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

Book now from 74 €!

Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

Kehlsteinhaus Berchtesgaden including a panoramic view of the valley in the surroundings of Munich.

Berchtesgaden area and Eagle's Nest

The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

Book now from 66 €!

The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

Exterior view of the NS Documentation Centre in Munich.

Munich – Third Reich Tour

Get to know the special role of Munich during the time of National Socialism on this walk.

Book now from 29 €!

Get to know the special role of Munich during the time of National Socialism on this walk.

Alter Peter, Frauenkirche and Neues Rathaus: the Munich skyline in the evening light.

Private guided tour through Munich's Old Town

Exclusive and safe: Discover the most beautiful sights and corners of Munich's city centre with your official personal guide.

Now for only 200 €!

Exclusive and safe: Discover the most beautiful sights and corners of Munich's city centre with your official personal guide.

Graffiti of Freddie Mercury on the Holzplatz in Munich.

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Freddie Mercury Tour

Discover the Queen singer’s favourite spots and find out more about his tastes, his friends and a few anecdotes.

Discover the Queen singer’s favourite spots and find out more about his tastes, his friends and a few anecdotes.

Discover the Queen singer’s favourite spots and find out more about his tastes, his friends and a few anecdotes.

Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

Frauenkirche: Visit of the South Tower

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Book now for 7,50 €!