People bathing in the Isar river in Munich in the sunshine.

Events, Tips & Activities

Summer in Munich

What can you do in Munich in summer? Let our ideas and tips inspire you: enjoy a snack under shady trees in a beer garden on hot days, take a swim at the Isar or one of Munich's lakes and visit a summer event such as the summer Tollwood, open-air concerts or cinema at the lake. Here you will find current tips on events and activities to experience a refreshing summer in the city of Munich.

Urban & Districts

12 ideas for summer

From bathing lake to beer garden

Bathing lakes, beer gardens and mountain excursions: 12 things to do in Munich during the hot season!

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Urban & Districts

Female surfer catching a wave on the Eisbach in Munich

Munich summer

Why Munich is most beautiful in summer

Munich transforms into a true paradise during summer - if you come to visit now, you can be sure that you will fall in love.

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Sports & Leisure

Munich swimming baths and bathing lakes

Swimming in happiness

Treat yourself to some relaxing time out in Munich’s attractive pools and bathing waters. from wave pools and natural pools to the Isar river and quarry ponds. Caution! This article will really get you in the mood for summer!

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Eat & Drink

Two women eating ice cream at the Isar in Munich.

Ice cream shops

Ice Ice Baby!

Whether daring, vegan or lover of the classic varieties - in this ice cream shop guide there is something for everybody.

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Sports & Leisure

The Munich Summer Tollwood Festival in the Olympiapark photographed from above with a drone at nightfall.

Open-air festivals 2026 in Munich and the surrounding region

Celebrating in the fields, forests and meadows

Summer is far from over. Here you can find the best open-air festivals 2026 on Munich's stages and at beautiful locations on the countryside.

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Guided Tours

The Englische Garten in Munich taken from above with a drone.

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Guided Tours

Guided bike tour through Munich

This exciting bike tour takes you through the city, the Englischer Garten and past other well-known sights.

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Isar

The flow of life

Isar

It is a paradise for recreationists as well as for those seeking relaxation with many beautiful places downstream and upstream.

Excursions

Isar-Roamers

There’s no better way to get to know the river that runs through Munich than from a canoe. Let's go paddling.

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People are sitting on a sunny day at the Isar River Banks in Munich.

An alpine river in the city centre

Reflections on the Isar

With the renaturation of the Isar, a piece of nature was brought back into the city. We asked Munich residents what the Isar means to them.

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Three cyclists are standing and talking to each other at the Isar River in Munich.

Cycling tours: Isar

Isar river tour

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline - and with lots of sights on the way.

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline. From the city centre, this tour goes upriver along the Isar river - with lots of sights on the way.

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The yellow flowering mullein lies in a meadow

Walking a wild herb trail

A taste of where the elves live

Our author did a wild herb walk at the Isar and tried dewberries, ground ivy and meadowsweet..

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River rafting on the Isar

Explore some of the most beautiful sections of the river Isar on a traditional wooden raft – music and atmosphere included.

A boy jumps from a small bridge into the Ländkanal in Munich.

Surfing, swimming, camping

Flosslände

The Flosslände (raft launch) in Thalkirchen is not only the world's oldest river wave enjoyed by surfers, it is also a green recreational area situated on the banks of the Isar: Here, visitors can kayak, splash in the natural pool, golf and camp.

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Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

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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.

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The new Munich Card and Munich City Pass

Munich Card & City Pass

Discover Munich in a relaxed and uncomplicated way: discounts for the diverse range of art, culture and leisure activities with our guest cards.

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Free Public transport

Reduced or included!

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Public transport is included

Many discounts with the Card, many things for free with the Pass.

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Event calendar

A young man and are women are climbing up a small hill at the festival Tollwood in Munich.

Event calendar

Things to do in Munich in June

In June, Munich is a big stage: the Tollwood Summer Festival starts and the Film Festival attracts visitors with creative film art.

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Event calendar

A women and and a man are sitting on benches in a beer garden in Munich and are talking and laughing. In the background there is a lake.

One year in Munich

Things to do in Munich in July

In July you can spend the day outside: at the traditional Kocherlball and at the fireworks at Sommernachtstraum.

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Event calendar

A woman with red long hair is standing and smiling at the Isar River in Munich on a sunny day.

Event calendar

Things to do in Munich in August

There are films and open-air concerts under the open sky. Otherwise the only thing that helps: a jump into the Isar.

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Beer gardens

Back light in the beer garden in late summer Munich

Beer gardens

Beer gardens in and around Munich

Discover Munich's beer gardens and get tips for your visit.

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Lakes & Mountains

Evening atmosphere with sunset at Ammersee near Munich

Munich's environs: Tips for the warm season

Eight great summer excursions

From beer gardens to bathing lakes - we have collected eight beautiful summer excursions in the Munich area.

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Shopping & Design

Chairs at the flea market in the district Haidhausen in Munich.

Flea markets in Munich

Browsing, bargaining and shopping

From the night flea market to the courtyard flea market, from Theresienwiese to Riem - these flea markets await you in Munich.

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Official Munich City Guide

Order now for 8,90€ incl. shipping!

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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.

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!

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