Ice scaters on the canal of Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich.

Leisure tips: an overview

Sports and leisure activities in Munich

Find out here about the sports and leisure opportunities Munich has to offer. We have put together a list of the best tips and leisure ideas for Munich to help you make the most of your free time, either inside or out in nature. You will find an overview of the leisure offerings and activities in Munich here.

Winter in Munich

Winter activities

Winter sports in the city center

Our author went skiing. Right in the city center.

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Disregarding the seasons

I know what you did last summer!

Munich is only beautiful in summer? No way! Our author turns a blind eye to the season and lives one city day in winter as if it were summer.

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Three men ice bathing in the Eisbach in winter

Self-experiment: Winter swimming

Ice bathing in Munich

Winter swimming enjoying surprising popularity, our author joined the lads from Munich Hot Springs to give it a try.

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Ice curling rink on the canal in front of Nymphenburg Palace in Munich in winter.

Nymphenburg Canal

A winter fairy tale

Winter fun in a fairytale setting: over winter, Nymphenburg Palace canal is overrun with ice skaters, curling teams and ice hockey players.

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View from above of a snow-covered winter landscape with a monastery in the outskirts of Munich.

Winter walks in and around Munich: snow trekking

Into the snow!

Whether in the city centre, along the banks of the Isar river or up a mountain in advance of tobogganing back down into the valley, Munich offers a wide selection of winter hikes to enjoy.

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A closer look at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Football in Munich

Munich and football

Munich and its teams: the Reds are a global brand, the Blues have already had better days - but the hearts of the people of Munich are still fairly evenly distributed.

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A man sits in front of a café and smiles into the camera.

Interview: Stefan Schneider

„I’m where the fans are“

Anyone who goes to ice hockey or an1860 match in Munich knew his voice: a 2019 interview with stadium announcer Stefan Schneider, who quit in March 2021 after more than three decades.

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Players from TSV 1860 Munich and Würzburg kickers play football at Grünwalder Stadion.

Football report

Kick it in Giesing!

Between Grünwalder Stadion and football pubs, true football culture is still lived in Giesing, the home of 1860 Munich.

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Photo of two American football players in jerseys

American Football in Munich

Like father like son

What’s special about American football? Why do people choose this sport? Father and son Lautenschlager talk about their time together with the Munich Cowboys and the history of American football in Munich.

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Boulderer hält mit viel Körperspannung eine Position zwischen zwei kugelartigen Griffen und Tritten im Münchner Kletterzentrum Heavens Gate..

Climbing and bouldering in Munich

The big Munich climbing guide

Munich is a paradise for climbers in Germany. The city boasts a unique selection of artificial climbing and bouldering facilities. An overview.

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Munich yoga teacher Sandra Zavaglia in the "Donnersberger Brücke" yoga pose

Yoga – Munich-style!

From dachshunds to Weisswurst

Together with Munich yoga teacher Sandra Zavaglia, we have come up with a handful of asanas that are quite typical for the city.

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Courtyard of the Neues Rathaus in Munich.

simply high up

Visit of the New Town Hall Tower

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

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Book now for 6 €!

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Panoramic view of the Munich Christmas market at Marienplatz.

Christmas Market Tour

Get in the mood for Christmas on this tour through the old town in the wonderful atmosphere of fragrant almonds and glittering lights.

Book now for 28 €!

Get in the mood for Christmas on this tour through the old town in the wonderful atmosphere of fragrant almonds and glittering lights.

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A woman in the exhibition "Der Blaue Reiter" in the Lenbachhaus in Munich

Discovery trip incl. City Pass

Two nights in a selected hotel and free admission to 45 museums and attractions: our travel package for explorers!

3 days from 313 € for 2 Pers.

Two nights in a selected hotel and free admission to 45 museums and attractions: our travel package for explorers!

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Small meeting room of the Neues Rathaus in Munich

Exclusive tour through the town hall

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 18 €

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!

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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 6 €!

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

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Vouchers

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

Buy vouchers from 6 €

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

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City Walk and Englischer Garten

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

Book now for 17 €!

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

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Schloss Neuschwanstein with lake in the background in the Munich environs.

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

Book now for 59,90 €!

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

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

Private guided tour through Munich

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

Now for only 150 €!

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

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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 120 €!

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

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City trip incl. Munich Card and Tower Ascent

We look forward to seeing you again in Munich. Our tip: the exclusive travel package with Munich Card and Tower Ascent.

3 days from 218 € for 2 pers.

We look forward to seeing you again in Munich. Our tip: the exclusive travel package with Munich Card and Tower Ascent.

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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.

Book now from 4,90 Euro

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.

Online or at the tourist information offices

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Tao Schirrmacher surfs the Eisbach wave in his wetsuit

Interview: Tao Schirrmacher

“For me, the Eisbach is a cultural asset”

Nobody knows the Eisbach river quite as well as Tao Schirrmacher; the triple European surfing champion has been riding the river’s standing wave for 15 years.

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Surfer with board in hand gets out of the water.

Self-experiment: Surfing

Riding the wave

Munich is hundreds of kilometres away from the sea – and is still a world-renowned surfer metropolis. Once standing on the legendary Eisbach wave.

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The Kleinhesseloher Lake in the Englischer Garten taken from above with a drone

Green Munich

Everything in the green

Munich is big. Munich is alive. And Munich is green. Parks, gardens and the Isar river offer the perfect balance to city bustle, sightseeing and shopping. An overview.

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