A chairoplane at the Auer Dult in Munich.

What’s happening in Munich?

Markets and folk festivals in Munich

The Frühlingsfest spring festival, Auer Dult traditional fair, Oktoberfest, Christkindl Christmas markets: here is an overview of Munich’s annual festivals and markets, with all of the dates and details at a glance.

Interior view of the Löwenbräu beer tent at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

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Wiesn experience

Seats at the Oktoberfest table

Seats at the Oktoberfest table

Book a unique experience at the Wiesn time and enjoy the Oktoberfest 2023 in Munich in a relaxed way with our Wiesn package.

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Two men in front of a ferris wheel at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

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From then to now

Oktoberfest Tour

Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.

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Swingboat and big wheel at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Best of Oktoberfest

The 100 most beautiful Oktoberfest moments

We are looking forward to the best moments of the biggest folk festival in the world. Let's go!

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Dancing people at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Markets & Festivals

Welcome to the Oktoberfest!

Stories and interesting facts about the largest folk festival in the world.

Markets & Festivals

A salesman with a big piece of cheese in his hands at the weekly market at Hans-Mielich-Platz in Munich.

Ready for the markets?

Munich is home to over 40 markets, with more than 120 traders: each one is unique and has its own story. An overview from Tuesday to Saturday.

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Markets & Festivals

A grandfather is carrying his granddaughter in his arms at the Auer Dult in Munich.

Celebrating with tradition: Dult is cult!

Three times a year for nine days of shopping, searching, watching, and amusing. Maidult, Jakobidult and Kirchweihdult are cult in Munich.

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Markets & Festivals

Chain carousel on the Auer Dult in Munich.

That certain feeling...

As a folk festival, Munich not only has the Oktoberfest to offer. Our author has spent one day at the Auer Dult - searching for this certain Munich feeling.

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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 €!

Interior view of the Löwenbräu beer tent at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Seats at the Oktoberfest table

Book a unique experience at the Wiesn time and enjoy the Oktoberfest 2023 in Munich in a relaxed way with our Wiesn package.

Book now from 89 €!

Book a unique experience at the Wiesn time and enjoy the Oktoberfest 2023 in Munich in a relaxed way with our Wiesn package.

Two men in front of a ferris wheel at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Oktoberfest Tour

Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.

Book now for only 18 €!

Take the time to discover "the Wiesn" as it lives and breathes on a guided tour of the festival grounds.

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.

A stone jug with the inscription Oktoberfest Munich.

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Oktoberfest Shop

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: Purchase official souvenirs such as the Wiesn poster or the Oktoberfest beer stein in the official Oktoberfest shop.

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: Purchase official souvenirs such as the Wiesn poster or the Oktoberfest beer stein in the official Oktoberfest shop.

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 64 €!

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

Munich's Palace of Justice

Justizpalast Tour

During the guided tour of the present-day seat of the Bavarian State Ministry of Justice, you will learn everything about the history and significance of the neo-baroque court and administrative building.

Book now for only 20€ !

During the guided tour of the present-day seat of the Bavarian State Ministry of Justice, you will learn everything about the history and significance of the neo-baroque court and administrative building.

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 6,50 €!

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!

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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!

Law library in the new city hall in Munich.

Law Library Tour: Juristische Bibliothek

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

Book now from 6,50 €

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

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.

Exterior view of the Hofbräuhaus Munich at dusk.

Hofbräuhaus Tour

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Book for 28€, Mass beer included!

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Towers and Alps in Munich

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.

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 18 €!

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

A man drives his rickshaw and guests through the Olympic Park in Munich.

Pedicab Tour S Olympiapark

Our guide pedals you between the green hills of the Olympic Park and along the Olympic Lake from sports venue to sports venue. The perfect exploration tour!

Book now for only 95 €!

Our guide pedals you between the green hills of the Olympic Park and along the Olympic Lake from sports venue to sports venue. The perfect exploration tour!

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 only 22 €!

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.

Vouchers

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

Buy vouchers from 6,50 €

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

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

Visit of the New Town Hall Balcony

Join us on the famous balcony of the New Town Hall, where FC Bayern has celebrated a triumph many times - and enjoy the beautiful view over Marienplatz.

Book now for only 6,50 €!

Join us on the famous balcony of the New Town Hall, where FC Bayern has celebrated a triumph many times - and enjoy the beautiful view over Marienplatz.

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 150 €!

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

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!

München Card und München 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.

Book now from 5,90 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

Munich christmas market at Marienplatz

Christmas Markets Munich 2023

Every year, it seems...

...Christmas starts a little earlier. Munich's Christmas Markets at a glance!

Christmas angels in a sales booth at the christmas market in Munich.

Christmas market

The magic of Christmas

When it gets dark and the snow shines in the glow of countless lights, the Christmas market on Marienplatz is the most beautiful.

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Christmas decoration in a sales booth at the christmas market in Munich.

Chtistmas market typology

Which Christmas market is right for me?

In Munich a perfect Christmas market shines for every taste and every disposition.

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Markets & Fesitvals

Tollwood winter festival in Munich

Tollwood Winter Festival

The alternative Christmas market

Spreading joy, celebrating culture and raising awareness for the environment and social equality are all on the agenda at this Munich festival.

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Markets & Festivals

A beer mug at the strong beer festival at the Paulaner am Nockherberg in Munich

Starkbier festivals in Munich in 2023

Munich's fifth season

Finally, it's the traditional strong beer season in Munich, again. Here you will find the best Starkbier (strong beer) festivals in 2023 and interesting facts about the history of Starkbier.

Markets & Festivals

The ferris wheel at the Munich Spring Festival

Münchner Frühlingsfest

The little sister of the Oktoberfest

The folk festival season starts in Munich with the Spring Festival. A good opportunity to unpack your dirndl or lederhosen again after the long winter!

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Markets & Festivals

Close-up of a young woman with a orange hair ribbon at the festival Tollwood in Munich.

Tollwood Summer Festival

simply magical

Culture for all: since the end of the 1980s, visitors have associated this festival with an atmosphere of tolerance, internationalism and openness.

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Markets & Festivals

Guests at the Kocherlball sit at beer tables during dawn in Munich.

Waltzes, polkas and traditional Zwiefacher

When the people are dressed to impress and meet to dance till dawn at Chinesischer Turm: it's Kocherlball time.

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Urban & Districts

A couple is sitting on stones and is looking to the water of the Isar River in Munich.

Districts of Munich

Munich stories

Welcome to Munich! Learn more about Munich's most beautiful spots and its residents.