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Munich Guides: Munich barrier-free

Munich for everybody

Munich is one of the most popular destinations in Germany and offers numerous sights, interesting museums, green parks and many leisure activities. There is always something to discover in and around Munich. These are our suggestions for a barrier-free holiday in Munich!

Munich for All: Information and tips

- Important links
- Arrival
- Questions on site
- Discover Munich's sights
- Museums in Munich
- Leisure activities in Munich
- Excursions from Munich
- Evening programme: from opera to musicals
- Renting wheelchairs, rollators, electric scooter or electromobiles in Munich
- General information: Accommodation, events, food & drink, etc.

 

Munich for everybody: Informations und tips

 

Detailed information can be found on the pages of the Disability Advisory Board of the City of Munich.

Kultur barrierefrei München offers a comprehensive overview of cultural offerings.

The toilet finder with barrier-free toilets provides helpful and very detailed information.

 

Arrival

Whether you arrive by plane, train, bus or car. Find out more about barrier-free access and assistance services to help you get around even better once you arrive.

 

Questions on site

Questions on site can be answered by the Tourist Information in Munich.

Discover Munich's sights

There are many ways to discover Munich's sights barrier-free:

 

Guided Tours

Our trained guides show people who also want to travel and experience something in old age, for young and old, for people with and without restrictions, the most beautiful sides of the city in a way that is specially adapted to you on a barrier-free guided tour.

With "vui Gfui", i.e. with "lots of feeling" and "lots of emotion", people with visual impairments discover the highlights of Munich (different languages available).

 

City Tours

The blue buses of the Munich city tours also all have folding ramps (different dimensions) and a place for a wheelchair. The tours start in Sonnenstraße - Karlsplatz 21 - next to the Hotel Buddy.

 

Aiming high even in a wheelchair

You can get a beautiful view of Munich from the Neues Rathaus on Marienplatz. There is a viewing platform on the 9th floor of the city hall tower. The lift can be reached via the passage to the state courtyard.

You can get a great view all the way to the Alps from the observation deck of the Olympiaturm in the Olympiapark one of the tallest towers in Europe.

The gondolas in the Umadum Ferris Wheel in Werksviertel-Mitte near Ostbahnhof allow wheelchairs with a maximum width of 70cm to ride in a gondola and are rewarded with a beautiful view over Munich.

Museums in Munich

Experience the Deutsches Museum with all your senses and discover the many stations to touch, see and hear.

The Haus der Kunst am Englischen Garten is one of the world's leading museums of contemporary art.

The Neue Sammlung in the Pinakothek der Moderne offers the largest design collection in the world with around 120,000 objects.

You can gain insights into Munich's city history from a Jewish perspective at the Jüdisches Museum on Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in the city centre.

You can see the cultures of the world at a glance in the Museum Fünf Kontinente.

The NS Dokumentationszentrum conveys the history of National Socialism with a view to the present and the future in exhibitions, events and projects.

In the Kunstareal you will find, among others, the Alte Pinakothek, the Pinakothek der Moderne and the Museum Brandhorst.

The Museum Mensch und Natur (Man and Nature Museum) is a natural history museum in the northern part of Nymphenburg Palace.

The world's largest collection of the art of the Blaue Reiter can be seen in the Lenbachaus.

For fans of antique sculptures, a visit to the Glyptothek on Königsplatz is worthwhile. Munich's first public museum is devoted exclusively to Greek and Roman statues.

The DenkStätte Weiße Rose (White Rose Memorial) at the atrium of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität is a central place of remembrance for the history of student resistance.

The Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst (State Museum of Egyptian Art) takes you into the world of the pharaohs.

Leisure activities in Munich

Nymphenburg Palace is one of the largest palaces in Germany and, with its park, offers a beautiful excursion destination in the city.

The modern BMW Welt building is impressive from the outside and the exhibition with models of all BMW Group brands inspires guests from all over the world. Admission is free. 

Visit the Allianz Arena, the football temple in the north of the city.

The Hellabrunn Zoo is home to around 18,500 animals and you have an unobstructed view of all the enclosures. Only the aquarium in the basement is accessible via stairs.

Explore the impressive underwater world at SEA LIFE Munich. All levels can be reached via a lift.

Petuelpark is a barrier-free park in the north of the city and has a beautiful barrier-free playground.

In the Bavaria Filmstadt you can look behind the scenes and learn more about film and television.

In the summer months there are nice open-air cinema evenings at the cinema, Mond & Sterne or the Kino am Olympiasee.

Many parks and gardens offer relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

At Riemer See, an artificial lake in the east of Munich, there is a bathing area with a ramp for wheelchair users into the lake.

Excursions from Munich

The company Münchner Stadtrundfahrten also offers many excursions from Munich.

SBS Fahrdienst München also offers barrier-free excursions and city tours in and around Munich.

 

Evening programme: from opera to musicals

The Bavarian State Opera on Max-Joseph-Platz looks back on a long history and tradition.

Experience that Broadway feeling at the Deutsches Theater.

The Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz is the city's opera, operetta and musical stage.

The Gasteig has been Munich's cultural centre for over 30 years and offers theatre, exhibitions, film, music and much more.

At the GOP Varieté Theatre in Munich you can experience acrobatics, comedy shows or magic performances.

International musicians play at the celebrated jazz club Unterfahrt.

 

Renting wheelchairs, rollators, electric scooters or electromobiles in Munich

The VON SCHLIEBEN health centre on Karlsplatz / Stachus rents out wheelchairs, rollators, electric scooters and toilet chairs.

At Leihzig.de you can rent travel wheelchairs, walking frames or even walking aids or crutches for 6 hours, for one or several days up to a month.

The TravelScoot is a lightweight and compact electric scooter that folds up quickly, fits in virtually any car boot and can be hired for travel.

The rental of electriomobiles provided by anderwerk is available to everyone free of charge in the Old Town (corner of Landschaftstraße and Weinstraße), at Hellabrunn Zoo and in the Olympic Park.

 

Accommodation in Munich

You can find accommodation in Munich that is suitable for people with disabilities using this search filter.

 

Public transport

People with disabilities can expect a well-coordinated mobility concept in the MVV (Munich Transport and Tariff Association). Almost all stops in the MVV area are now barrier-free.

 

Events in Munich

You can also visit the many events such as the Dulten, the Oktoberfest or the Christkindlmarkt in Munich. You can find more information on parking, how to get there and sanitary facilities here.

 

Eating and drinking in Munich

A visit to a restaurant is a must during your stay in Munich. You can find an overview of barrier-free restaurants and cafés here. Many restaurants and beer gardens are also looking forward to your visit.

 

Sanitary facilities in Munich

You can find an overview of sanitary facilities here or here.

 

Shopping in Munich

An overview of shopping arcades or Munich department stores can be found here. A list of libraries is available here.

 

Also interesting: Barrier-free through Munich: The most important information can also be found compiled on the pages of the City of Munich.

 

 

Video: State Agency for Non-State Museums in Bavaria, Photos: Christian Kasper, Tommy Lösch, Redline Enterprises
A child points to a screen in an exhibition about bees at the Natural History Museum.

Munich Guides

Great activities for families

Munich is one of the most popular destinations with children. These are our suggestions for families at any time of year and in any weather!

Munich is one of the most popular destinations with children. These are our suggestions for families at any time of year and in any weather!

A young woman is smiling at English Garden in Munich.

Itinerary suggestions

Sustainable visit and more in Munich

Discover Munich consciously and mindfully and make a contribution to a sustainable future.

Discover Munich consciously and mindfully and make a contribution to a sustainable future. Our suggestions for a sustainable visit to Munich.

A couple is sitting on a picnic blanket at Nymphenburg Schlosspark in Munich on a sunny day in autumn.

Suggestions for your stay

Great activities for nature lovers

Numerous parks, beautiful lakes in the surrounding area, many excursions into the countryside. Our tips for nature lovers.

Numerous parks, beautiful lakes in the surrounding area, many excursions into the countryside - here are some great activities for nature lovers.

A couple is watching the sunset at the Olympiapark in Munich.

Romantic Places in Munich

Munich for lovers: 20 tips

Discover the most romantic places in Munich and have a lovely time together. 

Love is no solo; love is a duet! We’ve put together 20 tips for partners and budding lovers. Discover the most romantic places in Munich and have a lovely time together.

The Nymphenburg Palace Canal and Nymphenburg Palace against a cloudy sky

Munich in the rain

Good ideas for bad weather

Inclement weather lures visitors to museums and cafés. And it provides a nice opportunity to discover other thrilling places.

Inclement weather lures visitors to museums and cafés. And it provides a nice opportunity to discover other thrilling places. Some tips for rainy days in Munich.

A dog barks in a meadow on the Isar in Munich

Suggestions for your stay

Munich with your dog

Would you like to take your dog with you on your trip to Munich? The city is very dog-friendly with its extensive parks and many green spaces. All the important information and tips can be found here.

Would you like to take your dog with you on your trip to Munich? The city is very dog-friendly with its extensive parks and many green spaces. All the important information and tips can be found here.

A woman is pulling her suitcase at the airport in Munich.

Luggage Storage in Munich

Luggage Storage Tips

Munich is a popular destination for travellers from all over the world. Here, you can store your suitcases and bags safely.

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a favourite travel destination for guests from all over the world. Here, you can store your suitcases and bags safely.

Merchant with dried fruit on the Viktualienmarkt in Munich.
Viktualienmarkt Tasting Tour

Discover the most delicious delicacies of the city and learn all kinds of interesting facts about Munich's most famous food market.

Book now for 40 €!

Discover the most delicious delicacies of the city and learn all kinds of interesting historical facts about Munich's most famous food market.

View of a residence serenade with candles in the court chapel.
Residenz Serenades

This Munich experience promises high culture for newcomers and enthusiasts: enjoy the popular Mozart concerts in the Residenz.

Book now from 38 €

This Munich experience promises high culture for newcomers and enthusiasts: enjoy the popular Mozart concerts in the Residenz.

Exterior view of the Munich Palace of Justice on Prielmayerstraße in Maxvorstadt.
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 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.

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 22 €

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!

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 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.

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 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.

A woman with varnished fingernails holds a gift with the inscription "simply Munich".
Vouchers

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

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Street Art-Tour

Did you know that Munich was a pioneer of the European graffiti scene? Discover different art up close in the city with our street art tour today!

Experience the city's diverse art & exciting graffiti on our street art tour!

Did you know that Munich was a pioneer of the European graffiti scene? Discover different art up close in the city with our street art tour today!

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 58 €

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.

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.

Bikes stand in the green grass in the English Garden in Munich
Rental bike 1 day

With a rental bike, you can experience Munich at your own personal pace. Discover hidden alleys and charming districts off the beaten track.

Book now for 26 €!

With a rental bike, you can experience Munich at your own personal pace. Discover hidden alleys and charming districts off the beaten track.

A woman in the exhibition "Der Blaue Reiter" in the Lenbachhaus in Munich
Discovery trip incl. City Pass

2 nights in your selected hotel and - thanks to the City Pass - free admission to 45 museums, sights and attractions: our travel package for explorers.

3 days from 313 € for 2 Pers.

2 nights in your selected hotel and - thanks to the City Pass - free admission to 45 museums, sights and attractions: our travel package for explorers.