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
Beer garden in Munich at night.
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
An empty swimming pool in the sun
Munich swimming pools and bathing lakes

Swimming in happiness

Treat yourself to some relaxing time out in Munich’s attractive swimming pools and bathing lakes. From 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 2027 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 2027 on Munich's stages and at beautiful locations on the countryside.
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Isar
View of the Isar and the Müllersche Volksbad in Munich.

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.

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

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A woman and a man in a canoe on the Isar River.

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.

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.

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..

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

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Two rafts departing from a rafting site

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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Guided Tours
The Englische Garten in Munich taken from above with a drone. Book from 39 €
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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Official Munich City Guide
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. 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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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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Hotels
View of the Junior Suite at the DO&CO Hotel am Marienplatz in Munich.
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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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Urban & Districts
Shore along the river in Munich during summer
Love letter to the Munich summer

The Summer Olympics

The bluest lake, the best beer garden: What the locals do in the summer season.

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