Off the beaten path · Munich, Germany

7 Hidden Gems in Munich Most Visitors Miss

Skip one big-name queue and trade it for one of these. Every pick is backed by real reviews.

Chosen from 38 tracked places in Munich: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Mathilden HAMAM

    Sight

    Mathilden HAMAM is a traditional Turkish bathhouse located in Munich's Ludwigsvorstadt district, near the main train station.

    Read our full guide →
  2. Mariensäule

    LandmarkFree entry

    At the heart of Munich's bustling Marienplatz stands the Mariensäule, a striking Marian column erected in 1638 to celebrate the city's survival during the Swedish occupation of the Thirty Years' War.

    Read our full guide →
  3. Fischbrunnen

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Fischbrunnen (Fish Fountain) is a cherished landmark located on Marienplatz, the central square of Munich.

    Read our full guide →
  4. Lenbachhaus

    MuseumFree entry

    Lenbachhaus, set in a grand Florentine-style villa in Munich's Kunstareal district, is one of Germany's most important art museums.

    Read our full guide →
  5. Konigsplatz

    Landmark

    Königsplatz is a magnificent square in Munich, designed in the neoclassical style under King Ludwig I.

    Read our full guide →
  6. Glyptothek

    Museum

    The Glyptothek is one of Munich's premier museums, dedicated to ancient sculpture from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

    Read our full guide →
  7. Walk of Fame Olympic Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    The Walk of Fame Olympic Park in Munich is a sprawling green space built for the 1972 Summer Olympics.

    Read our full guide →
Prefer the classics? Best things to do in Munich · search hidden gems anywhere · build a Munich itinerary

Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.