For the kids · Munich, Germany
6 Things to Do in Munich with Kids
Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Munich the kids will actually remember.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 38 tracked Munich places. Updated monthly.
Allianz Arena
EntertainmentThe Allianz Arena is one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world, renowned for its innovative architecture and glowing, color-changing exterior.
Read our full guide →English Garden
Park & natureStretching from the city center to the northeastern suburbs, the English Garden is Munich’s green lung, covering over 900 acres, larger than New York’s Central Park.
Read our full guide →Hofgarten
Park & natureFree entryThe Hofgarten is a beautifully landscaped Renaissance garden located in the heart of Munich, adjacent to the Residenz palace.
Read our full guide →Toy Museum Munich
MuseumNestled in the heart of Munich's historic center, the Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum) occupies the four upper floors of the 15th-century Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) on Marienplatz.
Read our full guide →Walk of Fame Olympic Park
Park & natureFree entryThe Walk of Fame Olympic Park in Munich is a sprawling green space built for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Read our full guide →Hofbräuhaus am Platzl
EntertainmentThe Hofbräuhaus am Platzl is one of Munich's most iconic beer halls, a sprawling three-floor venue that has been serving beer since 1589.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 38 Munich places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Munich are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Munich good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Munich?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Munich for the full set.
How many days do you need in Munich with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.