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Family Holidays to Munich
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Munich is a city, which gives you a ‘two for the price of one’ family holiday. Not only is Munich itself full of enough great attractions to keep you and the children happy for a week or more, it is also a perfect base from which to explore Germany’s most popular province, Bavaria. Munich’s historic heart is centred around the Marienplatz and the nearby onion domed Gothic church of Our Lady The many pavement cafés in the area give a holiday buzz at any time of the year. Just around the corner from the Marienplatz is the world famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall where Oompah bands play every day and where you will really get a feeling for the Bavarian zest for living. Whatever the weather there is always something to do in Munich with the children. On a sunny day take them to The English Garden with its many play areas, cafes and places to walk or stretch out along a scenic branch of the River Isar. Or take a short Ubahn ride to the Nymphenburg Palace and explore the many paths, woods and gardens. For a whole day out try a trip to the beaches and boats of one of the nearby lakes, like the popular Starnberger See. Even on a rainy day there is just so much for children to enjoy. There is the Deutsches Museum, Germany’s most childfriendly Science Museum. BMW does tours in English at their state of the art car factory. Munich is also home to some of Germany’s best orchestras and opera companies and there is always a great concert to go to. It is also the home of one of its best football teams and a tour of the iconic World Cup stadium will thrill any football fans in the family. All this and more, and of course the fantastic attractions of Bavaria as well.
GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE > Change your destination: Germany overview > Bavaria > Berlin > Black Forest > Cologne > Hamburg > Some ideas for a family outing when it’s sunny in Munich  - Book one of the many tours on an open-top bus. This is a good way of getting a feel for the city and it’s always popular with the kids (Better than walking!) And you can choose one with an English-speaking guide. - Just letting the children run around in lovely surroundings makes a welcome break from sightseeing. The perfect place for this in Munich is the aptly named Englischer Garten or English Garden. This spacious, inner city parkland is full of play areas, attractive cafes and lawns and paths along a branch of the River Isar .You can also get the most spectacular views of the city by walking up to the top of Monopterus Hill, the highest point in the Garden. - Another must for a day outside is Munich’s most stately home, Nymphenburg Palace, just a 15-minute ride from the centre. Its huge gardens and grounds have woods and lakes, waterways and fountains and mini palaces to peer into. There is space to spare for the most energetic of children to use their awesome energy. The baroque interior of the main palace can also be visited and it houses some impressive furniture and paintings of the period. There is also a lovely cafe outside on the terrace. - For real garden enthusiasts consider a visit to the Hofgarten palace garden, which is one of the best Renaissance gardens in Germany. - A little further away, but where the Muencheners go when they want to be near the water is Lake Starnberg. Here the children can swim, water ski, sail or sunbathe or mess about in a boat against a backdrop of Alpine foothills. The villages of Kempfenhausen and Ambach are the most popular and there are lots of pleasant waterfront cafes and fish restaurants everywhere along the Eastern Shore. - Find an interesting place for lunch outside which the children will also enjoy. Check on our “Where to eat with the children in Munich’ below. Things to do whatever the weather in Munich - The Deutsches Museum in Munich is Europe's largest museum of Science and Technology and was one of the first museums in the world to make their exhibits interesting to children. If your offspring have the slightest curiosity about stars or ships, electricity or elephant’s ears, they will learn how they work in the most interesting and interactive way here. Aim to spend a few hours at least. Audio guides are available in English
- Any musicians in the family? Munich is home to three major world-class orchestras and The Bavarian State Opera Company. At any time of the year there are always superb concerts on offer. Check before you go so you don’t miss out. For example in July Munich hosts its celebrated opera festival. - Factories are always fascinating for kids but the BMW car factory is in a league of its own. It is one of the most modern and impressive in the world and you will be able to follow how they assemble a beautiful BMW from all its parts right on factory floor with an English speaking guide in tow. The BMW Museum is also well worth a visit for the car enthusiast as it everything that BMW has ever produced is on display with aircraft, motorbikes, and stripped down engines to see as well as cars. - Take the number 25 tram, direction Grünwald, and you will arrive at Bavaria Filmstadt, This is Munich’s version of Hollywood’s Paramount Studios tour. All the tricks of the trade are revealed for those cliff-hanging movies with language not a problem, as it is all visual. The kids will really enjoy it. - For the football followers, a visit to Allianz Arena is a must. This is Germany's iconic World Cup Football stadium and the most modern in Europe. It really is awesome. If there is no game programmed take a tour behind the scenes. There is a tour in English once daily at 1 pm Where to eat with the children in Munich - In the English Garden there are many cafés, kiosks and beer gardens. One near a playground that serves organic food is the Milch-Häusl. A plus is they offer free WiFi if you cant leave your business behind on a family holiday! The Hirshau biergarten is also next to a play park and has a good reputation.
- Most places along the banks of the River Isar provide a pleasant setting for picnicking, barbecuing, lunching or snacking in one of the many riverside cafes. - Children will love Munich’s most famous beer garden and cellar, the Hofbräuhaus, which welcomes families and kids of all ages. They will surely enjoy its great atmosphere with the Oompah Band and the Bavarian Bustle as well as the food. - Another beer house, which is also popular for families with children, is the Hofbraukeller near the Max-Webber-Platz In the winter there is a playroom with free childcare and the prices are really low. - For a family with babies the Zeitgeist on Turkenstrasse is ultra family friendly and they have tables outside with a courtyard for the slightly older kids to run around in. Getting around Munich Munich has an excellent public transport network. By far your best option, as a visitor, is to buy a München Welcome Card as soon as you arrive. You can buy one for various periods and it enables you to travel free within the city area. The card also gives discounts for the entry fees of the major city venues and even on bicycle hire. The München Welcome Card can be purchased at all major tourist information offices, the airport and the main railway station. |
