Top Munich Outdoor Activities

Beer gardens, glockenspiel bells and a market that feeds a whole city — Munich's centre is Gemütlichkeit with a game attached. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Munich on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Graze through the Viktualienmarkt and its chestnut-shaded beer garden • Raise imaginary steins at the Hofbräuhaus, the world's most famous tavern • Sweep across Odeonsplatz, Munich's Italian-flavoured grand square Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. O'zapft is — the hunt is tapped.

The famous fairytale Castle Neuschwanstein is the second most visited attraction in Germany. Avoid the crowds and book a private day trip for your own group. Travel by luxurious vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, and visit Neuschwanstein Castle with skip-the-line tickets included. Visit Hohenschwangau Castle (at your own expense) and enjoy a customizable itinerary.

Exploring Bavaria from Munich without a car can be tricky. This private sightseeing tour takes care of the logistics, so you can fully immerse yourself in the day's activities without worrying about getting there and back. Enjoy an itinerary that includes two palaces, Linderhof Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle, and the village of Oberammergau.

Discover the heart of Bavaria with our convenient Skip the Line service. Say goodbye to the stress of ticket reservations, long queues, and navigation challenges. Relax and enjoy a memorable day filled with rich history and delightful experiences. Our tour encompasses a visit to the enchanting Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and the charming village of Oberammergau.

Swap crowded tourist coaches for a more relaxed journey to Neuschwanstein Castle by scenic regional train. Travel in a small group as your guide brings the journey to life with stories of Bavarian culture, countryside life, and King Ludwig II. With your castle entry ticket included, enjoy a guided visit before taking in the scenery on the way back. It's a more personal way to experience one of Bavaria's most famous sights.

Pedal your way around the sights on this 3.5-hour tour of Munich. Cycle through lively Marienplatz and the Schwabing student district, then jump off to take a peek at the Hofbräuhaus beer hall and see Hitler's former headquarters. Glide around the scenic English Garden, admire the river surfers along the Eisbach, then cool off with a refreshing beer (not included) at the Hofbräukeller Beer Garden.

Avoid the hassle of arranging a rental car by booking this comprehensive day trip from Munich, which includes a visit to the Berchtesgaden Alps. After a private pickup from your desired location, get ready to enjoy a boat ride on Lake Königssee, an informative tour around the Eagle’s Nest (Adolf Hitler's lodge), and a stroll through the streets of beautiful Salzburg.

With an average of 8,000 daily guests, Neuschwanstein Castle is rarely uncrowded. Skip not only the long lines on this tour but also the crowds, exploring this fairytale marvel with a private guide. Wander the castle at your pace, and then head out for more fun: lake vistas, and a stop at the more intimate Linderhof Palace. Your tour is infinitely customizable, making sure you see all you want to see in Bavaria.

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

Discover some of Bavaria’s most prized landmarks and dramatic scenery—and venture beyond Munich city limits—on this full-day, private tour. In the morning, meet your guide at your accommodation, hop aboard a comfortable vehicle, and head to the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle. After touring its interior, continue to Highline179, a 374-foot-high (114-meter) suspension bridge. Finally, visit the picturesque village of Oberammergau, site of the famed Passion Play, before returning to Munich.

The audio guide serves as a convenient mobile travel companion. The Munich Old Town tour is specifically designed for you to explore the city in a brief span of time (2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map to stroll through the old town, passing all its major attractions with audioguide on your smartphone. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app operates offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Immerse yourself in fascinating stories and legends while moving at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to take a break at a café or visit a museum at any point, and then resume the tour. If you have just one day to visit Munich, spend it with the audio guide. You'll end up knowing more about the city than those who have spent a week there.

Take an afternoon bike adventure around Munich, and see the Bavarian capital’s sights from a different vantage point. Covering more ground than you would do on foot, the 4-hour bike ride introduces you to all the must-see monuments around town. Pedal through Munich Old Town; see stately squares such as Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz; relax in the Chinese Tower beer garden; and discover the Angel of Peace monument, St. Luke’s Church, Munich Hofbrauhaus, and more.

Get the most out of your time in Füssen by ticking off two key attractions in a day. After a hassle-free pickup, ride with ease to the fairytale architectural wonder of Neuschwanstein Castle—one of Germany’s most visited castles. Instead of being held up waiting for tickets, enjoy the perk of skip-the-line admission. Then, after Neuschwanstein, the trip also showcases the pretty village of Oberammergau.

Discover Salzburg, Austria's Lake District, and iconic "The Sound of Music" locations with ease thanks to this day trip from Munich. Have a chance to explore Salzburg’s landmarks independently, including film locations. In high season, opt for a St. Gilgen boat trip (additional charge); in winter, experience a festive event at the lake. Then, complete your journey with a Lake Mondsee visit before returning to Munich

Follow your grandfather's mysterious trail through Munich's legendary brewing heartland in this self-guided smartphone adventure. A strange bottle, a soldier riding a cow, and a cryptic message lead you from Marienplatz through medieval market squares, hidden Baroque passages, and the city's most storied breweries. Using the free Questo app, you'll navigate 11 chapters across Munich's Old Town at your own pace. Decode puzzles at the Mariensäule column, uncover the 1516 Reinheitsgebot purity law at Viktualienmarkt, visit Oktoberfest breweries Hacker-Pschorr and Schneider Weisse, step inside the infamous Hofbräuhaus, and end at a hidden wolf fountain steeped in Germanic folklore. Start anytime — no reservation needed, no guide to wait for. Just open the app and begin your brewing adventure through one of Europe's great beer capitals. The quest takes approximately 1 hour 31 minutes and covers just over 2 km through Munich's walkable Old Town.

Wind through soaring peaks to the picturesque mountain village of Hallstatt—then explore the beautiful lake-side city of Salzburg—on a full-day, private tour that puts Austrian highlights within day-tripping distance of Munich. With a private English-speaking driver to handle the winding roads, you can focus on the scenery and culture. Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, this one lets you spend the day at your own pace.

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, roll-call square, reconstructed barracks, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, religious memorials, and the crematoriums. You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims from over 30 different countries are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will proceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

Discover the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle built by King Ludwig II with this guided tour from Munich. You won't have to worry about transportation, and you will see Bavaria's alpine landscapes at their most magical during the wintertime. The tour includes a photo stop at Hohenschwangau Castle. Note that lunch and entrance fees are not included.

Take the stress out of visiting Salzburg and Hallstatt with a private day trip from Munich. Avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads while you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the scenic Alpine views. Explore each stop at your own pace, focusing on what interests you most—from a boat ride on Lake Hallstatt (at your own expense) to wandering Salzburg's historic streets. It's the easiest way to see more in less time.

Explore the German Alps, without a large tour group slowing your pace, on this private trip from Munich. Relax as your guide handles the organization and logistics, simply meeting them outside your hotel and then letting them lead the way. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a pretzel-making workshop, and a cable-car ride to Zugspitze, Germany's tallest peak.

Spend the day exploring Munich’s enchanted surroundings with your own private guide and vehicle. Visit the popular sights of the Ettal Monastery, the village of Oberammergau, the opulent Linderhof Palace, and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle (entrance fees extra). Discover the rich history of Bavaria and get insider tips from your informative guide during this private tour.

Discover beautiful and historic Nuremberg on this full-day rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, enjoy free time for lunch, and take a guided tour of the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Get up close and personal with one of Europe’s most famous castles—and make getting there seamless—on this private day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps. A round-trip transfer service, with pickup directly from your hotel, is included for your convenience. Upon arrival at Neuschwanstein, spend half an hour exploring the castle at your own pace (admission tickets own expense) before returning to Munich.

Gain insight into the Third Reich's rise to power and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this full-day Munich combo tour. Travel to Dachau, one of the first Nazi concentration camps in Germany, and explore the memorial site with a guide. Then, learn about the history of Nazi Germany during World War II, and see some of the buildings associated with Adolf Hitler on a walking tour through Munich.