Munich Layover Guide (MUC)

Visit the Neuschwanstein Castle

While your visit to Munich explore Bavaria’s most scenic landscape by train and van. Marvel at the stature and discover the exquisite architecture of Neuschwanstein Castle standing proud at the top of the hill and surrounded by forested mountains. After exploring the fairytale of the castle you can experience the beautiful old-world town of Fussen. This town is framed by one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. You can take a train or bus for going through the majestic landscapes of Bavaria. » book this tour

Tour The Eagle’s Nest

This tour from Munich will take you to the Hitler’s mountain retreat which is located in the mountains above Berchtesgaden. In addition, you can drive along scenic Alpine roads on this tour. In order to reach Eagle’s Nest, you have to ride the elevator which is bored through a tunnel in the mountain. You can also visit the NS Documentation Center in Berchtesgaden before driving back to Munich. » book this tour

Alte Pinakothek and Old Town Private Walking Tour

While your visit to Munich, a tour to Alte Pinakothek is a must. Because this guided tour will let you know a lot about the city. You can discover Munich on this private walking tour and learn about the Alte Pinakothek Art Museum and its paintings from your guide. Also, you can learn about European art history while exploring the extensive collection of Old Masters and rare paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This tour will continue to Old Town and you can take a stroll to Odeonsplatz infamous for its relation with the Nazi Party. Your walking tour will end at Marienplatz where you can see St. Peter’s Church the oldest church in the city. » book this tour

Explore the Kunstareal (Art Area)

For art lovers, the Kunstareal which is an art area/museum quarter. It contains a collection of galleries that has an incredibly high caliber of both classical and modern art. Some of the galleries are stocked with Cezanne, Raphael, and Van Gough and showcase the beautiful emerging and established modern art. Moreover, you can check out the current schedule of events for sake of information on rotating exhibits.

Time required: 1 to 4 hours.

Airport to here: 34 minutes via private transport.

Visit The Ancient Bavarian Town of Freising

Bavarian culture comes alive between the churches in Freising and beer gardens. Being one of the oldest towns it is located around 20 minutes away from the airport. This town has a lot to offer for visitors from its culture to food and fresh air. People who are interested in religious artifacts will definitely pop by the Diozesanmuseum within the cathedral of St Maria and St Corbinian. Additionally, it also contains the biggest collection of religious art in Germany and a stunning library.

Time required: 2 to 3 hours.

Airport to here: 15 minutes via public transport.

Visit the Birthplace of Third Reich

During your layover at Munich explore the not so distant past. You can explore the history of the Third Reich and visit the world war 2 locations that are associated with the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazis. Also, visit the beer halls that hosted small gatherings and the places where Hitler made his major speeches. Take a stroll to the streets where Hitler and his Brownshirts fought for power.

Time required: 2.5 hours.

Airport to here: 35 minutes via private transport.

Visit Dachau Memorial Site

This tour to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial is a place that contains memories and eduction. Visiting the place can be challenging, however, it’s a deeply moving and memorable experience that you don’t want to miss during your layover. Your guide will take you on the journey and will guide you professionally about this memorial site. After an extensive tour of the entire area that includes surviving buildings, a museum exhibition center, and the cinema which screens an English language documentary film.

Time required: 5 hours.

Airport to here: 23 minutes via taxi.

Enjoy at the Original Pub Crawl

Get to know Munich’s iconic bar and spend some time with tourists, backpackers, and locals. While your visit to the bar enjoy a welcome beer and then your guide will take you to some of the coolest spots in Munich. Take a stroll down to 3 of the city’s hippest and trendiest locations. Enjoy your time as your guide will inform you about the party insider tips so you can feel the vibe and dance the night away until the tour ends.

Time required: 4 hours.

Airport to here: 35 minutes via taxi.

Go to a City Tour and FC Bayern Munich Soccer Arena

Visit the home of FC Bayern training grounds and one of the most modern stadium in Europe, the Allianz Arena as well as the most important sights of Munich. It is also known as the temple of football in north Munich. After that, you can get a chance to visit the FC Bayern Museum which exhibits the stunning history of championships. In addition, embark on a bus tour which will allow you to learn about the significant sights of the city.

Time required: 4 to 5 hours.

Airport to here: 21 minutes via public transport.

Vist the Berchtesgaden Foothills & Obersalzberg

This is probably germany’s one of the most impressive tourist attraction. It offers truly astounding views of the lakes and mountains of this unique region. You can start from Deutsche Alpenstrasse or the German Alpine way. You can take awesome pictures of the beautiful valleys of the Alps towards the exquisite foothills of Berchtesgaden. From there you can also go to Obersalzberg and enjoy its phenomenal views.

Time required: 10 hours.

Airport to here: 2 hours via private transport.

Explore Munich’s Sea Life

Explore the Sea Life in Munich at the Olympiapark and experience the fascinating diversity of the underwater world of the Isar and the Danube to the Black Sea and a lost city. The great thing to see is the glass tunnel through the 400,000-liter tank. In which they have discovered 4 different species of shark. Also, you can experience the biggest range of sharks with more than in Germany.

Time required: 1 day.

Airport to here: 25 minutes via taxi.