Munich with Kids
Places that work with children
Tierpark Hellabrunn, the Deutsches Museum and its branches, the Olympiapark and the palace parks give children plenty to do. Opening days vary, so check each page.
23 places
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The places
Museum · Isarvorstadt Deutsches Museum One of the largest museums of science and technology in the world, on an island in the Isar.
Museum · Ludwigsvorstadt Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum Branch of the Deutsches Museum on the Theresienhöhe about road, rail and urban transport.
Museum · Schleißheim Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleißheim Aircraft and space exhibits in historic hangars at the Schleißheim airfield.
Museum · Maxvorstadt Paläontologisches Museum München University museum of fossils and dinosaur skeletons, close to Königsplatz.
Museum · Nymphenburg Museum Mensch und Natur Natural history museum in the north wing of Nymphenburg Palace.
Museum · Altstadt Spielzeugmuseum Toy collection in the tower of the Old Town Hall.
Landmark · Milbertshofen Olympiapark Park built for the 1972 Summer Olympics with a stadium, the Olympic Tower and a hill to climb.
Landmark · Milbertshofen Olympiastadion Stadium of the 1972 Games with a tent-like roof by Frei Otto and Günter Behnisch.
Landmark · Nymphenburg Schloss Nymphenburg Baroque summer residence of the Bavarian rulers, with a large park and several pavilions.
Landmark · Schleißheim Schloss Schleißheim Baroque palace complex with a state gallery and gardens, north of the city.
Landmark · Nymphenburg Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg Botanical garden beside Nymphenburg Park with greenhouses and outdoor collections.
Landmark · Thalkirchen Tierpark Hellabrunn Zoo on the Isar in the south of the city, organised by geographic zones.
Landmark · Nymphenburg Hirschgarten Park with deer enclosure and one of the largest beer gardens in the city.
Park · Schwabing Kleinhesseloher See An artificial lake inside the Englischer Garten with an island and a lakeside beer garden. Rowing boats can be rented in season.
Park · Nymphenburg Schlosspark Nymphenburg Baroque garden behind Nymphenburg Palace, with canals, lawns, woodland and small pavilions.
Park · Sendling Westpark A large park in the south-west with lakes, rose gardens and Asian-themed gardens built for the 1983 garden show.
Park · Ramersdorf Ostpark A big park in the south-east with a lake, lawns and sports grounds, popular for cycling and picnics.
Park · Thalkirchen Flaucher A gravel island in the Isar south of the centre, used for sunbathing, barbecues and swimming in summer.
Park · Riem Riemer Park A park on the former airport site in the east, with a lake and wide lawns.
Beer garden · Neuhausen Königlicher Hirschgarten A very large beer garden beside the Hirschgarten park, with a Wirtshaus inside.
Beer garden · Neuhausen Taxisgarten A garden restaurant in Neuhausen, set under trees.
Beer garden · Freimann Aumeister A beer garden at the northern edge of the Englischer Garten, in the former hunting lodge.
Beer garden · Schwabing Hirschau A beer garden in the Englischer Garten, near the Kleinhesseloher See.
