Landmark

Marienplatz

Altstadt, Munich

Source: muenchen.de, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Marienplatz in Munich with the Neues Rathaus on the left and the Altes Rathaus tower
Photo: digital cat / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Central square of the old town with the Neues Rathaus and the Mariensäule.

Cost Free
Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Morning
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Upcoming events at Marienplatz and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Munich events calendar.

Smaller local events nearby

  • Viktualienmarkt, weekdays Market

    Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 20:00. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Viktualienmarkt, Altstadt

    The city's central food market is open Monday to Friday, though each stall sets its own hours.

    08:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de) · Viktualienmarkt

  • Viktualienmarkt, Saturdays Market

    Saturdays, 08:00 to 15:00. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Viktualienmarkt, Altstadt

    On Saturdays the central food market closes earlier, at 15:00, and is shut on Sundays.

    08:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de) · Viktualienmarkt

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The old town inside the former gates

The Altstadt is the walkable core of Munich. Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, the Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz and the Hofbräuhaus are all inside a few minutes of each other, and the old gates at Isartor, Karlstor and Sendlinger Tor mark its edges.

Altstadt has 61 places on the Roam Munich map: 14 landmarks, 13 churches and cathedrals, 10 museums, 7 restaurants, 7 shops, 4 beer gardens and beer halls, 3 viewpoints, 2 cafes and 1 market. Read the Altstadt guide.

What is the address of Marienplatz?
Marienplatz 1, Munich.
How much does Marienplatz cost?
Nothing. Marienplatz is free to visit.
How long do you need at Marienplatz?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Marienplatz?
Morning.

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