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Sight Altstadt, Munich

Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus

A sight in Altstadt, Munich, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: 11am.

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Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus in Altstadt, Munich
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Why go

Main square with a Glockenspiel that chimes at 11am and noon.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Munich, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Viktualienmarkt and Schneider Bräuhaus. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
11am

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Munich, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Viktualienmarkt

    Open-air food market with sausage stands and a beer garden.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Schneider Bräuhaus

    Wheat beer hall serving Bavarian classics like Weisswurst.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Hofbräuhaus

    Historic beer hall with brass bands and long tables.

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Munich Residenz

    Former royal palace with 130 rooms, the Antiquarium and the Treasury.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Deutsches Museum

    Large science and technology museum on an island in the Isar.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Alte Pinakothek

    Old Masters gallery with Dürer, Rubens and Rembrandt.

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus is a stop on our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Munich

Another curated sight in Munich. See the full Munich guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Munich run from 2°C in January to 24°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus itself, we suggest: 11am.

Modelled monthly averages for Munich from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Munich weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Marienplatz, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Coordinates
48.13703, 11.57581
Destination
Munich, Germany

Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus: quick answers

How much time do you need at Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus?

Our pick: 11am. Insider tip: Climb St. Peter's tower for the view.

Is Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus free?

Yes, we list Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus?

Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus is at Marienplatz, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus?

Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus appears on Bavaria & the Romantic Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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