5 Days in Munich
🍺 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
5 days in Munich lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Munich with Marienplatz + Glockenspiel show at 11am. Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Englischer Garten — beer gardens + river surfing. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
BMW Museum. Pair with a long lunch — Try weisswurst before noon (Bavarian tradition) at Augustiner-Keller. Best pretzel anywhere.
Hit one final must-see (BMW Museum), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 5 days in Munich cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Munich are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
Munich survival tips
Day ticket on MVV (€8.20) covers metro, bus, tram. Walk the centre — it's small.
Try weisswurst before noon (Bavarian tradition) at Augustiner-Keller. Best pretzel anywhere.
Oktoberfest prices triple in nearby hotels. Book 6+ months ahead or stay in another city.
When to go
May, June, September are the best months for Munich — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid December–February (cold) and Oktoberfest week (overpriced).