Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Munich

Munich is a city in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,260,391 people. Within 50 km by road there are 265 places to visit — 104 churches, 77 forts & heritage, 29 parks and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Münchner Stadtmuseum (1 km), Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum (1 km) and Augustinerkirche (1 km).

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Munich, Bavaria
Munich, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Munich at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,260,391
Coordinates
48.1374° N, 11.5755° E
Places within 50 km
265 (265 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Munich

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Munich: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Munich

115 churches within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Augustinerkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Munich

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Münchner Stadtmuseum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Munich

30 parks within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Dichtergarten (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Munich

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Tierpark Hellabrunn (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Munich

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Bavaria (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Munich

12 museums within 100 km of Munich. The closest is Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Munich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Munich
  2. 1 km Münchner Stadtmuseum · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  3. 1 km Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum · museum, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Augustinerkirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 1 km St. Michael's Church · church, Upper Bavaria
  6. 1 km Residence Museum and Treasury · museum, Upper Bavaria
  7. 1 km Back to Munich

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How to reach Munich

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    Within 15 km of Munich

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Munich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104115Augustinerkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7788Münchner Stadtmuseum (1 km)
    Parks2930Dichtergarten (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2424Tierpark Hellabrunn (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints918Bavaria (3 km)
    Museums1212Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Nadisee (7 km)
    Other attractions22Sankt-Anna-Klosterkirche (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Islamisches Zentrum München (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (4 km)

    Munich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Munich?

    Münchner Stadtmuseum (heritage site, about 1 km), Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum (museum, about 1 km), Augustinerkirche (church, about 1 km), St. Michael's Church (church, about 1 km), Residence Museum and Treasury (museum, about 1 km), St. Jakob Am Anger (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Munich?

    265 places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 77 forts & heritage, 29 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Munich?

    Augustinerkirche, about 1 km by road; St. Michael's Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Munich?

    Münchner Stadtmuseum, about 1 km by road; Residenz (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Munich?

    Dichtergarten, about 1 km by road; Frühlingsanlagen (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Munich?

    Start in Munich, visit Münchner Stadtmuseum, then Deutsches Jagd- Und Fischereimuseum, then Augustinerkirche, then St. Michael's Church, then Residence Museum and Treasury, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Munich?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Munich’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Munich on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.