1. Marienplatz Square
Marienplatz Square is the HEART of Munich. Everyone has to go there to see the carillon in the New Town-hall that resounds at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. (in summer). There are also a lot of shopping malls, shops, restaurants, and street venders.
How to get there: S Bahn 1-8, U Bahn 3/6, Bus 52 to Marienplatz stop
2. Karlsplatz and Karlstor
After a walk at Marienplatz, you can walk along the beautiful Neuhauser St. to Karlsplatz and take in the scenery of old, charming buildings. You will pass many beautiful churches and brand-name stores. Karlstor is the18th-century city gate with arches and 2 towers, and Karlsplatz has a huge fountain where kids love to run around in the summer.
How to get there: S Bahn 1-8, U Bahn 4/5, Tram 16/17/18/20/21/27 to Karlsplatz (Stachus) or Karlsplatz Nord stops
3. Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt is a big farmers' market in the city center. It's doesn't look like any farmer's market I have been to. You can find anything here: meat, vegetable, fruit, spices, cheese, wine, souvenirs, etc. There are many restaurants and a beer garden. Most people are visitors, but locals do shop here too.
How to get there:
Bus 52 and 62 to the market
S Bahn 1-8, U Bahn 3/6, Bus 52 to Marienplatz stop and 5-minute walk to the market
Tram 16 and 18, get off at Reichenbachplatz and 5-minute walk to the market
4. Englischen Garten
Englischer Garten or English garden is one of the largest public parks in the world. You can bike, walk, picnic, or even take off your clothes and sun bath there. There are also restaurants and beer gardens in the park. A good place to stroll on a hot, sunny day.
How to get there:
U Bahn 3/6 to Odeonsplatz, Universität, and many other stops.
Tram 18 to Nationalmuseum/Haus d.Kunst, Paradiesstraße, or Tivolistraße stops
Tram 23 to Münchner Freiheit stop
Bus 53, 54, 142, 144, 154
5. Schloss Nymphenburg's Gardens
Schloss Nymphenburg or Nymphenburg Palace has beautiful gardens that are free to enter. A lot of locals like to jog along the long, shaded road behind the buildings. The palace grounds cover a huge area, and some parts of them are forest-like parks where you can go hiking.
How to get there: Bus 51, 151 // Tram 16, 17 to Schloss Nymphenburg stop
6. Hirschgarten
Hirschgarten is a public park with lots of deer and two playgrounds. It's a lovely place for kids! Adults can also enjoy the park at the huge beer garden. It might be the biggest beer garden in the city.
How to get there: Bus 62, Tram 16, 17 to Steubenplatz stop
7. Das Kartoffelmuseum
Das Kartoffelmuseum or Potato Museum has a nice little exhibit about potatoes' history, unexpected ways of use, and the Pfanni company. You can spend from 30 mins to 1 hour there. It is open Tuesday-Saturday, but on Tue-Thu you need an arrangement for visiting. Check the current info here: http://www.kartoffelmuseum.de/
How to get there: S bahn 1-8, U Bahn 5, Tram 19 to Ostbahnhof station and 5-minute walk to the museum.
8. BMW Welt
BMW Welt is completely free, while BMW Museum's entrance fee is 9 euros. If you love cars and like to see new models of BMW, this is the place to go. Check out the current opening times here: http://www.bmw-welt.com/en/visitor_information/opening_times.html
How to get there: Bus 173, U Bahn 3 to Olympiazentrum stop
9. Hofgarten
Hofgarten is a beautiful Italian-style garden located in the middle of Munich, and it is only a few minutes on foot to the Englischer Garten. On a warm, sunny day people like to sit on a bench, eat their lunch or be carried away by the romantic atmosphere of the fountains and gardens. Sometimes there's a person playing a piano in the dome, too.
How to get there: U Bahn 3, 6 // Bus 100, 153 to Odeonsplatz stop.
10. Odeonsplatz
Odeonsplatz is a large square where many civic and public events have been held, including Oktoberfest. The area consists of some tourist sites, for example, Hofgarten, Feldherrnhalle and Munich Residenz.These places are free to walk around the outside, but if you want to see the interiors or museums, you must pay the entrance fees.
How to get there: U Bahn 3, 6 // Bus 100, 153 to Odeonsplatz stop.
11. St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest church. It has been destroyed and reconstructed many times, and the one that we all see nowadays was just built after the World War II. Inside the church are the skeletal remains of St. Mundita. If you like, you can pay 2 euros and climb 306 steps up to the viewing platform. You will see not only the entire city, but also the Alps if it's a clear day.
How to get there: S Bahn 1-8 // U Bahn 3, 6 // Bus 52, 132 to Marienplatz stop.
12. Isar River
Isar River has its origin in the Karwendel range of the Alps in Tyrol, Austria, and flows through Bavaria, Germany. On a nice, sunny day, a stroll along Isar River is a must and you will find a lot of locals hanging around the river bank, swimming or sunbathing.
How to get there: Tram 16, 17, 18, 19 // U-Bahn 1, 2, 4, 5 // Bus 132
13. Olympiapark
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