A couple is eating chestnuts in the English Garden in Munich.

Events and activities this autumn in Munich

Munich in autumn

At the latest when the Oktoberfest starts in September, autumn in Munich is ushered in and with it the typical autumn events and festivals such as the Auer Dult in October. After a hot summer, pleasantly cooler temperatures invite you to take an autumn walk through Munich or an excursion into the surrounding countryside. The diverse exhibitions in Munich's museums, which can be visited until autumn, add even more colour to autumn activities. Find out here what to do in Munich in autumn.

Urban & Districts

Apollo's temple in Nympenburg Park in Munich in autumn.

Nine ideas for autumn

Soup and saunas

The days are getting chillier and shorter; leaves are falling from the trees and things are getting nice and cosy indoors. We have put together nine ideas to make autumn in Munich even more beautiful!

Event calendar

A woman is wearing a dirndl and is smiling in front of gingerbread hearts at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Behind her is sitting a man.

September: Oktoberfest & Isar Island Festival

The hotspot in September: the Theresienwiese. Here millions of people meet for the Oktoberfest

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Event calendar

A woman and a man with grey hair are sitting on a bench and eating chestnuts at Hofgarten in Munich.

October: Kirchweihdult & München-Marathon

Jogging through the Olympic Park in Dirndl and Lederhosen - this is only possible during the traditional costume run in October.

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Event calendar

A young man and a young woman are sitting at a table in the Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum in Munich.

November: Literature festival & autumn market

The literature festival and an indoor flea market help against rainy days in November.

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Small meeting room of the Neues Rathaus in Munich

New Town Hall Tour

New Town Hall Tour

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

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Book now from 20 €

München Card und München Pass

Munich Card & City Pass

Discover Munich in a relaxed and uncomplicated way: discounts for the diverse range of art, culture and leisure activities with our guest cards.

Book now from 5,90 Euro

Free Public transport

Reduced or included!

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Public transport is included

Many discounts with the Card, many things for free with the Pass.

Online or at the tourist information offices

Towers of the Frauenkirche in Munich taken from the air.

Frauenkirche: Visit of the South Tower

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Book now for 7,50 €!

Book a visit to the observation deck of Munich's Frauenkirche and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

The Oktoberfest posters 2022 and 2021 and the Oktoberfest mug 2022 on a wooden wall

Buy now in the shop

Oktoberfest posters available here

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: The official Oktoberfest poster 2023 is available in our shop.

Bring a piece of Oktoberfest home: The official Oktoberfest poster 2023 is available in our shop.

Schloss Neuschwanstein with lake in the background in the Munich environs.

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

Book now for 64 €!

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

Courtyard of the Neues Rathaus in Munich.

Visit of the New Town Hall Tower

Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

Book now for 6,50 €!

Discover Munich's highlights from a very special perspective after just a few seconds in the lift!

Small meeting room of the Neues Rathaus in Munich

New Town Hall Tour

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Book now from 20 €

Explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Magistrates, Monachia and magnificent celebrations: explore the Neue Rathaus on Marienplatz with an official City of Munich tour guide. A visit of the famous law library is also included!

Law library in the new city hall in Munich.

Law Library Tour: Juristische Bibliothek

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

Book now from 6,50 €

Impressive architecture and unique ambience: discover the Law Library in the New Town Hall.

Several pedicaps with guests in the Englischer Garten (park).

Pedicab tour through the old town and nature

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

Book now for 120 €!

Enjoy this special tour and pedicap ride past all the famous sights of Munich's old town and into the Englischer Garten.

Exterior view of the Hofbräuhaus Munich at dusk.

Hofbräuhaus Tour

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Book for 28€, Mass beer included!

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Discover the most famous beer hall in the world with an official guide of the city of Munich and enjoy a fresh Mass of beer afterward!

Towers and Alps in Munich

City trip incl. Munich Card and Tower Ascent

We look forward to seeing you again in Munich. Our tip: the exclusive travel package with Munich Card and Tower Ascent.

3 days from 218 € for 2 pers.

We look forward to seeing you again in Munich. Our tip: the exclusive travel package with Munich Card and Tower Ascent.

Towers at Marienplatz in Munich

Old Town Tour

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

Book now for 18 €!

The city walk for everyone who wants to become acquainted with the most beautiful parts of Munich's city centre.

A man drives his rickshaw and guests through the Olympic Park in Munich.

Pedicab Tour S Olympiapark

Our guide pedals you between the green hills of the Olympic Park and along the Olympic Lake from sports venue to sports venue. The perfect exploration tour!

Book now for only 95 €!

Our guide pedals you between the green hills of the Olympic Park and along the Olympic Lake from sports venue to sports venue. The perfect exploration tour!

Wort kettle at the Spaten brewery in Munich.

Spaten Brewery Tour

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

Book now for only 22 €!

Experience a brewery tour at Spaten with a look behind the scenes, interesting facts about the company history and beer tasting in the brewery tower.

Vouchers

Buy now vouchers for your visit in Munich. The ideal gift! Guided tours, guest cards and more...

Buy vouchers from 6,50 €

Buy now vouchers for your visit in Munich. The ideal gift! Guided tours, guest cards and more...

Panoramic view of the Neues Rathaus in Munich with the Frauenkirche in the background.

Visit of the New Town Hall Balcony

Join us on the famous balcony of the New Town Hall, where FC Bayern has celebrated a triumph many times - and enjoy the beautiful view over Marienplatz.

Book now for only 6,50 €!

Join us on the famous balcony of the New Town Hall, where FC Bayern has celebrated a triumph many times - and enjoy the beautiful view over Marienplatz.

Alter Peter, Frauenkirche and Neues Rathaus: the Munich skyline in the evening light.

Private guided tour through Munich's Old Town

Exclusive and safe: Discover the most beautiful sights and corners of Munich's city centre with your official personal guide.

Now for only 150 €!

Exclusive and safe: Discover the most beautiful sights and corners of Munich's city centre with your official personal guide.

A woman in the exhibition "Der Blaue Reiter" in the Lenbachhaus in Munich

Discovery trip incl. City Pass

Two nights in a selected hotel and free admission to 45 museums and attractions: our travel package for explorers!

3 days from 313 € for 2 Pers.

Two nights in a selected hotel and free admission to 45 museums and attractions: our travel package for explorers!

Urban & Districts

Morning atmosphere during autumn in the Englischer Garten in Munich

Love letter to the Munich autumn

Aszendent: Zeppelin

Cool and fresh, chestnut brown, and a sense of longing: autumn and the city of Munich are naturally perfect partners.

Markets & Festivals

Chain carousel on the Auer Dult in Munich.

That certain feeling...

As a folk festival, Munich not only has the Oktoberfest to offer. Our author has spent one day at the Auer Dult - searching for this certain Munich feeling.

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The Nymphenburg Palace Canal and Nymphenburg Palace against a cloudy sky

Munich in the rain

Good ideas for bad weather

Inclement weather lures visitors to museums and cafés. And it provides a nice opportunity to discover other thrilling places. Some tips for rainy days in Munich.

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Photo of a polar bear looking out of the window of a demolished hut, shown as part of the Wildlife Photographer 2022 exhibition at the Museum Mensch und Natur in Munich.

A sneak preview of Munich’s 2023 gallery exhibitions

Hungry for art

You’ll definitely want to catch these exhibitions in Munich’s museums and galleries in 2023!

A young woman looks at pictures in a gallery in Munich.

Column: A gallery visit

Exploring modern art

What defines a visit to a gallery? A conversation about modern art and its meaning.

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Out and about with ...

A man and a woman stand in front of a flower shop in autumn and talk.

"Out and about with..."

A walk through Lehel: Christian Hundertmark

Our author meets Munich personalities for a walk: this time, art director Christian Hundertmark shows us his Westend.

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Urban & Districts

Ceiling of a pavillon at Alter Südfriedhof in Munich

Cemeteries in Munich

City history on a wild and romantic walk through the forest

Munich’s cemeteries exude a special peace – and hold many surprises.

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Lakes & Mountains

Neuschwanstein Castle in the surrounding region of Munich.

Royal wanderlust

Herrenchiemsee, Linderhof, Schachenhaus and Neuschwanstein: Bavaria’s castles and palaces are among the most beautiful in the world.

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Sports & Leisure

A woman is riding a mountain bike along the Isar River.

The Isar trails

Trail time

Mountain bikers love narrow paths that make for a very special flow experience. The banks of the Isar in the south of Munich are perfect!