Munich
Munich in the rain
Rain falls on 14 to 17 days a month in every season, so a wet day is likely at some point. The Residenz, the Deutsches Museum, the Alte Pinakothek, the BMW Museum and the NS-Dokumentationszentrum all keep you indoors, and the churches are free. Put the English Garden, Nymphenburg's park and the Olympiapark on a dry day.
- Stops under a roof: 8
Data checked on October 5, 2026
A rainy day, stop by stop
A day built only from stops that are under a roof, in an order that keeps the walks short.
Day 1
Residenz and Hofgarten · Isar and Glockenbach
2 stops · 7 h of visits · 21 min on foot
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9:30 am12:00 pm
Munich Residenz
The former palace of the Bavarian dukes and kings, built up over four centuries around ten courtyards. The museum shows the state rooms from Renaissance to Neoclassical, and the Treasury and the Cuvilliés Theatre are separate tickets.
Go at opening and do the museum first. The Court Garden next door is free and makes a quiet end to the visit.
Summer hours run from 28 March to 25 October, 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. From 26 October to 27 March it opens 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:00. Closed on 1 January, Shrove Tuesday and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Source: Bavarian Palace Department (Residenz), checked October 5, 2026
- 21 min walk
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12:21 pm4:51 pm
Deutsches Museum
One of the largest science and technology museums in the world, on an island in the Isar. Around 20 permanent exhibitions cover aircraft, ships, mining, instruments and more, so you have to choose.
Pick two or three halls before you go. Trying to see everything leaves you tired by early afternoon.
The museum recommends buying tickets online in advance. A separate Kids' Kingdom has its own closing days.
Open daily 09:00 to 17:00, last admission 16:30. Closed on 1 November, 24 and 25 December, 31 December and 1 January, and on Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday and 1 May. The museum lists a staff meeting on 11 November, so check its page for that date.
Source: Deutsches Museum, checked October 5, 2026
Every stop under a roof
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Munich Residenz
The former palace of the Bavarian dukes and kings, built up over four centuries around ten courtyards. The museum shows the state rooms from Renaissance to Neoclassical, and the Treasury and the Cuvilliés Theatre are separate tickets.
Source: Bavarian Palace Department (Residenz), checked October 5, 2026
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Deutsches Museum
One of the largest science and technology museums in the world, on an island in the Isar. Around 20 permanent exhibitions cover aircraft, ships, mining, instruments and more, so you have to choose.
Source: Deutsches Museum, checked October 5, 2026
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Nymphenburg Palace
The summer residence of the Wittelsbach rulers, with a long baroque facade, a canal in front and a large landscaped park behind. The main palace and the Marstallmuseum are open year round, and the small park palaces open from April to mid October.
Source: Bavarian Palace Department (Nymphenburg), checked October 5, 2026
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Frauenkirche
The cathedral of Munich, with two brick towers topped by domes that define the skyline. Entry to the church is free, and the south tower can be climbed or reached by lift for a view over the city.
Source: Münchner Dom (Archdiocese of Munich and Freising), checked October 5, 2026
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Alte Pinakothek
The old masters museum of Munich, with European painting from the 14th to the 18th century. The collection is large, so choose a few rooms rather than all of them.
Source: Pinakothek (Bavarian State Painting Collections), checked October 5, 2026
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BMW Museum and BMW Welt
The company museum covers the history of BMW cars and motorcycles. BMW Welt, the glass building next door, is free to enter and shows current models.
Source: BMW Welt and BMW Museum, checked October 5, 2026
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NS-Dokumentationszentrum
The documentation centre for the history of National Socialism in Munich, on the site of the former Nazi Party headquarters. The exhibition is free and serious in tone.
Source: NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, checked October 5, 2026
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Asamkirche
A small late baroque church built by the Asam brothers as their private chapel. Every surface is covered in stucco, paint and gilding, so the visit is short and intense.
Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de), checked October 5, 2026
Rainy days by month
Climate averages: Deutscher Wetterdienst.