A Tour of the best Munich Attractions for Free

Crane your neck to view the Glockenspiel
In Germany, a Glockenspiel is a carillon composed of several bells housed in a bell tower. Munich’s Glockenspiel is housed in a tower high above Marienplatz and synchronized to its melody are 32 mechanical figures enacting two scenes from history. Every day, hundreds of tourists throng the plaza craning to view the figures as the chimes of the carillon ring out over the city. One of the must do things in the city, this Munich attraction is completely for free.

Walk in the Devil’s Footstep

The Frauenkirche is an important landmark on the Munich skyline, and quite distinctive, with green colored domes sitting high atop its towers. While some visitors come here to offer their prayers and to ascend the south tower to gain beautiful views of the city, many more come to see the legendary hoofed footprint engraved in the floor in the foyer. Legend has it that the Devil stopped by to check out the Church when it was newly constructed and smirked at what he incorrectly assumed was a windowless house of God. True or not, the footprint is distinctive and definitely worth a look.

Check out the Viktualienmarkt

An open air food market standing squarely in the centre of the city, the Viktualienmarkt is famous for its gourmet collection of cheeses, sausages and various other meats. You will spend an enjoyable afternoon at a Munich attraction for free as long as you are not tempted into snacking on some of the many delights on offer. If you are lucky, your visit may even coincide with one of the special events the market hosts around the year, including a summer festival, dance displays by the market people and special days.

Englisch Garten

A sprawling park housing a Chinese Pavilion and a Japanese Tea Room, this location is a perfect escape for when sightseeing becomes tiresome. The lush gardens invite you to stretch out and take a nap in the dappled sunshine while the more energetic can bicycle around its beautiful feature s or grab a cooling drink in the beer garden.

Window Shop at the Maximilianstrasse

The Maximilianstrasse is a single avenue with the biggest fashion names lining both its sides. Let your inner fashionistas escape as you try on a Prada moments after browsing through Versace and Dior. When the window shopping wears you out, stop by a stylish café to sip on your poison of choice before sauntering over to one of the three famous theatres next door for the evening’s dramatic performance.

Rev your motors at the BMW Welt

One of the greatest appeals of Germany is it effortless blend of the ancient with the modern. Take a break from the museums and head over to BMW’s showroom cum factories where you can catch a view of their latest products on the market, pick up some presents at the gift shop, tour the factories and watch some lucky people drive away their new purchases.