Marienplatz
Monument · Marienplatz, Munich

Marienplatz

Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Marienplatz serves as the main public square in the city center. The New Town Hall dominates the space with its ornate facade and tower. The mechanical Glockenspiel in the tower draws crowds at set times each day.

On day 1 of Munich: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
11am or noon for the Glockenspiel
Getting there
U-Bahn lines 3 or 6 to Marienplatz station

Itineraries with Marienplatz

Day 1 of Munich: Weekend Escape

The Altstadt

How Marienplatz fits into a day.
  1. 10:00MarienplatzAltstadt
  2. 11:00New Town HallAltstadt
  3. 12:00ViktualienmarktAltstadt
  4. 14:00FrauenkircheAltstadt
  5. 16:00HofbräuhausAltstadt
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Marienplatz questions

When does the Glockenspiel play?

It performs at 11am and noon daily, with an extra show at 5pm in summer.

Is Marienplatz free to visit?

Yes, the square is open to the public at all times with no entry fee.

How long should I spend at Marienplatz?

Most visitors stay 30 to 60 minutes to see the main sights.

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