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Is your vacation in Munich being interrupted by constant rain? Don’t let the weather dampen your spirits! Even in cooler temperatures and on rainy days, the Bavarian capital offers plenty to explore—whether you’re traveling solo or with your family. Here are our top tips for making the most of any rainy day in Munich
- Müller’sches Volksbad Public Swimming Pool
- Street Art at Donnersberger Brücke Bridge
- BMW Welt & BMW Museum
- Allianz Arena Tour
- Tropical Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden
- Bavaria Filmstadt Theme Park
- Theatiner Filmkunst Movie Theater
- Kunstlabor 2 Art & Cultural Centre
- Munich's Churches
- Kunstfoyer Exhibition
- Tram 19 City Tour
- Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum Museum
- Toy Museum Munich
- The WOW Museum
Discover Munich When It Rains: 14 Tips
It’s raining. It’s wet. It’s gray. Don’t worry, your vacation in Munich doesn't have to be a washout. Here are 14 tips for solo travelers and families alike for a delightful exploration of the Bavarian capital when the rain keeps falling.
Sweating and Swimming in Müller’sches Volksbad Public Swimming Pool
When it’s stormy and raining outside, a visit to Müller’sches Volksbad is just what you need. The indoor pool, complete with saunas and steam baths, is operated by the Munich City Utilities. However, it’s no ordinary indoor pool: Located near Rosenheimer Platz, right in the heart of Munich, you can swim at the Müller’sches Volksbad in an Art Nouveau setting. It feels a bit like a journey back in time or as if you were in a Wes Anderson film. Upon its completion in 1901, the Art Nouveau building was considered the largest and most modern swimming pool in the world.
Street Art at Donnersberger Bridge
Escape the rain while admiring Munich’s street art under the Donnersberger Bridge (with an S-Bahn station nearby). Dress a bit warmly and bring an umbrella, just in case—that’s all you need to visit this covered open-air museum, which was created in 2011 with the support of the Building Department and brings color and life to the walls through vibrant graffiti. Our reporters have already checked it out, and you can learn more about it in our story.
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BMW Welt (BMW World) & BMW Museum
BMW Welt (BMW World) and the BMW Museum are among Munich’s classic attractions and can easily be combined with a visit to Olympic Park (Note: The Olympic Tower is closed for renovations until 2026!). These attractions are a magnificent highlight, especially for car enthusiasts, as well as fans of design and architecture, both young and old. There’s so much to explore, so it’s worth setting aside several hours.
Entry to BMW Welt is free.
Admission to the BMW Museum is 24 euros for a family ticket or 10 euros per person, with a reduced price of 7 euros. (As of 2024)
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A Tour of Allianz Arena Football Stadium
Another classic attraction is the Allianz Arena, even when there’s no Bayern Munich match to see. On a guided tour of the arena, visitors get access to areas normally reserved for soccer players, such as the players’ tunnel and the locker rooms. The arena tour lasts about an hour, and the visit to the FC Bayern Museum afterward takes about one to one and a half hours. So, you’ll be well-occupied—no matter how hard it’s raining outside.
Tours are available on non-match days from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Family, children’s, and adult tickets are available, with prices ranging from 25 to 59 euros, depending on the ticket type.
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Tropical Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden
It’s easy to forget it’s raining when you’re surrounded by tropical plants and high humidity. It feels a bit like a trip to the tropics, but in Munich. The Botanical Garden, with its greenhouses, is a lush dream in the heart of the city, not far from Nymphenburg Palace. However, not all greenhouses are the same. The Tree Fern House, for example, feels a bit like an enchanted forest, with trees growing on lava soil and rock. Meanwhile, in the Large Cactus House, you might feel as though you’ve been transported to an American desert.
Admission: 5.50 euros, with free entry for children and young people up to 18 years old. (as of 2024)
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Bavaria Filmstadt Theme Park
Go behind the scenes of films and TV shows made in Bavaria! Bavaria Filmstadt lets you do just that. Films such as “Wickie und die starken Männer” and “Fack ju Göthe” were shot there. On a guided 90-minute tour, you’ll get to see the entire media campus and experience original sets from famous films up close. If that’s not enough for you, you can visit the 4-D cinema to immerse yourself in “Mogli’s Jungle Adventure” with (almost) all your senses.
Tickets: Adults 23 euros, children and young people (ages 6-17) 20 euros. (as of 2024)
Theatiner Filmkunst Movie Theater
The movie theater known as “Theatiner Filmkunst” on Theatinerstrasse is so small that it’s easy to overlook—but just barely! Tucked away in a small passage off the pedestrian zone, this one-screen theater showcases arthouse films in their original languages with German subtitles (mostly in Italian, French, Spanish, but also other languages). The “Theatiner” movie theater has achieved genuine cult status, having been around for over six decades and still retaining the look of 1950s Munich. If you enjoy European indie films without any frills, and in a charming setting, this is the perfect place to watch a movie while the storm rages outside.
theatiner-film.de (only in German)
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Kunstlabor 2 Art and Cultural Center
Kunstlabor is Munich’s largest cultural interim space. Located in the former building of the Health Department on Dachauer Strasse, it features exhibitions, dining, studios, events, and workshops. Across 15,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, you’ll find permanent installations by both renowned and lesser-known local and international artists. There’s also a regular program of guided tours, concerts, readings, and workshops. Created by the team behind MUCA (Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art), it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience various types of art up close, without the elite atmosphere of traditional museums. It’s also a great option for an entire day out with the family. The cuisine at “AMARi” is excellent, offering dishes made from regional and seasonal products.
Tickets: Adults 12 euros, with free entry for children under 12. (as of 2024)
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Visiting Munich’s Churches
In Munich’s churches, you can also admire street art—just the sacred version of it. The city boasts several architecturally and historically significant churches. Some of the most beautiful churches include the Frauenkirche, the Theatinerkirche, and the Asamkirche, all located in the city center. Most of these places of worship are easily reachable on foot. Or, you can visit the churches as our reporters did with artist Thomas Neumann on their church walk through Munich.
Kunstfoyer Exhibition Space of the Versicherungskammer Cultural Foundation
Admiring the works of international photographers for free? Yes, it’s possible! Yet, even many locals in Munich don’t know about it. The Kunstfoyer exhibition space of the Versicherungskammer Cultural Foundation regularly hosts rotating exhibitions by internationally renowned artists in the fields of graphics, drawing, film, and especially photography. Large retrospectives offer fascinating insights into the life’s work of the artists, often featuring acclaimed Magnum photographers.
Admission is free, and the Kunstfoyer is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:45 PM.
versicherungskammer-kulturstiftung.de
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Tram 19 City Tour
Tram line 19 runs right across Munich, passing by many of the city’s landmarks: Stachus, Promenadeplatz, the State Opera, Maximilianstrasse, and Maximilianeum. The advantage in rainy weather: You stay dry during your city tour. Of course, you can hop on and off whenever you’d like to explore a particular stop in more detail. Our reporters have already tested this sightseeing route via tram out.
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Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum Museum
The Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum Museum is dedicated to the comedian Karl Valentin and his partner Liesl Karlstadt, as well as Munich’s folk singing tradition. The exhibition rooms are located directly in the Isartor (the gate was part of the former city fortifications). The permanent exhibition on Karl Valentin showcases him in all his roles: comedian, playwright, wordsmith, actor, filmmaker, craftsman, collector, philosopher, and folk singer. True to his humor, quirky exhibits are a must, including the “nail on which the comedian hung up his former profession as a carpenter.”
Tickets: Adults 2.99 euros, children 1.99 euros (as of 2024)
valentin-karlstadt-musaeum.de (only in German)
Toy Museum Munich
We all used to have a favorite toy. But how have toys evolved over the course of history? What did children’s rooms look like 100 years ago? Located in the Old Town Hall at Marienplatz, the Toy Museum provides answers to these questions. Visitors can also discover historical toys, from trains to dolls to rocking horses. The Toy Museum Munich collection spans back to the 1800s, and the museum displays everything from wooden toys to comic books.
Tickets: Adults 6 euros, children 2 euros, family ticket 12 euros. (as of 2024)
The WOW Museum
The WOW Museum lets you experience the world from a whole new perspective, where the lines between reality and optical illusion almost blur! Visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the fun of illusions. Heads up: There are lots of photo and selfie opportunities! And one thing’s for sure: you won’t be bored. A visit to this museum becomes an interactive experience for the whole family. Across its 500 square meters, you’ll quickly forget about the gloomy, rainy weather outside.
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