Munich is rated as one of the most expensive cities in Germany and due to this, your Munich experience as an expat might be quite costly, especially, until you get used to the city and settle in. Despite that, the city still offers ample fun activities for its residents and even if you are on a tight budget, you get to enjoy the city in various ways. In this article, we will give you our pick of the top leisure activities you can do while in Munich, free of charge or a very little cost!
Visit Museums on a Sunday!
A real gift for culture and history enthusiasts! On Sundays, most museums in Munich offer either free entry or an entrance fee of just one euro. Some of the museums available with this offer include Money and Warhol, Bayerisches National museum and the Rembrandt. This can serve as a great educational, fun and affordable activity.
BMW Welt
If you are into cars, then this place is definitely for you, but it can also be interesting for children and families. Just next to the actual BMW plant, you can find the BMW Welt, which is also known as the ‘cathedral’ of cars. Here you can find a very vast selection of cars from the past ranging to some of the newest vehicles.
Hofbräuhaus
Amongst other famous beer halls, visiting Hofbräuhaus is a great way to spend your day. This doesn’t mean you get free beer, but the ambience itself is a must see for any visitor in Munich. At the Hofbräuhaus, you get to see a historical exhibit free of charge! Apart from that, for beer lovers, here you can find endless pints of beers at very affordable prices.
Parks
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and go de-stress at one of Munich’s parks. This activity does not require any money, just some comfortable shoes! One of Munich’s most famous park is Englischer Garten, which is also one of the biggest in Europe. Get your family or friends and go for a picnic or hike in these beautiful woods. Apart from that, it is also a great place for exercising and cycling. The Englischer Garten is also home to several beer gardens.
Kulturzentrum Gasteig
Also known as the Cultural Center, which has been open since 1985 and hosts the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. You can find an event happening every day such as concerts and shows, which are usually free of charge. Apart from that you get to experience some of Germany’s talent while seeing beautiful acoustics.
