Easy to navigate to and centrally located in the city center. Nice short walk to the Marienplatz…read moreand other central attractions. Well worth the price for the added convenience and access.

The imposing bell tower & the sound of the bells reverberated through the square. Everyone smiled,…read morestopped & tried to see the figures moving. Daily at 11:00 AM, noon and 5:00 PM from March through October the ornate clock treats us to a 12 to 15 minute show. 32 life-size animated figures move to music from 43 bells. The top tier shows a royal wedding & knight jousting from 1568. The bottom tier shows the traditional coopers' dance that celebrated the end of the plague. It ends with a golden rooster at the top flapping its wings & crowing three times.

A VERY FAMOUS MECHANICAL CLOCK IN MUNICH'S MARIENPLATZ…read more====================================================== My husband and I were walking around the Marienplatz on Friday, April 17, 2026 just before noon and the plaza started filling up with people waiting to see the life-size figures. The show lasts about fifteen minutes and starts daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. from March to October. The clock has 43 bells and 32 life-size figures and was added during the completion of the Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall in 1908. We found a good spot to stand and wait on the opposite side of the plaza which was great because we were in the shade. If you ever visit Munich you definitely have to check this out. There are plenty of places to shop or dine nearby.

The Viktualienmarkt was a bustling outdoor food market with restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops,…read moresome crafts & a busy beer hall. Late afternoons it's very busy with lines of people trying to purchase & outdoor seating overflowing. Each stall beautifully presents its wares. Between stalls are magnificent fountains. I understand we can bring out gourmet picnic from the market to the beer hall, and enjoy my meal with a cold brew. However, by the end of the day after 20,000 + steps my feet hurt, I'm tired & just want to be served. The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market in 1807 to a popular market for gourmets. There are now 140 stalls and shops offering flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, chocolates, wines & cider, pastries, cheese, fish, juices....

If you are going to Munich...you are going to Viktualienmarkt.....tons of options for all kinds of…read morefoods.... much of it greasy good German food (alliteration intended!!) There are fresh food options as well...but we all know you came for the Schnitzel, Wurst, and Beer (wink wink)....oh my. Pace yourself big fellah!!!

The Neues Rathaus in Marienplatz is absolutely beautiful and one of the highlights of Munich. The…read morearchitecture is incredible -- there are so many details that you could stand there for quite a while and still notice something new. Marienplatz itself is very lively and busy, with plenty of restaurants, cafés and shops surrounding the square. We were able to sit outside at a nearby restaurant for lunch with an amazing view of the Neues Rathaus, which made the experience even better. Definitely take some time to walk around the square, see the building from different angles and watch the Glockenspiel if you're there at the right time. It's also a great area to explore on foot since so many other sights are nearby. A must-see when visiting Munich and a beautiful place for photos!

Neues Rathaus, or New Town Hall, is a neo-Gothic design completed in 1908. The huge ornate building…read morefeatures a towering facade adorned with intricate stonework & medieval gargoyles. The centerpiece of Neues Rathaus is its iconic Glockenspiel, a mechanical clock that performs a daily show with animated figures. The town hall is a focal point of Marienplatz and a symbol of Munich's architectural heritage. It hosts the city government including the city council, offices of the mayors and a small portion of the administration.