The heart of the city
Marienplatz has been the centre of Munich since the city was founded in 1158. The two main roads met here, and to this day the square is a place to meet, look around and shop. It is dominated by the New Town Hall with its tower and glockenspiel.
A note from history: in 1315 Louis the Bavarian granted Munich market rights on condition that the square be kept free of buildings for all time. The city has kept to this to this day.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim. 25 min by S1.
By bicycle
For the city centre the train is more convenient. The bike is better suited to north Munich.
3Cycle tour: Munich Lifestyle
4Cycle tour: Munich LoopCycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train25 min by S1
The S-Bahn S1 is 1.5 km from us and takes you to the city centre in about 25 minutes. The Lustheim stop of the ExpressBus X201 is only 150 m from us.
By car
Parking in the old town is scarce and expensive. Leave the car at our hotel, where parking is free.
A day without a car
From here you can walk to the pedestrian zone, the Frauenkirche and the Viktualienmarkt. Plan half a day or a whole day for the city centre and take the S1 back to us in the evening. That way the car stays at our hotel.
Our tip
Ask for our Munich information pack when you arrive.
It contains tips for your stay in the city.
Your Kurfürst team
Photo: Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Deutsches Museum
approx. 13 km as the crow flies. One of the largest technology museums in the world on the Isar Museum Island, with the Flugwerft as a branch.
English Garden
approx. 11 km as the crow flies. One of the largest city parks in the world, with the Monopteros, beer gardens and the Isar.
Olympic Park Munich
approx. 9.2 km as the crow flies. Park of the 1972 Olympic Games with tent roof, lake, Olympic hill and tower.
Cycle routes from our door
We are a certified Bett+Bike hotel and have put together day cycle tours for you.
You can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us: mention it when you book or ask at reception.
See all cycle tours
1Palaces and Olympic sites
40.1 km · 3:15 hrs
- 3
Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How do I get from us to Marienplatz?
By S1 you are in the city centre in about 25 minutes. The S-Bahn is 1.5 km from us.
Since when has Marienplatz existed?
The square has been the centre of Munich since the city was founded in 1158. In 1315 Louis the Bavarian granted market rights on condition that the square be kept free of buildings for ever.
What can I do in the city centre?
You will find squares, churches, museums and markets there. We list a selection in the Munich information pack that you receive on arrival.
Is it worth coming by car?
Parking is difficult in the old town. It is better to take the S1.
Where do I find opening times of the sights?
On the official websites of each venue and in the city portal.
Image credits:Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Source). All image credits
