Overview
Opened in 1807, Munich's central open-air food market spreads about 110 stalls across 22,000㎡. Vendors offer fresh produce, Bavarian cheeses, artisan sausages, spices, honey, and flowers. At its center, an 800-seat beer garden rotates weekly between six breweries — Augustiner, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Spaten, and Hacker-Pschorr — making it the most authentic Biergarten within walking distance of Marienplatz. A morning beer with Weisswurst and pretzels is the quintessentially Munich way to start the day. Free to enter. 3-minute walk from Marienplatz.
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 (closed Sundays)
Travel Tips
Monday mornings are liveliest with the most tastings. You can bring your own food to the beer garden — try market cheese and bread with your beer.
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Hofbräuhaus
The world's most famous beer hall, founded in 1589 — the heart of Munich beer culture.
Nymphenburg Palace
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BMW Museum & BMW Welt
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
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