Munich, Germany is the capital of Bavaria and a wonderful vacation spot if you are just starting your Germany tour or looking for a weekend getaway. Munich is home of the largest annual Octoberfest and is a location not to be missed. You can easily find so many fun things to do in Munich with kids. We spent 3 days exploring the area this time, but have visited again and again because there is just so much to see and do.

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Munich Family Hotels (Familienhotel München)

You might be wondering where to stay in Munich with kids during your trip. There are many beautiful hotels to choose from in Munich, Germany. Here are a few Munich family hotels (or Familienhotel München in German) that we have stayed at and would stay at again if the opportunity arises.

Munich Marriott Hotel

When looking at Munich Marriott Hotels specifically for this trip, we decided to stay at the one on Berliner Strasse. We choose this property for numerous reasons but most of all because of its location. Since we had planned to partake in activities in and around Munich, we found the location ideal for our family outings. Get the latest prices from Marriott here!

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Therme Erding Hotel

The Therme Erding Hotel, also called Hotel Victory Therme Erding, is perfect for those families looking to enjoy the Munich water park and want the convenience of staying within walking distance. You really can’t get much closer than the connected hotel.

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Residence Inn Munich City East

Another Munich Marriott hotel chain that we have previously stayed in was the Residence Inn Munich City East located in the Haidhausen district. We love Residence Inn’s when we plan to stay for longer trips and want to cook on our own for a portion of our stay.

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Munich With Kids 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Munich For Kids

Therme Erding Sauna — What better way to kick off a vacation than a visit to Therme Erding Sauna and Water Park? Since it was a hot day in Germany, we headed to Therme Erding Spa to spend the day swimming and playing on the water slides. It was less than 30 minute drive from our chosen Munich Marriott Hotel during this trip. Parking is free at Therme Erding, so no worry about having to pay a price for your car on top of your family entrance. You can also easily access this water park via public transportation. Check out our full review of the Therme Erding Spa here.

Day 2 – Munich For Families

After an exciting first day at the Munich waterpark, we decided to keep it more low key for day 2 and get out and explore the amazing city of Munich, Germany. Our hotel was close to public transportation so we took the underground to the Munich City Center. This was easy to navigate as we only had to get on the train next to the hotel and off at the Marienplatz stop. More information about public transportation can be found on the Munich Tourist Info Site.

Rathaus-Glockenspiel — We spent the morning taking in several of the old churches and numerous museums. Late morning we headed towards the old part of Munich to catch the Rathaus-Glockenspiel. This tourist attraction is a large mechanical clock that has motorized figurines jousting, reenacting skits, and dancing with music. Stay till the end of the performance and the large clock turns into a spectacular coo coo clock with a golden bird showcasing the end of the event.

Parent Tip – Get there about 20 minutes early and you can be front and center and possibly snag a table at one of the restaurants to grab a drink, sit to rest, and enjoy the show.

Munich Hofbrauhaus Pretzel — After the Glockenspiel we headed to grab lunch at the historic famous Hofbrauhaus. The 3 story building was originally built in 1589 and has been a beer hall dating back to the 16th century. The vibe of the beer hall was enjoyable and upbeat. I would have to say that the food was only ok due to a lot of the meats being dry and minimal variety available. Although, the large pretzels were a wonderful treat for my sons.

Day 3 – Things To Do In Munich With Kids

Dinosaurier Park Altmühltal — For our last day in Munich, we headed out to get in some hiking. We discovered there was a dinosaurier museum altmühltal just outside Munich, maybe 30 minutes, called Dinosaurier Park Altmühltal. Enjoying the weather and the unique 1.5 km hiking experience was a great way to wrap up our trip to Munich. You can read our entire review of the Dinosaurier Park Altmühltal here.

Additional Fun Things To Do In Munich Via Day Trips From Munich

If your trip is longer than 3 days or you just want to add in a few other options, check out these family friendly day trips from Munich that we have already completed and reviewed for your convenience.

Nueschwanstein From Munich — Nueschwanstein castle is Germany’s very own fairytale castle that can easily be visited as a Munich day trip. There are many options to visit with a tour company via Get Your Guide, or on your own with a scenic drive. We have provided a few tour options below for your browsing. Click here to read our complete Nueschwanstein With Kids review.

Highline 179 Suspension Bridge — Are you looking to get your blood pressure up and wanting an exciting hike? You can easily take a Munich day trip to Highline 179 Suspension Bridge. This suspense bridge is located in Reutte, Austria and is 406m long, 114,60m high, and provides 360 degree breathtaking views. You can read our full review of Highline 179 Suspension Bridge here.

Wrap Up Of Munich With Kids – 3 Day Itinerary

Short on time doesn’t have to equal short on experiences. Munich is one of those cities that you can visit over and over again to experience different activities each time. This 3 day kid friendly itinerary is just the start of things to do in Munich with kids.

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