Start your day with a trip to the Munich Zoo Hellabrunn, home to more than 750 species of animals in a natural setting. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, playgrounds, and the opportunity to explore the area via canoe! Do not miss the tierpark rally adventure that will take you around the zoo in a fun and interactive way.
Visit the Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens, which reflects the lavish lifestyle and tastes of Bavarian royalty. Make sure to take the palace tour, watch the water fountain displays, and stroll around the impeccable landscaped gardens and lake. Bring a picnic lunch to fully enjoy the idyllic surroundings. Pony rides and boat tours can be booked at the park.
The Deutsches Museum is the perfect place to go with kids that enjoy science and technology. Here visitors can learn about the development of engineering and technology and even experiment with it. There are various exhibits, such as marine navigation and communications, to explore. Don’t miss the planetarium, which uses the latest sound and visual technology to immerse you into space and the stars.
The Olympic Park Munich is an expansive sports complex that was created for 1972 Summer Olympics and now hostes concerts, sporting events and a handful of attractions. Highlights include a visit to the 290-meter tall Olympiaturm observation tower offering a panoramic view of the city, a visit to the Olympic lake for paddle boats and a picnic, as well as enjoying green spaces and playgrounds dotted throughout the park.
If you have more time on day 1, you can add a visit to the nearby Bavaria Filmstadt or bike around the city's parks. On day 2, families with smaller kids may enjoy the SEA LIFE Munich Aquarium or indoor playground called Neverland playcenter. For those interested in cultural sites, trips to the BMW Museum or Marienplatz may be added.