Today we want to share our best ideas for indoor activities Munich in bad weather. We all know the frustrating feeling when the rain thwarts our outdoor plans. So you’re probably asking yourself: What are some things to do while it’s raining? But don’t worry, because even in the Bavarian metropolis of Munich, there are numerous exciting and entertaining indoor activities that will inspire you even in rainy weather.
In our top 12 list of our best indoor activities in Munich in bad weather, you’ll find a variety of suggestions for little adventures that turn rainy weather in Munich into an opportunity to discover new places and spend cosy hours.
Whether it’s culture or indoor fun – Munich has something for everyone when the weather surprises us with raindrops. In this article you will find a few insider tips for indoor activities, which we are happy to share with you.
Insider tip – Just for a short time: House of Banksy pop-up exhibition
The world-famous artist Banksy is currently very frequently featured in the media. Fittingly, there is a new pop-up exhibition entitled ‘House of Banksy – An Unauthorised Exhibition’, which is just the thing for bad weather in Munich. If you are interested in Banksy, you should hurry, however, as the exhibition can only be seen in Munich until 27 October 2024.
Perfect for getting creative on a rainy day, the exhibition features over 150 works by the famous street artist Banksy. In the premises of B-TWEEN (former Galeria Kaufhof Stachus), you are protected from the rain and can immerse yourself in Banksy’s world. The exhibition is also available in English.
Opening hours House of Banksy:
Mon/Thu/Mi/Sun & public holidays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thu/Fri/Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Book your tickets in advance: You can easily reserve your tickets in advance online at GetYourGuide*.
Deutsches Museum: Museum for technology enthusiasts
The Deutsches Museum in Munich is one of the largest science and technology museums in the world and is absolutely worth a visit due to its diversity. As one of the most popular indoor activities in Munich, this museum provides a captivating escape from the rain while offering educational entertainment for all ages.
There are simply so many interesting things to discover and some stations can even be used actively, so the museum is never boring. The Deutsches Museum is also a great place to visit in Munich when the weather is bad, as you can spend the whole day here due to the size of the museum.
Info: The Deutsches Museum is currently being renovated and extended until 2028. Nevertheless, many exhibitions are still open and there are now also new exhibitions.
How to get there: The S-Bahn stops Rosenheimer Platz or Isartor or the U-Bahn stop Fraunhoferstraße are ideal. From there you can walk directly to the Museum Island on the Isar.
Opening hours prices: Can be found on the official website. You can also order tickets online in advance.
Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible. More information here.
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Munich Residence: a historic place in Munich
The Munich Residence is a historic building in the centre of the old town. In the past, it was the seat of the kings of Bavaria and other nobles from the famous House of Wittelsbach. It is the largest city palace in Germany and, as a museum, houses many cultural artefacts and treasures from German history. The Antiquarium in particular is impressive due to its vaulted ceiling, so you should definitely put the Residenz on your list for Munich in bad weather.
You can find all information about the Residenz in Munich on the official website: https://www.residenz-muenchen.de/
You can also enhance your visit to the Munich Residenz with a concert.
You can also enhance your visit to the Munich Residenz with a one-hour concert*which always take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, making your visit between the historic walls a unique experience.
Accessibility: Only with assistance
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Bavaria Upside Down Experience Museum
For a truly unique adventure among indoor activities in Munich, visit the Bavaria Upside Down Experience Museum. This quirky museum turns reality on its head—literally. You’ll walk through rooms where everything is upside down, offering a fun and mind-bending experience perfect for all ages. It’s an ideal spot for some creative photos and a great way to spend a rainy day in Munich.
Book your tickets in advance: You can conveniently buy your ticket in advance on GetYourGuide*.
MVG Museum: Historic means of transportation in Munich
The MVG Museum in the south of Munich is a rather unknown and unusual museum. MVG (Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft) is the provider of all public transportation in Munich and exhibits historic streetcars, buses and other vehicles from the old Munich days in the MVG Museum. So if you are interested in old streetcars, you can take a look here.
Directions: You can take the subway to the Giesing stop and then take streetcar 18 to the Schwanseestraße stop.
Website MVG Museum: https://www.mvg.de/services/freizeittipps/mvg-museum.html
Barrier-free: The MVG Museum is barrier-free.
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Munich in the rain – Old Pinakothek
Are you more into classic art? Then you shouldn’t miss the Alte Pinakothek in the lively Maxvorstadt district. It mainly exhibits masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
The Alte Pinakothek is one of the most important galleries in the world and definitely worth a visit if you are interested in art. Of course, the fact that you can view all the exhibits indoors is ideal if the weather is bad.
Directly opposite the Alte Pinakothek is the Pinakothek der Moderne (Neue Pinakothek), which is currently being remodelled and is closed until further notice (reopening is planned for 2029).
However, the main works of 19th century art are exhibited on the ground floor of the Alte Pinakothek in the east wing and in the Schack Collection. You can find a detailed overview of the current collections on the official website of the Pinakothek in Munich.
Directions: Between the subway stops Odeonsplatz, Königsplatz, Theresienstraße, Universität (approx. 5 minutes walking distance). Or streetcar stop “Pinakotheken”.
Barrier-free: Limited barrier-free access. The Schack Collection is not barrier-free. More information on accessibility can be found here and
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Exit games: excitement fun for rainy days
Are you more into interactive action and solving puzzles? Then we recommend one of the many Escape Rooms in Munich. Exit games are perfect indoor activities in Munich when the weather is bad. There are numerous providers with different themed rooms, so you should definitely find what you are looking for. Typically for Bavaria, there are special Bavaria rooms that are based on Bavarian beer culture.
However, please note that popular exit games in Munich in particular may be fully booked in bad weather, as capacities are usually limited. So if you know in advance that the weather will be bad, you should book your tickets online.
Here is a selection of popular exit games providers in Munich (not tested by us):
- EscapeGame Munich: https://escapegame-muenchen.de/
- hunt4hint: https://hunt4hint.de/
- Escapegame type: https://escapegame-art.de/
- Munich Escape Room: https://www.munich-escape-room.com/
- Mystery Rooms Munich: https://mystery-rooms.com/muenchen/
BMW Welt BMW Museum
The BMW exhibitions at BMW Welt and the BMW Museum not far from the Olympic Park are ideal for bad weather. Car enthusiasts in particular will get their money’s worth here. You can visit the BMW Welt exhibition free of charge. The BMW Museum, however, charges admission, so you have to buy tickets.
Website Tickets: https://www.bmw-welt.com/
How to get there: The best way is to take the subway (U3/U8) to the Olympiazentrum stop
Barrierefreiheit: Alle Räume sind barrierefrei erreichbar. Ausführliche Infos findest du hier.
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The New Town Hall: exclusive guided tour of the historic building
The New Town Hall is located right in the centre of Marienplatz and is probably one of the most famous buildings in Munich. Every day at 11am and 12pm (and in summer also at 5pm) a carillon begins, which attracts many tourists every year.
The FC Bayern football team always celebrates the championship on the balcony of the Town hall square, which you have probably seen on TV. But of course the New Town Hall offers much more.
Even in bad weather, you can visit the New Town Hall as part of a 2-hour guided tour with a certified guide* and learn a lot about Munich’s history. If the weather is fine, you can also enjoy a great view of Munich city centre from the town hall tower.
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Scholars Lounge Irish Pub: Experience Irish culture in Munich
This tip is something completely different and somehow also one of the bar insider tips, even in good weather. The Scholars Lounge Irish Pub may only have a limited connection to Bavarian culture, but it is definitely worth recommending. The service here is authentically Irish and even the waiters don’t speak a word of German.
Especially in the evenings, you will experience an incredible atmosphere here that you would otherwise only experience in Ireland. So if you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like in a real Irish pub, then you should definitely pay a visit to the Scholars Lounge Irish Pub in Munich.
Tip: It’s best not to go to the pub until 6pm/19pm, as it doesn’t get busy until later. But be warned, because it gets really crowded here.
Accessibility: Unfortunately not, as you have to descend a flight of stairs and the pub is located in a cellar.
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Therme Erding: The largest thermal spa in the world
Just outside Munich is the largest thermal spa in the world, the famous Therme Erding. While it might not be the cheapest excursion in this article, it’s perfect for bad weather as you can relax there all day long. The large spa area, in particular, is an ideal place to warm up. For those looking for indoor activities in Munich, Therme Erding stands out as a top choice, offering a wonderful escape from the rain while providing a rejuvenating experience.
Directions: S-Bahn stop Altenerding (S2/S7) and then take bus 550/570/580 directly to Therme Erding.
Official website and tickets: https://www.therme-erding.de/
Barrierefreiheit: eingeschränkt barrierefrei. Ausführliche Informationen hier unter dem FAQ Punkt “Personen mit Behinderung”.
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The best cinemas in Munich (incl. insider tip)
Like any large metropolis, Munich offers you a large selection of cinemas. The selection ranges from modern to classic cinemas and also cinemas with a special theme. So you can bridge Munich’s bad weather with a visit to the movies.
Mathäser at Stachus
The best-known movie theater in Munich is the Mathäser Kino directly on Stachus. The Mathäser is a very modern cinema with 14 screens and the most modern technology you can find in the cinema sector. There are also so-called D-Box seats in some theaters, which are movable and enhance the cinema experience even more. The program includes all current cinema titles.
Accessibility: Limited accessibility. Detailed information can be found in the cinema’s FAQ.
Cacillac Cinema
The Cadillac Cinema is one of our favourite cinemas in Munich. Privately run, it is more of a small cinema with a current cinema programme. However, the Cadillac Kino is very lovingly furnished and, as the name suggests, the cinema is built in the American style of the 1950s.
The cinema auditoriums are also themed, which I really like. So if you want to visit an unusual cinema, we can highly recommend the Cadillac cinema.
Website Program: https://cadillac.movieplace.de/
Directions: Subway stop Arabellapark or Richard-Strauss-Straße
Accessibility: Limited, as the movie theaters are only accessible via a staircase in the basement. However, staff can provide assistance if requested in advance.
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Rio Filmpalast
At the Rio Filmpalast, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Even the entrance area outside is reminiscent of a movie theater from the old days. Nevertheless, modern technology is used here. The program is mainly alternative, but current cinema titles are also shown.
Website & Programm: https://www.riopalast.de/
Accessibility: limited accessibility. However, staff will help wheelchair users into the movie theater. The GRETA system is also used. See here.
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ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI
The ASTOR Film Lounge at the ARRI is a premium cinema with unusual auditoriums. There is a small movie theater that is more reminiscent of a reading room and the seats are also unusual. There are not very many films in the program. Nevertheless, current films are played in the program.
Website & Programm: https://muenchen.premiumkino.de/
Accessibility: limited accessibility. It is best to inform the cinema in advance. There is also a pick-up service from the nearest bus stop.
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American Cinema Cincinnati
One of the least known cinemas in Munich and therefore also an insider’s tip is the Cincinnati cinema in the very south of Munich in the former American settlement colony at Perlacher Forst.
The cinema was built by Americans according to US standards and has the typical open centre aisle that you mainly see in American cinemas. So if you’ve always wanted to visit an American cinema, I recommend the Cincinnati. Although the cinema programme is very sparse, it mostly shows current titles.
You can only pre-book tickets by phone or buy them directly at the cinema. I have always bought the tickets on site, as the cinema has never been full.
Website Program: https://cincinnati-muenchen.de/
Accessibility: The cinema is located on the first floor, but is only accessible via a staircase. It is best to inform the cinema staff in advance.
How to get there: The bus number 220 stops directly in front of the cinema and departs from the Giesing underground station.
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