We love a good view, and getting up high can be useful to help you get your bearings in a new city. Work off some of that bratwurst by climbing up the 306 steps of St Peter’s Church,\u00a0the oldest in Munich. The views of the city and its surrounding countryside are quite something, which is why we think it\u2019s one of the most worthwhile free activities in Munich. Should you be knocking around the New Town Hall around 11am, you can take in the Rathaus Glockenspiel<\/a>, one of Munich\u2019s best free attractions. As the clock strikes the hour, out twirl life-sized figures that act out tales from the 16th<\/sup> Century in time with the chiming of the clock. This next free Munich activity will require a little nerve, and a lot of skill. Only those with the necessary credentials should try their hand at surfing the city\u2019s famous \u201cstanding wave\u201d in the Eisbach, a 2km creek that runs through the Englischer Garten. When the sun is shining, the crowds come out, so expect to queue. There is a smaller and less busy wave to the south of Munich at the Flo\u00dfl\u00e4nde, but this is only suitable for surfing during rafting season, which runs from May until September. Munich is home to numerous swanky rooftop bars but prices can err on the astronomical side. We recommend doing as the locals do – popping to the shop to stock up with some cold ones and then heading to Hackerbr\u00fcckensundowner, a bridge close to Munich Central Station, which is a great place to watch the sunset.<\/p>\n Who would have thought that Munich would have a park larger than Hyde Park in London, and Central Park in New York? Well, they do, and in the Englischer Garten<\/a>\u00a0there\u2019s lots of free fun to be had. If you\u2019re in town in summer, the park\u2019s manicured lawns are perfect for lounging. Should you tire of sunbathing, head to the Japanese teahouse, or the Chinese Tower, where you\u2019ll also find the biggest of several open-air beer gardens located within the park. They\u2019re completely free to hang out in and you\u2019re even allowed to bring your own picnic (though you should probably buy at least one stein of beer if you can stretch to it). When temperatures soar, M\u00fcnchners don\u2019t just grin and bear it \u2013 they dive in the Eisbach, and float through the Englischer Garten to cool off. You can hop back on the tram to the start for free too as long as you\u2019re in your swimmers! Isar Schlauchboot is another option for river fun that\u2019s far longer, and best navigated aboard a dingy or in a rubber ring. It\u2019s worth noting that this activity is getting incredibly popular and as a result there has been a rise in litter and accidents. If you decide to go a\u2019floatin\u2019, don\u2019t get too hammered, and take your rubbish home with you. Let\u2019s show Mother Nature some love!<\/p>\n Although not quite free, many of Munich\u2019s best museums only charge \u20ac1 on Sundays, and that\u2019s a bargain we want to shout about. Check out the works of Rembrandt, Monet and Warhol at the Pinakothek Galleries, or the Renaissance sculptures at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum<\/a>. For free competitive fun, head to pretty much any park in Munich and you\u2019ll find open-air ping-pong tables. Another option is to recruit some friends to join you at the Hofgarten for a friendly game of boules. If you love nothing more than admiring the slick lines of snazzy cars, you\u2019ll be delighted to hear that the BMW flagship store<\/a>\u00a0is completely free to visit. Should you fancy one of the revolving exhibitions, you may have to pay a small fee. Every summer Munich hosts a great range of concerts at Odeonsplatz, close to Hofgarten. You\u2019ll have to pay if you want a seat, but if you\u2019re happy to enjoy the music from a safe distance, you can reap the benefits of the concert without spending a penny. Another fantastic free choice for some music is Kulturzentrum Gasteig where there are free lunchtime and early evening concerts held daily starring the students from the nearby Academy of Music and Theatre. Let\u2019s be honest, tickets to an FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen match could see that budget obliterated in seconds. However, you don\u2019t have the shell out a fortune to see Germany\u2019s best demonstrating their dribbling prowess. The public can attend training sessions numerous times a week completely free of charge.
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Rindermarkt 1, 80331 M\u00fcnchen, Germany<\/p>\nThe Rathaus-Glockenspiel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Marienplatz 8, 80331 M\u00fcnchen, Germany
\n![\"free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/BSTVpOy.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSurfing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> The southern tip of the Englischer Garten at Prinzregentenstrasse. Bus 100 stops nearby.
\n![\"Free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/sB3MXh3.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSundowner Beers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Englischer Garten<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Catch the U-Bahn and hop off at Giselastrasse.
\n![\"Free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/E9dPcmW.jpg\")
<\/p>\nRiver Floating<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A Spot of Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Take Bus 100 to Reitmorstrasse for the Pinakothek Galleries.\u00a0Bayerisches Nationalmuseum is at Prinzregentenstra\u00dfe 3, 80538 M\u00fcnchen.
\nTuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
\nThursdays 10 am to 8 pm
\nClosed Mondays
\n![\"Free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JBpFA1M.jpg\")
<\/p>\nOutdoor Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Hofgartenstra\u00dfe 1, 80538 M\u00fcnchen, Germany<\/p>\nCheck Out Your Future Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE? <\/strong>Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 M\u00fcnchen
\nBuilding:
\nMonday \u2013 Saturday \u2013 07:30-Midnight
\nSunday \u2013 09:00-Midnight
\nExhibition:
\nMonday – Sunday: 09:00\u201318:00
\n![\"free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/oTa2gyF.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMusic to Our Ears<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Take any S-Bahn to Rosenheimer Platz.<\/p>\nFree Football<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWHERE?<\/strong> Bayern M\u00fcnchen\u2019s team headquarters are on S\u00e4bener Strasse, about 6km south of the city centre. The nearest U-Bahn station is Mangfallsplatz
\nCheck the website<\/a> for the schedule.
\n![\"Free](\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/P9nMQkz.jpg\")
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\nThanks to Polybert49<\/a>, Ignacia Garcia<\/a>, Caitriana Nicholson<\/a>, Sarah L Donovan<\/a>, Andrea Puggioni, Lieven Van Melckebeke<\/a>, perceptions (off)<\/a>, and paimei01<\/a> for the awesome Flickr pics!<\/em>
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