Things to do in Gauting

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1. BMW Welt

BMW World is administered by BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke (“Bavarian Motor Works”). This company has been involved in the manufacture of automobiles, motorcycles and engines since 1916. The BMW headquarters are housed in the landmark four-cylinder tower near Olympia Park in the north of Munich. The BMW Plant, the BMW Museum and BMW World are situated next to the headquarters, and BMW encourages visitors to tour these in order to experience the history, the reality and the future vision of the brand.
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BMW World which includes modern architecture

2. Marienplatz

Considered the heart of Munich, Marienplatz is a busy square full of pedestrians, street performers and tour groups. Peaceful protests often take place here, as do rowdy celebrations when one of the local soccer teams wins.
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Use this central square as a base for sightseeing, or as a vantage point to watch the crowds and take in Munich’s famous carillon.

3. Olympic Park

Olympic Park was built for the 20th Summer Olympic Games, which Munich hosted in 1972. The site chosen for the event lies around 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northwest of Munich’s city center. A massive tensile roof canopy links many areas of the park, including the 69,000-seat Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Hall and the Olympic Swimming Pool. Today, the Park continues to host German and international sporting events. The outdoor Olympic Stadium and the indoor Olympic Hall are also venues for regular international concert acts.
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Formally the site of the world’s best-known sporting event, this park still offers plenty of attractions.

4. Hofbräuhaus

The Hofbräuhaus was founded all the way back in 1589. When the royal court in Munich became dissatisfied with the local beer, Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V agreed to establish a brewery that would produce beer especially for the court.
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Hofbrauhaus featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

5. Olympic Stadium

The Olympic Stadium is an innovative and all-encompassing arena for music and sports. It is part of the vast Olympic Park Munich complex that comprises a lake, a hall and a swimming pool. Admire the design of this large stadium, with its sweeping, round terrace and the scalloped netting that serves as a partial roof.
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Olympic Stadium showing interior views and modern architecture

6. Viktualienmarkt

In 1807, King Maximilian I decreed that Munich’s food markets needed to be moved from the Marienplatz to a larger area, which is now known as the Viktualienmarkt. Viktualien is an old German word meaning “victuals” or “provisions.” Today, this market is still the place to stock up, although there is now a much wider range of provisions to choose from.
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Viktualienmarkt featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

What to do in Gauting

Popular places to visit

BMW World which includes modern architecture

BMW Welt

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Gain an insight into how Germany became one of the worldwide leaders in the motor industry by learning about a uniquely Bavarian brand at this high-tech exhibition.

BMW Welt
Marienplatz

Marienplatz

4.5/5(402 reviews)

Use this central square as a base for sightseeing, or as a vantage point to watch the crowds and take in Munich’s famous carillon.

Marienplatz
Allianz Arena

Allianz Arena

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Catch an event at Allianz Arena during your trip to Munich. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Allianz Arena
Olympic Park

Olympic Park

4.5/5(139 reviews)

Formally the site of the world’s best-known sporting event, this park still offers plenty of attractions.

Olympic Park
Erding Thermal Spa

Erding Thermal Spa

3.5/5(10 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Erding Thermal Spa during your travels in Altenerding. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Erding Thermal Spa
Munich Trade Fair

Munich Trade Fair

4/5(19 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Munich Trade Fair during your trip to Munich. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Munich Trade Fair
Theresienwiese

Theresienwiese

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Theresienwiese, an entertaining place to visit in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its fascinating museums.

Theresienwiese
Hofbrauhaus featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Hofbräuhaus

4.5/5(235 reviews)

The world’s most famous beer hall is not just a destination for beer aficionados. Visitors can also sample traditional Bavarian music, dancing and cuisine.

Hofbräuhaus
Olympic Stadium showing interior views and modern architecture

Olympic Stadium

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Take the roof tour for excellent views and try zip lining in this avant-garde stadium in a fun and historic complex.

Olympic Stadium