BMW Welt Tour

BMW is an iconic car brand with aficionados from around the world.  Whether or not you're a big fan of their automobiles and motorcycles, visiting BMW is a must-do when in Munich.

First, they have many different things for tourists, including a BMW Museum, the BMW Welt, and the factory itself.  In order to best experience all of these, booking a Premium Tour is our advice, but please note you should do this several weeks in advance to ensure you get in.  You must call them up in order to book this.  We saw people get turned away who just showed up expecting to be able to get on a tour.

If you do this tour, the first part is the BMW Museum.  While this can be easily explored on your own, the tour allows the guide to give you plenty of context about what you're seeing and also give you a full history of the company and how they've evolved over the years.

Next, the main portion, is a tour of the factory (no cameras allowed).  You'll be able to see every single portion of the manufacturing process including the process for painting the cars, welding the cars together, quality control, and much more.  This is a very unique experience that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of your enthusiasm for cars.

Finally, you get a tour of the BMW Welt, which includes seeing a motorcycle stunt show.  You'll also learn how you can get a personalized experience if you purchase a car directly from the plant here.

This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Germany and we'd recommend it to everyone!

Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower)

The 1972 Olympics were held in Munich, and where the main games were located is now Olympia Park.  In the center of this park is the Olympiaturm, a 291 meter tower that gives visitors a gorgeous panoramic view of Munich and the surrounding country side.

It costs 5.50 Euros to ride up to the top, and it is well worth it.  At the top, you'll get amazing views, especially if you visit on a clear day.  There is also the Rock Museum at the top, which has various memorabilia from different rock musicians, which does add something worthwhile to your visit as well.