Munich's central square, Marienplatz, is the most interesting. Marienplatz - the heart of Munich

Maria Square (Marienplatz) can be called the main attraction of the city. It was here that I came, back at school, to feel the real Bavarian spirit and look at the human-sized figures rotating on the tower of the New Town Hall while the clock strikes.

As the guide said then: "Whoever has not been to the Marienplatz in Munich has not seen real Germany."

And now, I quite often look at this square, and every time my mood becomes festive. It is raised not only by a place worthy of attention, but also by street musicians in local outfits with smiles on the floor of their faces, as well as by actors performing unusual numbers. The amazing thing is that many of the latter speak excellent Russian.

History of Marienplatz

In 1158, Heinrich Leo founded the city, the center of which was Marienplatz.

In those early days, it bore the name "Schrannenplatz" (which means grain market), and they sold cereals here. And in the place where the fish fountain is now, they sold fish, and this place was called "Fishmarkt". The fish was then kept in the fountain to prevent spoilage. The water structure was destroyed during the war; after it was reconstructed, but in a different form.

Various fairs, knightly tournaments and even executions were also held on the square.

The square got its current name thanks to the column of Mary, which is located in the center. The golden female figure with a baby in her arms looks so that you involuntarily stop your gaze on it.

The column is dedicated to the patroness of the city, the Virgin Mary. It was installed after the Swedish invasion that took place during the 17th century war.

How to get there

Munich's Marienplatz square is located in the heart of the pedestrian zone.

The square can be reached by metro (lines U3 and U6) and by city train (lines S1-S8, except S5) to Marienplatz station.

I will say right away that German city trains are much more comfortable than Russian ones and run according to the schedule, which you can see on the board (the direction is indicated, that is, the terminal station). On them you will get to the desired place faster than by car.

The cost of a one-time ticket for both the metro and the electric train is 2.60 Euro. I advise you to buy a daily card for 6.40 euros - trips are not limited at any time of the day and the ticket is valid for all types of transport, not just one. If you are going to travel longer, then buy a card for three days for 16 Euro.

Attractions Marienplatz

What to see on the square? The sights of the Marienplatz in Munich include:

• New and Old Town Halls,
• column of Mary,
• toy museum,
• fish fountain (where many make dates).

I will talk about them in more detail below. In addition, you can stroll through the pedestrian zone and see the Frauenkirche, St. Michael's Church, St. Michael's Church, and not only look at the Bavarian costumes, but also buy a suitable one.

New town hall

The very first time I saw this building, I thought it was much older than the Old Town Hall. In fact, this is just an imitation of the Gothic style, and the New Town Hall was built much later than the Old Town Hall.

This building was intended for city government. It is a neo-Gothic building with a huge tower and an unusual clock in the middle.

Many tourists flock to watch them hit, and the human-sized figures move, depicting scenes from the life of the Bavarians.

The dolls, equipped with a special mechanism, rotate at 11 and 12 o'clock, and from March to October also at 17 o'clock.

The show lasts a few minutes and resembles a puppet show. If you can't see well, take glasses or binoculars with you, as the figures look small at this height.

After watching, you can look into the courtyard of the town hall, the entrance there is free. There you can read about the main events of the city: the Olympics in 1972, the construction of a clock at the New Town Hall, etc. The inscriptions are carved in stone.

In addition, you can admire the beautiful stained glass window and various sculptures that adorn the building from the inside.

Every time I walk into the courtyard, I feel like I was in the Middle Ages, even though the building is quite young. I would like to consider all the figures and features of the grandiose building, take a photo against its background, because you find yourself in the very heart of Munich!

History of the New Town Hall

The main part of the New Town Hall was built between 1867-1908 by the craftsman Georg von Hauberrisser. Some parts were expanded until 1909. In order to erect this building, several houses had to be demolished, which did not greatly delight the local residents. In addition, the people were afraid that the huge tower would eclipse the famous Frauenkirche. But time passed, the town hall was rebuilt, and they fell in love with it.

Interestingly, even before the end of construction, the city council moved from the Old Town Hall to the New Town Hall.

Tower of the New Town Hall

If you wish, you can climb up. The entrance ticket will cost:

• for adults - 2.50 Euro,
  
• for children under 18 years old - 1 Euro,
  
• d For children under 6 years old - free.

To get to the tower, you enter the arch of the New Town Hall, and, before reaching the courtyard, turn left. There will be ticket offices, and the elevator will take you to the 9th floor.

From here, from a height of 85 meters, you can see not only Marienplatz, but also other sights of the city, for example, the Frauenkirche or the Church of St.

The only thing that interferes with watching is the grate, which is surrounded by the observation deck. But she quite allowed me to put the camera in and take a couple of pictures.

It's cold enough at the altitude, so after descending, I advise you to warm up in the dining room, which is located in the courtyard of the New Town Hall.

Here you can have a beer (€ 3.50 on average), eat a quarter of a duck bred on a local farm with red cabbage and knodel garnish (€ 13.90), and for dessert you can enjoy strudel with almonds and vanilla sauce (€ 5 ).

If you liked looking at the city from top to bottom, then you can also climb the Saint Church, which is located directly opposite. Admission for adults - 2 Euro, for children from 6 to 18 years old - 1 Euro.

Old town hall

It is a white building, built in the New Gothic style with Renaissance elements. This is a fabulous structure with a tower on which a clock with gilded figures of the zodiac signs hangs.

I usually walk next to her and imagine myself as the wife of a merchant of an ancient city, driving in a cart at the main gate. After all, it was here that the entrance to. And the tower served as a defensive structure.

History of the Old Town Hall

The first mention dates back to the XIV century. In the 15th century, lightning struck the building. The old town hall was reconstructed in 1470-1480. master Jörg von Halsbach.

In 1938, the politician of Nazi Germany, Goebbels, made a speech at this place, after which numerous Jewish pogroms took place.

During the war, most of the town hall was destroyed. After that it was restored and given its original appearance.

Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum)

There is a wonderful Toy Museum in the tower of the Old Town Hall. There is a huge collection of teddy bears, dolls, toy soldiers, Christmas tree decorations, etc.

I went to this museum with my family. I especially liked two things: the Barbie collection and the doll mechanisms from different years. And my little brother, 4 years old, liked the detailed recreated railway station and the German city.

It is safe to say that this museum will be of interest to people of all ages. Our grandmother, for example, looked at the exhibits for a long time and noticed that as a child she decorated the tree with exactly the same toys.

The Toy Museum is located on several floors, each of which can be reached by an elevator or a spiral staircase, if you are not afraid to fall from it, as it is very steep.

The cashiers of the museum advise to go up and from there to start the inspection, but we did the opposite.

The museum is open every day from 10 am to 5.30 pm.

Ticket price:

• Adult - 4 euros.
• Child - 1 euro.
• Family (2 adults, 2 children) - 8 euros.

Shopping in the square

The Marienplatz metro station itself is rich in various shops and shops. Here you can have a bite to eat with Bavarian pretzel (3 Euro).

And in the New Town Hall, you can easily find shops with branded clothing.

If you want to arrange a day of shopping for yourself, then you can go to the Gallery (Kaufhof Galeria). There is everything: from down jackets to tights, as well as things for home and leisure.

As for me, I prefer to buy clothes from other stores because I believe that the Gallery sells clothes for mature women. But for memorabilia and household items I often come to this mall.

Do you want to feel like a real Bavarian? You should definitely get a local costume. On average, it will cost 100-120 euros. A store with colorful clothes is located in the pedestrian zone (it is marked on the left on the map above).

Hotels near Marienplatz

Intending to live in the very center of Munich? Expect it to cost you a pretty penny.

Of course, there are many Munich hotels in the center near Marienplatz. But their pricing policy is much tougher than in other areas of the city. The average hotel price per night is 80 euros.

But if it is so important for you to stay close to this place, then you can pick up a hostel for less money.

Accessible internet in the square

Christmas market

Without a doubt, the most fabulous time begins in winter. From the end of November until December 25 (Catholic Christmas) the Christmas market takes place in the city, the center of which is the Marienplatz. The square is decorated with a wonderful New Year tree. Christmas decorations, gifts, toys, souvenirs - all this can be purchased here.

Also on sale:

• nuts in sugar (2, 50 Euro),
• various national drinks (3 Euro),
• pretzels (from 1.5 to 3 Euros, depending on size) and much more.

I definitely advise you to visit Marienplatz! In addition, if you decide to come to Germany in winter, you can not only admire the views of the square, but also drink a cup of warming aromatic mulled wine here.

We started our walk around Munich from the very center of the city - squares, which is considered to be its main attraction.

Marienplatz received the status of the main square on the day the city was founded. The second name is St. Mary's square she was given half a century later, when a column of the saint of the same name was installed on it.

You can get here by subway S-Bahn or U-bahn and get off at Marienplatz station. The best way to get out is to the right east exit.

The first building that we saw was Old Town Hall... It is a Gothic building with a high spire. It houses a toy museum, which, unfortunately, we did not get to. There is a sculpture of Juliet near the town hall. There are always fresh flowers next to her. The Germans, it seemed to me, are generally very sentimental.

The opposite is located. It was built from 1867 to 1909. by order of King Ludwig I and by the project of the architect Georg Hauberisser. The height of the central tower is 85 meters. The facade is decorated with a clock with figures moving at a certain time. The knights on the façade remind that knightly tournaments were held on the square. Above is a knightly tournament that took place in 1568. The lower tier of the figures depicts a dance to mark the end of the plague. Also on the facade there are historical figures, including Maximilian I on horseback, a lot of all sorts of witches, dragons and other evil spirits. There is also an observation deck on the town hall, from where you can see the entire area.

Next to the New Town Hall is located, which is a favorite place for children and students. It was named so because earlier there were fish rows in its place.

There is a tall column in the middle of the square Saint Mary, which was installed here in memory of the end of the war, which lasted 30 years. In general, such columns can be seen in many cities of Bavaria. The Virgin Mary is considered the patron saint of Bavaria. By the way, 4 winged figures on a pedestal are hostages of 4 misfortunes: war, plague, hunger and heresy.

There are always a lot of people near the column. Street concerts, rallies are held here, fans celebrate victories in matches.

Right on the square, you can sit at a table in a street restaurant and feel the taste of Bavarian life while sipping a glass of excellent beer with famous sausages. Then you can go to a nearby cafe and order a delicious dessert. You can also hire one of Munich cycle rickshaws, who will ride to the desired place and at the same time tell a lot of interesting things.

I would also like to mention the underground part of the square, which is a huge separate world. There are many shops here: shoe, food, book, souvenir and others. There are stalls with the press and even offices of travel agencies. And if we note that trains run on several floors, then you need to prepare in advance that Marienplatz station can be studied separately.

A beautiful square, it was pleasant to walk along it. The main thing is that the weather is good, then you can take good photos and enjoy the contemplation. And if you want to have few people on the square, then it is best to come here before lunch, because in the evening there is no overcrowding here.

Marienplatz is Munich's main square. Let's walk through this wonderful square. Here, on the central square of a large city, the capital of Bavaria, the market was in full swing for many centuries, the main events of Munich were held: knightly tournaments, city holidays. Nowadays, football fans of the Bayern club, carnival processions and demonstrations for something or against something are noisy on the square. On Christmas days, the noise of the market can be heard from here. Students make dates here, veterans meet to discuss their problems. passers-by are resting in a cafe, sitting at tables placed right on the plates of the square, music is playing. And on New Year's Eve, crowds of joyful residents and their excited guests, under the loud bass ringing of large Frauenkirche bells, rage on the square, launching roaring fireworks.

Memories of old soldiers
Easter souvenirs
"Deutsche Soldaten und die Ofizieren ...", - mountain arrows from our familiar Garmisch-Partenkirchen blow into the pipes.
"Ha-va-nagila, ha-v-a-nagila!" - three musicians perched on the corner of the square
Beethoven's piano sonatas sound
Strong seasoned men with a military bearing discuss the problems of veterans
Cafe on the square
Rampage of New Year's Eve

In the place where this square lies, at the crossroads of busy roads along which salt and grain were transported for sale, a large market arose in ancient times. When houses began to be built around and the city began to grow, this place was named so: Schrannenplatz.

Centuries passed, a city grew up around the market.

In the 17th century, the Thirty Years War skating rink rolled across Central Europe. The main striking force of the Anti-Gabbsburg Coalition was the army of the Swedish king, the most powerful at that time. But the fact is that the European armies were then organized on a mercenary basis. Kings spent money, hired soldiers to take land, solve their political problems. The money had to be returned. And the mercenary soldiers robbed and killed everyone without understanding. The population of Germany fell sharply, the economy was destroyed. But the Bavarians managed to save their lands from complete plunder, despite the three-year Swedish occupation. They decided that they would not have been able to do this if it had not been for the help and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immediately after the occupation, in 1638, a column was erected in her honor. A column 11 meters high, installed on a marble pedestal, carries the figure of the Virgin Mary to heaven, standing on a crescent moon with a scepter and orb in her hands (master Hubert Gerhardt). At the foot of the column, there is a fierce struggle of four warrior angels with the horrors that war brings: hunger-dragon, devastation-lion, disbelief-snake, plague-basilisk. The allegorical sculptures were made by the master craftsman Hans Reichle. On the pedestal of the column there is an inscription in Latin: "Take, Saint Mary, your Bavaria, her good, her ruler, government, land and faith."

In 1854, the square was officially renamed - Marienplatz.

A column of the Holy Virgin Mary is installed in the center of the square.

The space of the square is bordered by remarkable buildings of historical and architectural interest.

The largest and most notable of them is the New Town Hall, a huge building in the neo-Gothic style, in which the Oberburgomaster of Munich works, the City Council meets, and the city administration works.

The nun Munchner Kindl ("child of Munich") looks at the square with delight from the height of the spire of the New Town Hall and blesses the city

At the very top of the 85-meter spire of the New Town Hall tower stands a little nun Munchner Kindl ("child of Munich") and looks at the magnificent picture spread out below with naive, childish delight. In his left hand he holds the Gospel (some argue that the City Rite), and the right is folded for a blessing.

After taking a walk and going to the neighboring shops, we will go to rest. You can take the metro or S-bann right here on the square. A special elevator is installed on the corner next to a large store.

Lift U-bann, S-bann

And the night darkness and silence will descend on the square.

Marienplatz at night

Marienplatz, square of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the central square of the capital of Bavaria, in the south of Germany. Immediately after the founding of Munich by Duke Heinrich der Löwe in 1158, the square became the main point of the city, where the road from east to west intersected, from the Isartor gate to the Karlstor and north - south direction from the gate Schwabing to Sendlinger Tor.

Marienplatz can be called the heart of Munich. Both historical and modern sights of the Bavarian capital are concentrated here.The square is crowded at any time of the year - the townspeople celebrate holidays here and simply make appointments, and the flow of tourists never stops.

Since 1315, when Kaiser Ludwig granted Munich the freedom of market trade, the present Marienplatz housed various markets: egg, fish, wine, grain, so for a long time Marienplatz was called simply "Market" or "Square". And on the place where the Fischbrunnen fountain is located today, there was actually a fish market. A non-standard belief is associated with the fountain. If you want to have money, wash your wallet in the Fish Fountain).

The Marienplatz square was both a place where knightly tournaments were held and a place for public executions. Since 1566, houses of regional representatives under the Duke of Bavaria were built on Marienplatz, which gave the square a political significance.

And after the establishment here in 1638 by Elector Maximilian I of the column of the Virgin Mary (Mariensaule), as a gratitude to the Blessed Virgin Mary for her intercession during the Swedish siege of the city during the Thirty Years War, the square also received special religious significance.

But the square continued to be called the Market Square. And only in 1854, the city parliament will move the grain market to another place, and the squares will be given the official name Marienplatz. With this gesture, the Munich parliamentarians wanted to achieve the goodwill of the patron saint of the city from the terrible cholera epidemic approaching the country. Since then, the square has been bearing its current name - Marienplatz.

And the column of the Virgin Mary is today the main attraction of the square. On a high marble column is a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, supposedly made by the sculptor Hubert Gerhardt for the tombstone of Elector Wilhelm V, father of Maximilian I. The gilded statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is made of bronze in the so-called style of Mary Loreto, with the baby Jesus sitting on her left hand, in the radiance of the month, with a crown on her head and a scepter in her right hand.

In 1639, four bronze figures were made on the pedestal of the column, illustrating the 91 psalms, they symbolically represent the four punishments of mankind. The lion symbolizes war, the lizard symbolizes the plague, the dragon symbolizes hunger, and the snake symbolizes unbelief.

The Column of the Virgin Mary has always been considered not only the center of the city - from it began the numbering of houses on the houses emanating from the square, but also the "zero kilometer" of the whole of Bavaria. And since the 19th century, the column marks the distances to the largest cities in the world.

Interesting historical buildings have been preserved on the Marienplatz square. The building was first mentioned in documents in 1310. Until 1874, the city parliament sat here. Official events are held in the Old Town Hall today. Here, in the tower of the town hall is located. The museum displays a collection of historical toys - from model railways to tin soldiers, teddy bears, dolls and doll houses.

The next big changes in the appearance of the square were made by the construction of the New Town Hall building in 1906. For the construction of the monumental building, 22 burgher houses had to be donated. The ornate building in intricate Gothic curls is actually the fruit of a fashionable neo-Gothic design by the early 20th century architect Georg von Hauberrisser.

A unique decoration of the New Town Hall is a clock with 43 bells and moving figures. The figures on the upper level reproduce the scene of the wedding of Elector Wilhelm V and Renata of Lorraine in 1568, the parents of the future ruler of Bavaria, Maximilian I, who installed the Column of the Virgin Mary in the square. The townspeople remembered that wedding very much. Not only in its scope with rich decorations and food. The Bavarians won the knightly tournament dedicated to the celebration. So to this day, another Bavarian knight three times a day, with all honest people, again knocks the Lorraine out of the saddle.

On the second level, there are dancing figures of chefs, barrel makers. This is a reminder of another historical event - the inhabitants of the city defeated the plague epidemic, and now you can again celebrate and rejoice.

At nine o'clock in the evening - a new show - it's time for the Munich children to sleep, accompanied by a night guard and an angel, the child goes to bed. In addition to the literal meaning here and the allusion to the Münchener Kindl, a child in monastic clothes is depicted on the coat of arms of Munich. So the whole city is going to sleep.

The bells on the tower of the New Town Hall play the music of Wagner and Brahms during the performance.

Video: Play of bells on the building of Munich's New Town Hall

Peterskirche (Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter) is the oldest parish church in Munich. Perhaps that is why the bell tower of the church is popularly called Old Peter (Alter Peter). At the top of the bell tower, at a height of 56 meters, there is an observation deck. To climb it, you need to overcome 306 steps. Although the ascent to Stary Peter is not easy, the efforts will be rewarded. From here there is a beautiful view not only of Marienplatz, but of the entire city.

After the destruction of World War II, the historic buildings of the southern part of Marienplatz were not rebuilt; a modern shopping center was built in their place. Until 1972, there was a lot of traffic on the Marienplatz. And by the beginning of the Olympic Games in Munich, the square became pedestrianized. The restoration of the Old Town Hall tower, originally built in 1462 and destroyed during World War II, was timed to coincide with the Olympic Games.

Under the entire Marienplatz on an area of ​​1700 sq. meters there is a new, opened in 2005, underground multi-level complex - Sperrengeschoss with metro (U-Bahn) and city trains (S-Bahn) stations, shops and restaurants.

Observation deck

At the Marienplatz square you can visit the observation deck of St. Peter's Church and the Toy Museum located in the tower in the Old Town Hall.

The observation deck of the Church of St. Peter (Old Peter):

• Adult - 3 euros,
• children from 6 to 18 years old - 1 euro,
• students (upon presentation of an international student card) - 1 euro,
• children under 6 years old - free.

Toy Museum in the Old Town Hall:

• adult 4 euros,
• child 1 euro,
• family ticket - 8 euros.

Sightseeing opening hours

In order not to miss the famous performance that takes place every day on the tower of the New Town Hall - the striking of the clock, the play of bells and the figures moving on two floors - pay attention to the mode of its operation.

Play of bells on the clock of the New Town Hall:

• Every day at 11 and 12 o'clock,
• from March to October - additionally at 17 o'clock,
• at 21 o'clock the Münchener Kindl goes to bed.

Viewpoint of St. Peter's Church

Summer time:

• from Monday to Friday - from 9.00. until 18.30,
• weekends and holidays - from 10.00. until 18.30,
• closing of the site - at 19 o'clock.

Winter time:

• from Monday to Friday - from 9.00. until 17.30,
• weekends and holidays - from 10.00. until 17.30,
• closing - at 18 o'clock.

Toy Museum in the Old Town Hall

works daily from 10.00. until 17.30.

How to get to Marienplatz

Marienplatz square is located in the very center of Munich. It is easy to get here from anywhere in the city.

By public transport

All public transport links reach Marienplatz.

• By underground (U-Bahn): Lines U3, U6 to the Marienplatz stop
• City train: Es-Bann (S-Bahn) Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 to Marienplatz stop
• Bus: Routes 52, 132 to the Rindermarkt stop.
• Tram: Line 19 to the Theatinerstrasse stop.

Metro and S-Bahn stations are located on the underground floors directly under the Marienplatz square.

From the tram stop, you will need to walk along the Weinstrasse to Marienplatz in a few minutes. From the bus stop - a few minutes along the Rindermarkt street.

By car

There are several car parks in the Marienplatz area.

Underground garage Parkhaus am Marienplatz at Rindermarkt 16. Open 24 hours a day.

Parking cost:

• the first hour is 4 euros,
• each additional hour 3.50 euros.
• The maximum payment for 24 hours is 30 euros.

Parking for 26 spaces - Parkplatz bei Kustermann at Rosental 7. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday closed.

Parking costs € 6 per hour.

By taxi

Munich's Marienplatz square is easily reachable by Uber or München Taxi.

As in any other old Western European city, all important events took place on the main square in front of the town hall. Here trade was in full swing, knightly tournaments were held and holidays were held on a variety of occasions. In the capital of Bavaria, this square is called Marienplatz, or Maria Square. And the town hall here is not one, but two whole - Old and New.

The old one, built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, stands in the eastern part of the square, next to a tower crowned with a spire, where in ancient times there was a gate to the city. During the Second World War, the Old Town Hall was partially destroyed and only in 1975 regained its former appearance. Today, its tower houses the Toy Museum, the exposition of which occupies 4 floors! Next to the building there is a figure of Juliet, which was presented to Munich by the residents.

If you turn your back to the Old Town Hall, then on the right side of it is the New Town Hall - a magnificent monument of architecture in the neo-Gothic style. It took almost 50 years to build: from 1867 to 1909 and is remarkable not only for its beauty, but also for its special clock. At 11, 12, and from March to October and at 17 o'clock, to the chimes of 43 bells, the movement of 32 figures on two tiers begins. On the upper tier in front of the audience, a real knightly tournament unfolds, which in reality took place in 1568 on the wedding day of William V. The figures of the lower tier demonstrate the dance of coopers for a completely different reason - getting rid of the plague epidemic.

After watching this amazing performance, you can climb the tower of the New Town Hall, and not on foot, but by elevator! Here, at an altitude of 85 meters, there is an observation deck with a colorful view of the city. Going downstairs, do not forget to look into the courtyard of the New Town Hall, where a restaurant with excellent local cuisine is located.

However, there are many cafes and restaurants where you can eat delicious food on the square and in its surroundings. As well as large shopping centers, including the historic Viktualienmarkt, and small boutiques.

Still, the main attraction of Marienplatz is a huge column with a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary at the very top. It was erected in 1638, after the Swedish invasion, by order of Prince Maximilian. At its base, on four sides, there are sculptural images of children, symbolizing the four main misfortunes that awaited the inhabitants of the Middle Ages: War, Heresy, Famine and Plague.

However, such sad images never prevented from arranging an annual merry Christmas market near the column, celebrating the victories of the Bayern football team, holding rallies and concerts.

It is curious that life is in full swing not only in the square, but also under it. Here the lines of the Munich metro and the city train intersect, there are shops and cafes, book and souvenir shops, a travel agency and flower stalls. Crowds of tourists come to the station and leave from here, and so on all day. Therefore, for those who want to wander around Marienplatz in silence and solitude, and not in the hustle and bustle, it is better to come here early in the morning. Consider everything in detail, then have breakfast in one of the many establishments and wait for 11 o'clock, when the famous performance begins on the New Town Hall to the chimes.

Helpful information

Where is

The address of Marienplatz (original name - Marienplatz) is as follows: Marienplatz 1, 80331 München, Munich, Germany.

How to get to Marienplatz

Maria Square is located in the center of the pedestrian zone. It is not difficult to get to the square from any part of the city, since public transport functions well here. Take the underground (lines U3 and U6) or the city train (lines S1-S8, except S5) and continue to Marienplatz station. A one-time ticket for both modes of transport costs 2.6 euros.

Opening hours of Marienplatz

The museum opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:30. The observation deck is open every day, except Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 19:00. From November to April - until 17:00.

Entrance fee

A ticket for adults costs 4 euros, for children under 15 years old - 1 euros. It is more profitable to buy a family ticket (two adults and one child up to 15 years old) - 8 euros. The cost of a ticket to the New Town Hall tower: a ticket for adults costs 2.5 euros, for children from 6 to 18 years old - 1 euros, up to 6 years old - free.