New Year’s Eve in Munich: The best places for watching the fireworks

Every year, the time has come around again – no sooner have the last delicious biscuits been devoured than the most joyful evening of the year is upon us: New Year's Eve in Munich.

Just in time for the end of the year, we would like to recommend the best places to enjoy the best and most sociable or even cosy and undisturbed view of the fireworks over Munich in our blog post. In the city centre, near hospitals, children's and old people's homes, churches and fire-hazard buildings, fireworks and firecrackers are banned again this year. Outside the banned areas, however, there will be plenty of private fireworks to admire in the skies over Munich.

New Year's Eve spots in Munich – in the middle of the hustle and bustle

Do you prefer to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Munich with as many people as possible? You can enjoy the fireworks in the middle of the hustle and bustle at these locations in Munich:

1. Marienplatz – New Year's Eve in the heart of Munich

The Marienplatz in Munich is still the heart of the fireworks- and party-lovers who want to celebrate in central Munich’s old town. For years, Munich's Marienplatz has been the hot spot for partygoers looking to celebrate in the heart of Munich's old town. Although there won't be a big central fireworks display this year, people will still be celebrating into the New Year. Fireworks and firecrackers are banned in the city centre - but you can still safely watch the many rockets in the sky around midnight.

• View of the fireworks: good
• Community factor: very high
• New Year’s Eve romance: low – medium
• Approach: Metro and train Marienplatz

2. Angel of Peace (Friedensengel) – the photo highlight

High above the Prinzregentenstraße stands the Angel of Peace. Considering the unique view towards the old town the place has developed to one of the most popular places for watching the fireworks in Munich. The Friedensengel is, of course, an excellent photo opportunity against the backdrop of the fireworks. Apart from local residents tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the beginning of the new year together.

• View of the fireworks: very good
• Community factor: very high
• New Year’s Eve romance: medium
• Approach: Metro Lehel (15 min walk) or bus Friedensengel/Villa Stuck

3. Leopoldstraße – the popular party mile

Leopoldstraße has secured its reputation as the city's unofficial open-air party mile, also due to the football matches held there over the years. New Year's Eve has also been celebrated here joyfully and exuberantly for years. No later than midnight, the guests of the many surrounding bars and restaurants go out on the street to raise a glass to the New Year and watch the fireworks.

• View of the fireworks: good
• Community factor: high
• New Year’s Eve romance: low
• Approach: Metro Münchner Freiheit or Giselastraße

Quiet and romantic views

If you don’t want to spend the New Year’s Eve in Munich in the midst of the masses we recommend you places that are a little off. To reach these places you will have a small walk from the nearest public transport station, but you will be rewarded with a unique view over the city.

1. Monopteros – the most idyllic place

The Monopteros in the English Garden in Munich is probably one of the most idyllic public places to enjoy the fireworks in a cozy and romantic atmosphere. Away from the bustle of the inner city, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the old city. Moreover, you will also see the professional fireworks of the famous club P1 in some distance.

• View of the fireworks: very good
• Community factor: low
• New Year’s Eve romance: high
• Approach: Metro Universität (10 min walk), Tram Tivolistraße (10 min walk), Bus Chinesischer Turm (5 min walk)

2. Olympic Mountain (Olympiaberg) – first-class panoramic view

There are certainly quieter places than the supposed “secret-tip” Olympic Mountain. Nevertheless the walk up the mountain will still be rewarded with a 360° panoramic view over the rooftops of Munich and the fireworks.

• View of the fireworks: very good
• Community factor: medium
• New Year’s Eve romance: medium – high
• Approach: Metro Olympiazentrum (20 min walk), Tram Infantriestraße (15 min walk)

3. Bavaria – see the fireworks in their entirety

While the statue Bavaria stands over the Munich Oktoberfest in September it is also a great vantage point for watching the fireworks over the entire city on New Year’s Eve. As space is limited and with not so many restaurants and bars in the surrounding area it is a quieter place to enjoy the night.

• View of the fireworks: good
• Community factor: medium
• New Year’s Eve romance: medium – high
• Approach: Metro Schwanthalerhöhe (10 min walk) or Theresienwiese (10 min walk)

4. Gasteig – fireworks with classical music

Because of its elevated position the Munich Gasteig also guarantees a good view to the city center and the adjacent Müllersche Volksbad – an imposing neo-Baroque Art Nouveau building. As a special highlight the fireworks at midnight are accompanied by the music of the philharmonic orchestra.

• View of the fireworks: good
• Community factor: medium
• New Year’s Eve romance: medium – high
• Approach: Train Rosenheimerplatz or Isartor (10 min walk), Tram Gasteig

5. Nymphenburg creek (Nymphenburger Kanal) – convivial castle romance

The Nymphenburg creek developed to one of the fireworks hot spot. Visitors have free choice here: Who stands at a more remote spot enjoys New Year’s romance with a great view to the Nymphenburg Palace. Party-lovers enjoy the fireworks in a large community around the Gerner bridge.

• View of the fireworks: good
• Community factor: medium – high
• New Year’s Eve romance: medium – high
• Approach: Tram Schloss Nymphenburg, Metro Gern (20 min walk)

Hotel rooms with a view of Munich

Some of our hotel rooms in the Platzl Hotel also offer a beautiful view of the city. From comfortable single rooms to elegant suites, everyone will find their favorite Platzl spot for a heavenly stay. The next morning, a lovingly prepared breakfast awaits vacationers and party guests.

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