Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 11:51     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Anonymous wrote:Greetings! We were in Munich for 3 days last summer with a 12 and 15 year old. Some of the things we enjoyed were watching the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz, eating lunch (bratwurst) at the open market and walking around/window shopping. We went inside one of the famous churches, we went to the top of a building and had a nice view of the city. We visited Nymphenborg Palace which is right outside Munich and has stunning gardens. We also visited the Residenz, which is the city palace and also has the treasury which is filled with the Crown Jewels.

We didn’t even get to half the things we wanted to do - there is a lot to do! They supposedly have a wonderful museum (Deutsches Museum). We even enjoyed just going to one of the inside shopping centers (Galleria). They had one level that was all toys and chocolates - the kids loved it. There a free bathroom inside on the upper level.

I recommend getting Rick Steves guide book for Munich and Austria.


And the oldest was probably old enough to legally buy their own beer!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 11:24     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Thanks guys! Maybe I’ll add a few days in Munich as opposed to just the one day I had planned. Will definitely do the salt mine!

Any specific alpine coasters or things like that that you guys liked? Or are they all pretty similar?
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 11:03     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
The main city park in Munich is lovely, and has beer gardens with playgrounds. We also enjoyed strolling along the stream to see the surfers.

Your kids may be old for this, but my kids also enjoyed the kids section of the Deutsches Museum.

We found Munich to be very child friendly overall.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:57     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Olympiaberg is a fun and beautiful day trip, and you get to ride the ski lift up.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:48     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Neuschwanstein Castle.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:47     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Anonymous wrote:We had amazing summer in Austria, and we did Vienna (kids loved the museums, and they loved even more spending evenings at the Prater amusement park). The park doesn’t have entrance fees, but need to pay per ride, so we used to go for an hour, 3-4 rides and go home while we were in Vienna.

We also spent time near Salzburg, rented through their farms hotel program, so stayed at a working farm near the lakes about 30 minutes or so from Salzburg. Did sightseeing (Salzburg, Hallstatt), hiking and swimming at the lakes.

Salt mine visit was a lot of fun in Salzburg area.

In Tirol, we also swam (lakes much colder than near Salzburg), did the alpine coasters, hiked, and did sightseeing.

So much to do, it depends how long you’re going for.


Second the Hallstatt and salt mine tour there - maybe the highlight of our trip. There’s also the marionette theater in Salzburg.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:44     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Legoland Germany! Just a short train ride from Munich. It was great.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:43     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Greetings! We were in Munich for 3 days last summer with a 12 and 15 year old. Some of the things we enjoyed were watching the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz, eating lunch (bratwurst) at the open market and walking around/window shopping. We went inside one of the famous churches, we went to the top of a building and had a nice view of the city. We visited Nymphenborg Palace which is right outside Munich and has stunning gardens. We also visited the Residenz, which is the city palace and also has the treasury which is filled with the Crown Jewels.

We didn’t even get to half the things we wanted to do - there is a lot to do! They supposedly have a wonderful museum (Deutsches Museum). We even enjoyed just going to one of the inside shopping centers (Galleria). They had one level that was all toys and chocolates - the kids loved it. There a free bathroom inside on the upper level.

I recommend getting Rick Steves guide book for Munich and Austria.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:42     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
We had amazing summer in Austria, and we did Vienna (kids loved the museums, and they loved even more spending evenings at the Prater amusement park). The park doesn’t have entrance fees, but need to pay per ride, so we used to go for an hour, 3-4 rides and go home while we were in Vienna.

We also spent time near Salzburg, rented through their farms hotel program, so stayed at a working farm near the lakes about 30 minutes or so from Salzburg. Did sightseeing (Salzburg, Hallstatt), hiking and swimming at the lakes.

Salt mine visit was a lot of fun in Salzburg area.

In Tirol, we also swam (lakes much colder than near Salzburg), did the alpine coasters, hiked, and did sightseeing.

So much to do, it depends how long you’re going for.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:34     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Don’t miss Schloss Hellburn for the trick fountains outside Salzburg.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:32     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Anonymous wrote:What?

This is not for young kids.


Tyrol is literally filled with family resorts that cater to Austrians traveling with kids
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:29     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Anonymous wrote:What?

This is not for young kids.


The alpine region is not for young kids? Are you joking? Alpine playgrounds are a whole thing.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:28     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
To get a sense of our vibe, one boy was super excited about the water park that’s located near the Sound of Music house near Salzburg so I was like, we could probably visit the sound of music house and then spend a few hours at the public water park. I am fully aware we can waste a few hours at a public water park much closer to home, but I see a lot of value in just experiencing another country in a laid back way like that and not packing too much sightseeing into the day with kids.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:27     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
What?

This is not for young kids.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 10:25     Subject: Munich and Austria with kids
Planning a trip with 2 boys (10 and 7) to Austria this summer. Planning on spending most of our time in a rental house in Tyrol but going to fly in and out of Munich for convenience. Planning to visit Salzburg as well- one boy loves history and the other boy plays piano and would probably like the Mozart stuff.

Mainly we want to do a lot of kid friendly , relaxing outdoorsy stuff and we are hoping this fits the bill. Any specific suggestions that your similarly aged boys have enjoyed around there??