Marienplatz & New Town Hall

Where it is & how to get there

• S-Bahn/U-Bahn: Marienplatz station is under the square.
• Glockenspiel: Plays daily at 11 am and 12 noon (and 5 pm in summer).
• Tower: A lift goes up the New Town Hall tower for views.

The story of Marienplatz

Marienplatz has been Munich's main square since the city was founded in 1158. In its centre stands the Mariensäule, a column honouring the Virgin Mary from 1638.

The neo-Gothic New Town Hall was built between 1867 and 1908. In its tower, the Glockenspiel's 43 bells and 32 life-size figures re-enact a royal wedding and a traditional coopers' dance.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• The glockenspiel plays at 11:00 and 12:00 (also 17:00 in summer).
• Watch the Glockenspiel, then ride the lift up the tower.
• Explore the Christmas market in December.

What's around Marienplatz

• FrauenkircheTwin-towered cathedral.
• ViktualienmarktFood market.
• St. Peter's ChurchTower with views.
• KaufingerstrassePedestrian shopping street.

Questions travellers ask