Villas in Munich
Munich suits city stays for small groups, with Marienplatz, big museums and the Englischer Garten, and the Alps about 50 km south. Oktoberfest runs for 16 or 17 days from mid-September, so that stretch needs early booking.
- Villas
- 27
- From, per week
- £627
About Munich
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and the largest city in Upper Bavaria, with about 1.3 million people, roughly 50 km north of the Alps. Marienplatz is the old centre, with the Old and New Town Halls and the Glockenspiel. The Pinakotheken, Lenbachhaus and Deutsches Museum fill many wet days. The Englischer Garten, laid out between 1789 and 1807, and the river Isar give the city its green side. Our homes are spread over the centre and nearer districts, mostly sleeping around five and a few for large groups, with few gardens and few private pools. The Christmas market on Marienplatz is the best known in the region.
Is Munich right for you?
- Best for
- City breaks with museums, parks and rail day trips
- Not for you if
- You want a mountain holiday, since the Alps are around 50 km south of the city.
Near Munich
Englischer Garten
Large park in the city, laid out by Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell between 1789 and 1807.
Schloss Nymphenburg
Former summer residence of the royal family, begun in 1664, open for tours and home to a porcelain manufactory.
Olympiapark
Site of the 1972 Summer Olympics near the BMW headquarters, served by its own U-Bahn line.
Dachau
Town near Munich with a pleasant old town and the site of the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany.
Getting to Munich
Munich Airport is about 28 km north-east of the centre, and the S1 and S8 S-Bahn reach Marienplatz in roughly 45 minutes. British Airways and Lufthansa fly from Heathrow, and easyJet from Gatwick. You do not need a car in the city, and trains radiate from Munich to the Alps and lakes.
When to go to Munich
Oktoberfest is held at the Theresienwiese for 16 or 17 days from mid-September. Summers are usually pleasantly warm, with July the warmest and also the wettest month. Winters are generally cold and overcast with sometimes significant snow, January being the coldest. Föhn winds from the Alps can raise temperatures sharply, even in winter.
Villas in Munich
2-Bedroom Home, Munich
Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
10
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£130
per night
Luxus Neubau
Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
8
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£118
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Munich
Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
7
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+2 more
from£90
per nightMunich villa holidays: questions answered
When is Oktoberfest in Munich?
It runs for 16 or 17 days from mid-September, on the Theresienwiese. Book accommodation early if your dates overlap, as that stretch is when the city is most sought after.
How close is Munich to the Alps?
About 50 km from the foot of the Alps. Germany's highest point, the Zugspitze at 2,962 metres, is near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and trains radiate from Munich, so mountain day trips are straightforward.
What museums does Munich have?
The three Pinakotheken in the Kunstareal, the Lenbachhaus with Der Blaue Reiter works, the Deutsches Museum, the BMW Museum and the Bavarian National Museum. The City Museum's main building is shut for a long renovation.
Is Munich good in winter?
Yes for museums and the Marienplatz Christmas market. Winters are generally cold and overcast, sometimes with significant snow, and Föhn winds can lift temperatures sharply even in January.
Is there a lake near Munich?
Yes. Starnberg is a well-off town on a lake, and Murnau lies on the Staffelsee. Both are reached from Munich by rail or road.
Nearby towns to Munich
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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