Magical Munich is the second most visited city in the country and it’s easy to see why with its markets, beer halls and notorious night time scene that’ll keep you dancing all night long! This bustling Bavarian beauty’s official motto is ‘Munich loves you’ and, trust us, the feeling will be mutual by the time you finish that last weekend of freedom.

What to Expect During a Hen Party in Munich

Its gothic architecture looks like it’s stepped out of a fairy-tale, especially Neus Rathaus, the gorgeous townhall. Take a walk across the cobbled streets to soak up the sights. Munich is home to the legendary Oktoberfest so it’s no surprise that you’ll find more than 200 beer gardens here! The city’s nightlife offers an endless buzz of excitement with an eclectic range of watering holes from traditional beer halls to edgy nightclubs.

Altstadt is a must visit hotspot during your hen do in Munich, crammed with more than 250 pubs plus bars, breweries, shops and clubs. It’s also home to the famous Deutsches museum and some great restaurants.

If you’re a group of shopaholic hens, you’ve got to check out the shops in the Neuhauser, Kaufingerstraße and Theatinerstraße areas. You’ll think you’re in retail heaven! Don’t spend all your time in the shops though, there’s so much more to explore, not forgetting the breath-taking backdrop of the Bavarian Alps.

You can reach Munich in a couple of hours from any UK airport, making it a great choice for the bride-to-be’s big send off. There’s so much to do in this Southern Germany gem, something for every kind of group from chilled out spas to full on Bavarian madness. Take a look at our activities to find out what’s in store for you on a Munich hen weekend!

Outdoor Hen Do Activities in Munich

There are loads of outdoor activities for a hen do in Munich. If you’re a bit of a daredevil, why not take on the high ropes adventures where you’ll climb into the trees to cross rope bridges and zip wires? Fancy something a bit more chilled? No problem! Visit one of the many German beer gardens to soak up some sun and enjoy and drink with the girls.

Munich Hen Do FAQs

Is Munich good for a hen do?

Munich combines Bavarian charm with gorgeous sights, fun activities and awesome nightlife, making it perfect for a hen party. From its iconic beer gardens to classy cocktail bars, there’s something for everyone. The city is rich in culture with its stunning architecture and proud traditions. You can also do a huge number of fun group activities here with something to suit all tastes and budgets. Munich guarantees an epic celebration for any bride and her tribe.

What are the most popular hen party activities in Munich?

Munich has a huge range of traditional and modern hen party activities. Bar crawls and visits to iconic beer halls like Hofbrauhaus are a must. For something unique, you can explore the city on a prosecco bike where you’ll sightsee as you enjoy delicious glasses of bubbly. If you fancy relaxing, you can enjoy a laid-back spa day before the fun ramps up later that night with a visit to the city’s best cocktail bars and dance all night clubs. The English Garden is also perfect for a picnic or paddleboarding if your group loves the great outdoors.

Which famous attractions should we see?

You won’t want to miss Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, where you can see the Glockenspiel in action. Take a stroll through the English Garden, one of Europe’s largest city parks, or visit the iconic Nymphenburg Palace. For a more modern vibe, check out the vibrant Kunstareal district with its art galleries. And, of course, no trip to Munich would be complete without a stop at a traditional beer hall. If you fancy exploring further, you could even take a day trip to the gorgeous Bavarian Alps.

Is Munich good for a hen night?

Munich’s nightlife is vibrant and diverse with something to suit all tastes, whether you want a few classy cocktails or want to dance until it’s light out at a wild nightclub. Start with a relaxed evening in a beer garden or a traditional beer hall for local brews and hearty food. Later, head to the Glockenbachviertel, known for its lively bars and clubs or head to a chic cocktail bar in the Schwabing district.

What are the best areas for a night out in Munich?

For a wild evening, head to the Glockenbachviertel, Munich’s nightlife hub, filled with trendy bars and clubs. Schwabing offers a mix of bohemian charm and stylish lounges, perfect for a more classy hen night in Munich. If your group prefers a traditional vibe, visit the beer halls and gardens scattered across the city. Maxvorstadt is another great option, especially for groups that want to experience hipster bars and late-night venues.

Top 10 Hen Party Activities in Munich

1) Prosecco Bike

Who can resist the combination of prosecco and best pals? But we’ve got something way more fun for you than a visit to your local pub. If you like the idea of sightseeing with a difference, hop onboard a prosecco bike! You’ll do the pedalling as a driver steers you around the city streets. To help get the good times going, you’ll also get two delicious bottles of prosecco to share, perfect for toasting the bride-to-be. The only thing better than getting your pals together? Getting them together while riding a mobile bar on wheels, stocked with loads of fizz!

2) Bar Crawl

Get stuck into some seriously fun nightlife during your Munich hen party! Your night time adventure here can be as relaxed, booze-filled or fancy as you like. Experience the top watering holes in town with a bar crawl, led by a friendly, English-speaking guide who knows this city like the back of their hand. They’ll take you to a few different pubs and bars, from traditional German pubs to swanky cocktail bars. You’ll even get some free drinks! There’s something for every kind of hen group in this party city. The world’s your oyster, ladies, so get stuck into the fun!

3) Male Strippers

Do you want to treat the bride-to-be to something naughty during her last night of freedom? Then you’ve got to take her to a male strip show. Keep what you’ve got planned a surprise and see the shocked and excited look on her face! You’ll get comfy on your reserved seats and watch hunky male strippers perform for you in a mix of striptease, dance, music and comedy. If you want something a bit more private, you can hire a stripper to perform just for you at your accommodation or a hired venue. He’ll give you all a very cheeky lapdance, getting everyone laughing, blushing and making memories.

4) Spa Day

If you want to relax to the max, you’ve got to try the hen do staple of a spa day. We know that planning a wedding can be stressful for the bride and groom so help your bestie to shake off all that tension and relax with her favourite people. You’ll get to unwind with the girls as you enjoy all the facilities including the heated swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. You can even book yourselves in for a treatment if you fancy a massage, facial or mani pedi. Feel any tension and stress melt away as you enjoy some much-deserved quality time with your fellow hens.

5) Afternoon Tea

We’re carrying on the relaxing theme now as we truly believe you should treat yourselves on your special weekend away. Munich is beautiful, looking like a city that’s come out of a fairytale book, making it a great place to relax and unwind and enjoy the finer things in life. Sit down and tuck into a mouth-watering afternoon tea where you’ll savoury and sweet treats and as much tea or coffee as you want. You can even drink something a bit stronger than tea if you’re feeling fancy. Everything feels more special with a glass of bubbly in hand.

6) Escape Room

Want to put your teamwork to the test? An escape room sees you locked in a room with just one hour ticking away on the clock. The only way to get out is to search the room for clues, crack the codes and solve puzzles and riddles. Will you get out in time? Escape rooms come in a range of immersive themes. You could be a detective solving a murder or a criminal trying to pull off a jewellery heist or anything in between with fun, adventurous and scary scenarios to choose from. Work together to escape before the time runs out. Do you have what it takes?

7) Zipwire and High Ropes

If you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie, you’ve come to the right place. Thrill-seeking hens can kick things off with an exhilarating roof climb tour of the Olympic Stadium. You’ll scale this iconic building, climbing the tent roof all the way to the top. Once you’ve reached the top, you’ll love taking in breath-taking panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps and Germany’s highest mountain. What a photo op! You can even try a Flying Fox zipwire here that’s 35m and a whopping 200m long. No previous experience is needed as you’ll get full instruction and a safety briefing. Come and show us what you’re made of!

8) Party Bus

Explore the city in style with a tour. Kick start the fun on a party bus where you’ll drink and dance to non-stop party hits for around an hour before you reach your final destination. There’s an onboard sound system that you can plug your own playlist in and listen to your favourite tunes to get you warmed up for the night ahead. There’s even a bar where you can grab drinks. Want to travel in serious style? Hop on a limo tour where you’ll feel like a VIP as your chauffeur drives you around the best sights in town.

9) Meal Out

German food is delicious and filling, perfect if you fancy treating yourselves. Treat yourselves to all sorts of Bavarian delicacies including German sausages, pretzels, dumplings, sauerkraut, pork stew, pork knuckle, beetroot, potatoes and much, much more. Some of our meal out options even include free drinks from a glass of wine to totally unlimited drinks. Having a meal out gives all of you a chance to catch up over good food and plan what shenanigans you’re going to get up to tonight. Each course will be tasty and hearty but don’t forget to leave room for dessert!

10) Go Karting

Go karting might be a traditional stag do activity but why let the lads have all the fun? Show everyone what you can do as you jump in one speedy go kart each and storm around the outdoor or indoor track. You’ll reach epic speeds of up to 40mph so prepare yourselves for a real adrenaline rush. Put your pedal to the metal like you’re one of the members of the Fast and Furious cast and prove, once and for all, that you’re the best driver in the hen group. Check out our activity listings to see everything we offer for a hen do in Munich to remember!

Fun facts

Did you know?

Their official slogan is ‘München mag dich’ which means Munich likes you. How nice!
In Bavaria, beer is officially recognised as a food! Sounds like a good excuse to drink lots of it on your hen do in Munich to us!
The city’s home to the world’s oldest cinema. The Neues Kino Gabriel opened in 1906 and is still open now.
Munich’s oldest building isn’t a church, a castle or anything you’d expect. It’s a toilet that dates back to the 13th century!
Plasticine was invented here by pharmacist Franz Kolb.
Excluding Alaska, Munich is further north than any major US city.
The Technical University of Munich features giant indoor slides to help students get to class quicker. All together now, weeeeee!
German car company BMW has its headquarters in Munich.
Deutsches Museum is the largest science and technology museum in the world.
Bavaria is Germany’s oldest and biggest state, encompassing more than 300 cities.
Despite its name, Oktoberfest actually starts in September, running for three weeks.
Neus Rathaus (new town hall) is one of the city’s most gorgeous buildings, created in a neo-gothic style with its monk-child mascot at the top of the 85m tower.
When you’re here, you’ve got to try the Munich delicacy of white sausages. They’re traditionally served before midday with pretzels and sweet mustard.
The English Garden is one of the world’s biggest city parks at 4.17 sqkm, larger even than New York’s Central Park and London’s Hyde Park.
Two underground stations, Odeonsplatz and Goetheplatz, have been playing classic music since 2000. The songs are played on a loop that repeats every 300 minutes.

Munich in numbers

More than 1.2 billion bottles of wine are produced in Munich per year.
This is the third biggest city in Germany.
Munich is located in Bavaria, a state that covers nearly a fifth of Germany’s total land area.
Hofbräuhaus is the city’s biggest beerhall and has been named the world’s biggest pub with a whopping capacity of 5,000 party goers. It’s a must visit during your hen do in Munich.
Over six million people attend Oktoberfest every year.
Speaking of Oktoberfest, did you know it’s been held here for more than 200 years?
Munich is a city of theatre goers. You’ll find more than 60 here as well as four symphony orchestras.
There are six major breweries here, Hofbräu, Augustiner Bräu, Paulaner Brauerei, Löwenbräu, Hacker-Pschorr Bräu and Spaten-Franziskaner Bräu.
The Olympic Stadium has a capacity of 70,000 people.
Munich has a population of around 1.4 million people.

Local Celebs

Rob Pilatus from pop duo Milli Vanilli and The Young and the Restless actress Tracey E. Bregman were born in Munich but the state of Bavaria has also been to home to its share of stars including former professional basketball player Dirk Nowitzki, who was the highest-scoring foreign born player in NBA history, film producer Bernd Eichinger (Resident Evil, The Neverending Story) and Pope Benedict XVI.

Want to see more celebs during your hen do in Munich? Why not indulge in a bit of fancy dress? Yep, it’s cheating but, let’s face it, it’s fun!

Food and Drink

Activities for Foodie Hen Parties in Munich

We hope you’re ready for some hearty food and seriously amazing beer, ladies! You’re going to need to bring big appetites to your hen weekend in Munich! This city has an enviable foodie scene but also boasts the traditional German delicacies including lots of pork, sausages, dumplings and soft pretzels. White pork sausages are a local favourite. Eaten with sweet mustard and pretzels, they’re a mouth-watering treat that everyone will enjoy.

Afternoon Tea - If you’re looking for a relaxing, food-based activity, you’ll love Munich hen party afternoon tea that treats you all to mini sandwiches, cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam, washed down with loads of delicious tea.

Restaurants in Munich - For a real taste of Germany, tuck into a Bavarian feast where you’ll chow down on plenty of filling courses, followed by beer, wine or cocktails. Expect lots of meat, sausages, potatoes, salad and more to get your taste buds tingling. This is definitely a time to wear stretching waistbands, ladies! No hen do in Munich is complete without feasting on some tasty grub so treat yourselves and remember, calories don’t really count on a bachelorette bash!

Prosecco Bike - We’ve discussed food but what about drink? If you want to change up your regular visit to the pub, why not hop on a prosecco bike? You’ll pedal around the city, taking in loads of the top landmarks as you sip on delicious prosecco. Everyone you pedal past will wish they were on the bike with you. And who can blame them? It’s like a bar on wheels! What’s not to love?

Munich Nightlife

You better be ready to party hard, ladies! Most of the city’s nightclubs and late-night bars are found in Munchener Freiheit, the banging square in Schwabing and this area is a must visit for any hen night in Munich!

Cocktail Making - Why not kick off that last night of freedom with some Munich hen party cocktail making? Get everyone stuck into the fun as you learn how to create two delicious cocktails each, drinking everything you make.

Bar Crawls - If you’re new to town, you’re going to want to sample as much of that nightlife as quickly as possible and the best way to do that is with our Cocktail Bar Crawl! Your crawl will be led by an English-speaking guide who’ll take you to between two and three cocktail bars over the course of three hours, sipping on three long drinks each.

Hofbräuhaus - Platzl 9, 80331 München - Hofbräuhaus is the biggest beer hall in the city and even claims to be the world’s largest pub with three floors to explore plus entertainment from live oompah bands. It’s got a whopping capacity of 5,000 people so you’ll be able to rub shoulders with loads of fellow party goers. This place has got to be seen to be believed!

There’s no better way to end a Munich hen night than in a nightclub. This city is big on techno so expect to dance to loads of it! It might sound cheesy at first, but you’ll soon be throwing shapes to it and loving every minute.

Pacha Munchen - Maximilianspl. 5, 80333 München - One of the most famous clubs in town in Pacha Munchen (sister to Pacha Ibiza) with two big dance floors, a state-of-the-art sound system and some seriously awesome DJs from all over the world. If you want to go hard on your Munich hen do, you’re spoilt for choice with banging nightclubs in the city!

The Best Time to Visit Munich

There’s so much to do on a Munich hen weekend. Not only does the legendary Oktoberfest take place here but there’s also loads of other fun annual events that your group will love.

Munich Carnival

The fun-filled carnival season runs from February to March and it’s jam packed with parades, fancy dress balls, markets, music and dancing. Marienplatz turns into an open-air party zone that you just have to visit! You might not be in Ireland, but Munich still throw one hell of a St Patrick’s Day party with a colourful parade, live entertainment and, of course, lots of beer!

Tollwood Festival

In July, the Summer Tollwood Festival takes place with a huge variety of musical and circus acts and performers plus, arts and crafts, stalls and plenty of food and drink. It’s a great festival to visit on your hen do in Munich, especially as you can soak up some sun.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest hits between September and October and welcomes more than six million visitors. This three-week extravaganza is one of the biggest folk and beer festivals in the world. Expect loads of food and drink stalls, a fair, rides and live entertainment showcasing local culture.

Around seven million litres of beer are consumed here every year so get involved and get ready to have a very boozy Hamburg hen do! Lots of other countries have their own Oktoberfest celebrations but you just can’t beat the real thing!

Munich Christmas Markets

Germany’s Christmas markets are legendary, and Munich’s are no exception! Taking place in November and December, these festive markets are a perfect place to explore and treat yourselves. You can wander around food and drink stalls with delicious local produce, enjoy live music and Christmassy entertainment and find a perfect pressie for the folks back home.

Getting around

Getting Around During Your Munich Hen Do

Getting around on your hen do in Munich is a breeze. The city centre’s nice and compact so easy to explore. Hit the streets on foot to see the best of the sights as well as some hidden gems. The skyline and Bavarian Alps make for a gorgeous backdrop that’s just begging to be explored.

The city’s public transport system is famously said to be the most punctual in the world so hopping on a bus or train is nice, easy and, best of all, on time! The trains and buses connect the buzzing city centre to its surrounding suburbs and beyond, getting you wherever you need to go. Alternatively, after a night of drinking and dancing, you can also jump in a taxi and rest those dancing feet.

Fancy a Hen Party in Munich ?

If you want more hen party ideas in Munich, take a look at our activity listings now. There’s so much to keep you entertained in this German party city from a Spa Day to a Party Bus, Cocktail Making to a High Ropes Adventure, so what are you waiting for, girls?

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