Ten reasons to visit Munich Airport

Beyond takeoff – Explore what the Airport has to offer

June 4, 2025

Spend a special day at the airport – perfect for shopping, dining, and relaxing, no matter the season.

Even if you're flying out of Munich Airport, it's worth arriving a bit earlier. Take advantage of the wide range of entertainment options and services before your flight and start your vacation feeling relaxed.

Discover ten highlights that are worth a trip to Munich Airport and make your stay at the airport so enjoyable.

Crowded airport with travelers and retail stores in the background
With 150 stores and 60 restaurants, it's not just the waiting time at Munich Airport that flies by. The airport is also worth a trip for those staying at home with its numerous leisure activities.

1. Relax and unwind

Before a long flight, guests can recharge their batteries or simply forget the hectic pace and stress of everyday life at the Mountain Hub Spa area of the Hilton Munich Airport hotel. The spa area attracts visitors with a heated 17-meter indoor pool, a fitness studio, Finnish saunas and steam baths.

Admission to the Mountain Hub Spa is also available to non-hotel guests and can be booked either for two hours or as a day pass.

To the Mountain Hub Spa pampering

Mountain Hub Spa

2. Go on a shopping tour

With over 150 shops and service facilities, Munich Airport is the perfect place to stroll, shop, and explore. Plus, if you spend €30 or more, you'll get at least one hour of free parking in the P20 garage.

And after a successful shopping experience, there's no need to carry heavy bags home—many airport stores offer convenient delivery services for your purchases.

Discover stores and offers at the airport 

Woman shopping at the airport

3. Enjoy first class cuisine

At Munich Airport you will find about 60 restaurants, cafes and bistros. Inspired by the cuisines of the world, you can choose from a vast selection of dishes and delicacies. From Bavarian specialties and home-brewed beer at the beautiful Airbräu beergarden, to asian delicacy or fast food. 

The modernly designed Mountain Hub Gourmet Restaurant at Hilton Munich Airport hotel has been awarded a Michelin star for its exceptional food. This makes Munich the only airport in all of Germany to boast it. By the way, you don't need a flight ticket to enjoy the excellent food: The restaurant is located in the public area and is thus accessible to all visitors.

 Experience star cuisine at the airport

Mountain Hub Restaurant

4. Look behind the scenes

Our airport tours will take you behind the scenes of Munich Airport and right into the heart of the airport world. Discover Munich Airport as a masterpiece of fine-tuned logistics! Our airport tours make every flyer's heart beat faster and are an unforgettable experience for both adults and children.

All airport tours start at the Visitors Park and can be booked online.

Overview and booking



Junior Pilot

5. Go cycling and learn about nature conservation at the same time

Learn about the measures taken to protect the environment inside but also outside the airport boundaries on a bike tour around the airport.

From the Visitors Park, you can ride once around the entire airport on the 18-kilometer environmental bike path. You can cover this distance in two to three hours with your family if you ride at a comfortable pace.

At 17 different themed stations, you can learn interesting details about the airport and the surrounding landscape: Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone.

Please note that the following information is only available in German.

Map and coordinates

Digital Eco Bike Trail at Munich Airport

6. Discover the fascination of the airport

At the interactive exhibition in the Visitors Park, visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Munich Airport.

The exhibition is free of charge and open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibition details

Hands-on Exhibition

7. Let off steam

Munich Airport has a lot to offer for children:

  • At the Visitors Park, the large adventure playground invites kids to crawl, climb and balance. Right next door, families can prove their skills at mini-golf.
  • At the terminals, there are numerous play areas where the little ones can let off steam before departure.

Fun & games for kids


Adventure playground in the visitor park

8. Show up at the gate relaxed

The Common User Lounges at Munich Airport are a great place to relax before your flight.

  • The Airport Lounge Europe welcomes passengers at Terminal 1, Module D, Level 05.
  • The Airport Lounge World is located at Terminal 1, Module B, Level 06.
  • Exclusive care and excellent service including shuttle service to the aircraft await travelers in the VIP Wing.


In addition, some airlines also have their own lounges at Munich Airport.

Overview & offers

Airport Lounge

9. Watch aircrafts

The best place to watch the big birds take off and land is from the Visitors Hill at Munich Airport's Visitors Park.

Right next to the vantage point, aircraft fans can marvel at historic planes or take a look behind the scenes of the airport when visiting the interactive exhibition in the Visitors Center.

From the Observation Deck at Terminal 2, visitors have a perfect view of the airport apron, the satellite terminal and the runways. The observation deck is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is free of charge. 

Fantastic views


Observation Deck T2

10. Enjoy a cold beer

Hand-brewed beer from master brewer René Jacobsen is available at Airbräu. There are three beers to choose from: Fliegerquell, Kumulus and 1918, plus special seasonal editions such as the strong Doppelbock or the Festbier.

Of course, a freshly tapped, cool beer tastes best with the matching Bavarian delicacies in the Airbräu beer garden - Europe's largest covered pub garden. 

Airbräu info and menu

Not an Oktoberfest, but at least an "Airbräu Wiesn" awaits guests at Munich Airport from September 18 to October 3. The ceremonial tapping starts on September 18 at 11:30 a.m. with a short ecumenical blessing of the specially brewed festival beer "Gaudium". Visitors to the Airbräu Wiesn’ can choose between different menus.  On request, guests can tap their beer from their own wooden barrel at the table. On weekends, live bands provide the right atmosphere. The current contact restrictions and hygiene guidelines apply to visits to the Airbräu Wiesn'.