Germany, Europe
Munich in April
Beer gardens open on the first warm days. Fruhlingsfest, the small spring fair, starts late month.
The straight answer
April is a good month to visit Munich. Beer gardens open on the first warm days. Fruhlingsfest, the small spring fair, starts late month.
- Weather
- Mild, highs near 58F (14C), showers and even late snow
- Crowds
- 3 of 5
- Prices
- 3 of 5
What April is like in Munich
April is when Munich wakes up. Highs are near 58F (14C), but the weather swings from sunny afternoons to showers and even a late snow. On the first warm days the beer gardens open and fill fast. Crowds and prices sit in the middle, and Easter can bring public holiday closures on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
It suits flexible travelers who can shift plans with the weather and who like seeing the city before summer peak. If you need guaranteed warm, dry days, May is safer. Mountain cable cars and huts may still be closed for spring maintenance, so save serious Alpine hiking for later.
Make the most of April
What is especially good about Munich this month.
Opening day at the beer gardens
The first sunny weekend brings everyone out to the Chinese Tower and the Hirschgarten. It is Munich at its happiest.
Fruhlingsfest
The small spring fair starts late in the month on the Oktoberfest grounds, with tents and rides and far fewer tourists than in September.
Englischer Garten in bloom
The park greens up and the Eisbach surfers are out in force at the southern edge.
What to pack for April
- A light waterproof jacket
- A warm sweater for cool evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes that handle puddles
- Sunglasses for the bright spring days
Our timing tip
Check the Easter dates before you book, since Good Friday and Easter Monday close shops and change museum hours.
Book Munich for April.
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Tours and tickets in MunichTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Munich for April. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in April
Fruhlingsfest
Late April into early May
A smaller spring fair on the Oktoberfest grounds: tents, rides, far fewer tourists.
Things to do in Munich
Englischer Garten
Bigger than Central Park. Watch the Eisbach river surfers at the park's southern edge, then walk to the Chinese Tower beer garden.
Munich Residenz
The Antiquarium hall and the Treasury are the highlights. A rainy-day half day.
Deutsches Museum
Enormous; pick three sections and stop. Weekday mornings avoid school groups less than you would hope.
Pinakotheken
The Alte Pinakothek's Durer and Rubens rooms are the highlight. Sunday admission is heavily discounted, so crowds rise.
Nymphenburg Palace
Summer palace with a huge park and the royal carriage museum. The park is free.
Neuschwanstein Castle
About two hours away. Timed tickets are required and sell out weeks ahead in summer; book online.
Beat the crowds
- For Oktoberfest, go on a weekday before noon and you can usually walk into a tent. Weekend evenings need a reservation made months ahead.
- Book Neuschwanstein tickets online as soon as your date is fixed in summer, and take an early train to Fussen.
- Hotel rates during Oktoberfest and major trade fairs can triple. If you are flexible, check both before picking dates.
- Visit the Residenz and the Pinakotheken on weekdays; Sunday discounted entry fills them with locals.
Know before you go
- Bavaria has more public holidays than most of Germany (Epiphany, Ascension, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day on August 15, All Saints). Shops close, and many sights run holiday hours.
- Sunday shopping is largely closed by law. Museums and beer gardens stay open.
- Many museums close one day a week, often Monday. The Deutsches Museum is an exception most of the year.
- Beer gardens are weather-dependent: they typically open from spring through early fall and close on cold or rainy days.
Munich in April, quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Munich?
April is a good month to visit Munich. Beer gardens open on the first warm days. Fruhlingsfest, the small spring fair, starts late month.
What is the weather like in Munich in April?
Mild, highs near 58F (14C), showers and even late snow.
Is Munich crowded in April?
Crowds in Munich are moderate in April; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.
What is happening in Munich in April?
Fruhlingsfest (late april into early may).
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