Bavaria Filmstadt
One of Europe's largest film studios, where you can visit the U-boat from Das Boot, the sets of The NeverEnding Story, and experience 4D cinema.
Bavaria Film Studios is located in Grünwald on Munich's southern outskirts and has been an important German film and TV production base since 1919. The studio tour takes about 90 minutes. You can walk through the U-boat set from Das Boot, ride the white dragon Fuchur from The NeverEnding Story, and visit the village set from Vicky the Viking, among other sets. There is also a 4D motion cinema and stunt shows. Tickets start at about 30 euros. Tours are mainly in German, with English-language tours offered regularly. From the city centre, take tram 25 to Bavariafilmplatz station, about 25 minutes. It is well suited to families with children.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Hellabrunn Zoo
- Alter Südfriedhof
- Theresienwiese & Bavaria Statue
- Deutsches Museum
- Asam Church (St. Johann Nepomuk)
- Viktualienmarkt
- St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)
- Karlsplatz (Stachus) & Kaufingerstraße