Munich Airport: Airport Experiences and Eco Cycling Route

Munich Airport is a destination for anyone who wants to discover the airport not only as a starting point, but also as a place to experience. The 28-metre-high Visitors' Hill offers views of the runways, departing and arriving aircraft, and activity on the apron. The observation deck also provides perspectives of the apron, the satellite building and the runways. This creates a special excursion combining technology, movement and the observed workings of air traffic.

Experience the airport from different perspectives

Anyone who would like to get closer to airport operations can include the Airport Live Tour in their plans. It offers behind-the-scenes insights as well as close-up views of large aircraft and activity on the apron. The tour lasts around 60 minutes, plus the security check. This time estimate is particularly helpful when planning your day if you want to combine several experiences.

The environment around the runways is also part of Munich Airport's character. The meadows there are part of the European bird sanctuary “Nördliches Erdinger Moos”. This means the location combines the technologically shaped airport operations with a landscape that can be experienced from a different perspective. Visitors who enjoy spending their time actively can take the eco cycling route: the circular route is approximately 19 kilometres long and runs along Nordallee, the aprons and the southern runway. It mainly follows gravel and paved roads. At various stations, signs with QR codes provide access to background information on the airport website.

Visitors' Park with playground and 18-hole course

The Visitors' Park complements the viewpoints and cycling tour with further options for a varied stay. It can be reached by S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 via the “Besucherpark” stop. Families can discover the themed playground with its large “Tower Slide”. The Visitors' Park also has a newly redesigned 18-hole course that combines leisure fun with forward-looking ideas. Depending on your preferred daily rhythm, the Visitors' Park can be planned as an excursion in its own right or as an additional item on your itinerary.

Bavarian cuisine and brewing tradition at the airport

Airbräu is also part of Munich Airport. Since 1999, beer has been brewed there directly at the airport in accordance with the German Purity Law. The Airbräu restaurant serves Bavarian specialities and freshly brewed beer in a traditional inn atmosphere. Those who would like to explore the culinary side in greater depth can learn how beer is brewed from four ingredients on the Airbräu brewery tour. The tour leads from the copper brewing kettles to the storage cellars and clearly illustrates the individual stages of the brewing process.

Which accommodation suits your stay?

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Munich Airport, it helps to consider which daily rhythm suits your stay. If you want to combine several activities, choose accommodation from which you can easily organise your planned excursions. For families, a stay with a range of activities and sufficient flexibility may be particularly suitable.

You can decide whether you mainly want to combine views and air traffic, cycling, the Visitors' Park, nature or Bavarian cuisine.

Other places to search

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