Munich Fan Trail: Museums, Balconies & Taverns

Visiting Munich for a Bayern fixture extends far beyond the 90 minutes played at Fröttmaning. From the heart of the Old Town (Altstadt) to the tree-lined streets of Giesing and Harlaching, the Bavarian capital offers a rich tapestry of historical landmarks, training centers, and matchday meeting points.

1. The FC Bayern Museum (Inside Allianz Arena)

Spanning more than 3,000 square meters on Level 3 of the Allianz Arena, the FC Bayern Museum is the largest club museum in Germany. Rather than a dry display of trophies, it presents an immersive, chronological journey through the 125-year history of the club.

• Trophy Room: Marvel at authentic replicas and originals of the Meisterschale, DFB-Pokal, European Champion Clubs' Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
• Hall of Fame: Statues and personal memorabilia from Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Oliver Kahn, Philipp Lahm, and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
• Logistics: On matchdays, entry to the museum requires both a valid museum ticket and a valid match ticket. On non-matchdays, combined tickets include an official guided stadium tour covering the press room, players' tunnel, and dressing rooms.

2. Marienplatz & The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

Munich's central square is not merely a historic tourist destination; it is the consecrated ground where Bayern celebrates German Championships. Following the conclusion of a successful season, the team appears on the gothic stone balcony of the Neues Rathaus to present the Meisterschale and DFB-Pokal to tens of thousands of cheering supporters packed into Marienplatz below.

Even outside title-celebration weekends, the square serves as the primary meeting spot for domestic and traveling European fans before boarding the U6 subway toward the stadium.

3. Säbener Strasse Training Complex

Located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Harlaching in southern Munich, Säbener Strasse has served as FC Bayern’s spiritual headquarters and training base since 1949.

• Open Training Sessions: The first team occasionally conducts open training sessions accessible to the public free of charge. Schedules are released by the club a few days in advance.
• Fan Shop & Service Center: Fans can buy personalized jerseys, pick up club literature, and spot academy prospects on adjacent pitches.
• Transit: Take the U-Bahn line U1 to Wettersteinplatz or tram line 15/25 to Kurzstrasse, followed by a brief 5-minute walk.

4. Olympiastadion & Olympiapark

Before moving to the Allianz Arena in 2005, Bayern called the magnificent Olympiastadion home from 1972 to 2005. Designed by Günter Behnisch and Frei Otto for the 1972 Summer Olympic Games, its revolutionary sweeping acrylic tent-roof remains one of the world's most breathtaking sporting structures.

It was here that Beckenbauer lifted the 1974 European Cup, and where Germany defeated the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup Final. Today, visitors can take guided roof climbs, stroll through Olympiapark, or sit in the historic concrete stands where three decades of Bundesliga history unfolded.

5. Traditional Pre-Match Beer Halls & Fan Taverns

Bavarian football culture is intertwined with regional brewing traditions. Visiting supporters seeking pre-game atmosphere congregate across several notable establishments: