Munich’s Old Town Hall stands at the east end of Marienplatz, where the square narrows towards Tal. See the façade and the passage beneath the building for free from the square. The tower houses the Toy Museum, and the restored hall serves as a city venue for ceremonies. For the Glockenspiel, look to the New Town Hall on the north side of the square. Munich’s Marienplatz guide and Old Town Hall guide
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What should you look for from Marienplatz?
Look along the east end of the square for the smaller gabled building and its tower. Walk through the passage towards Tal to see the building from the other side. Look for the Juliet statue nearby, a gift from Munich’s partner city of Verona. City walking route and Juliet statue
Can you go inside the Old Town Hall?
The tower is open on the Toy Museum’s opening schedule, with a separate ticket and stairs between the galleries. The ceremonial hall, or Tanzhaus, is used for official events. Check the specific event details if you are going inside the hall. For a public tower view or a guided town hall visit, check the separate New Town Hall tours. City guide to the Old Town Hall and New Town Hall visits
How old is the Altes Rathaus?
Munich’s records mention an Old Town Hall in 1310. The late Gothic building took shape from 1470 under Jörg von Halspach. The city administration moved to the New Town Hall in 1874. After damage in the Second World War, the Old Town Hall and its decorated wooden ceiling were restored. The figures of the Moriscan dancers by Erasmus Grasser appear in the hall as copies. City history of the Old Town Hall
How do you get there?
Use the U3, U6 or S-Bahn to Marienplatz. The town hall exterior is visible from the public square. Check station lifts if you need a step-free route. From here, you can see the Glockenspiel or walk to the Frauenkirche. Marienplatz directions and MVG lift status