Frauenkirche Munich Tower Guide: Tickets, Hours & Pass Coverage
30-45 min
Cathedral & Tower Viewpoint
Built 1468-1488
Frauenplatz 12, 80331 München, Germany
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€7.50
€5.50
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 · Sunday/public holiday: 11:30 - 17:00 (hours vary — see full schedule below)
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| Year-round | Monday-Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | Last Admission: 16:30 |
| Year-round | Sunday/public holiday | 11:30 - 17:00 | Last Admission: 16:30 |
Closed On: 24 Dec 2026: closes 14:00. 31 Dec 2026: closes 16:00. 1 Jan 2027: closed.
Ascent of the south tower via spiral staircase and lift to a weather-sheltered 360-degree viewing platform. Does NOT include the nave (which is free, separately, at any time) or the north tower (not open to visitors).
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral nave | Free | None needed | Walk in any time during opening hours |
| South Tower – Adult | €7.50 | Not required | Online or on-site (Cathedral Shop) |
| South Tower – Child 7-16/Student/Reduced | €5.50 | Not required | Online or on-site (Cathedral Shop) |
| South Tower – Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | €21.00 | Not required | Online or on-site (Cathedral Shop) |
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Ticket Options
€7.50
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) is Munich's landmark, instantly recognizable by its twin brick towers topped with green copper domes. The cathedral nave is free to enter at any time. What's ticketed is the south tower: a climb (spiral staircase plus a lift) to a weather-sheltered viewing platform with 360-degree views over the old town and, on clear days, the Alps. It is not included or discounted by either current Munich city pass.
What to See: Top Highlights
Twin Onion Domes
The cathedral's signature silhouette, visible from across the city and a protected element of Munich's skyline (no building in the city center may exceed the towers' height).
South Tower Viewing Platform
A sheltered 360-degree platform reached by spiral staircase and lift — usable in any weather, unlike St. Peter's open-air tower nearby.
The Devil's Footprint
A dark footprint-shaped mark in the entrance floor tiles, tied to a local legend about the building's windowless-looking nave.
Free Nave Access
The cathedral interior itself can be visited free of charge at any time — only the tower ascent requires a ticket.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Munich PassesNot included, and not discounted, by either the Turbopass Munich Pass or the Turbopass Munich Card. It does not appear on either product's own official partner/inclusion page.
Turbopass Munich Pass
Not included. Not listed on Turbopass's own Munich City Pass partner/inclusion page (turbopass.com/en/munich/munich-city-pass), which was checked directly for this attraction and does not name the Frauenkirche or its tower.
Turbopass Munich Card
Not included. Not listed on Turbopass's own Munich Card discount-partner page (turbopass.com/en/munich/munich-card), which was checked directly for this attraction and does not name the Frauenkirche or its tower.
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