Munich is a city where Bayern Munich isn't just a football club — it's part of Bavaria's cultural identity. A 4-hour flight from Ben Gurion, a fascinating city with beer, gardens, museums, and one of the most wonderful stadiums in the world — Allianz Arena.
Allianz Arena — the red house (75,024 seats)
Germany's famous stadium
Allianz Arena, opened in 2005, is one of the most impressive venues in world football. Its capacity of 75,024 seats qualifies it to host international finals. The special exterior: an ETFE cladding that lets the stadium light up red (Bayern), blue (1860 Munich), or white (Germany). On Bayern matchday — it glows red from afar. Bayern Munich tickets »
Bayern is the name: FC Bayern München. Tickets sell with huge demand — Bayern is one of the most popular clubs in Germany and Europe. TikTik offers guaranteed tickets for all Bundesliga and Champions League matches.
Location and Accessibility
Allianz Arena is located in north Munich, in the Fröttmaning neighborhood. The most convenient access: the U-Bahn (subway) line U6, Fröttmaning station. The trip from central Munich (Marienplatz) is about 25 minutes. Fröttmaning station is about a 15-minute walk from the stadium, along a marked path.
On matchday: Special trains run at high frequency on the U6 line toward Fröttmaning. Arrive an hour early — the area is full of fans, sausage and beer stands, and a perfect Bavarian atmosphere.
Bayern Munich tickets
Bayern Munich sells tickets directly on fcbayern.com — but for most matches they're sold to members (Mitglieder) first. Bayern Munich has about 300,000 members — the club with the largest membership in the world. TikTik offers guaranteed tickets for one of the hardest visits to secure.
Flights from Israel to Munich
The flight time from Ben Gurion to Munich (MUC) is about 4 hours:
- El Al: Direct flights several times a week
- Lufthansa: usually with a stopover in Frankfurt
- Eurowings: Competitively priced, check baggage terms
The airport to the center: S-Bahn line S1 or S8 to the center (Marienplatz) — 45 minutes, 13 euros (included in the MVV day ticket). There's no direct line from the airport to the stadium — you go via the center.
Recommended neighborhoods to stay in
- Altstadt-Lehel: Munich's historic center, Marienplatz, everything on foot. Price: 120-200 euros a night.
- Schwabing: The student neighborhood, about 10 minutes from the center, cheaper bars and restaurants.
- Maxvorstadt: The museum neighborhood, close to the Englischer Garten.
- Au / Haidhausen: East Munich, trendy, a local-neighborhood atmosphere.
Public transport: MVV
Munich's MVV operates the U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban train), tram and buses. All on the same ticket:
- Single ticket: 3.80 euros for Zone A (center)
- Day ticket: 9.20 euros for Zone A
- 3-day IsarCard: 29.70 euros — economical for a 3-4 day trip
Kosher food in Munich
- Reichenbachstraße: Munich's Jewish street. There's a kosher restaurant (Schmock) and a few shops. Check opening hours in advance.
- Kosher Supermarket: Near the main synagogue on Reichenbachplatz — packaged food products.
- Advance preparation: It's recommended to buy supplies from Israel before the trip — Munich doesn't offer much kosher food.
Weather in Munich
- Summer (June-August): Pleasant, 20-28 degrees. Oktoberfest in September-October. No Bundesliga in July-August.
- Autumn (September-October): Excellent — Oktoberfest + football season. 10-18 degrees.
- Winter (November-March): Very cold, occasional snow, 0-6 degrees. Wear layers. The Bundesliga continues.
- Spring (April-May): Beautiful, 12-20 degrees, end of the Bundesliga season.
Oktoberfest + football: the perfect combination
Oktoberfest runs from late September to early October. That's exactly when the Bundesliga season starts. A possible combination: arrive on Saturday, visit Oktoberfest (Theresienwiese, 20 minutes from the center), and on a weekday visit a Bayern match. Thousands of Israelis do this every year.
Oktoberfest: Entry to the festival is free, but beer mugs (Maßkrug, 1 liter) cost 14-16 euros. The big tents like Hofbräu, Paulaner, Augustiner — each is different. Arrive early (11:00-12:00) to find a seat.
Beer gardens: Biergarten
Beer gardens are the heart of the Bavarian tradition. The famous ones:
- Englischer Garten — Chinese Tower: Germany's biggest beer garden. 7,000 seats in the garden.
- Augustiner Keller: One of the most traditional, right next to Hauptbahnhof.
- Hirschgarten: The biggest, 8,000 seats, convenient for a picnic.
Frequently asked questions — Munich football guide
- How do I get to Allianz Arena?
- U-Bahn line U6, Fröttmaning station. From Marienplatz: 25 minutes. From Hauptbahnhof (central station): 20 minutes. There are special trains on matchday. Walk from the station to the stadium: about 15 minutes along a well-marked path.
- What are the best beer gardens near the stadium?
- Right next to Allianz Arena — there's no large beer garden. But in Schwabing (on the way via U6) there are a few. The big beer gardens are in the center — the Chinese Tower in the Englischer Garten is the most famous and accessible.
- Is there a stadium tour?
- Yes, FC Bayern München offers a Stadium and Museum Tour — 19 euros for adults. The tour includes the museum (very impressive, with all the trophies), the dressing room, the pitch, and the players' tunnel. Not held on matchday. Book on allianz-arena.com.
- Does Oktoberfest really start along with the football season?
- Yes. Oktoberfest runs from the 3rd Saturday of September to the end of the first weekend of October (about 16-18 days). The Bundesliga starts at the end of August. That means two to three weeks when both the festival and the football overlap.
- Can I take a day trip from Munich?
- Absolutely. Neuschwanstein (the fairy-tale castle, 2 hours by train) — a must. Salzburg (Austria, 1.5 hours by train) — Mozart's city. Dachau Memorial (30 minutes by S-Bahn) — a significant historical visit.
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Written by Yehuda Mizrahi·Last updated: September 2026
