Bouldering has experienced a boom in recent years and is now even an Olympic sport. It has therefore developed from a trend to an established sport in recent years. If you want to go climbing in Munich, you are spoiled for choice. A large number of bouldering halls attract visitors with their different courses and climbing routes. And there is a very special place where you can climb.
What is bouldering actually?
Bouldering is climbing, of course. But how does it differ from other climbing sports? In bouldering, you climb (rock) walls and ledges without a rope or other safety device. You can boulder both in bouldering halls and in the great outdoors. As there is no safety device, you climb to a maximum jump height. This means that you do not climb higher than you can jump from the wall into the depths without injury, usually a maximum of 4 meters. So-called crash pads are placed outdoors beforehand.
Bouldering is not only physically demanding, but also challenges you mentally. You need a good strategy to make progress and will be confronted with problems to solve while climbing. We give you a selection of bouldering halls in Munich that you should visit if the sport appeals to you.
Boulderwelt East, West & South
Boulderwelt is represented three times in Munich, with Boulderwelt Süd being located a little further out. However, you can also find them in other German cities such as Regensburg, Karlsruhe and Hamburg. The Boulderwelt in Dortmund is even the largest bouldering hall in Europe.
Boulderwelt Ost, on the other hand, is the largest of the Munich bouldering worlds. It extends over three floors, with the café, reception area and changing rooms located on the lower floor. Above this is the children’s and beginners’ area with a wall height of 3.60 meters. Advanced and professional skiers go one floor higher, where there is a competition wall and the training area
From here, you can go outside to the roof terrace, which is particularly popular in summer. In good weather, you can even see the Alps! Or in the evening, if you look to the west, the sunset. Boulderwelt Ost is celebrating its 15th birthday this year. During this time, the sport has moved out of the niche and into the mainstream. Under the motto “Bouldering for everyone”, the founders want to make bouldering accessible to everyone.
📍 Location:
- East: Hanne-Hiob-Str. 4, 81671 Munich
- West: Bertha-Kipfmüller-Straße 19, 81249 Munich
- South: Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4, 85649 Brunnthal
🕑 Opening hours:
- East: Mon-Thu 06:00-23:00, Fri-Sun 07:00-23:00
- West & South: Mon-Sun 07:00-23:00
Einstein bouldering hall
In the Einstein bouldering hall, you can not only take various courses, but also book personal training. You will receive individual one-to-one support and a training plan tailored to your needs. You can also introduce your little ones to the sport with parent-child bouldering or book a bouldering session for your school class or as a team event. Workshops are also regularly offered to learn and improve new techniques.
📍 Location: Landsbergerstr. 185, 80687 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 06:00-23:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-23:00
Heavens Gate
Heavens Gate not only offers indoor bouldering, but also the opportunity to take part in outdoor courses. However, you should have at least some basic knowledge for this. Beginners can let off steam in the hall instead. Here you can also use the tilting wall, which is perfect for training. After climbing, you can enjoy refreshments in the indoor bistro.
📍 Location: Speicherstraße 21, 81671 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Fri-Sun 09:00-23:00
DAV climbing and bouldering centers
Like Boulderwelt, the German Alpine Club Munich and Upper Bavaria is also directly represented with several bouldering locations in Munich. In Gilching, Freimann and Thalkirchen you can tackle various routes, both indoors and outdoors. If you live south of Munich, head to Bad Tölz. The DAV also offers two artificial outdoor facilities exclusively for club members.
📍 Location:
- Gilching: Frühlingstraße 18, 82205 Gilching
- Freimann: Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 5, 80939 Munich
- Thalkirchen: Thalkirchner Straße 207, 81371 Munich
🕑 Opening hours:
- Gilching: Mon 14:00-23:00, Tue 07:00-23:00, Wed-Fri 09:00-23:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-21:00
- Freimann: Tue-Thu 07:00-23:00, Fri-Mon 09:00-23:00
- Thalkirchen: Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Sat & Sun 08:00-23:00
Element Boulders
Element Boulders is also represented throughout Germany. In addition to various courses and personal training, there are groups aimed specifically at young people aged 13 to 18. There is a separate children’s and family area. The Element also organizes competitions where participants can win various prizes.
📍 Location: Zielstattstraße 23, 81379 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Tue-Thu 07:00-23:00, Fri-Mon 09:00-23:00
Bonus: Free bouldering at the Riesige Rosi
The Riesige Rosi is not a bouldering hall, but a bouldering wall in the underpass at the intersection of Rosenheimer Straße and Kirchseeoner Straße. You can climb here for free on 700 square meters at any time of day or night. You don’t need your own crash pad, mats are provided. The holds and footholds are changed regularly so that you never get bored. The wall was created by the Kraxlkollektiv initiative, which is part of the DAV.
📍 Location: Underpass Rosenheimer/Kirchseeoner Str., 81669 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Daily around the clock