There are days when you want a bit of everything – browsing the latest fashion trends, meeting up with friends for a coffee or simply unwinding. Fortunately, Munich’s vibrant shopping centers offer all this and more under one roof. From brand stores and stylish restaurants to lounge areas and play zones for children , you’ll find everything your heart desires here.
1st Olympia Shopping Center
The Olympia-Einkaufszentrum was opened in 1972 on the occasion of the Summer Olympics in Munich and has more than 130 stores and restaurants. The shopping center offers a cool, cozy environment where you can stroll around, try out the latest products and meet up with friends and family.Over 50 events, promotions and festivals take place every year at the OEZ, one of Bavaria’s largest shopping centers, so you can always expect something exciting.
The OEZ is well connected to the inner-city road network and directly linked to the A99. You can reach the shopping paradise directly via the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum stop on the U1, U3 and U7 lines. The location is also easy to reach with bus lines 175, 143, 60 and 50. You can find parking spaces in the center’s own parking garage Parken Nord via Riesstraße or Parken Süd via Pelkovenstraße.
📍 Location: Hanauerstr 68, 80993 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
2. pep shopping center Neuperlach
From clothing, jewelry and cosmeticsto electronics, household goods, bags, toys and sporting goods, pep Einkaufscenter Neuperlach offers everything in one place. Around 2,000 parking spaces on site add to the attractiveness of the shopping center. After your shopping spree, you can fortify yourself with burgers, sushi, pasta or something sweet in one of the many restaurants. You can even tryArabic or Indian cuisine, orwatch a dance performance, an opera or a play at the PEPPER Theater. German, English, French, Italian and Farsi productions are performed here.
How to get there: The shopping center is easy to reach by public transport. You can take one of the following buses and get off at the Neuperlach Zentrum stop: 139, 55, 197, 196, 198, 192 or 199. If you prefer the subway, take the U5, U7 or U8 to the Neuperlach Zentrum stop. You can easily reach us by car via the Mittlerer Ring or the A8.
📍 Location: Thomas-Dehler-Straße 10, 81737 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
3rd Riem-Acarden
Riem Arcaden is one of the most popular shopping centers in Munich and promises a great experience with113 stores from top labels, 29 restaurants, a cultural center and a trendy play zone for children . The spacious shopping center extends over 3 floors and is your one-stop shop for clothing, cosmetics, food, furniture, shoes, watches, household appliances and much more.
After shopping, you can relax with a coffee, an ice cream or a fresh juice. If you’re hungry, you can try sandwiches, pizza, pasta, steaks or baked treats.
How to get there: There are many ways to get to Riem Arcaden : If you prefer the subway, take the U2 and get off at Messestadt-West station. Bus lines 190, 139, 183, 264 and 263 will also take you to the entrance of the shopping center. Arriving by car is also easy via Olof-Palme-Straße. The in-house parking garage is open around the clock. You will also find parking spaces for bicycles near entrances 1 and 2.
📍 Location: Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 81829 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm
4th Pasing Arcaden
A visit to the Pasing Arcaden is highly recommended if you want a bit of everything – retail therapy, culinary delights and entertainment – in a state-of-the-art environment. The shopping center attracts locals and tourists with 108 chic stores, 30 food outlets, a chic children’s area and an art gallery.
From jewelry, clothing and fresh produceto gadgets, home furnishings, toys and cosmetics, you can buy anything you want here. Afterwards, you can sample the wide range of culinary delights on offer – German, American, Chinese, Indian, Mexican and other cuisines.
How to get there: The shopping center at Pasing station is easy to reach by public transport. Take the S-Bahn lines S3, S6, S4, S8 or S27 and get off at the Pasing stop. Or take streetcar 19 or one of the buses on lines 265, 157, 160, 162, 161, 57 and 56 to the Pasing Bahnhof stop. Arriving by car via the B2, A8, A95 or A96 is also easy. Access to the parking garage is via Josef-Felder-Straße 53 or Offenbachstraße 3.
📍 Location: Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz 5, 81241 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
5. five courtyards
If you want to shop for exclusive brands or enjoy an elegant meal, you should definitely go to Fünf Höfe. The shopping center offers over 60 lifestyle and specialty fashion brands, restaurants and bars for an unparalleled experience. From Massimo Dutti, Emporio Armani and BOSS for fashion to Sevigne, Niessing and CADA for jewelry, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
For lifestyle shopping we recommend Magazin or Ligne Roset, for shoes Kennel & Schmenger or S. Baumeister. You can also visit an exhibition at the Kunsthalle München. For a unique gastronomic journey or ultimate relaxation, visit Restaurant Pageou, Sushi TOMO, Café Aranis, H FIVE or Schumanns Day Bar.
How to get there: The Fünf Höfe are easy to reach by public transport. All S-Bahn lines and the subway lines U3 and U6 stop at Marienplatz. The U3 and U6 also stop at Odeonsplatz, as do the U4 and U5. Alternatively , you can take streetcar 19 or bus 53 to get off near the shopping center. There are also plenty of parking spaces around the Fünf Höfe , including at Max-Joseph-Platz (Nationaltheater), Salvatorplatz, Rindermarkt, Färbergraben and Marstallstraße.
📍 Location: Theatinerstr. 15, 80333 Munich
🕑 Opening hours:
- Stores: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00
- Restaurants and bars: Individual opening hours
What awaits you in these shopping centers
Munich’s top shopping centers offer more than just shopping opportunities – they are also places of leisure, gastronomy and entertainment. You can expect a mix of high-end boutiques and affordable stores, a variety of dining options ranging from simple dishes to gourmet experiences, and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, lounges, play areas and barrier-free access.
Many shopping centers also have medical facilities, pharmacies and baby-friendly spaces on site. Whether a relaxed shopping trip or a lively outing, these shopping centers meet all needs. Of particular note are the event-filled Olympia shopping center, the cultural performances at the PEPPER Theater at pep Einkaufscenter Neuperlach and the upscale shopping experience at Fünf Höfe.
So, what are you waiting for? Use the weekends to visit Munich’s most famous shopping centers with your loved ones and find the right one for you without any fuss.