April brings longer days—sunrise at 6:35am, sunset at 8:10pm—and temperatures from 7°C (45°F) to 17°C (63°F). Frühlingsfest opens at Theresienwiese, and Easter markets fill Marienplatz with crafts and sweets. Beer gardens are in full swing, and the Auer Dult Georgi-Dult market is a local highlight. Occasional showers and quick weather changes are common, so carry a light jacket. Crowds are moderate, and hotel rates are still reasonable. White asparagus season begins late in the month.
Pro tips for visiting Munich in April
• Book Frühlingsfest beer tent tables online at frühlingsfest.de; weekday evenings are less crowded than weekends. • Head to the Auer Dult Georgi-Dult market in late April for antiques and crafts—no tourist crowds, and great for gifts. • Go early to Viktualienmarkt for the first white asparagus (Spargel) of the season; prices are lowest at market stalls. • Reserve Bavarian State Opera tickets 4 weeks ahead for April performances. • Choose the English Garden for picnics on sunny afternoons; pack a blanket and snacks from Viktualienmarkt. • Avoid outdoor events without a rain jacket—April showers can arrive suddenly. • Skip beer gardens after 7pm on weekends; they fill quickly with locals celebrating spring. • Use the MVV app for festival shuttle schedules and tram detours during Frühlingsfest.
What to eat in Munich in April: Seasonal delicacies
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Spargelzeit (White Asparagus)
Spargelzeit is Bavaria’s white asparagus season, served boiled with hollandaise or brown butter, ham, and new potatoes. April is when Munich starts talking about it, with Viktualienmarkt stalls and restaurant menus switching over in late month. Eat it at lunch when kitchens run full seasonal menus. Restaurant Boettner’s serves dedicated Spargel dishes, and booking is smart as spring weekends fill up.
Radi is thinly spiralled white radish, salted to draw out moisture and soften its bite, served with Brezel and beer in Munich beer gardens. April suits it because beer gardens reopen and the first warm afternoons send locals outdoors. Order it as a snack plate while you claim a table, then add Obatzda if you’re hungry. Augustiner-Keller Biergarten is a classic place to eat it outside.
Tafelspitz is boiled topside of beef served in slices with horseradish, apple-cream sauce, and chive sauce. April can still swing cold after sunny afternoons, so it’s a good bridge between winter and spring menus when you want comfort without a heavy roast. Eat it as an early dinner after museum time in Maxvorstadt. Order it at Spatenhaus an der Oper near the Nationaltheater.
Munich Bratwurst is a robust pork sausage seasoned with marjoram and ginger, served with sweet Bavarian mustard. April is a strong month for it because Easter markets and spring stalls ramp up around central squares, and grilled sausage is the default street-food lunch. Eat it outdoors when the weather cooperates, then move inside if showers hit. Get it at the Viktualienmarkt Grillstand in the centre.
Kaffee und Kuchen is Munich’s afternoon ritual, filter coffee or Milchkaffee with a slice of Torte, Streusselkuchen, or cream-filled pastry in a traditional Konditorei. April fits because longer daylight makes café breaks feel like part of the day, not an early-night retreat. Go mid-afternoon after museums. Café Luitpold is a classic address, and Sunday afternoons are the busiest time to avoid.
Citywide Easter markets set up around Marienplatz and neighbourhood squares with painted eggs, spring produce, craft stalls, and Bavarian market snacks. They mark Munich’s shift into spring. Visit on a weekday for space, weekends tighten quickly.
Munich’s spring folk festival at Theresienwiese, with beer tents, fairground rides, and brass-band energy in a smaller format than Oktoberfest. Weekdays stay manageable. Reserve online if you want a table at peak times, but walk-ins often work earlier.
The spring Auer Dult market at Mariahilfplatz, part of a 700-year tradition of open-air stalls. You’ll find crockery, antiques, books, and herb stands rather than souvenir lines. Go early for serious browsing, the best pieces disappear fast.
Beer garden season returns in Munich’s English Garden, with the Chinesischer Turm among the first big gardens to reopen. It’s the city’s warm-weather social engine. Arrive earlier on sunny weekends, tables fill quickly once the temperature hits 10°C.
A citywide design and architecture week with open studios, gallery pop-ups, and product launches across Munich’s creative districts. It’s a good excuse to leave the classic Altstadt circuit. Check the published schedule, events spread across multiple venues and times.
Spring at Pinakothek der Moderne brings new temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection. It’s an easy Maxvorstadt anchor, close to other major museums. Plan at least half a day if you want depth, and check what’s on before you go for timed-entry rules.
Spring concerts at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München mix student and faculty performances, with both free and ticketed events. It’s a smart budget culture option. Check the programme and arrive early, smaller halls fill quickly even when entry is free.
Munich in April at a glance
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Weather
Maximum temperature: 17°C
Minimum temperature: 7°C
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Daylight
Around 13 hours 35 minutes of daylight
Sunrise: 6:35am
Sunset: 8:10pm
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Key events
Easter Markets (Ostermärkte), Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival), Munich Design Week, Pinakothek der Moderne Spring Exhibitions
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Crowds
Balanced crowds, with manageable queues and a mix of tourists and local visitors in the city.
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What to pack
Light jacket, umbrella, layers for cool mornings, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, scarf for chilly evenings.
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Seasonal treats
White asparagus (Spargel), Brezel, Helles lager, spring salads, Kaiserschmarrn, early strawberries, Obatzda.
Plan ahead: must-visit experiences for Munich in April
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