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ENJOY GUIDED TOURS.

Get to know the BMW brand right where its heart beats. In the direct vicinity of the BMW Group headquarters, you will encounter a variety of themed tours that will fascinate you. Explore BMW Welt from all sides, see automobile production first-hand at the BMW Group Plant in Munich. Explore over 100 years of corporate history with unique exhibits and truly legendary automobiles at the BMW Museum and BMW Group Classic. In short, experience the allure of the BMW Group and all its brands. Just so much more stunning than anywhere else.

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BMW Welt not only looks incredible, it is also full of exciting stories. Go on a guided discovery tour. Explore the intriguing building, the brand areas, the secrets of the architecture and experience the enthusiasm for motoring first hand. The tours are offered as open and as group tours for companies or school classes and are in German and English.

Please note: Some passages of the tour are inaccessible by wheelchair or pram/buggy.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes.

Participants: max. 20 people. 

Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:   

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR

All prices incl. VAT. 

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Group tour.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people.

 Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point  here .

Ticket prices:  

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

All prices incl. VAT.

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BMW MUSEUM.

On a guided tour of the BMW Museum take a fascinating look at the history of the company, the brand and the products. Around 125 of the brand's most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorbikes and engines are on display here. Founded in 1973 as one of the first brand museums, it was redesigned and expanded in 2008. Look forward to some very special glimpses into the history, present and future of the BMW brand at this now legendary location.

The open guided tour is offered in German and English and is barrier-free.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people..

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:  

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR 

Family: 29,00 EUR (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years)

All prices incl. VAT. 

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The group tour is offered in German and English and is fully accessible.

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

All prices incl. VAT

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BMW GROUP CLASSIC.

What is in store for you on a guided tour of the BMW Group Classic? Nothing less than the historic vehicle collection and the BMW Group Classic Centre - gathered together in one place. One of BMW's first production halls was located on the 13,000 m² site near BMW headquarters. Then used for the production of engines, this fascinating BMW Group building  is now a very special and architecturally protected monument.

Please note:

There are no parking facilities on the BMW Group Classic grounds. We recommend travelling by public transport. It is not possible to bring umbrellas or large bags. Unfortunately, there are no storage facilities available. Some passages of the tour are not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair/buggy.

The group tour is offered in German and English. Duration: approx. 60 minutes. Participants: max. 20 people. Starting point: Classic Café (Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point  here . Ticket prices:   Group price: 300 EUR / reduced* 280.00 EUR. All prices incl. VAT.

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BMW GROUP PLANT MUNICH.

Please note that BMW Group Plant Tours are only possible from Monday till Friday.

Representing all international production sites, the BMW Group's main plant in Munich offers exciting insights into state-of-the-art car manufacturing. Every productionday around 900 cars are built here. Every day, 7,000 employees from over 50 nations ensure that your BMW leaves the plant in top shape. Their keen understanding of vehicles and eye for detail is the foundation of great quality. We take you on a journey of discovery during our guided tours. Take a look behind the scenes of car manufacturing. Observe specific production steps up close and get to know your BMW in a whole new way.

Languages: German / English Duration: approx. 120 minutes  Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area.  Ticket prices:   Single: 18.00 EUR / reduced*: 14.00 EUR  All prices incl. VAT.

Languages: German / English Duration: about 120 minutes Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point Ticket prices:   Group: 330.00 EUR / discounted*: 280.00 EUR All prices include VAT.

For groups of students and apprentices, we offer guided tours several times a week with special conditions.

Languages: German / English

Duration: approx. 120 minutes 

Participants: max. 24 people

Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area. 

Single: 14.00 EUR / reduced*: 11.00 EUR 

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In addition, a shorter tour focusing on core content is offered in German at selected times.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Participants: max. 24 persons

Starting point: BMW Welt, Plant tour area

Ticket prices: 

Single: 11.90 / reduced*: 9.00 EUR

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Duration: about 120 minutes

Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point

Group: 260,00 EUR / discounted*: 220,00 EUR *All prices include VAT.

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6 essentials for the BMW Group plant tour.

• For safety reasons, guests must understand the language of the tour themselves or bring an interpreter (only possible for group tours).
• For safety reasons, the minimum age is 6 years accompanied and 14 years unaccompanied.
• Filming and photography in the work are expressly prohibited.
• The distance of the guided tour is about 3 kilometres.
• The tour is generally barrier-free. However, this may change at short notice for production reasons. If barrier-free, a maximum of 2 wheelchair users can be taken per tour.
• There are no guided tours on weekends, public holidays (for the state of Bavaria) and on production-related closed days.

Motorcycle Berlin.

BMW Group's premium motorbikes roll off the production line in the capital. The motorbikes themselves are not only spectacular, but so is their production. More than 2,200 employees work here hand in hand with the most modern technology producing high-quality bikes.

Automobile plant Leipzig.

The BMW Group plant in Leipzig is one of the most innovative car factories in the world. Around 1,000 vehicles roll off production here every day. It happens, as well, using sustainable energy. Four on site wind turbines, for example, supply production with green power.

MINI plant Oxford.

The BMW Group plant in Oxford is the birthplace of the MINI. Legendary and much-loved cars have been manufactured there for more than 20 years. The plant is also regarded as a laboratory for the future. It only takes around 22 hours from delivery of the material to the completion of a vehicle!

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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION.

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Where can I book a guided tour? Book your guided tour now:  Phone:  +49 89 1250 16001 E-mail:  [email protected]

* BMW Welt, BMW Museum & BMW Group Classic:

Schoolchildren, trainees, students (7 to 27 years, children up to 6 years free of charge); senior citizens (from 65 years or with pension certificate); severely disabled persons (registered accompanying person free of charge); federal voluntary service, voluntary social or ecological year; job seekers; holders of the BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card); official BMW Clubs; Munich Tour Guide Association or Federal Association of Tour Guides; journalists (with press card); BMW employees

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Schoolchildren, trainees, students (6 to 27 years of age, minimum age for participation = 6 years); senior citizens (65 years of age or older or with pension certificate); severely disabled persons (registered accompanying person free of charge); federal voluntary service, voluntary social or ecological year; jobseekers; holders of the BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card); official BMW Clubs; Munich Tour Guide Association or Federal Association of Tour Guides; journalists (with press card); BMW employees (only applies to single tickets)

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Munich Plant Tour

The BMW Group plant in Munich combines the highest quality of engineering with innovative strength and passion. BMW branded vehicles and engines were produced in the heart of Berlin as early as 1922. Today, the plant employs around 8,000 people who produce around eleven million premium automobiles from the assembly line.

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BMW Group in Munich

BMW Welt and Museum - Guided tours

Fascination BMW Group - with guided tours you can get exciting insights into the inner workings of a global brand, right in the heart of BMW Group in Munich.

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Exciting insights behind the scenes of the BMW Welt

Visitors can get the best insight into BMW Group in Munich with the various tours. The BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and the BMW Group plant offer both individual visitors and groups different tours with exciting behind-the-scenes insights. The tours in the BMW Welt, in the BMW Group plant and in the BMW Museum take place almost daily and can be booked on site, online, by phone or by email.

The tours offered by BMW Welt are all about the different facets of the BMW Welt experience. From the BMW Welt-Museum-Plant Tour, which is exclusively dedicated to the highlights of the BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and BMW Group Plant, to a BMW Welt Tour in which you can go on a journey through the BMW Welt experience and, for example, discover the logistics behind the car collection.

The tour offer also includes special tours and comprehensive tours that can be combined with the BMW Museum and the BMW Group plant.

The overall view of BMW Group brand and product history in the BMW Museum shows over 125 of the brand's most important and attractive exhibits. Based on the originals, the guides explain the tradition and future of BMW in detail and comprehensively. A combined tour with BMW Welt is also offered.

BMW Group Plant

The BMW Group Plant in Munich produces over 900 automobiles and up to 1,400 engines every day. The production from the press shop to assembly extends over 12 halls. The tour of the BMW Group plant gives close insights into modern automotive engineering and is guided by the personal guide based on the individual information needs of the participants.

Information regarding the various tours at BMW Welt can be found here . You have the possibility to find the most suitable tour for you with the help of the interest query.

Recommendation

There is a choice of forays through BMW Welt, a look behind the scenes at the BMW Plant in Munich or the history of the company at the BMW Museum.

The recommendation for visitors is the BMW Welt-Museum-Werk Tour, which combines some of the highlights of all tours. From the moving tradition and history of the company in the BMW Museum, experience the fascination of production in the BMW Group Plant, and finally encounter all the brands of the BMW Group in BMW Welt.

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BMW Tours in Munich (Factory, Welt, Museum): A Complete Guide

Visiting bmw in munich offers many choices.

BMW is the automotive epicenter of Bavaria , and any trip to Munich should include a visit to the BMW Welt (BMW World).  The spectacular open architecture of BMW Welt instantly draws in visitors.  In thinking of BMW in Munich, most people are familiar with the BMW Museum and the BMW Factory tour , but the BMW Group Classic Tour and the BMW Recycling & Dismantling factory tours are hidden gems not visited by as many.

Did you know that you can rent almost any BMW model by the hour? or schedule an appointment with a “BMW Genius” to get one on one time with a BMW product specialist where you can learn about any BMW vehicle? BMW Welt also has 4 different restaurants from the casual Cooper’S café to the elegant Bavarie Brasserie, or Michelin Star essZimmer which can be considered an evening dining destination unto itself.  You can also visit the largest BMW Lifestyle shop with a massive collection of BMW and MINI clothing, accessories, and gifts.

In this Ultimate guide, you will learn about:

• BMW Welt Tours 

BMW Welt Restaurants

• BMW Factory Munich Tours
• BMW Museum Tours
• BMW Group Classic Tour
• BMW Recycling and Dismantling Center (Factory Tour)
• BMW European Delivery – Collecting your new BMW
• BMW Genius Service 
• BMW on Demand (Rent a BMW by the hour)
• BMW MINI Pavillion (formerly the BMW Pavillion)
• BMW Side Trips and Nearby Experiences
• Additional BMW Factory Tours within Driving or Train distance of Munich

The BMW Welt Tour and Experience List

Below the location map are individual sections dedicated to all of the options, tours, experiences, and addresses of BMW in Munich with links to appropriate websites, directions and hours of operation, and reservation options.  Additionally, most linked pages have an English translation option, so if you open a page in German, look to the upper right corner for “EN” to translate.  You may also use Google Chrome and translate the page directly.

Click on Map or List Below for Tour Location Information:

BMW Welt Tours – General Info

BMW Welt (BMW World) is the company’s experience and automobile collection center. It features fascinating, futuristic architecture and hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events. One unique area is the section dedicated to the personalized delivery of customer ordered BMWs. American customers who choose European Delivery will receive their car at the BMW Welt in a prominent display area only accessible to delivery customers.

BMW Welt is about Discovery

The BMW Welt is unlike any other building. You can take a guided tour of breathtaking architecture and experience the fascinating history of BMW firsthand from its beginnings in aviation and Motorsports to the present day as one of the Premium car and motorcycle manufacturers. Discover all brands of the BMW Group in more of a “show room”-like atmosphere without the sales pressure.  There are sections dedicated to BMW vehicles including M series, i Series, MINI, Rolls Royce, Motorrad (motorcycles), and often special exhibits or innovations on display.  You will also find a quite large “Lifestyle” (souvenir / fan) shop offering clothing, accessories and gifts for each BMW brand including a very large section dedicated to MINI.

Admission to the BMW Welt is free.   However, guided tours may be purchased at the welcome desk as well as Munich factory tours (which should be booked in advance).  There are several restaurants on site from casual to “reservations only” on offer (see BMW Welt restaurants), and corporate or special events can also be booked and held at the BMW Welt.

BMW Welt Tour Details

Guided Tour Times:

• Monday to Sunday: 3.30 pm (EN)
• Monday to Sunday: 2.00 pm (DE)

Participants: max. 20 people

Duration: 60 minutes

Ticket prices: 

• Individual: 7.50 EUR / 6.50 EUR discounted*
• Group: 150.00 EUR / 125.00 EUR discounted*

BMW Welt Opening Hours

• BMW Welt: Monday – Sat: 7:30am – 12am (midnight); Sundays 9am – 12am (midnight)
• BMW Lifestyle Shop: Monday – Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Sundays/Holidays: 10:00am – 6:00pm
• BMW on Demand: Daily from 9:00am – 6:00pm

Getting to BMW Welt

BMW Welt Location / Directions

BMW Welt  –  Am Olympiapark 1; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3-minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

Restaurants at the BMW Welt

BMW Welt has 4 culinary offerings for all price ranges and appetites. Here is a brief overview of your options at the BMW Welt.  Some locals even visit the Bavarie Brassiere or the Michelin Star Rated essZimmer restaurant for celebratory evenings and special events.  Also, BMW Welt after dark is a magical space, so consider an evening meal some time during your visit to Munich!

Cooper’S – Snacks & Drink

The ground-floor bistro near the north entrance to BMW Welt is the snack and catering center for all visitors to BMW Welt. It offers a varied range of snacks at any time of day, including takeaways and culinary gifts.

• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 7:30am – 7:00pm / Sundays and holidays from 9:00am – 7:00pm
• Reservations: not necessary

Biker’s Lodge – Snackbar

The Biker’s Lodge is the place to go for coffee breaks and delicious snacks. In this cozy lodge, you’ll find a wide range of cake specialties. The sweet offerings are complemented by pit-stop delicacies from Bavaria, the Alsace and Tuscany.

• Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm

Bavarie – Brasserie

TIP: Every Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm seating, you can enjoy a very special menu in a unique atmosphere. The “Chef’s Choice” is a 4-course menu which combines the most popular dishes of day with chef Dominik Kreuzig’s favorite products.  Be sure to reserve ahead!

Hours – Monday to Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm / Sunday and public holidays: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Reservations:

• e-Mail:   [email protected] 
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 818

EssZimmer – Michelin Star Fine Dining

EssZimmer was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2014, and chef Bobby Bräuer and his team create a special experience each night for a small group of guests.  EssZimmer is often a destination restaurant for locals as the food combined with the ambience of the BMW Welt in the evening is magical.  Be sure to reserve well in advance!

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: from 7.00pm / Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

• Dedicated Website (German site – open in Google Chrome to translate)
• e-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 814

BMW Factory Tour Munich

Models Produced: 3 Series Plug-in-Hybrid 330e, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series Coupe, M4 Coupe, Engines

( Note: For the other 8 BMW factory tours outside of Munich, be sure to check out BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide )

A guided tour of the BMW Group’s main plant in Munich gives you access to all areas of automotive production: the press plant, the body shop, the paint shop and assembly. Around 8000 employees from over 50 countries work at this location, including approximately 850 apprentices.  Approximately 1000 automobiles and over 2000 engines are built here every day and are then integrated into the global production network.

BMW Munich Factory Tour Details

Tour Frequency: Factory tours are offered Monday – Friday between 9am and 4:30pm in English and German at scheduled intervals.  Book ahead for your preferred date and time.

• Single visitors: 12 EUR / 9 EUR reduced*
• Groups (up to 30 persons): 240 EUR / 200 EUR reduced*

Tour Booking for BMW Munich is done directly via email or phone to BMW and not through the online booking portal that other factory locations use.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (writing in English is fine, give a range of date options and specify that you want an English-speaking tour and they will reply with availability and booking options)
• Book by Phone: +44 (0) 89 1250 16001 The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling.  The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key. Time difference should be considered if calling.)

Getting to BMW Factory Munich

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3 minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

The Factory tour meeting point is inside of the BMW Welt at the Tour Desk.  You should arrive 15 minutes in advance of your appointed time.  There is plenty to see and do while you wait.

BMW Museum and Tours

Whereas BMW Welt is about current and future of BMW, the BMW Museum showcases its past .  The BMW Museum presents the company, brand and product history of BMW in a fascinating way. A visitor trail leads through 25 separate exhibition areas and more than 90 years of brand history. On the 5,000 square meter exhibition area around 120 original exhibits are on display.  Background information on the exhibits is provided in German and English

BMW Museum Tour Details

• iOS: Apple iTunes Store
• Android: Google Play Store

Tip: Allow about 2 hours to visit the BMW Museum

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm (last entry at 5:30pm)

Regularly closed: Mondays, 24-26 December, 31- December and 01 January.

Self-Tour Cost:

• Individual: 10 EUR / 7 EUR discounted*
• Groups of 5 or more: 9 EUR / person
• Family Ticket: 24 EUR (covers 2 adults and up to 3 children)

• Individual: 13.00 EUR / 10.00 EUR discounted* 
• Group: 190.00 EUR / 150.00 EUR discounted* 
• Family: 29.00 EUR (for parents with their own children)

* Discounted tickets are available upon presentation of valid ID for the following: BMW Clubs, students up to the age of 27, children under the age of 18, senior citizens and disabled persons.

Guided Tour Schedule:

Guided tours are offered Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00am, 2:00pm (German) and 12:00pm, 3:00pm (English). You may also visit during other hours and do a self-guided tour (no advance reservation necessary).

Guided Tour Duration: 60 Minutes

Booking for guided tours:

Reservations for the guided tours are done either by e-mail or phone.  While you may be able to arrange a tour upon arrival, tours are frequently sold out on the day, so advance booking is advised.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (your reservation request e-mail may be in English or German)
• Book by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001

Getting to BMW Museum Munich

BMW Museum – Am Olympiapark 2; D-80809 Munich

The BMW Museum is located directly across the street from the BMW Welt.  There is an overpass bridge to cross the road, however there are traffic signals for crossing the road as well.  Be on the lookout for approaching bicycles!

BMW GROUP CLASSIC and Tour

Classic vehicles, heritage, and parts.

BMW Group Classic services acts as the central hub for owners of classic BMW vehicles in terms of parts sales, services, repairs, restoration, vehicle sales and purchasing, and vehicle certificates. Additionally, the BMW Group Archive specializes in answering questions on the history of the company, its brands and products. BMW Group Classic’s portfolio also includes participating in classic vehicle events, as well as preserving and managing a collection of some 1,000 exhibits.

Since 2016, Moosacher Straße 66 in Munich has been home to BMW Group Classic and the first port of call for anything to do with classic vehicles from the BMW Group.  The site covers an area of 13,000 square meters and is located not far from BMW Group headquarters – so it is also very close to BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and the BMW car factory.  The site contains one of BMW’s first production halls. Originally used in the manufacture of aircraft engines, this hall is now a listed building which stands as a monument to the allure of the BMW brand. 

Selected areas of BMW Group Classic, such as the historic vehicle collection center, can be visited in the course of the guided tour.  Here you’ll see an exclusive collection of classic cars and prototypes.  Note that you must purchase your tour tickets in advance from the BMW Welt as they do not sell tour tickets at the door. 

BMW Group Classic Tour Details

Dedicated Website

Group tour: Saturday: 4:00 pm (EN or DE)

Participants:   max. 20 people

Duration: approx. 60 minutes

Ticket prices:

• Individual: 16 EUR / 13 EUR discounted*
• Group: 250 EUR / 210 EUR discounted*

Tour Booking for BMW Classic is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Cafe Mo. 66 at BMW Group Classic

During your visit, be sure to have a cappuccino, beer, or a light bite at the on-site Café Mo. 66!  From May through October, Café Mo 66 opens on the first and third Saturday of every month for a “Wheels & Weißwürscht” event. Visitors are invited to join in all the fun. At other times, the cafe is open during most visiting hours.

Cafe Location (within BMW Group Classic) – Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 München

Cafe Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Saturday, Sundays, public holidays: closed

Classic BMW Rental Program

Unlike BMW on Demand at the BMW Welt, the BMW Group Classic car rental program offers all style-conscious fans of vintage vehicles and recent classics the chance to experience the fascination of these legendary BMWs first hand. The selection of available models ranges from classic BMW, Rolls Royce, MINI and motorcycles to exclusive show cars and historic racing machines. Cars are available by the day or by the weekend. You can even rent a chauffeur if you like!

The rental process begins with your contact to the special group at BMW Group Classic.  They can advise you on the options available and put together a package to meet your individual requirements or a gift certificate for your BMW enthusiast. You can contact BMW Group Classic Car Rental Program at [email protected]

Getting to BMW Group Classic in Munich

BMW Group Classic Location / Directions

BMW Classic is just 8 minutes north by subway from the BMW Welt on the U3 line.

BMW Group Classic – Moosacher Str. 66; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Oberwiesenfeld Station (1-stop / 8 minutes north of BMW Welt / Olympiazentrum station).

BMW GROUP Recycling & Dismantling Tour

Vehicle recycling.

This special guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of BMW AG’s Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDZ). You will learn everything that there is to know about the individual stations that make up the center’s internal process — from the reception of the vehicle all the way to its dismantling. Additionally, you will receive interesting information about current governmental provisions on the reutilization of end-of-life vehicles and witness the “circular economy” in person.

The Recycling and Dismantling center is north of Munich in Unterscheisheim, which can be reached by the S-Bahn train and a 15-minute walk.  Tours are only offered by request, and generally require a group booking, however your group may be as small as one.  This tour is not suitable for those who need wheelchair access and is only advised for children aged 14 and above.  It is also required to wear non-slip shoes.

What is “RDZ”? – In German, the word for “Center” is “Zentrum”, so you will be visiting the “ R ecycling und D emontage Z entrum” or RDZ.  During your travels, you’ll likely notice that Z on many signs relating to other Centers.

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Tour Details

Tour Availability / Duration: Dates on request, contact booking center

Tour Cost : Group: 150.00 EUR / discounted* 125.00 EUR

Tour Booking for BMW Recycling & Dismantling is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Getting to BMW Recycling & Dismantling “RDZ”

BMW RDZ Location / Directions

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Center: Carl-von-Linde-Straße 25a; D-85716 Unterschleißheim  

Arriving by S-Train : Take the S-bahn Train S1 to Unterschleißheim station – (use Google maps to guide you on the brief walk from the station.)

BMW European Delivery

If you haven’t considered taking advantage of this program, you should!

The BMW European Delivery program allows you to custom order your BMW from your local dealer in the United States, and then collect the car at the BMW Welt in Munich for an unforgettable “create-your-own” experience.  European Delivery cars include local registration, 2 weeks of prepaid road insurance (more is available), and GPS programming of local maps to use during your time in Europe. 

You drive your car during your time in Europe, and simply drop the car at one of the many locations in Munich or several other German cities or surrounding countries.  The car is then shipped to your dealer in America and cleaned up and delivered to you once again.

Learn More About the BMW European Delivery Program

The BMW European Delivery program has several planning steps for you to take, and they are covered in detail in BMW European Delivery: Complete Planning Guide .

When you visit the BMW Welt, you will see a center section with beautiful new cars on turntables and this is the area where customers are given one on one detailed instruction on their new car, and then drive it off down a special ramp directly to the outside roadway.

Would you like to find out more about a particular model? Or about engineering, equipment and engines? BMW is offering a new FREE service for customers, visitors and fans of the brand: an individual consultation on all BMW cars, given by a BMW Product Genius, with whom you can now arrange a scheduled appointment.

The Product Genius is a highly qualified vehicle expert with a comprehensive technical knowledge of all BMW models. At BMW Welt, they present BMW products, engineering and various application options to existing and prospective customers in a relaxed and inspiring environment – with absolutely no time or purchasing pressure.

Booking a Genius Reservation

BMW suggests booking this appointment by phone; however, you may first try an e-mail contact to confirm this.  If you do email, be sure to list your desired dates, model of interest, and that you prefer an English-speaking Genius. BMW has an excellent customer communication team, and they will do their best to accommodate you and will advise on any other details needed to book.

• Book by e-Mail: [email protected]
• Book by Telephone: +49 (0)89 1250 16001 to arrange an appointment with the BMW Welt Product Genius. The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling. The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key.  Time difference should be considered if calling.)

BMW On Demand

Experience the joy of driving a BMW firsthand by renting a current model BMW vehicle by the hour at the BMW Welt.  Select from a range of cars that you can keep from one hour to up to 5 days.  Hourly rates include insurance, and cars can be booked online up to 6 weeks in advance.  The price range is approximately 35 to 70 Euros per hour, so this truly is meant for a short-term experience.

Non-German customers will need a valid passport, a credit card and a valid driving license. Additionally, all documents need to be issued in the name of the renter.  Minimum driver age is either 21 or 25 depending on the vehicle rented.

BMW on Demand Details

BMW on Demand Website (select EN for English)

• List of models available with hourly prices in Euro
• Schedule of availability for your desired date and model
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the service

Cars are picked up and returned to the BMW on Demand counter inside the BMW Welt.   Hours: Pickup / return is possible between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm

BMW On Demand Customer Desk

• e-mail: [email protected]
• Telephone:  +49 (0) 89 382 71201

BMW MINI Pavillion

The new MINI Pavillion opened in October of 2019, is the reincarnation of the BMW Pavillion that offered an in-town showcase of the BMW brand for visitors.  Today, the MINI reinvention takes that idea up a level and has now become a place where you can learn about the MINI brand.  The Pavillion incorporates a snack / coffee bar, an eyeglass boutique, a Harmon Kardon lounge, a work-share space where you can book a meeting room, and a Barber offering wet shaves, beard styling and haircuts.  A perfect place for an afternoon coffee or cake.

The MINI Pavillion is a freestanding building that closely resembles a car dealership from the outside with surrounding windows and new MINI cars on display.  If you arrive after hours, they generally have spectacular lighting on the cars on display, so it’s still a sight to see when they are closed.

Getting to the MINI Pavillion

Location: MINI Pavillion – Lenbachplatz 7a; D-80333 Munich

Hours: Mon – Friday 10am – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, closed Sunday and for special events.

The MINI Pavillion is a 3-minute walk from the Karlsplatz / Stachus S-Bahn / U-Bahn Station, but is also within walking distance of the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) or Marienplatz as well. (basically, between the two and 1 block to the north). 

BMW Visitor Side Trips

Visit the largest bmw dealer in munich.

Visit the Largest MINI Dealer in Munich

Lunch Tip Nearby BMW Welt / Museum / Factory

For Americans (or anybody) who is craving a German take on the American-styled pizza, a visit to the Pizza Hut across the street from BMW Welt is a must!  I know this sounds silly, but the Salami Pan Pizza is better than any pepperoni counterpart version on offer from Pizza Hut in America, and you will be pleasantly surprised.  The prices are reasonable and there are even lunch deals available, however it’s amazing how few visitors make the walk across the street for a quick and hearty lunch.  Pizza Hut is located on the opposite corner from the BMW Welt, or across the Petuelring from the BMW Museum and Headquarters (Pizza Hut am Olympiazentrum – Lerchenauer Str. 42, D-80809 München )

Visit the Olympiapark

• Olympia Tower (Turm) – Take in 360-degree views from 190 meters above Munich
• Take an adventurous (guided) walk across the rooftop of the Olympic Stadium
• Zip Line from the rooftop across the Olympic Stadium
• Descend from the stadium roof in a 40-meter drop to the ground – exhilarating and unforgettable.
• Or you could just have lunch…

If the adventures are too much, you can simply stroll around the park and view the venues and relaxing atmosphere.  Entrance to the Olympiapark is free, and only some of the venues have an admission fee. There are direct walks to Olympiapark from the BMW Welt that cross over the busy street.

Olympia Park Website in English

Olympia Park site layout of venues

Additional BMW Factory Tours Near Munich

If you enjoy car production factory tours, consider making a visit to one of the factories about 60 or 90 minutes by car from Munich.  Please see BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide for outlines of all BMW Factory tours including:

• BMW Factory Dingolfing – see the birthplace of 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 series vehicles
• BMW Factory Landshut – this is where cockpits, Carbon Fiber, drive shafts, and parts for all BMW Group autos are made.
• BMW Factory Regensburg – this is where most convertibles are produced along with 1, X1, 2, X2 and 4 Series vehicles.

Reduced Entry Guidelines and General Tour Notice

Reduced entry fee:.

Reduced entry is offered to Children and school students up to the age of 18, persons undergoing training, university students, disabled persons with escort, persons taking a year out for voluntary social or environmental service, unemployed persons, old age pensioners and the retired, members of BMW Clubs, the MGV (Association of Munich Tourist Guides) and the BVGD (Association of Tourist Guides in Germany), representatives of the press, BMW staff, holders of the BMW Card or the BMW Premium Card.

Guidelines from BMW:

• Please be at the agreed meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please note that photo or video recordings are not permitted during the tour.
• As the factory tour runs through production areas, it is mandatory to wear sturdy, closed shoes.
• Walking distances may be up to four kilometers, the tours usually last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
• For safety reasons, it is essential that guests speak the language of the respective guide (DE/EN), or bring a suitable interpreter.
• For safety reasons, the minimum age for accompanied participants on the guided tour of the Munich plant is 6 ; young people aged 14 and over many participate in the tour unaccompanied .
• There are no tours of the plant on weekends, public holidays (in the state of Bavaria), and production-related closing days.
• Please understand that it is not always possible to visit all areas of production. We reserve the right to cancel tours at short notice, if required by production.
• The usual factory tour is connected with climbing stairs. Please let BMW know when booking if you would like to visit BMW with people with reduced mobility.
• It is not allowed to bring animals.

European Contact:

For any questions regarding a reservation booking, please do not hesitate to contact the BMW Welt Visitor service center for further information. You may reach BMW Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Central European Time (CET), Saturday, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CET on the following:

• Contact by e-mail: [email protected]
• Contact by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001
• Contact by FAX: +49 (0) 89 1250 160 09

As this is the general visitor phone line, English will be understood and spoken.  If they answer in German simply say “hello” and they will adjust and assist!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should I spend at BMW Welt

BMW Welt has many things to see and do.  You can spend the better part of a day there, or brush through the exhibits in 30 minutes.  Ideally, you should allow about 2 hours for the BMW Welt itself.  You can add in time for lunch, any tour that you have booked, and your BMW day will be quite full.

• BMW Welt – minimum 2 hours
• BMW Museum – up to 2 hours
• BMW Factory tour – 2.5 hours
• Add time for lunch or dinner
• Add time for a browse in the Lifestyle Shop

Do I need to make a reservation to visit BMW Welt?

You do not need reservations for BMW Welt, itself.  However, if you plan to take a factory tour or other guided tour of BMW, the BMW Museum, of BMW Welt, then you should start by booking tour reservations in advance .  Then you can set aside that day as the day to visit the BMW Welt before or after your reserved tour.

Can Children enjoy the BMW Welt?

Of course!  There are special and educational exhibits for children.  BMW Welt has special programs for kids including a monthly “Night at the Museum” sleep over, however they are mostly in German, but children will have an exciting time at the BMW Welt in activities in English.  Note that there is a minimum age for participation in the Factory Tour (6yrs for accompanied children and 14yrs for unaccompanied)

Since its opening in 2007, BMW Welt has become the iconic entry point into the world of BMW in Munich.  There are so many opportunities for tours and learning adventures and with advance planning, you’ll be able to participate and enjoy in all that you want. Be sure to book in advance!  – JK

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Since it opened in 2007, the building that houses the BMW Welt attraction has formed the architectural link between the nearby Olympiapark opposite and the neighbouring BMW Group plant, the BMW Four Cylinder and the BMW Museum , where historical cars, motorbikes and engines, but also future developments of the car manufacturer are presented in a permanent exhibition and regular temporary exhibitions.

The futuristic façade of glass and steel and the characteristic double cone of the BMW Welt were designed by the architects Coop Himmelb(l)au. Behind it are BMW's world of experience and delivery centre. Guests are invited to explore the exhibitions (which feature models from all BMW Group brands) at their own leisure or as part of a group tour. Admission is free.

The bridge inside the building offers a view over an area known as “Premiere”, the point where customers meet their new cars for the first time.

With the FUTURE FORUM, BMW Welt has opened a platform where experts from various industries and disciplines share their visions of the future with interested visitors.  Not only for children and young people, but for everyone who is curious and likes to get creative, there is a lot to discover on the topics of mobility and sustainability at the BMW Welt campus and the BMW Museum: from the vehicle history rich in tradition to the locomotion of the future.

Additionally BMW Welt holds events for the entire family all year round and also houses a stage for cultural events, such as the BMW Welt Jazz Award, lectures, concerts and streaming events.

The park's culinary offerings include a two-star restaurant – the EssZimmer by Käfer, the Bavarie Brasserie, the Bistro CooperS and the Bikers Lodge. For souvenirs and gifts visit the lifestyle and accessories shop at BMW Welt.

www.bmw-welt.com

Frequently asked questions about BMW Welt

What is the difference between the BMW Museum and BMW Welt?

At the BMW Museum, you can experience the BMW brand from its beginnings to the present day. In BMW Welt, you can discover the latest models from BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and other exciting topics relating to the BMW brand.

Which underground train do I take to BMW Welt?

BMW Welt is just a few minutes' walk from the Olympiazentrum underground station (U3).

How much does admission to BMW Welt Munich cost?

Admission to BMW Welt is free of charge.

When was BMW Welt opened in Munich?

BMW Welt was opened in 2007.

Are dogs allowed in BMW Welt?

Dogs on a lead are allowed to cross BMW Welt. Animals are not permitted on guided tours or longer stays at BMW Welt.

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1. The complete BMW Welt experience

The BMW Welt “ensemble” – formed by the BMW Welt, Museum and Plant – has quickly become one of Bavaria’s top attractions. The success of all three realms of discovery lies in their diverse range of regularly changing exhibitions and focus topics, as well as their exciting programme of events. The BMW Welt combines technology, design and innovation with lifestyle, dynamism and culture to create a public space for meeting and discussion.

The BMW Welt. The heart of the brand – the beat of the city. Since it opened in 2007, the BMW Welt has provided its roughly two million visitors a year with a wide range of unforgettable experiences – and, today, is one of Bavaria’s most popular attractions. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the latest trends and exhibitions, technology and design, or even experience the excitement of collecting their new car at the BMW Welt. Both as a building and an institution, the BMW Welt serves as an important interface between the company, the brand, its products and the visitor. This is the only place where it is possible to experience the company’s past, present and future as a whole.

Besides personal delivery of up to 100 cars a day to their new owners from all over the world, exclusive presentations of the latest vehicle model series and motorcycles, combined with interactive exhibits, offer insights into BMW research, development, design and production – and allow the visitor to experience the BMW brand and the company from virtually every perspective. The BMW Welt’s Junior Campus for children and teenagers is a comprehensive and exciting programme designed especially for younger visitors. It allows them to explore the world of mobility in a highly creative way and implement it in many different scenarios. The BMW Welt also has its own Events Forum, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all kinds of company and other events. This makes it an ideal venue for concerts, exhibitions, conferences, live broadcasts, receptions and seminars as well as for the sparkling array of events the BMW Welt hosts itself: From readings by best-selling authors to jazz contests, parties and improvisational theatre, through to New Year’s Eve parties – this is a place where guests can truly feel the beat of the city.

BMW Museum. History up close. The BMW Museum was built right next door to the BMW Group Headquarters – which Munich residents soon dubbed the “Four-Cylinder” – in 1973. The concept behind the BMW Museum, which reopened on 21 June 2008 following an extensive expansion, focuses on the fascination of the BMW brand. Around 120 original exhibits showcase more than 90 years of BMW brand history along a central route, or “road” that guides 400,000 visitors a year through 25 separate exhibition areas. Special junior programmes for children and teenagers round off the Museum’s offering.

BMW Plant. A passion for technology. The BMW Plant Munich is the original BMW Group Plant. As part of the BMW Group’s global production network, the plant builds up to 1,000 BMW 3 Series (Touring and Sedan models) and more than 1,000 power units a day, including four, eight and twelve-cylinder petrol engines and high-performance engines for the M3, M5 and M6. The Munich plant employs a workforce of around 9,000 people from more than 50 countries and accommodates all automobile production technologies. It belongs to the Group’s global production network of 24 plants in 13 countries and, as part of the BMW Welt, also serves as a “window on the world of BMW production”. Individual tours provide a unique and authentic insight into automobile production.

2. The BMW Welt. The heart of the brand – the beat of the city.

The BMW Welt hosts more than 50 different events a year, from Brazilian carnival, to improvisational theatre and poetry slams, through to Sunday matinees and the finale of the renowned BMW Welt Jazz Awards. Since the vehicle collection process is such an integral part of the BMW Welt, visitors who are taking one of the fascinating tours or viewing the changing vehicle exhibitions, can also share in the new car-owners’ joy as they receive their BMW fresh off the production line.

The BMW Welt’s Junior Campus Portal invites younger visitors to enter a fascinating universe for them to discover. The BMW Welt’s wide range of educational programmes allows young guests to try their hand at being an engineer or a car designer, for example. All of the content is closely tied in with the Bavarian school curriculum and designed to appeal to youngsters’ curiosity. Specially trained staff assist with the individual programmes.

Besides the diverse programme of events and regularly changing exhibitions on BMW technology, design and innovation, visitors are also fascinated by the building’s extraordinary architecture. Professor Wolf D. Prix’s award-winning design makes the BMW Welt one of Munich’s most exciting locations – both inside and out. The Viennese architect and his team, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, consider themselves part of the deconstructivist tradition – together with famous international figures, such as Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind and Rem Kohlhaas. The roof of the BMW Welt could easily fit over Saint Mark’s Square in Venice. But the entire roof construction is supported by just eleven pillars, so that it almost appears to be floating. Some 3,600 solar cells were installed on this same roof, over a total area of 6,300 square metres, creating the impression of a single entity. Photographers and camera teams have also discovered its exciting architecture for themselves: The BMW Welt is regularly used as a location for TV productions and photo shoots.

The BMW Welt also offers an exceptional fine-dining experience. A large team of expert staff takes care of visitors’ well-being, serving everything from light meals to three-course dinners, and making a visit to the BMW Welt a real culinary highlight.

At its opening in 2007, Christian Ude, Lord Mayor of Munich, the Bavarian state capital, commented that: “In this day and age of growing competition among industrial locations, it is by no means a given for such a large, dynamic and, in particular, global company to put down deeper roots in the city. The BMW Welt not only benefits Munich in visual and architectural terms – it is also a highly significant project through which BMW is once again pledging its commitment to its home city.”

The latest information on opening hours, events and guided tours can be found in the internet at www.bmw-welt.com/en .

3. The BMW Museum. History up close

Munich is where BMW’s history all began. The Museum also reflects the ongoing history of the company in the city. Visitors are able to experience and learn about the brand’s technological horizons and design history: from the very beginnings early last century all the way into the new millennium. The Museum’s collection of historical cars, motorcycles, racing and aircraft engines, combined with a glimpse of the technology and designs of the future, have been the foundation of its success since 1973. With its unique range of original exhibits, the BMW Museum appeals to visitors from all over the world and has established itself as one of Munich’s most popular attractions.

Since it reopened in 2008, the BMW Museum has continued not only its own success story, but also that of the company – in a new space, with new content: With its new approach, and five times the exhibition space, the BMW Museum highlights BMW’s competence and innovative strength.

Over an area of 5,000 square metres, vehicles, themes, architecture, design and media concepts combine to provide an unmistakable brand experience and form a unique composition of exhibits from past, present and future. The range of topics comprises the history of the BMW Company, its brand and products, and combines all of these with a broad range of developments in design, technology and motor sports. Strolling through 25 focus topics, visitors from all over the world walk along “Museum roads” and submit to an intense brand experience. The concept of the museum of the future.

The museum concept focuses on the fascination of the BMW brand. Special emphasis has been placed on using the latest presentation techniques to showcase the more than 120 original exhibits and present information on BMW vehicles, their sporting successes and the design development process in an interesting way. A central “road” leading through the Museum creates an urban setting and guides the visitor through space and time. The “Bowl” is an ideal new venue for any kind of temporary exhibition as well as a wide range of cultural events.

The latest information on opening hours and admission prices can be found in the internet at www.bmw-museum.com .

4.  The BMW Plant. A passion for technology

The same high standards of quality, safety and careful use of resources apply at all plants within BMW’s international production network. Innovative production technologies and highly skilled employees at all locations assure the production of premium cars “Made by BMW” comprising more than 10,000 individual parts and components.

The BMW Plant Munich is the BMW Group’s original plant. It is located in the north of the city, directly next to the BMW Group Headquarters, the BMW Museum and the BMW Welt. The Plant employs a workforce of around 9,000 people from more than 50 countries around the world, including around 700 apprentices. As a part of the BMW Group’s global production network, the BMW Munich Plant builds more than 1,000 engines and up to 1,000 cars a day. Representing all of the BMW Group’s international production facilities, the BMW Munich Plant, next to the BMW Welt, offers visitors a direct insight into state-of-the-art automobile manufacture. The BMW Plant Munich. Authenticity and technology.

The origins of BMW production go all the way back to the year 1917. Since 1922, the plant has stood in Munich’s Milbertshofen district in the north of the city. Originally, the Munich Plant built only aircraft engines and motorcycles: In fact, BMW’s 100,000th motorcycle rolled off the production line here in 1938. Automobile production in Munich did not begin until 1951, with the launch of the BMW 501. The first BMW Isetta was built just four years later, securing additional jobs. The BMW 1500, the brand’s first sporty four-door midrange sedan, entered production in 1962, laying the foundation for BMW’s success in the market. The company transferred some stages of production from Milbertshofen to the town of Dingolfing some 110 kilometres north-east of Munich in the late ’60s, with motorcycle production moving to Berlin in 1969 to relieve the BMW Plant Munich.

The BMW 3 Series, to this day the BMW brand’s most successful model series, entered production at the Munich Plant in 1975. Numerous innovations in control and production technology were introduced at the Milbertshofen Plant for the first time – such as the world’s first fully-automated production of the under-body assembly in the body shop. The 1980s were characterised by ongoing expansion of BMW’s production network, with new plants in Steyr, Regensburg and Wackersdorf all going on stream. After the foundry was moved to Landshut and the BMW’s Research and Innovation Centre completed in the north of Munich, the Munich Plant concentrated on the production of automobiles and engines from the mid-80s on. One of the key decisions taken in the ’90s was to build all of the BMW Group’s large, high-performance M engines at the Munich Plant.

BMW attaches great importance to the environmental-friendliness of its production in the heart of the city. It established a neighbourhood forum in 1994 and won the City of Munich’s Environmental Award in 2003.

The Munich location. Innovative, creative, flexible.

All automobile production technologies are accommodated at the Munich Plant over an area of 500,000 square metres: the Press Shop, Body Shop, Paint Shop and Assembly, as well as Engine Production and the Production of Interior Fittings. The modifications necessary for production of current and future models of the BMW 3 Series, as well as future engine generations, required almost the same investment as a brand-new production plant. All five generations of the BMW 3 Series were built at this BMW Plant rich in tradition.

Quality assurance worldwide The BMW Group’s production network includes seven vehicle production plants for BMW automobiles and motorcycles and encompasses a total of 24 production facilities on four continents. Engine plants supply various engines to the vehicle production plants, with the production network being supplemented by component plants. To avoid high customs barriers in certain markets with significant growth potential, BMW also operates Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Assembly Plants building cars in local markets. These plants assemble imported parts kits together with components supplied by local industry.

BMW Plant tours.

Since the BMW Welt opened, visitors – including many customers collecting their cars – have taken a tour along the Plant’s “Production Mile”, which leads through various production halls and production stages, ranging from Press Shop to Assembly. The BMW Plant Munich is open to all visitors over the age of seven. Maximum group size is 30 visitors; guests can opt to take a private tour or join a group tour. Tours should be booked in advance by calling the BMW Welt Info Service at +49 180 2 118822 (0.06 EUR/call from a Deutsche Telekom landline; maximum of 0.42 EUR per minute for calls from German mobile networks). Customers collecting their car at the BMW Welt may include a plant tour as part of their itinerary.

Journalists wishing to join a plant tour are requested to contact the Press Department at BMW Plant Munich: Tel. +49 89 382 25885.

Additional information can be found at www.bmw-welt.com/en .

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The BMW Welt – A world of experiences

The ensemble formed by the BMW Welt, Museum and Plant invites visitors of all ages to experience the past, present and future of the BMW brand for themselves. Guided tours through the BMW Welt, Museum and Plant provide an exciting insight into the world of BMW automobiles. The educational concept of its special junior programmes for children and teenagers focuses on the fun of discovery. Visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of cultural events, art and entertainment, as well as fine-dining at its top on-site restaurants. Whether for jazz concerts, poetry slams, clubbing, improvisational theatre, family Sundays, fashion shows, film premieres, gala events or panel discussions – the BMW Welt and the BMW Museum provide an ideal venue for innovative events.

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BMW Welt - experience for all senses

On 17 October 2007, BMW Welt, the BMW brand's experience and delivery centre, was opened in the immediate vicinity of the Olympic Park. Since then, more than 2.5 million visitors have already found their way to BMW Welt and experienced what the world of BMW is all about.

Together with the BMW Plant Munich and the BMW Museum, which reopened in summer 2008, BMW Welt forms the unique overall BMW experience.

Customers can take delivery of their new BMW in a unique atmosphere at BMW Welt. The tailor-made support programme and impressive architecture make the collection a true experience. But BMW Welt has much more to offer: In the Technology and Design Atelier, visitors gain insights into research and development, innovations, design and production through films and interactive exhibits. The exhibition of all current automobile series in the BMW Welt Plaza and in the Double Cone allows visitors to experience the BMW brand in its entirety, and special BMW Welt guided tours provide interesting background information and offer a glimpse behind the scenes. Children and young people from seven to 13 years of age also get their money's worth at BMW Welt: accompanied by pedagogically trained staff, they can discover the world of mobility at the Junior Campus. BMW Welt is also the venue for many interesting events: from product and brand events, panel discussions and concerts to exhibitions, everything is on the programme. For external events such as meetings and conferences, the BMW Welt Event Forum has rooms available for all sizes. There is also something for everyone's physical well-being: the Restaurant International, the Coffee Bar and the Bistro offer a variety of culinary delights. And those who would like to take home a souvenir are sure to find what they are looking for in one of the two shops. BMW Welt is also the venue for many interesting events: from product and brand events, panel discussions and concerts to exhibitions, everything is on the programme. For external events such as meetings and conferences, the BMW Welt Event Forum has rooms available for all sizes. There is also something for everyone's physical well-being: the Restaurant International, the Coffee Bar and the Bistro offer a variety of culinary delights. And those who would like to take a souvenir home with them are sure to find what they are looking for in one of the two shops.

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10 Things to Know Before Visiting BMW Welt, Munich

There’s no question that Germany is paradise for car lovers. All the major manufacturers – VW, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes and Audi have museums and other exhibitions for car nerds to enjoy. BMW Welt is part of the massive BMW complex in the northern part of Munich . There’s the production plant, the museum, BMW Welt and BMW Classic. Here’s what you need to know about BMW Welt before you visit.

Bmw welt and the bmw museum are not the same thing.

As you can see from this aerial photo of the BMW campus, BMW Welt in the bottom left corner and the BMW Museum in the middle right side are separated by a large road. Admission to BMW Welt is free. Tickets to the Museum cost €10 per person or €24 per family.

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It’s basically a giant car show room.

BMW does nothing to hide the fact that the entire point of their lavish building is to show off cars. Customers can choose to collect their new BMW fresh off the line at BMW Welt if they wish. The rest of us can take a look at, touch and sit in all BMW’s production models.

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Cooler than you think. Or is it?

The name BMW has a different cachet in North America – it’s foreign, it’s luxurious – if you can afford one, you have arrived. In Germany , things work a bit differently. BMWs, along with Audi and Mercedes are very common company cars intended for salesmen and middle managers. The higher the workers rank, the bigger their car.

The Double Cone is an architectural wonder

Actually, the whole building is. Designed by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au , the building manages to support a 16,000 square meters roof with only 11 columns. Inside, corridors are hung from the ceiling to keep the space open. The front corner of the BMW Welt building is supported by a stunning glass and steel double cone.

You can hire part of BMW Welt for a private function

Having a family celebration, a big meeting or even a new product launch? The Auditorium and Foyer, Double Cone, Business Centre and Business Club are all available for hire with full catering, a rotating stage and insane provision for all your audio-visual needs.

You can see the past. And the future.

Inside BMW Welt you can see models of all current BMW production models, including Rolls Royce and Mini as well as some older models. While the inventory isn’t as comprehensive as you would find in the BMW Museum, there’s still plenty for a car nerd to get excited about. Also on display are BMW’s concept cars. Gull wing doors are so 1987.

There’s an app

It’s 2018, of course there is. Guided tours are available for BMW Welt, the Museum and Production Plant, but if they are all booked up, or you prefer to go it alone, the app will give you supplemental information on your phone or tablet based on where you are in the building.

You can rent any car by the hour

If you’ve always wanted to drive a BMW, but don’t quite have the cash required, you can rent any BMW production model for an hour, an afternoon or a day and take it for a spin. An M6 or an i8 can be yours for as little as 75€ per hour. Even better, choose a lesson and learn straight from a driving professional how to fly out of those corners.

There are snacks. And two full restaurants

Good to know if you’re doing the aquarium or Olympic park at the same time – there are plenty of places to eat at BMW Welt. There are small, casual restaurants serving snacks perfect for children and also two full-service restaurants more suitable for adults or business meetings.

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An exhibition centre, museum and event venue dedicated to all things BMW, the BMW Welt is Bavaria's most visited tourist attraction . Shop for a high-tech new car, watch motorbike stunts, or just admire the impressive contemporary architecture.

Located in an awe-inspiringly futuristic glass-and-steel building located next to the world headquarters for BMW, and in front of Munich's  Olympiapark , BMW Welt is home to exhibitions and experiences to entertain the whole family , whether you're a petrol head or not!

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As well as the place to go if you're picking up your custom top-of-the-range vehicle, BMW Welt is a showroom for the latest models of the brand's cars and motorcycles and offers driving experiences too if you fancy taking your dream car for a spin. It also has a dedicated Junior Campus, where kids can get design their own vehicle and learn about engineering, making it a fun day out for the entire family.

BMW Welt has a number of restaurants and bars to suit a range of tastes, and if all this wasn't enough, if you spend long enough there you'll probably get to see one of the incredible stunts like motorcyclists riding down the stairs ! There's a reason this is the region's most visited tourist attraction.

Continue the pilgrimage

If visiting the BMW Welt isn't enough for you avid motorists, Munich is also home to the BMW Museum , where you can discover the history of the brand and admire everything from vintage models to sci-fi-worthy prototypes of cars, bikes and even aircraft. 

Within the BMW Welt, you can also tour the facilities of the BMW Factory , learning how these iconic vehicles are designed and assembled.

Am Olympiapark 1.

Building: Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to midnight. Sundays from 9 am to midnight. Exhibition: daily from 9 am to 6 pm.

Free entry.

U-Bahn :  Olympiazentrum , lines U2 and U3. Bus : line 173.

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Munich BMW Group Plant (309 m) Olympiaturm (439 m) Olympiapark Munich (713 m) Neue Pinakothek (3.1 km) Alte Pinakothek (3.3 km)

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How to get to BMW Welt and the BMW Museum.

Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich Phone: +49 89 382-0

Coming from the A9 (airport), follow the signs for München/Stuttgart/Lindau. Take the München Schwabing exit in the direction of A95/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Keep left; this will get you onto Mittlerer Ring (B2R). Once you are through the Petueltunnel, keep right and merge onto Petuelring.  At the next traffic light, turn right onto Lerchenauer Straße. You will see BMW Welt on the left; the BMW Museum is on your right. Right beyond these, the BMW Welt parking garage is on your left.

Coming from the other direction, drive up Mittlerer Ring and follow the signs in the direction of BMW Welt/Lerchenauer Straße/Feldmoching.

Registration and parking:

When you arrive at BMW Welt, register at the driveway entrance directly by the bridge between BMW Welt and the BMW Museum (South entrance). The concierge will request the reason for your visit and has your information already.

If you fly to Munich, you can use either of the S-Bahn (urban train) lines S1 or S8 from the airport into Munich downtown and change at Marienplatz onto the U3, direction Moosach, and get off at the Olympiazentrum station.

BMW Welt and the BMW Museum are located around 5–7 minutes on foot from the Olympiazentrum station (U3). Pleasae refer to the map to find the right entrance: North or South.

Information about factory tours.

We are very pleased to announce that tours are back and once again welcome you into our plants!

Come and gain exciting insights into the world of BMW Group plants and learn all about the future of production.

Visit us in Berlin, Leipzig, Munich and Oxford and experience what is behind the  iFACTORY EXPERIENCE .

We have a range of tour formats available for you to choose what best suits you. For more information and tickets , visit www.visit-bmwgroup.com .

The public Plant tours start in Oxford in August 2022, and in Berlin and Leipzig in September 2022.

A visit to the BMW Group plants in  Dingolfing, Landshut, Regensburg and Steyr  is only possible by arrangement for special stakeholders of the plant. Tours for private individuals and corresponding registrations are not planned until further notice.

Tours are already up and running in Munich . To book, please contact [email protected] directly or call 089 /1250 16001.

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No visit to Munich is complete without touring the BMW Museum which sits close to the BMW Welt.

The museum is dedicated to retelling the BMW story right from its humble beginnings to the legend it has become within the automobile industry today.

From vintage motorcycles to today’s high-tech cars, learn about all the cool things Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) has done over the years.

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The BMW Museum Munich is where you will see the most successful automobile brand in the world come to life.

The museum traces the German automaker’s journey from its infancy to its present day excellence.

A visit to this attraction is bound to make you fall in love with BMW’s cars and bikes and the building that houses them. In fact, its architectural brilliance remains unparalleled.

The highlights of the Munich BMW Museum are its permanent and temporary exhibitions.  

The permanent exhibitions include the House of Design, House of Motorsport, etc.

When at the museum, discover how a car’s design process starts as a mere idea and then transforms to a great physical product at BMW’s House of Design. 

Don’t miss visiting the museum’s House of Motorcycle which features motorcycles more than 100 years old!

You will also learn about the technology that goes into making BMW cars, the legendary BMW motorsport, and know how important advertising is to this brand.

There are several attractions close to the BMW Museum. These include

• New Town Hall
• Bavarian State Opera
• Frauenkirche

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You can purchase tickets to the BMW Museum along with the Munich Private Walking Tour online or offline. 

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than offline tickets.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

When you book early, You also get your preferred time slot when you book early.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, they may sell out during peak days. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Go to the Munich Tour including the BMW Museum booking page .

Select your preferred date, the number of tickets, time slot, and book the tickets.

Once you purchase the BMW Museum tickets, they get delivered to your email address. 

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

You can show your guide the e-ticket on your smartphone and begin your journey.

Munich Private Walking Tour, including the BMW Museum ticket, costs €450 per group. 

Please note that this is a private tour. So only your group will participate in this. 

Your group can have 15 people in it, irrespective of age.

The Munich Private Tour with BMW Museum tickets also gives you admission to other attractions, such as:

• The BMW Welt 
• Viktualienmarkt
• Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
• Maximilianstraße

This ticket does not include public transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, food & drinks, and gratuities.

A professional local guide will lead the Munich Private Walking Tour. 

This tour is perfect for families as it is a private tour and covers some of the most famous Munich attractions in one go.

Ticket Cost: €450 per group

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The BMW Museum is situated near the Munich Olympic Stadium.

Address: Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 München, Germany. Get Directions.

You can reach the attraction via public or private transport.

The bus stop Olympiazentrum (Bus No: 173, 180, N76) is just a 3-minute walk from the attraction. 

If you’re traveling by car, turn on your Google Maps and get started. 

There are enough parking garages around the attraction. 

Note: If you’ve booked the Munich Private Walking Tour including the BMW Museum and BMW Welt , the tour departs from Marienplatz , a short distance from Frauenkirche Cathedral.

Both the museum and BMW Welt form an integral part of the four-hour private walking tour. Curious to know more about the BMW Welt? Click here .

The BMW Museum stays open from 10 am to 6 pm, from Tuesday to Sunday.

It stays closed on Monday. The last admission is at 5.30 pm.

A visit to the Munich BMW Museum will take approximately an hour. 

If you are an ardent BMW enthusiast, a complete tour might take up to 2 to 3 hours.

The private walking tour of Munich takes approximately 4 hours as it covers up to 10 well-known attractions in one go. 

The best time to visit the BMW Museum is when it opens at 10 am.

It is also less crowded on weekdays compared to weekends. 

So, planning a weekday tour is better if you prefer a smaller crowd.

The BMW Museum Munich is a highly-rated attraction in Munich.

Check out these two reviews we selected from Tripadvisor to give you an idea of what to expect here.

Worth a visit!

This is a good display of BMW vehicles, cars, and motorcycles throughout the ages. Also, there is a lot of information to read about. I am not a massive car fan, but I found the displays really interesting, and the exhibits are all immaculate. It was well worth a visit.

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Excellent specialist museum

We wanted to check out the BMW museum on this trip and were not disappointed! The bikes, the cars, and the history were incredible. Lots of fun stuff to do and check out inside. Make sure you have a few hours for it all!

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Here are some frequently asked questions about the Munich BMW Museum.

Yes, you can book a private tour for these two attractions. The Private Munich Walking Tour includes six well-known attractions besides the BMW Museum and Welt Munich.

Adults pay €10 for their entry, while students between seven and 27 years (with a valid ID), senior citizens (65+ years). Children up to 6 years old can get in for free. 

Visitors with disabilities (Free admission for registered carers) and job seekers can get a discounted ticket at €7 per head. 

You can experience the BMW brand from its beginnings to present at the BMW Museum, while the BMW Welt concentrates on topics related to the BMW brand. 

Visiting the BMW Mus e um is highly recommended, as it has an impressive collection and provides an informative display of cars and motorbikes..

The BMW Museum Munich is open from 10 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. The last admission is 30 minutes before closing hours.

Photography for personal use is generally allowed within the museum. However, tripods, flash, and other professional equipment might be restricted.

Yes, the BMW Museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. It offers barrier-free access, elevators to all floors, and accessible restrooms. 

You must cancel your BMW Museum Private Tour tickets at least a day before your tour date to receive a full refund.

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