Is Nymphenburg Palace in Zone M?

The inner area is zone M. It includes for example the SEA LIFE Munich, the Nymphenburg Palace with its Botanical Garden, the Deutsche Museum and the Lenbachhaus.



Yes, Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg) is located entirely within Zone M of the Munich transport network (MVV). This is the innermost fare zone that covers the entire city of Munich. To reach the palace from the city center (Marienplatz or Hauptbahnhof), you can simply use a standard Zone M ticket or a "Deutschlandticket." The most common route is taking Tram 17 or Bus 51/151, both of which stop at the "Schloss Nymphenburg" station right in front of the palace grounds. Because it is within the central zone, you do not need to worry about purchasing more expensive multi-zone tickets unless you are traveling from the airport (which is in Zone 5) or the outlying suburbs. In 2026, the palace remains one of Munich's most accessible "Zone M" attractions, offering visitors the chance to explore the expansive baroque gardens, the main palace rooms, and the Marstallmuseum (Carriage Museum) without the need for complex suburban rail planning.

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Zone M covers the entire Munich city area and in some cases extends beyond it. Zones 1 to 6 cover the districts belonging to the MVV area. Munich Airport is located in zone 5. On the new network plans, each stop is also marked with the corresponding zone (e.g. Harthaus in zone M/1)

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You'll also see rooms in the North Apartment, the South Apartment and the Queen's Apartment along with the beautiful palace chapel. Nymphenburg Palace is open daily from 9am to 6pm (April to 15 October) and from 10am to 4pm (October to March).

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Opening hours (main gate): The fountains are in operation daily from Easter to mid-October - 10 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 4 pm. Entry into the castle park is free.

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In 1863, the only meeting between Ludwig and Otto von Bismarck was held in Nymphenburg, although they remained connected in a lifelong friendship. Today, Nymphenburg is open to the public but also continues to be a home and chancery for the head of the House of Wittelsbach, currently Franz, Duke of Bavaria.

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if a station is located in two zones like e. g. Dachau 1/2, depending on your direction of travel you choose the cheaper option. Thus for a journey in direction to Munich Main Station Dachau is (like Munich Main Station ) in zone 1. If you travel outbound from Dachau to Altomünster (zone 4)then Dachau is in zone 2.

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Staying as a tourist in Munich Day Tickets are the best option. They are more uncomplicated and mostly cheaper than Single Trip or Stripe Tickets. These tickets allow unlimited travel on all U-Bahn, S-Bahn trains, trams and buses from the time validated until 6:00 am the next day.

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Schloss Nymphenburg does live up to the meaning behind its name, “Castle of the Nymphs”. To celebrate the birth of their heir Maximilian II Emanuel, the Bavarian ruler Ferdinand Maria had Nymphenburg Palace built in 1664 as a gift to his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy.

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