Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
#2sur 10 lieux à visiter à MunichMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Aussi appelé Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau · Munich Cathedral · Church of Our Lady
L'essentiel
Horaires d'ouverture : Cathedral: daily 08:00 - 20:00. L'entrée est gratuite. Comptez 45 min. Meilleure période : Weekday mornings 08:30 - 10:00.
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- Horaires d'ouverture
- Cathedral: daily 08:00 - 20:00
- Closed to sightseeing during services. South tower: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday and public holidays 11:30 - 17:00, last ascent 16:30.
- Prix d'entrée
- Gratuit
- Durée nécessaire
- 45 min
- Meilleur moment de la journée
- Weekday mornings 08:30 - 10:00
- Meilleurs mois
- May – Sep, Dec
- Adresse
- Frauenplatz 1, 80331 Munich, Germany
À propos de Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
Frauenkirche in Munich is free to enter and its south tower platform costs EUR 7.50 for adults, as of 2026. Its two brick towers, at about 98.5 metres each, dominate the Old Town skyline, and the church is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. Frauenkirche was built in Late Gothic style as a three-aisled hall church, with its foundation stone laid in 1468 and the main structure finished within about 20 years; the domed caps on the towers were added around 1525.
Meilleur moment de la journée : Weekday mornings 08:30 - 10:00. For a quiet nave; the tower in clear weather for views to the Alps.
Horaires de Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
- Horaires d'ouverture
- Cathedral: daily 08:00 - 20:00
- Closed to sightseeing during services. South tower: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday and public holidays 11:30 - 17:00, last ascent 16:30.
- Fermé le
- Ouvert tous les jours
Bon à savoir : Tower hours can change for weather or maintenance; verify at the official site.
Horaires d'ouverture établis à partir de muenchen.de et de sources publiques, mis à jour le . Ils peuvent changer sans préavis — vérifiez avant de partir. Comment nous rédigeons ces guides
Prix d'entrée de Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
| Billet | Prix |
|---|---|
| Billet standard | Gratuit |
| Tarif réduit (étudiant / senior) | Gratuit |
| Enfants | Gratuit |
Entry to the cathedral interior is free, as of 2026. The south tower viewing platform costs EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 5.50 for ages 7-16 and students, free up to age 6, sold only in the cathedral shop on site; verify at the official site.
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Meilleure période pour visiter Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
08:00 - 10:00
Early QuietBest time to go
Few visitors and worshippers at morning services; the nave is quiet before tour groups.
Quiet10:00 - 13:00
Tower and Tours
Tower ticket queue forms in the cathedral shop and tour groups pass through the entrance hall.
Busy13:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Flow
Steady visitors; tower slots usually available but weekend queues can build.
Moderate17:00 - 20:00
Evening
Fewer sightseers as the tower closes at 17:00; the church remains open until 20:00 outside services.
Quiet
Histoire de Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
Frauenkirche was designed by Jörg von Halspach, also known as Jörg Ganghofer, and built of brick with the foundation laid in 1468. The distinctive onion-shaped domes that cap the towers were added around 1525, roughly 36 years after the main building was completed, and give the church its silhouette.
Frauenkirche was damaged in the Second World War and restored in stages, with a major restoration between 1989 and 1994. Inside, a black marble and bronze cenotaph honours Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian, and a mechanical clock from the 16th century is among the artworks.
Frauenkirche's entrance hall contains the Teufelstritt, the Devil's Footprint, a dark impression in the floor. Legend says the devil stamped it in rage when he saw the church had no windows visible from that spot; this is folklore, not documented history.
Règles et étiquette à Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
Frauenkirche is an active cathedral, and sightseeing is not possible during services; the interior closes to tourists then, so check the time before entering. Dress respectfully, keep voices low and remove hats. Modest dress is expected, and bare shoulders or short shorts can draw a request to cover up, as in most Catholic churches in Bavaria.
Frauenkirche's south tower is reached by about 90 steps of a narrow spiral staircase and then a lift to the viewing platform; the tower is not wheelchair accessible, though the north portal has a ramp for the nave. Tower tickets are sold only in the cathedral shop and not online, so queues can form at busy times.
Frauenkirche's Teufelstritt draws a small crowd in the entrance hall; stand back so worshippers can pass. Photography for personal use in the nave is generally tolerated, but do not photograph people at prayer or use flash.
Conseils pour visiter Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
- 1
Frauenkirche works well as a first stop in the Old Town because it is free and takes only 30-45 minutes. Enter through the main portal and pause at the Teufelstritt, then walk the nave for the sense of scale created by the tall, plain brick walls.
- 2
Frauenkirche's tower ticket is worth the EUR 7.50 on a clear day for views over the roofs towards the Alps; on hazy days the view is limited, and the last ascent is at 16:30. Queues build on weekend afternoons.
- 3
Frauenkirche sits three minutes from Marienplatz, so the Glockenspiel and Viktualienmarkt can be combined into a single morning. Go before 10:00 on a weekday to see the nave nearly empty, and avoid the hour around Sunday services when the church is busy with worshippers.
Comment se rendre à Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
L'étoile rouge indique Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) ; les repères numérotés sont les 9 lieux les plus proches de nos guides, chacun avec son classement dans sa ville. Touchez un repère pour plus de détails.
Frauenplatz 1, 80331 Munich, GermanyItinéraire sur Google Maps
Depuis Munich Airport (MUC)
40 km · 40-45 min
EUR 13.60-14.30 one-way (airport zone ticket; sources differ, verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
Depuis Munich Hauptbahnhof
2 km · 5 min plus 3 min walk
About EUR 4.20 (MVV Zone M single ticket, as of 2026; verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
Depuis Marienplatz
0.3 km · 3 min
Free (walking distance)
Aéroport le plus proche
Depuis Munich Airport (MUC)
about 40 km from the city centre, roughly 40-45 minutes by S-Bahn (S1 or S8) to Marienplatz.
Gare la plus proche
Depuis Marienplatz (S1-S8, U3, U6), about 3 minutes on foot.
FAQ — Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)
Is the Frauenkirche free to enter?
Yes. The Frauenkirche interior is free to enter, as of 2026; only the south tower platform charges EUR 7.50 for adults.
Can you go up the Frauenkirche tower?
Yes. The south tower is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 and Sunday and holidays 11:30 - 17:00, with last ascent at 16:30, and tickets are sold only in the cathedral shop.
How many steps are there in the Frauenkirche tower?
About 90 steps of a narrow spiral staircase lead to a lift, which takes visitors to the viewing platform. The tower is not wheelchair accessible.
What is the Devil's Footprint in the Frauenkirche?
The Teufelstritt is a dark footprint-shaped mark in the entrance hall of the Frauenkirche. It is tied to a legend of the devil stamping in rage, which is folklore and not documented history.
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