In the tower of the New City Hall (Neues Rathaus) on Marienplatz is Munich’s world-famous glockenspiel. With its 43 bells and 32 life-size figures, the large solar-powered mechanical clock first ...

The panoramic view from the observation tower The glockenspiel and the exterior facade show Munich's city history. The balcony of the New Town Hall is Munich's most popular place for sports teams ...

The Munich Glockenspiel in the New City Hall (Rathaus) tower at Marienplatz is world-famous. Here you can find out when to visit and what the dancing figures actually mean. Daily at 11am and 12 ...

For Munich day trippers ... Past visitors also recommended timing your visit for the daily glockenspiel shows at the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), which take place at 11 a.m. and noon.

The streets of Munich are relatively quiet in May and this year is no different. Around the famous Marienplatz, tourists still look up as the famous town hall Glockenspiel chimes on the hour.