Munich offers moderate Muslim-friendly facilities for travelers. While not as diverse as Berlin, Bavaria’s capital has established halal infrastructure around the main station area and several mosques serving the city’s 100,000+ Muslim residents. See our halal food guides for dining options. Explore halal food in Munich for more information. Explore Muslim travelers for more information.
Muslim-Friendly Score: 6/10
Munich is moderately equipped:
- 40+ mosques in the Munich area
- 200+ halal restaurants
- Turkish and Arabic communities
- Concentrated near Hauptbahnhof
- Limited in tourist areas
Best Muslim-Friendly Areas
Near Hauptbahnhof
Most convenient for halal:
- Station area: Döner and kebab shops
- International restaurants: Some halal
- Easy access: Central location
- Late night options: Available
Schwabing
University district:
- Some halal restaurants
- Student-friendly prices
- Growing diversity
Goetheplatz Area
Turkish community:
- Turkish restaurants: Authentic options
- Halal butchers: Fresh meat
- Local atmosphere
Mosques in Munich
Freimann Mosque (Islamic Center Munich)
Munich’s main mosque:
- Largest in the city
- Friday prayers: Well-attended
- Located in Freimann (north Munich)
- Modern facilities
Pasing Mosque
Western Munich:
- Turkish community mosque
- Regular prayers
Prayer Rooms
- Munich Airport: Multi-faith prayer room
- Some shopping centers: Ask staff
Halal Food Guide
Turkish Cuisine
Most common option:
- Döner kebab: Available everywhere
- Turkish restaurants: Near station
- Lahmacun and pide: Turkish specialties
Middle Eastern
Growing options:
- Lebanese: Several restaurants
- Afghan: Some locations
- Syrian: Limited but available
South Asian
Some options:
- Indian: Some halal restaurants
- Pakistani: Limited
Where to Eat
- Hauptbahnhof area: Most reliable
- Schwabing: Some variety
- Tourist areas: Very limited
Near Tourist Attractions
Marienplatz
- Very limited halal
- Walk to Hauptbahnhof (10 min)
- Some kebab options nearby
English Garden
- Pack food from halal restaurants
- Limited options in park
- Schwabing nearby
Neuschwanstein Castle
- No halal at castle
- Pack food for day trip
- Füssen town has minimal options
Oktoberfest (Theresienwiese)
- Very limited halal on grounds
- Some döner stands possible
- Eat before/after in city
BMW Museum / Olympic Park
- Limited immediate options
- Plan meals elsewhere
Practical Tips
- Hauptbahnhof area: Most reliable halal
- Plan for attractions: Pack food for day trips
- Oktoberfest challenge: Eat before visiting
- Download apps: Muslim Pro, HalalTrip
- Non-alcoholic options: Available in beer gardens
- Cash useful: Some shops prefer
- Early closing: Restaurants close earlier than Berlin
- Weekend busy: Book for groups
- Summer terraces: Outdoor seating popular
- Freimann Mosque: Visit for Friday prayers