Since I began creating my checklist of locations to go to in Munich, Sea Life Munich has been one of many should-see points of interest. There was no manner we’d go to Munich and never go there!
After the day we spent at Legoland Deutschland, it was about time to keep within the metropolis and uncover extra of the Munich points of interest.
On the day we visited Sea Life Munchen, we first visited BMW Welt and BMW Museum. Afterward, we arrived at Sea Life Munich (and subsequent it was Olympiapark).
This place was attention-grabbing, and there are some things to know earlier than visiting Sea Life Munich that I’ll share on this article. I admit that earlier than visiting, I noticed all types of opinions on this place, each good and unhealthy. Some praised it for the quite a few beings that may be seen right here, others stated it’s small and you’ll undergo it in lower than half-hour.
As you may already know, I like to make my impressions and I do a number of analysis earlier than visiting a metropolis in order that I do know each the well-known points of interest and the hidden gems, then I create itineraries for every day 🙂
Important be aware: the pictures are taken with my cellphone – No blitz (clearly!) – however my battery was 20% so I took a couple of footage and never all of them are the very best quality.
Therefore, the pictures you will note under don’t convey the fantastic thing about the place.
Included on this Sea Life Munich information are:
- How to get to Sea Life Munich
- Sea Life Munich tickets
- What to anticipate inside Sea Life Munich
- More ideas for visiting Sea Life Munich
- Conclusion: Is Sea Life Munich value a go to?
How to get to Sea Life Munich
As I discussed, we went to Sea Life Munich after visiting BMW Welt and BMW Museum – so, for us, it was only a quick stroll to Sea Life Munich.
Located at Olympiapark Munich, Sea Life Munich is definitely accessible by public transport.
I like to recommend putting in the MVV-App (the official app for public transport in Munich) as it’ll make it easier to get from anywhere to wherever you need within the metropolis! We used it each day in Munich and we had no problem.
You can take a taxi too, however I might not advocate it, as Munich has public transport that enables you to get anyplace you need (particularly to well-known sights like these.)
Sea Life Munich Tickets
You can buy tickets prematurely (in idea they’re cheaper), or while you get to the Sea Life.
We weren’t positive after we would arrive at Sea Life Munich, so we selected to pay there.
The value for a ticket for an grownup (15+) is 22 euros on-line or 23.50 euros on-website. The value for a ticket for an grownup with a photograph go included is 24 euros on-line or 25.50 euros on-website.
I feel that there are some particular costs for households as a result of we paid 61.50 euros for two adults + 1 youngster (13 years) and a photograph included. As talked about, we paid on-website.
Personal tip: on the official website, you will note that it states that entrance is assured for tickets purchased prematurely and time slots reserved. While we have been fortunate that it was not crowded after we obtained there, you might get there when there are lots of folks and you’ll have to wait.
What to anticipate inside Sea Life Munich
When I researched the locations to go to in Munich, I noticed that Sea Life is introduced as Germany’s largest number of sharks.
It was sufficient for me to embrace it on our Munich itinerary!
Also, I’m including this right here as I feel it’s helpful to know, you will note that on the official Facebook web page, they’re Sea Life Deutschland – So a Sea Life Germany may return the searches you’re on the lookout for.
I’m including this as a result of I attempted to examine folks’s expertise – what was it like for them – however other than some feedback on 1-2 well-known websites, the various search engines didn’t return any weblog posts amongst MANY pages 🙁 We all know in regards to the current algorithm modifications, so I can’t get into these particulars, however I hope this text is helpful to you.
Sea Life Munich shouldn’t be large, nevertheless it has a number of areas: Isar, Danube, Danube Delta (from my nation, Romania, yay!), the Black Sea (we even have the Black Sea the place we go throughout the summer season!), Mediterranean, tropical ocean and extra.
While it isn’t large, there are a number of flooring and lots of sea creatures that may be admired up-shut. There are loads of Sea Life points of interest!
And there are some maps on the partitions of the constructing!
There can be a Coral cave, jellyfish, an space that appears like a shipwreck, and extra.
And sure, you’ll go underneath a tank and you will note sharks (amongst others) going over or swimming close to you.
You should not seeing the large tank right here (the doorway) as a result of the picture shouldn’t be clear, sadly.
For us, it was the primary time in such a spot (we have now aquariums in Romania too, however smaller), and it was a pleasant expertise. We spent an hour – or an hour and fifteen minutes there (we arrived not lengthy earlier than closing time).
And then we spent a while within the memento store 🙂 We purchased stones (sure, tacky, I do know :D) – however there are such a lot of plushies and numerous objects to select from 🙂
More ideas for visiting Sea Life Munich
Here are some ideas for visiting Sea Life Munich and taking advantage of your journey.
Check the closing time/schedule
We went there finish of June, a weekday! – and the final entrance is one hour earlier than closing. This means 4 PM (it closed at 5 PM).
But in the event you would test the schedule for August 17, a Saturday, you will note that it closes at 8 PM – so the final entrance is at 7 PM.
Therefore, test the schedule prematurely, primarily based on when you may be visiting – and plan your go to accordingly.
How a lot time at Sea Life Munich
It all comes down to what number of related locations you visited earlier than and the way passionate/ you’re.
You can go to all of it in half an hour or spend a couple of hours right here.
We had a bit over an hour to spend right here – however I might have cherished to have extra time!
Prepare for some sudden however enjoyable actions
You may be fortunate sufficient to see some actions on the Sea Life Munich – feeding of some sharks or different related actions. We didn’t, however I hope you’ll get pleasure from such good surprises!
Expect loud youngsters
Sea Life Munich hosts numerous occasions, and you might encounter teams engaged in several actions.
When we visited, there wasn’t such a tour, however there have been two small teams of individuals (prolonged households) with youngsters who have been actually loud (the mother and father didn’t inform them to be a bit extra silent).
There aren’t any home windows
If you will have points with darkish areas and rooms with no home windows, then you definately want to know what to anticipate. For us, being right here was no problem (even when I’m claustrophobic), however I assumed I’d point out this side.
There is a restaurant/terrace exterior
You can sit and calm down extra after your go to – having fun with a espresso, a juice, ingesting some water or one thing else:) – however this closed when Sea Life closes!
Conclusion: Is Sea Life Munich value a go to?
Sea Life Munich is among the most visited aquariums in Germany and, as talked about, residence to the nation’s largest number of sharks.
The tunnel underneath the big sea tank is spectacular – as are the opposite tanks and swimming pools.
There are MANY styles of sea life – so there’s positively what to see at Sea Life Munich.
Is Sea Life Munich value a go to?
In a phrase? Definitely!
Plus, it’s situated conveniently close to many well-known Munich points of interest (BMW Welt and BMW Museum, Olympia Park) so it’s accessible, not solely enjoyable! It could be a disgrace to miss it!
