Bavaria Filmstadt is a working film studio and movie attraction in Grünwald, south of Munich. Guided tours take you through sets and props from productions including Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story, with a full-scale submarine interior among the highlights. You can also try green-screen activities and see how film effects are made. Much of the tour focuses on German films and television, so it will be most rewarding if you know some of the titles or are curious about how productions work. Tours are guided, and advance booking is recommended.
What the studio tour includes
Bavaria Filmstadt combines a working film studio with a visitor tour about cinema and television production. The guided route includes sets and props from films and TV shows made at the studio, with stops that explain how productions are put together.
The titles on the route may be more familiar to German-speaking audiences. If you have seen the productions being discussed, the sets have added context; if you have not, the tour still gives an introduction to film-making techniques and German cinema.
Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story
The submarine set from Das Boot is one of the tour’s central sights. It is a full-scale interior that you can walk through, giving you a close look at the confined setting used for the film.
Fans of The NeverEnding Story can look for props from the 1984 film, including the mechanical dragon Fuchur. Other stops may include a space station from Stowaway and a classroom from the German series Fack ju Göhte.
Hands-on activities and the 4D cinema
The visit includes opportunities to take part in movie-themed activities, such as green-screen scenes and acting in a short film. These interactive moments can be especially appealing for children, though participation in some activities may be directed toward younger visitors.
A 4D cinema is also part of the experience. The visit is organized around scheduled tours and activities, so check the current schedule if you are interested in a particular presentation or event.
Planning your visit
Reserve a place on a guided tour before you go. English-language tours are available, and an English app can help if you cannot book one, though the app does not replace a live explanation. Arriving early gives you time to explore before the tour starts.
The studio is at Bavariafilmplatz 7 in Grünwald, south of Munich. It can be reached by car or public transport; one guide to the area estimates about 45 minutes from Munich city centre by train. Parking is available on site and is paid.
Perguntas frequentes
Do you need to book a tour at Bavaria Filmstadt?
Yes. The studio tour is guided, and you cannot walk through it without a guide. Booking in advance is recommended.
Is there an English-language tour?
English-language tours are available. If you cannot book one, an English app is available, though it does not provide the same experience as a live tour.
How long does a visit take?
Allow about two to three hours for the tour and time to explore before it begins.
What can you see at Bavaria Filmstadt?
The guided tour includes sets and props from productions such as Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story, including a full-scale submarine interior. Green-screen activities and a 4D cinema are also part of the visit.
