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International Youth Library at Blutenburg Castle
- Open today
- 10am to 4pm
- Price
- Under 18 free, adults €5
- Setting
- Indoor
Rainy-Day Favorites in Munich, 16 of 16: International Youth Library at Blutenburg Castle
International Youth Library at Blutenburg Castle
LibraryPasing-Obermenzing
Area
Pasing-Obermenzing
Good for
2–12
Cost
Under 18 free, adults €5
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Nov 1, 2026
What you need to know
- Children's library opens at 2pm on weekdays only, so weekend visits are for the exhibitions and museums
- Michael Ende Museum opens on weekends, with an audio guide made by kids for kids
- Bus from Pasing station: MetroBus 56 or bus 160 to the Blutenburg stop, or a 25-minute walk along the Würm
About
The world's largest library of international children's books fills a 15th-century castle beside the Würm river. The children's library lends 20,000 books in 24 languages, from Arabic to Ukrainian, and runs courses and readings for kids and families.
Upstairs, the Michael Ende Museum shows the author's books, drawings and belongings, with Momo, Jim Button and Bastian from The Neverending Story. The James Krüss Museum Tower holds more exhibits.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
Under 18 free, adults €5
Exhibitions: under 18 free, adults €5 (€4 reduced), one ticket for all exhibitions and museums. Borrowing from the children's library is free.
Mon-Fri10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat-Sun11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Children's library Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm only. Closed public holidays. Michael Ende Museum open weekends only.
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Location
International Youth Library at Blutenburg Castle
Seldweg 15, 81247 München, Germany
