Towers, Hills and Alpine Peaks with a View, 1 of 5
Open todayAttraction
St. Peter's Church Tower (Alter Peter)
- Open today
- 9am to 6:30pm
- Price
- Adults €5, kids under 6 free
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Towers, Hills and Alpine Peaks with a View, 1 of 5: St. Peter's Church Tower (Alter Peter)
St. Peter's Church Tower (Alter Peter)
AttractionAltstadt-Lehel
Area
Altstadt-Lehel
Good for
5–16
Cost
Adults €5, kids under 6 free
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Updated
Nov 1, 2026
What you need to know
- 306 steps to the top, a long climb for preschoolers, so plan a rest or two on the way up
- Bells at eye level through the belfry windows, where kids can see all eight bells and watch them swing when they ring
- Alps on clear days, up to 100 km away, sharpest when the warm Föhn wind blows, so save the climb for a clear day
About
Alter Peter is the bell tower of St. Peter's, the oldest parish church in the city, beside Marienplatz. Kids climb 306 steps to a viewing platform over the old town rooftops, and on clear days the view reaches the Alps.
On the way up, windows at the belfry show the eight bells, including one cast for the city's 800th anniversary, and kids can watch them swing when they ring.
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Adults €5, kids under 6 free
Adults €5, school kids 6-18 €2, under 6 free. Reduced €3 for students, seniors 65+ and visitors with disabilities. Cash desk at the tower.
Mon-Fri9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat-Sun and holidays9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Winter hours, Nov-Mar. Last entry 30 min before closing. April-October the tower is open daily until 7:30pm.
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Location
St. Peter's Church Tower (Alter Peter)
St. Peter Kirche, Rindermarkt 1, 80331 München, Germany
