Intersolar Europe (The smarter E) 2027: what to do in Munich after hours

16 to 18 June 2027 · ExpectedMunich, Germany

Intersolar Europe (The smarter E) keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Munich.

Airport to Messe München

Munich airport (MUC) has S1 and S8 trains to the centre in 40 minutes.

U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.

Public transport directions to Messe München

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetHauptbahnhof and LudwigsvorstadtCheapest rooms, walking distance to the Theresienwiese.
Mid-rangeAltstadt and GlockenbachCentral and lively.
SplurgeMaximilianstrasseGrand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 15 June to 19 June. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 16 to 18 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Wednesday 16 June

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

Evening two

Thursday 17 June

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

Companion day

Thursday 17 June

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

The day after the show

Saturday 19 June

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Neuschwanstein Castle day trip

The fairytale castle; book castle tickets with the tour.

Half day · Indoor · Family

BMW Welt and Museum

Cars and design.

Half day · Family

Bike tour with beer garden stop

English Garden and river surfers.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Allianz Arena tour

Bayern Munich museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Beer and food tour

Beer halls and Bavarian food.

Full day · Family

Neuschwanstein Castle day trip

The fairytale castle; book castle tickets with the tour.

Full day

Salzburg day trip

Mozart and The Sound of Music.

After dark

8 tours worth booking for Intersolar Europe (The smarter E)

TourLengthGood for
Eagle's Nest and BerchtesgadenFull dayEveryone
Neuschwanstein Castle day tripFull dayFamilies
Dachau memorial tourHalf dayEveryone
BMW Welt and MuseumHalf dayBad weather, Families
Salzburg day tripFull dayEveryone
Bike tour with beer garden stopHalf dayFamilies
Allianz Arena tourHalf dayFamilies, Bad weather
Beer and food tourEveningFood lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Family

BMW Welt and Museum

Cars and design.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Allianz Arena tour

Bayern Munich museum.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Munich

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Intersolar Europe (The smarter E).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Intersolar Europe (The smarter E) 2027?

The next edition is 16 to 18 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Messe München?

Munich airport (MUC) has S1 and S8 trains to the centre in 40 minutes. U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.

Where should I stay for Intersolar Europe (The smarter E)?

For most visitors the best base is Altstadt and Glockenbach: Central and lively.

What can we do between sessions at Intersolar Europe (The smarter E)?

Good short outings in Munich include Dachau memorial tour, BMW Welt and Museum, Bike tour with beer garden stop. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Intersolar Europe (The smarter E)?

Family-friendly picks: Neuschwanstein Castle day trip, BMW Welt and Museum, Bike tour with beer garden stop. Deutsches Museum.

How far is Messe München from Munich centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.

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