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Why go
- More than 20 shark species, including zebra and blacktip reef sharks, make up Germany’s widest variety of sharks.
- An acrylic-glass tunnel runs through the 400,000-litre tropical tank.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
With kids
- School visits include free quizzes about ocean life, biodiversity and its protection.
Tips for your visit
- Use the free SeaScan app for animal facts, collection quests and quizzes about overfishing, wildlife decline, plastic pollution and coral bleaching.
Best time to visit
- From 1 October to 18 November 2026, join Kapitän Haizahn and his crew on a treasure hunt.
Know before you go
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Online tickets are available on the SEA LIFE Munich website.
Interesting facts4
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3,000 marine
Over 3,000 marine animals from 150 species live in over 33 tanks.
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700,000 litres
The tanks hold 700,000 litres of water across 2,200 square metres.
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Habitats range from rainforest and European coasts to the tropical ocean.
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30 have
Nurse sharks sometimes sleep piled together; groups of up to 30 have been observed.
SEA LIFE Munich | The aquarium directly located in Olympia Park
History
Merlin Entertainments operates SEA LIFE Munich. Sea Life Deutschland GmbH oversees its German aquariums.
- 2006SEA LIFE Munich opened in April at Willi-Daume-Platz in Olympiapark.
Don't miss
- PünktchenThe zebra shark is the largest inhabitant of the tropical ocean tank.Tropical ocean tank
- 15 underwater worldsExplore settings including the Isar, Danube Delta, Coral Cave, Mediterranean Harbour and Shipwreck.
- Virtual ocean encountersA VR add-on lets you swim with a humpback whale in Tonga or dive beside a 4.5-metre tiger shark in the Bahamas.
How to get there
- TrainTake U-Bahn line U3 to Olympiazentrum. The aquarium is at Willi-Daume-Platz 1.
Sources: Sea Life Munich - Wikipedia · Munich/North - Wikivoyage (see) · SEA LIFE Munich | The aquarium directly located… · SEA LIFE München | Erlebnis-Aquarium direkt im … · Schools | SEA LIFE Munich · Sea Life München - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Phone
- 0180666690101
Questions and answers
Is the virtual dive part of the aquarium exhibits?
It is a VR add-on using live-action ocean films and moving seat platforms.
How long is the backstage tour, and what does it cover?
The 45-minute tour visits tank areas, introduces marine animals and explores aquarium technology. It is offered in German and can be booked on the website; English guided tours are not currently offered.
How can I contact SEA LIFE Munich?
Call 0180666690101.
What is a tidal pool?
A coastal habitat exposed as the water recedes at low tide.
What ocean issues do the SeaScan app quizzes explore?
Overfishing, declining wildlife, plastic pollution and coral bleaching.
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