CitySim Munich: Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator in the Heart of the City

Flight Simulator Munich — Boeing 737-800 at CitySim

CitySim is Munich’s most personal and most consistently praised flight simulator experience — a hand-built Boeing 737-800 cockpit in the heart of the city, run by Stephan Buchmann with a level of passion and attention to detail that shows in every review the venue has ever received. Not a single negative review. 100% positive, across Google and Tripadvisor, from first-time flyers, experienced home sim pilots, commercial airline pilots, and aspiring cadets preparing for airline screening assessments. For a flight simulator venue, that is an extraordinary record.

The simulator is located near Stiglmaierplatz in central Munich, easily accessible by U-Bahn and a short walk from Theresienstraße station. It is a small, intimate operation — Stephan built the cockpit himself, meticulously replicating the Boeing 737-800 flight deck with the same care a craftsman brings to a piece of fine furniture. Every instrument, every switch, every light functions as it does in the real aircraft. The Ipeco seat in the left-hand captain’s position has genuinely flown more than 5 million kilometres in a real Boeing 737 in commercial service.

The Boeing 737-800 Simulator

The CitySim 737 is a fixed-base simulator with a 180° all-round projection system that completely fills the cockpit windows with high-definition scenery. The effect is so convincing that many guests describe feeling as though the simulator is physically moving — the immersion alone creates genuine flight sensation without a motion platform.

All instruments and controls are in exactly the same position as in the real aircraft — authentic throttle quadrant, dual yokes, rudder pedals, overhead panel, and full avionics suite. The simulator accesses over 20,000 airports worldwide, with particularly recommended departures at Munich, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Innsbruck, Nice, Dubrovnik, Funchal, Skiathos, Heraklion, and Las Vegas. Sessions run at actual aircraft speeds and flight times — a Munich to Vienna sector takes the same time it would in the real aircraft. Every session includes a 15-minute pre-flight briefing at no extra charge, photos and videos of your flight, and a drink.

Pricing is entirely transparent — one price covers the booked time whether you come alone or in pairs. No complicated pricing model, no hidden extras.

From Beginner to Professional

CitySim adapts completely to your level. For first-timers, the session begins with a circuit at a visually appealing airport of your choice — take off, fly a rectangle, and land on the same runway to get comfortable with the aircraft before venturing further. For more experienced participants, the full range of airline procedures is available, including instrument approaches, adverse weather, crosswind landings, and challenging airports. For airline cadets and commercial pilots, CitySim is consistently recommended as one of the best-value airline screening preparation options in Munich — with multiple reviews from professional pilots noting that the quality of the simulator and instruction compares favourably with far more expensive professional options. Post-session debriefing with graphic plotting of the flown programme is available on request.

What Guests Say

A commercial airline pilot described CitySim as “a very good alternative to the expensive FFS for screening preparation — the price-performance ratio and the sympathetic and competent team make it an excellent option.” A Spanish visitor wrote that “Stephan built the cockpit personally, replicating a Boeing 737, and the result is spectacular. You can feel the love he put into building it.” An English visitor gifted the experience to an 11-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy and described the instructors as “so accommodating — different airports and flight paths, flying over their school and home.” The breadth of that audience — professional pilots and curious children — tells you everything about what CitySim is.

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available immediately — printable as a PDF or available by post, and redeemable against any session type. An ideal and original Munich gift for aviation enthusiasts, birthday celebrations, and special occasions.

Plan Your Visit

CitySim is located at Erzgießereistr. 1, 80335 Munich — a short walk from Stiglmaierplatz U-Bahn station (U1/U7) and easily accessible from central Munich. Contact Stephan directly at info@citysim.de or call +49 160 959 172 90 to book. Sessions are by appointment only.