Mensa Weihenstephan | Menu & Opening Hours

The Mensa Weihenstephan is the central point for lunch breaks at the green university campus Freising-Weihenstephan. Located directly on the Weihenstephaner Berg, it provides students and staff of the Technical University of Munich and the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University with a changing selection at student-friendly prices. Thanks to clear opening hours, transparent pricing, and modern cashless payment, the process is uncomplicated. The good accessibility via S-Bahn, regional trains, and MVV buses makes the visit as easy as the quick orientation on site. Those who want to know in advance what is on the menu today can find the daily menu online – including nutritional transparency such as CO2e and water footprint indicators, which will be displayed starting in 2024. Thus, the Mensa combines culinary variety with sustainability information and short distances in university life. ([studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/mensa/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/freising-weihenstephan/))

Today's Menu at Mensa Weihenstephan

The fastest way to lunch in Weihenstephan is through the digital menu of the Student Union Munich Oberbayern: From the location page Freising/Weihenstephan, you can go directly to the current dishes of the Mensa and other establishments on campus. Daily offers are listed with categories, prices, and notes on allergens and additives; the postings on site are decisive. Helpful for conscious meal decisions: Since September 2024, the CO2e value of a dish and its water footprint will also be displayed – clearly indicated with a traffic light system. This transparency is based on standardized calculations from a life cycle analysis; the Student Union provides additional information on the process. Those who prefer a quick alternative can use the StuBistro in the Mensa building or other dining options on campus; the location page consolidates the opening hours and centrally refers to the menus. This allows for flexible lunch planning according to lecture and lab times. Students, staff, and guests can see at a glance which options are vegetarian or vegan and which side dishes are available; according to the Student Union, a large part of the daily offerings is plant-based. Tip: Before peak times, it is worth checking the selection to avoid waiting times – the online overview helps with the choice and time planning. ([studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/mensa/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/freising-weihenstephan/))

Opening Hours of the Mensa and StuCafés in Weihenstephan

The Mensa Weihenstephan is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. These times refer to the meal service; they are the most reliable framework for lunch supply during the semester operation. Additionally, other establishments are available on site, such as the StuBistro in the Mensa building, which opens in the morning during the week and offers meal service until early afternoon. Note: During the lecture-free period, the times may be adjusted; the Student Union explicitly points out possible deviations and temporary closing days. Current notices – for example, special holiday breaks or seasonal closing times – are communicated on the location page Freising/Weihenstephan and are also posted on site. There is an information point directly in the Mensa building, which is staffed during the lecture period from Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; here, guests can get assistance with questions about payment, cards, and service. This ensures that the Mensa infrastructure remains reliably usable even when schedules are tight. Those planning regular lunch breaks or providing for workgroups can plan well based on the communicated time windows. ([studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/mensa/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/freising-weihenstephan/))

Prices and Payment: Legic, EC Card, and StudentCard

At Mensa Weihenstephan, billing is done per dish – unlike some self-service establishments. The pricing logic is transparently tiered according to status groups. Example rates according to the Student Union as of October 1, 2025: Dish 1 costs €2.95 for students, €3.90 for staff, and €5.10 for guests; higher dish tiers are correspondingly moderately tiered. Side dishes are charged separately, with a small, clearly marked pricing structure; salad is charged per 100 g. The daily postings on site remain decisive. When paying, the Student Union fundamentally relies on cashless methods. The standard is the Legic card or the respective StudentCard of the supported universities; credit can be conveniently reloaded automatically at the cash register via Autoload as soon as a self-defined minimum balance is reached. Since October 2025, direct EC card payment has also been possible in selected establishments – including explicitly at Mensa Weihenstephan. According to the Student Union, bank cards or payment tokens such as Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, or V-Pay are accepted. This speeds up the checkout process and makes the Mensa visit more comfortable for guests without a Legic card. Those who need a Legic card can obtain it at information points or cash registers; in case of loss, the card can be blocked by providing the card number. Overall, the combination of clear pricing logic and versatile payment options ensures predictable costs and short distances on campus. ([studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/mensa/mensa-preise/))

Directions and Parking at Weihenstephaner Berg

The Mensa is located at Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 5 on the Weihenstephaner Berg. From Munich, you can reach Freising by S-Bahn line S1 or by regional train; from Freising station, the MVV bus 638 goes directly to the Weihenstephan campus, stop Weihenstephan. Those arriving by car can use the A92 to the Freising Mitte exit and follow the signs towards Weihenstephan within the town. During events and peak times, early arrival is recommended, as parking availability may vary depending on the day. Visitor information on campus mentions parking options along Gregor-Mendel-Straße or – after crossing Vöttinger Straße – on Weihenstephaner Berg, where several parking spaces are available. The Mensa is easily accessible on foot from the bus due to its central campus location; it is in close proximity to other central facilities. Those using bicycles benefit from short distances between the library, lecture halls, and Mensa. Thus, the Mensa remains well connected from all directions – by public transport, bike, or car. ([ub.tum.de](https://ub.tum.de/branch-library-weihenstephan))

Campus Reference: TUM and HSWT in Weihenstephan

Weihenstephan is considered a green science location: Here, the TUM School of Life Sciences is based, which combines various disciplines of life sciences on one campus. In direct proximity, the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University also utilizes the campus; HSWT describes Weihenstephan as the largest green campus in Germany and refers to extensive infrastructure for study and everyday life. For Mensa guests, this means short distances between laboratories, seminar rooms, libraries, and catering. The Mensa itself is listed in the campus directory of TUM; on navigation pages, the building is listed with the address Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 5. For orientation, the round university library at Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1 serves as a prominent landmark – between the Central Lecture Hall Building and the Mensa, a clearly identifiable campus focus is created. Against this background, the Mensa is an important rhythm setter of everyday life, as lectures and lunch breaks are closely linked spatially. The fact that menus are transparently available online and on site further facilitates planning – as do the uniform rules regarding prices and payment methods of the Student Union. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/TUM_School_of_Life_Sciences?utm_source=openai))

On-Site Services: Information Point, Advice, and Practical Tips

In the foyer of the Mensa building, the information point assists with questions regarding payment, card services, and orientation. During the lecture period, it is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; there may be adjustments during the lecture-free period. Here, Legic cards can be purchased, blocked, or linked with Autoload; the team also assists with inquiries about price groups, allergens in dishes, or the use of cashless registers. The Student Union documents the most important functions of the Legic card in detail and points out the possibility that since 2025, EC card payments are also possible in selected establishments – Mensa Weihenstephan is among them. For sustainable decisions at the tray, the traffic light labeling for CO2e and water consumption per dish, introduced in 2024, provides clear orientation directly in the menu. Those traveling with children or guests without university affiliation benefit from the clear tariff structure and the option to pay by EC without prior registration. It is also practical that the location page Freising/Weihenstephan compactly lists all dining points with opening hours – ideal when the Mensa is closed and alternatives on campus are sought. ([studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/mensa/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/freising-weihenstephan/))

Sources:

• Student Union Munich Oberbayern – Freising / Weihenstephan: Locations, Opening Hours & Menu
• Student Union Munich Oberbayern – Mensa Prices: Billing per Dish at Mensa Weihenstephan
• Student Union Munich Oberbayern – Cashless Payment, Legic, Autoload, and EC in Selected Establishments
• TUM University Library – Branch Library Weihenstephan: Directions Public Transport S1 and Bus 638
• NavigaTUM – Mensa Weihenstephan: Building and Address
• HSWT – Campus Weihenstephan: Eating and Drinking, Opening Hours, Campus Life
• Garden Days Freising-Weihenstephan – Visitor Information: Parking Information on Campus
• Student Union Munich Oberbayern – CO2e and Water Footprint Traffic Light in Menus