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The capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich, is not inferior in popularity among tourists to Berlin and Cologne. Not only is there a huge amount of architectural monuments, but also the most interesting events, among which central location belongs to the immortal beer festival Oktoberfest. In addition, a major European opera festival has been held here since 1875.
Stroll through the ornate city squares and breathe in the Christmas atmosphere, visit the grandiose Bavarian castles and plunge headlong into a raid on old German restaurants - all this can be done by a traveler who goes to Munich. In addition, the capital of Bavaria is a very prosperous and prosperous city. This is the perfect place for quality shopping.
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The central square of Munich, where any a tourist route. In the Middle Ages, knightly tournaments were held here and fish market. Marienplatz has been the main square since the founding of the city. Here are the most significant sights, popular restaurants, shops, food market. The square is always busy and quite crowded.
building in neo gothic style at Marienplatz. The town hall was built in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries, although it seems that it is already several hundred years old. In 1874, the City Council moved here from the Old Town Hall. In order to make room for construction, about 30 residential buildings of the townspeople were demolished. The town hall is crowned with an 85-meter tower with a spire; the facade is decorated with figures of famous and significant personalities for German history.
much more modest and ancient building than the New Town Hall. The first mention of it is found in the sources of the XIV century, but it is believed that it was erected in the XV century. The predominant building style is Gothic, with the addition of later Renaissance architectural elements. Now the Toy Museum is located in the Old Town Hall. As a result of the bombing of World War II, the building was damaged, and a new spire had to be installed on the main tower.
The palace complex, which was founded in the second half of the XVII century. It was used as the residence of the ancient Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty. The park surrounding the palace buildings is spread over an area of 200 hectares. The splendor and beauty of the interior decoration of Nymphenburg can be compared with the legendary "fabulous" Neuschweinstein castle. The descendants of the Wittelsbachs still live in the part of the palace that is closed to tourists.
Hunting castle of the 15th century, erected at the request of Duke Albrecht III. The story of the duke's unhappy love is connected with Blutenburg. Against the will of his father, he secretly married a commoner and settled with her in the castle. The father tricked his son out of the fortress, and in his absence ordered to throw the unfortunate beloved into the river. Albrecht eventually forgave his father, and a chapel was erected in honor of the innocently ruined girl.
The palace was founded by Duke William V at the end of the 16th century. Then it was a small mansion, which the ruler used for privacy. His son Maximilian I rebuilt the estate to his liking and turned it into a palace. The Schleissheim complex includes three palaces built at different times and a vast park area. Johann Gump, Giovanni Trubillio and Francesco Rosa worked on the interior painting.
The complex of buildings in the central part of Munich, which is considered one of the largest in Europe. It was erected over five centuries and finally completed only in the 19th century. The Munich Residence is the official residence of the rulers of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach dynasty. It includes: a museum, which occupies more than 100 halls, 10 palaces, a theater and a concert hall.
Munich Catholic Cathedral with the main tower 99 meters high. According to city law, it is forbidden to erect buildings higher than the Frauenkirche (this is a temporary decision, adopted in 2004 at a popular vote). They worked on the construction of the temple in the XIV-XV centuries. It was supposed to accommodate 20 thousand parishioners, although the population of the city in those centuries was only 13 thousand people.
The temple arose on the initiative of two Azam brothers, who were architects, sculptors and painters at the same time. This is one of the few historical sights that the Wittelsbach dynasty did not have a hand in. The brothers planned to use the church as a home chapel, but later, at the insistence of the people, it was open to everyone.
The temple is one of the most revered and ancient in the city. It arose in the 8th century as a small wooden monastery on the initiative of the monks of the Tegernsee Monastery. In the 11th century, the church was rebuilt in the Romanesque style. After a fire in 1327, a new building in the Gothic style was born. In subsequent centuries, the church was rebuilt, expanded, elements of late Gothic and Rococo were added to the facade.
Munich's main opera house, where one of the most respected musical groups in the world, the Bavarian State Orchestra, plays. The venue hosts the Munich Opera Festival. More than 300 performances are given here annually, leading performers are invited to play the main roles. The repertoire includes works by famous German composers and the best masterpieces of world opera art.
A unique museum that demonstrates the achievements of German technology and science. The expositions are placed on six thematic tiers: hydraulic engineering, shipping, mining, trackless transport, oil and gas, power machines. The museum contains unique samples of equipment, the only ones that have survived (that is, not destroyed at the request of the victorious countries) after two World Wars.
The exposition of the museum is dedicated to Bavarian history, culture, folk art. Items made of porcelain, wood, silver, fabric and other materials are collected here. As well as significant collections of weapons, heraldic symbols, jewelry. A special pride of the museum is the collection of nativity scenes. The meeting is in historic building baroque with a hundred interior spaces, transitions and galleries.
Bavaria is the birthplace of the world-famous BMW car. It was here that the first factories for the production of aircraft were located, which after the First World War were retrained into automobile ones. Thus, a recognizable brand was born. In the museum you can see the products of the company from its very foundation. Many interesting and rare retro models of the last century are exhibited there.
Museum of Ancient Sculpture, which contains works of Roman and Greek masters from the 17th century BC. by the 5th century. Both originals and copies of statues, bas-reliefs, busts that have not survived to our time are exhibited here. The exposition is located in 13 halls. Here you can see statues of the mythical Hephaestus, Daedalus, Pericles and other characters. Most Collections were collected by King Ludwig I.
The collective name of a group of art galleries and museums, which houses a collection of paintings from the 14th century to modern times, as well as collections of modern and applied art. The Alte Pinakothek houses expositions of masters of the 14th-18th centuries. In Novaya - you can look at works of art of the XIX-XX centuries. The Pinakothek der Moderne exhibits collections from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The museum is located outside the city limits of Munich near the town of Dachau on the site of the former concentration camp. All people objectionable to the Nazi regime were driven here for execution. For 12 years of existence, tens of thousands of people were killed in the camp. The museum was organized at the request of the former prisoners of the camp in 1965. Little is left of the buildings of the Second World War, but this place strikes with an ominous and oppressive atmosphere.
In 1972, Munich hosted the next Summer Olympic Games. Since those times, there has been a park (a territory with Olympic facilities), which the locals use for recreation and walks. Former objects operated as sports training bases, major social and cultural events still take place here. It should be noted that thanks to the Games, the city has changed and become more comfortable.
The stadium built for the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It belongs to the Munich club Bayern Munich. It hosted the Champions League final in 2011/12. The Allianz Arena is located in the Frettmaning Heath. The building is called a real miracle of modern architectural art. At the entrance to the stadium, the fans are breathtaking from the sight of this grandiose structure.
The famous beer festival, where all fans of the foamy drink strive to get. Dozens of producers set up their tents at Oktoberfest, where countless liters of beer are drunk, kilograms of sausages and pork knuckles are eaten. The festival has existed since 1810, for two centuries it has become a real symbol of Bavaria and organically blended into cultural traditions. Traditionally, the head of the Bavarian government drinks the first mug of beer at the opening.
One of the oldest beer restaurants, which opened its doors to the first visitors at the beginning of the 17th century. At first, the court brewery was located here. The large halls of the establishment can simultaneously accommodate up to 4 thousand visitors. Hofbräuhaus has a flexible pricing policy, so every tourist can afford to try different varieties of excellent beer and enjoy German cuisine.
Central City Market, real paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs of excellent products. There are about 140 shops here, which have been owned by the same families for many years. The place in the market is inherited. Viktualienmarkt is bought mainly by wealthy Munich residents and tourists, as the prices for products are quite high. At the same time, the products are always of excellent quality.
Landscape park with a layout in strict geometric proportions. It was founded under Maximilian I at the beginning of the 17th century, but in the Second world war was completely destroyed. The park was carefully and scrupulously restored according to old drawings and sketches, while adding elements of English park art XIX century. Hofgarten is the realm of neat alleys, flower beds, manicured lawns and picturesque fountains.
A city park popular with locals and visited by thousands of people every day. Here you can ride a bike and a board in specially designated areas, as well as order a horse ride or just walk. The park stretches from the center to the northern part of Munich for 5.5 km. In summer, numerous lawns are filled with people - they sunbathe, have picnics or just take a nap under the shade of trees.
The zoo is considered one of the best in Europe. Like many modern zoos, it is built on the principle of natural natural park, that is, conditions are created for animals that are as close as possible to natural ones. The biological diversity of Hellabrunn is impressive - more than 750 species of animals and about 20 thousand individuals. The zoo is popular, it is visited by 1.8 million people annually.
Munich one of the most beautiful large German cities and is definitely one of the twenty cities in Europe that must be visited on my personal list. In addition, this city is a good transit on the way to Bavarian or Austrian Alps .
Oktoberfest, BMW Museum, legendary pubs?! Even for a person indifferent to these cult things for the Germans, travel around Bavaria and to drive past its capital is, at the very least, unnatural.
visit Munich it is possible even in the format of "several hours", if passing through or there is not enough time. Attractions and interesting places very scattered, but a small center you can manage to get around.
Usually for planning a trip to large European cities , which include Munich I'm answering myself a few key questions.
Questions to answer before traveling to Munich
Where will I live?
How many days will I take to the city?
What can I see there?
What will I do besides sightseeing? (interesting events, local holidays, museums - I'm not a big fan of archives, but I love painting)
Where will I have lunch and dinner, what interesting places are there in the city?
Now I will try to answer these questions in case Munich.
How to choose accommodation in Munich
Let's leave multi-star hotels to business travelers, businessmen, oligarchs' wives and wealthy loafers, we also pass by hostels, hostels and dormitories, which we will leave to classic backpackers and students.
Munich- an expensive city, prices for similar hotels here can be a third higher than in the rest Germany. After analyzing the offers of hotels, I found for myself an inexpensive mini-hotel in a quiet area of Munich Trudering, 40-50 minutes drive to the center (bus plus metro), bus stop right outside the hotel.
The hotel is called Zeevat Bed & Breakfast. It is run by a very sociable owner - a Dutchman of about 60, who, being a traveler who settled in Munich, knows his business and the needs of our brother well. The hotel is a two-storey mansion with 4 or 5 rooms. The price is 50 euros for a double, the price includes a luxurious continental breakfast, which easily allows you not to think about eating for hours until 15.00. The atmosphere is more like a home than a hotel.
Second option for those who like to be closer to the center, but you will have to pay extra for this. My friends recommend the hotel Novotel City Munich, not far from the center. Half an hour leisurely walk, in addition, the hotel is conveniently located on the way to the airport Munich. Price 100 euro plus or minus depending on the booking policy and the hotel itself.
Third option t - hotels in the center. Option, it does not happen easier, for the rich and lazy. In five minutes we choose on booking luxury room in a hotel you like in the city center costing from 200 euros, to which you will be taken by taxi directly from the airport. Then we rent a limousine with a guide and ride around the city. Hotels Combined, a service I use myself. The advantage of the service is that it compares the prices of dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose Best offer. In addition, in each article or report, I provide links to hotels in which I have stayed and which I liked.
Munich you can quickly examine in one day, many interesting things and all museums will remain behind the scenes. Everyone decides for himself, based on his preferences.
I think that it is optimal to allocate three days to the city. During this time you can see Top attractions in Munich, the most interesting museums and visit some good pubs.
Sights to see in Munich. Day 1
English garden
Given that I lived in the Trudering area at the Zeevat Hotel, I start with English garden. Morning urban gardens are the format I prefer in the summertime in Europe or anytime in Asia. Not a single tourist, the locals are doing their own thing, and you are energized before a long tourist day. The English Garden in Munich is the largest and oldest in the world. landscape park. The main attraction of the English Garden – Chinese Tower, beer garden with 7000 seats is located nearby. We leave the beer for the evening program, but for now we move on.
Another attraction in English garden - Monoptera, built in 1836. This is a building with a dome and columns in the Greek style. Everything else English garden- a recreation area for Munich residents, tired of heavy capitalist labor. Here, the entire active part of society - cyclists, football players, musicians, artists and nudists. Nudists even given part of the park.
Marienplatz
Recharged with energy and oxygen, we go to conquer center of Munich. By center we mean Marienplatz square, it is named because of the column of the Virgin Mary, which rises above the square. It's easy to get there - two metro lines and one city train line intersect here.
Architectural masterpieces at Marienplatz
fraunkirche with two towers in the form of bulbs- very typical for Bavaria- the highest church in Munich, only angels are higher than it, therefore it is forbidden to build buildings higher. At the top there is an observation deck, the cost is 1.5 euros.
Saint Paul's Cathedral- the oldest and most beautiful church in Munich. She's only three meters below fraunkirche. It pierces the sky with a Gothic spire, and from the observation deck you can see the Alps and all of Munich, in good weather. The 96-meter height can be reached on foot - 306 steps. The lift fee is symbolic - 1.5 euros. This is the most popular church among Munich residents and visitors to the city.
New town hall
Very beautiful building in the Gothic style on Marienplatz. The building gives the impression of being very old, although it was built in 1909. There is also an observation deck at a height of 85 meters. You can take the elevator to the observation deck of the Town Hall. In addition, the Town Hall has a very cool clock with bells and figures that represent scenes from the life of a medieval city under the chimes.
Old Town Hall
It is located next to the New Town Hall and is now almost completely given over to the toy museum. I haven’t been, I won’t say anything, but I think if you have time you can go.
Karlsplatz Stachus
Close to Marienplatz, Karlsplatz is one of the central squares of Munich, they say it is unofficially named after the legendary beer house Stachus (Sankt-Eustachius). The area is very crowded, thanks to the pedestrian zone of Munich, which starts here, the Stachus fountain and large shops. Almost all lines of public transport intersect here. Shopaholic's Dream - Underground shopping mall Stachus, like many things in Munich, is the largest in Europe.
Address:
Karlsplatz 1,
80335 Munich
Tel. +4989 51619664
Metro: S1-8, U4, U5, Tram: 17-21, 27 stop: Karlsplatz
Teresa Meadow
On Teresa Meadow you can go on foot, but it is better to drive - you will need strength. This is where the annual beer festival is held. Oktoberfest.
The park is located in the Munich district of Ludwigsvorstadt - Isarvorstadt (Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt), the nearest U-Bahn station Theresienwiese (U4, U5). Right in the middle of the Theresienwiese crosses the street Matthias-Pschorr-Strasse. main memorial Teresa's meadows – bavaria sculpture And "Hall of Fame"(Ruhmeshalle), located behind it.
Address and how to get there:
Theresienhöhe 16,
80339 Munich
Tel. +4989 290671
open April 1 - October 15, from 9.00 to 18.00; closed from 16 October to 31 March.
Bus: 131, 134 Theresienhöhe. Metro: U4, U5 Theresienwiese. Tram: 18, 19 Holzapfelstraße
Hofgarten park
We sit down in the subway and go on the other side of Marienplatz to the royal park Hofgarten (Hofgarten). In German, a rectangular park with fountains and a temple of Diana in the center. In the evenings there are dances or concerts in the temple classical music. Depending on your preferences, you can spend from 30 minutes to several hours here. It took me half an hour, especially around Hofgarten there is a whole bunch of attractions.
Odeonsplatz square
Opposite the entrance to the Hofgarten is the historic Italianate square. For those who are tired of German Gothic, here is Theatinerkirche St. Cajetan, one of the few in the late Baroque style. And also the Florentine loggia and the oldest cafe in Munich.
Nearby is the Leuchtenberg Palace, a copy of the Roman palace of Palazzo Farnese. The square was built in the early 18th century. In addition to the fact that the square is beautiful in itself, it is famous for the fact that in 1923 there was a shootout between the participants of that very Beer putsch of Hitler and the police.
Right on the square – metro station, line U3-U6, or bus №100 stop: Odeonsplatz
Munich Residence
Walking distance from Odeonsplatz And Hofgarten you can go to Munich residence. What is this? The complex of buildings and the historical residence of various nobles - dukes, electors and kings of Bavaria. Now the Residence Museum is located here, which stores the treasures of kings, household items, clothes and more. Inside there are interesting architectural solutions. Museum lovers should go, everyone else can take a walk in the Arc de Triomphe located next to Odeonplatz.
Triumphal Arch
North front gate- this is how King Ludwig I laid the arch in 1843. Another monument to unwinnable victories, although very beautiful. After 1945, the inscription appeared on the arch: “Dedicated to the war, destroyed by the war, reminiscent of the world.”
Address:
siegestor,
Leopoldstrasse 1,
80539 Munich
U3, U6, Bus 54, 154 Universität or Giselastraße
Sights of Munich, what to see. Day 2
Blutenburg Castle
By tradition, we start the morning in nature by going to the castle Blutenburg. It is very picturesque and it is better to visit such places in the morning, when there are no crowds of tourists eager to be photographed against the background of every brick of the castle in all possible poses and angles.
Schloss Blutenburg the locals called Castle of Blood because of the various heartbreaking love stories associated with it. The castle is located between a river and two lakes, very photogenic.
Address:Munich, Seldweg, 15
New and Alte Pinakothek
Museum lovers are advised to visit art galleries in munich among which the most famous are New and Alte Pinakothek are located close to each other. They differ in addition to the fact that they are located in different buildings in that the old Pinakothek contains paintings from the age of up to the 18th century inclusive, in the New - there are works of masters from the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Is there some more the newest Pinakothek– canvases of modern and ultra-modern artists are stored there.
Alte Pinakothek
Alte Pinakothek
Barer Straße 27 (entrance from Theresienstraße)
80333 Munich
Open Wed-Sun 10-18, Tue 10-20, Mon - day off
Entrance 7 €. Tel.: +4989 23805-216
Museum website: www.pinakothek.de/alte-pinakothek
New Pinakothek
Neue Pinakothek
Barer Straße 29 (entrance from Theresienstraße)
80799 Munich
Open Mon-Sun 10-18, Wed 10-20, Tue closed
Entrance €7, Sun €1 Tel: +4989 23805-195
www.pinakothek.de/neue-pinakothek
German Museum
They can finish the creative part of the second day, provided that in Pinakothek we will not stay half a day, as many advise. Otherwise, the time spent in Munich need to be extended for another day, or even two.
Full title - German Polytechnic Museum, founded in 1903 by engineer Oscar von Miller, is the world's largest polytechnic museum. These are not the boring museums we are used to. Many exhibits can be touched, and some can be experimented with. Planetarium, expositions on the history of shipbuilding, astronomy, telecommunications, aircraft building, chemistry, physics. The list is as long as you have to spend time there. Connoisseurs advise taking half a day to the museum. You decide.
Address:
Deutsches Museum fur Wissenschaft und Technik
museumsinsel 1,
80538 Munich
Open Mon-Sun 9-17 / Admission 8.50 / 3 €. www.deutsches-museum.de
Müller's city baths
If you have time, you can go for a run, and this is exactly what happened to us, to the folk baths Müllersches Volksbad It so happened that next to the baths I left the car, otherwise I would have passed by, but there is something to see.
Müller's city baths located on the right bank of the Isar river, architecture with baroque elements, they were built from 1897 to 1901. Inside, the luxurious finishes of the two swimming pools, the Roman-Irish steam room with tubs and hydromassage are among the most beautiful indoor pools in Germany.
Interestingly, earlier in the basement of the Müller baths there were baths where any resident of Munich could bathe his dog.
Address:
Müllersches Volksbad
Rosenheimerstr. 1,
81667 Munich
Tel. +4989 23615050
www.swm.de
Entrance 4 € Working hours: Daily from 7.30-23.30
Metro S1-S8, Tram 17 Isartor, Tram 18 Dt. Museum, Bus 131 Ludwigsbrucke
Sights of Munich, what to see. Day 3
Probably all three of the attractions below will not be able to be visited in one day, so you will have to sacrifice something.
We are going to Olympia Park, where we will go to the BMW Museum and climb the Munich TV tower. Fans of football Bayern and lovers of sports architecture and light shows can go to the stadium Alliance Arena
BMW Museum
The building itself BMW Museum- the quintessence of what we call ultra-modern. I'm not talking about what's inside. One of The best museums in Munich just for the sake of visiting which is worth coming to the city. You can come here in the afternoon - at night there is a very beautiful illumination of the building.
Website www.bmw-welt.com
BMW Museum Address:
Am Olympiapark 1,
80809 Munich
Gebäudeöffnung Täglich: 07.30 – 24.00 Uhr
Ausstellungsbetreuung Täglich: 09.00 – 18.00 Uhr
Olympic park and tower
One of the most popular places Munich- a park built for the summer Olympic Games 1972 according to the project of the architectural bureau Günther Behnisch. There are Olympic and water stadiums, a velodrome, a skating rink, the tower itself is 290 m high. There are two observation platforms on the tower: closed and open, on which there is a restaurant for 150 visitors at a height of 190 m.
Address:
olympiapark,
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21
80809 Munich
Tel. +4989 30670
Entrance to the tower daily 09:00 - 24:00
Tickets: 5.50 / for children under 16 - 3.50 €
www.olympiapark.de
Metro U3 Olympiazentrum
alliance arena
Football flying saucer. They only play football here, no concerts or other shows. Football is a serious game, and even those who have never been to the stadium do not doubt the strength of Bavaria. I recommend going even to people far from football, if only because of the architecture, the atmosphere or the light show that takes place every evening at 21.30. You can get there by metro, line U6.
For fans FC "Bavaria"- fabulous interactive museum club.
Address:
Allianz Arena,
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25
80939 Munich
www.allianz-arena.de
Zoo
I don’t know if there is time for the Zoo, but without it, the review of the most interesting things in Munich will be incomplete. Besides, I have a weakness for zoos, and Munich is no exception. old zoo, founded already in 1911. And here, as elsewhere in Europe, the conditions for keeping animals are as close as possible to natural environment a habitat. Again, like many things in Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo is the largest zoo in Europe and is located in the southern part of Munich on the banks of the Isar River. As for me, it looks like many European zoos, so if you are not a big fan, you can change it to the BMW Museum.
Address:
Tierpark Hellabrunn,
Tierparkstr. thirty,
81543 Munich
Tel. +4989 62 508-0
www.tierpark-hellabrunn.de
daily 9-18 (October-March until 17)
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Three days to explore Munich- this is very little. You can have time to see a lot, but the city is so bright, beautiful and full of temptations that it is very difficult to make a choice in favor of some attractions, leaving others for the next time. However, I am convinced that the less time you have, the richer and more varied you need to spend it.
So, if you are in Munich for the first time, the first thing to do is to go for a walk around the central part of the city. Start it from the Karlsplatz square or, as it is also called, Stachus.
Head towards the Charles Gate - here begins the pedestrian zone, where you can admire beautiful buildings, go shopping, buy souvenirs. Next, do not miss the left turn to the cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which has become a symbol of the city. After visiting the cathedral (it will be great if you find yourself in the cathedral during the service and enjoy the sound of the organ) head along the same pedestrian street Kaufingershtrasse towards the central city square.
Marienplatz is one of the most popular tourist spots. The real decoration of this square is the city hall, built in the Gothic style. Pay attention to the magnificent clock on the facade of the town hall: when they strike at 12 and 17 o'clock (in winter time- at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.), human-sized figures move and depict scenes from city life. It is believed that the wish made at this time will surely come true :))
To the right of the Marienplatz is the old town hall, which currently houses the Toy Museum. A little to the right in the direction of the old town hall you will see the city market, where locals buy fresh food, and you can look for souvenirs
For lunch, it's nice to eat seafood at the German cafe network NordSee, where everything is delicious, including desserts.
Then you can go towards Ludwigstrasse, where you will see the old humanitarian university. Ludwig-Maximilian, the Ludwig Church, the monumental Sigestor Gate and much more. In the direction of Giselastraße you will find numerous cafes, bars and other places of entertainment. In the evening, take a stroll along the sparkling Maximilianstraße, home to luxury brand shops. Even if you are not going to try on the novelties of the season in one of the boutiques, it will be difficult to take your eyes off the shop windows :))
On the second day of your stay in the capital of Bavaria, you should get up early and go to Neuschwanstein Castle (the same one that became the logo of Walt Disney Pictures and the prototype of Sleeping Beauty's castle in the first Disneyland). It is very easy to get to it yourself: in the machine on railway station buy a ticket by land (bayern ticket) and choose a train to Füssen. To avoid huge queues at the castle, it is better to take the very first train (the schedule should be checked in advance at the station). You may have to transfer to another train, but the chances of getting lost are minimal. In Füssen, you will immediately see buses to Neuschwanstein, they are also subject to the Bavarian ticket (you just need to show it to the driver), get off at the final one. As you can see, everything is quite simple, but there is one small nuance: the validity of the Bavarian ticket starts at 9 a.m., and the earliest (and most convenient in terms of organizing the day) train leaves before 9 a.m. In theory, you need to buy a ticket to the Buchlo station for about 15-20 euros, and then go further with a Bavarian ticket. Thus, you have two options: buy two tickets or explain to the controller on the train that you did not understand what is written on the Bavarian ticket in German :)
Neuschwanstein has been my dream for a long time, and the beauty at the foot of it was breathtaking. At the castle amazing story, and to this day it hides many mysteries. King Ludwig II himself completely thought out the exterior and interior of the castle, which are distinguished by depth and sophistication. On one side of the castle are the Alps and mountain lakes, on the other - meadows and streams of rivers. You also have the opportunity to visit the nearby Hoeschwangau hunting castle, but I advise you to do this next time. But the photos below are a view from Neuschwanstein to Hoeschwangau.
It will take you all day to tour the castle, walk around the neighborhood, lunch at a local restaurant and the road, so let's move on to planning the third day in Munich. This city is famous for its museums, I recommend that you visit one of the most famous art galleries in the world, the old Pinakothek (Barer Str. 27), which exhibits paintings by Albrecht Durer, Grunewald, Weiden, Rubens, Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Francois Boucher, Fragonard and other great artists. We will allocate half a day to the Pinakothek and go to the modern, but no less famous BMW Museum (located at Am Olympiapark 2, it is quite easy to find). The museum will be of interest even to those who are generally indifferent to cars - a futuristic interior, a collection of retro cars and cars of the future cannot fail to impress.
When choosing what to see in Munich with children, you can practically not reduce the main program. Just like adults, children from 5-7 years old will be interested in interactive exhibitions of technical museums, luxurious castles, green parks, viewing platforms and colorful markets.
The main "children's" season in Munich comes in December. The city is transformed in the pre-Christmas bustle and takes on a truly fabulous look thanks to festive decorations and lighting, the classic market on Marienplatz.
The best things to do in Munich for kids are the Hellabrunn Zoo, the largest in Europe, and the Toy Museum (Spilzeugmuseum). Large parks attractions are located outside the city, so the route will have to be planned for the whole day, to get there by bus, train or car.
Travelers with children must go from Munich to Günzburg (about 120 km), where the Legoland amusement park has been open since 2002. There are 40 attractions on its territory, play areas are surrounded by a picturesque forest, and all buildings are assembled from 50 million LEGO blocks.
Kids will be interested in the theme park "Fairytale Forest" (about 25-30 km from the center of Munich). Rides and moving figures on its territory are mainly dedicated to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.
In search of extreme attractions for older children, it is worth going to the Allgäu Skyline Park in Bad Wörishofen, 80 km from the center of Munich. all sorts of roller coaster, tower free fall, a high ferris wheel and other attractions - that's what awaits vacationers in this amusement park.
What to see in Munich in 1 day
The first visit to Munich for a day or just a few hours is usually limited, during which tourists will have time to see the postcard views, symbols of the city and get acquainted with the main milestones in the history of the city according to the guide's stories.
An independent route around Munich can be built along the historical center of the city (Marienplatz and town halls, St. Peter's Church, Maximilianstrasse) and include rest in the park (English Garden or Olympic Park). It will be convenient to start a walk around the city from the hotel (if it is located in the center or one of historical districts), marking in advance all the passing sights of Munich on the map.
If you are leaving Munich at night or the next morning, dinner at a restaurant can be a great end to a busy day.
A lot of ready interesting routes it is in the formats of a short trip that can be found in the reviews of tourists about the sights of Munich.
walk along Maximilianstrasse from Google Maps
What to see in Munich in 2 days
At the planning stage of a trip, tourists often wonder what to see in Munich in 2 days. Why exactly 2 days? Classic Format sightseeing holiday in Germany - traveling through several cities, by bus, train or private transport. As a result, even large cities are given only 2-3 days, during which you can have time to see the center, visit the observation deck and the best museums, one or two parks, evaluate local cuisine in several restaurants or cafes.
The classic walk of the first can be transferred from the center to the Olympic Park, relax by the lake and take beautiful panoramic shots from above. Such a route will be rich and easy at the same time: there are many places for contemplative rest in the park. In addition, the trip should be combined with a visit to the expositions of the automobile museum.
With renewed vigor, the second day will be more eventful: fully focus on the city center and architectural sights, visit the observation deck of the New Town Hall and set aside time for museums. Alternative option- go to Nymphenburg and adjoining it Botanical Garden, visit the nearest Museum of Man and Nature.
Finally, the second day can become completely thematic - museum, palace or visiting.
In addition to the iconic Pinakotheks and the German Museum, it is recommended to include something from the list of interests in the program: a car museum (BMW or Mercedes-Benz); permanent thematic exhibitions - toys, archeology, hunting and fishing, Jewish culture; exhibitions entirely dedicated to famous personalities.
What to see in Munich in 3 days
In 3 days in Munich you can explore on your own central streets, relax in landscaped parks, enjoy art for all time in the city's Pinakotheks and appreciate the quality of the German car industry in thematic museums.
Format three day trip quite suitable for family holidays. It turns out to set aside time for objects of interest to children in the capital of Bavaria, go shopping in search of gifts for yourself and your family.
One or even two days in this situation should be devoted to the palaces of Munich and the surrounding area: get to them on your own or book excursions to cover as much as possible more places. To save money, you can purchase a "palace card" (Mehrtagesticket) - a general ticket to the palace museums of Munich.
Country castles are no less interesting direction. Most popular excursions- in Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee Palace. However, you need to devote the whole day to such a route - excursions are usually designed for 9-10 hours.
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In this article, I want to present a short list of what to do in Munich if you come here for a few days - the main tourist attractions, as well as places that are not explicitly listed in popular guidebooks. The list is based solely on my personal experience :)
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What to do in Munich
- Visit main square Marienplatz and admire the Munich City Hall
The new town hall on Marienplatz is the most famous landmark in Munich.
Of course, an obligatory point of the program should be a visit to the central square of Munich - Marienplatz with the New and Old Town Halls. Particularly noteworthy is the New Town Hall, built in the neo-Gothic style - you can endlessly admire it, examine the numerous figures on its facade, peer into windows, balconies, spiers, etc. In the middle of the square is the column of Mary, established in the 17th century. In December, a traditional one is arranged on the square, and a Christmas tree flaunts next to the New Town Hall.
In winter, there is a Christmas tree on Marienplatz, as well as a traditional Christmas market (photo from personal archive)
2. Wander around the Viktualienmarkt market
Without departing far from the square, you can get to the Central Market of Munich - Viktualienmarkt. For me, this market is the epitome of ideal European markets, postcard markets, where you can find anything you want, and everything around is clean and tidy. What to do at the Viktualienmarkt in Munich? You can just wander around Viktualienmarkt looking at stalls or outlandish souvenirs, or you can have a bite to eat in one of the many cafes: delicious (perhaps tastier than Italian) pastries, seafood (which, despite the distance from the sea, is always the freshest, and the prices are not exorbitant), and, of course, sausages, sausages, and beer. And in good weather, the market turns into another biergarten!
Perfect greengrocers at Viktualienmarkt
Seafood at the Viktualienmarkt - in abundance
Souvenir shop at Viktualienmarkt.
Baking at the Viktualienmarkt is a special treat. Perhaps German pastries are tastier than Italian ones!
Looking for hotels in the center of Munich? Then you may find my central city hotels useful.
3. Walk around the evening city and find out everything. You can do this with Russian speaking guide, which will reveal to you all the secrets of the Bavarian capital.
4. Visit Munich Museums
Yes, few people like museums, or visit them just for show. In Munich, there are different tastes - everyone will find what he likes. Connoisseurs of beauty go to ( art gallery), lovers of speed and expensive cars- in, well, beer lovers - in, respectively!
5. Try beer-flavored ice cream at the Crazy Ice Cream Shop (Der Verrückte Eismacher at Amalienstraße 77)
There is always a queue to the crazy ice cream shop!
Not enough liquid beer for you? Try it in the form of ice cream! The crazy ice cream shop has dozens of unusual flavors of ice cream: beer, champagne, gin, almonds, sausages, and even, they say, hemp! Try a few! The shop is decorated very unusually, in the style of Alice in Wonderland, and there is almost always a queue, but this ice cream is definitely worth a try! I think this is a “must do” of the list of “what to do in Munich”
6. Visit the Michael Jackson memorial site.
Michael Jackson memorial site
For fans, and just fans, it may be interesting to visit the place of memory of M. Jackson. I don’t call it a monument, since this “patch” is located on the monument to a completely different person, I don’t think that many people know his name. And everyone knows the name of Michael Jackson - the monument is pasted over with posters, notes, hearts, there are candles and flowers around. It's amazing that the monument is looked after, a woman came right in front of us, took out a broom from somewhere, swept everything, threw away the burnt candles .... The monument is located directly opposite the main entrance to the Bayerischer Hof hotel.
7. Walk in the Munich parks
You can ride a boat or a catamaran on the lake in the English Garden.
If you came to Bavaria during the warm season and are wondering what to do in Munich, I advise you to take a walk in the local parks - take a walk around the lake in the English Garden, where swans and football players share the same field, feed the ducks, or admire the scenery Olympic Park, and if there is not much time, then at least sit for half an hour in the Hofgarten, which is next to Odeonsplatz. More about parks.
8. Drink beer and taste national Bavarian dishes in one of the most famous pubs
