Munich walking tour route. Independent walks in Munich. The first day. Russians in Munich

After my October blitz trip, I can say with confidence: Munich is one of the best destinations for weekend tours. Such trips are good in their own way: there is no need to spend vacation days, this is a great opportunity to get a million vivid impressions right in the middle of everyday life, and besides, it is very important due to the deflated ruble - with a short two-day trip, expenses are minimized (it took me 8 thousand rubles over the weekend from strength, including hotel and transport, another 10 thousand - Aeroflot tickets).

The previous three parts of the story about my trip to Bavaria were more focused on the suburbs of Munich. Today I suggest you go for a walk around the city itself.

Munich is one of the largest cities in Germany, to some extent the business capital of the state. A large number of central offices of large companies are concentrated here, significant political, social and economic events of a global scale are regularly held here. The population of the main city of Bavaria is a little less than one and a half million - quite a bit by our standards, but judging by Europe, Munich is a real metropolis.

The city really feels large-scale - the distances are serious, you can walk endlessly in the center. Nevertheless, there are no skyscrapers in Munich, the city is mainly three- and four-story, very green. This gives a feeling of coziness and comfort, intimacy, I would say. It seems to be a cultural center, there is almost everything, but at the same time you don’t feel like a grain of sand in the ocean, concrete blocks do not press from above, besides. Munich miraculously combined ancient architecture, which retained the imprint of global historical events, and the brilliance of the glass facades of new buildings, demonstrating an excellent example of modern urbanism.

Today we will take a good walk around Munich: we will admire both the historical quarters and the new ones, once again we will make sure that the capital of Bavaria is a vivid example of a successful and interesting European city where spending a weekend is a real pleasure.

1. My walk started at the walls Meninger Hostel Munich at eight in the morning. When you arrive in a new city for just two days, the last thing you want to spend time and money on is a hotel. Initially, I booked myself two nights, in fact I spent only one of them. I was in the hotel only those 11 hours that I was restoring my strength (it was necessary to catch up for the first sleepless night). Early in the morning, as soon as I woke up, I immediately packed my things and hit the road.

2. Of course, after the Radissons, a bed in a room for six seemed gloomy, but when compared with other hostels, it was very personal. The shower and toilet were inside the room - sharing these benefits of civilization with five neighbors is much better than with the whole floor, as is usually the case. The hostel was stylish, fairly clean and quiet (although there may have been some noise - I passed out as soon as I got to bed). Two nights cost me 60 euros.

3. There was nothing interesting directly at the hostel - only some red brick buildings, reminiscent of old buildings, either factories or warehouses. But it was worth walking a hundred meters in the direction of the railway station - it was much livelier there.

4. Business complex with a bridge - ground crossing. The bridge very organically flowed into the pedestrian street between the new buildings - just like on the other side. From the outside it looked amazing.

5. Could not resist, and he climbed onto the bridge. This is a view of the street that leads to the central railway station. If you walk back along it - in the direction that you can't see now - you will very soon come to the hostel where I stayed.

6. View from the bridge towards the buildings of the business center. Mrrrr, I love this architecture! Someone might have associations with ? :)

7. The footpath leads to the street with an older, I would say classic Munich building.

8. Beautiful, old bridge. Like many cities in Germany, Munich was badly damaged during the bombing of World War II. Nevertheless, here and there ancient artifacts (I don’t know if they have been restored or really survived) are found. I do not dare to say, but the bridge also looks like something built before the war.

9. The bridge leads over the railroad tracks to a completely new, newly built area. Do you see - it borders on the railway on the right, leaving significantly into the distance along it?

10. One has only to reach the opposite end of the bridge, as you find yourself in the middle of all this splendor of modern architecture.

11. Here, at the same time, are the headquarters of some companies and residential complexes.

12. Level of arrangement - space. Near the houses there are neat green lawns, trees, street lamps, bike racks, and the tiles on the sidewalks seem to be perfect.

13. I decide to go around the complex on the outside, and a little later look inside.

14. In the facades of many houses here there are passages to the courtyard. I look inside with interest. The first association is a new, reborn version of St. Petersburg courtyards :)

15. On Sunday early morning there are almost no people on the streets, so no one bothers me to enjoy solitude and a tête-à-tête dialogue with brilliant Munich.

16. Having passed a block or something like that, I nevertheless turn inside the new district. There, it seemed to me, there should be even more beautiful and interesting things. Indeed, pleasant places do not keep you waiting. Here is a wonderful courtyard near an apartment building. Alas, I have never read textbooks on modern urban studies, but I dare to assume that everything here is done in the best traditions and in strict accordance - it is perceived so harmoniously and comfortably.

17. On the territory of the complex there are much more footpaths, squares and squares than places for parking and driving cars. The entire infrastructure is aimed, first of all, at a person, a machine is not even in second place, and this is very noticeable. Feelings are completely different. What a thrill - to go forward without thinking that you can be knocked down, without looking around at constant intersections. Most often, we do not focus on this problem, leaving it behind, disguising it and hiding it deeper in the subconscious. Nevertheless, it is, and it greatly affects self-perception.

18. No, no matter what you think, there are roads for cars here. But they are narrow and hidden on the sides - not as visible as the pedestrian infrastructure.

19. Another beautiful view.

20. In the middle of the new area - a giant rectangle of a recreation area - without buildings and cars. There are impressive playgrounds, places for sports, jogging, and simple walks.

21. In Munich, the weather was just wonderful! Sunny, warm (in the afternoon I will have to try for a long time to put all the sweaters and sweaters in a small bag - because it was hot in anything besides a T-shirt, well, and a light jacket at most), everything around is green ...

22. The fact that on the street on October 19 - almost late autumn - was not felt at all! But when I just set off on a trip, Moscow saw me off with a strong chilly wind, snowfall and a nauseating grayness, which had already been established in the Russian capital for a week, and is still holding on!

23. Another beautiful view.

24. Traditionally, Europeans use their balconies as a great place to relax - they have sun umbrellas, sun loungers and lots and lots of flowers :)

25. In some places, the greenery of the surrounding streets still turns into autumn gold. It's time, November is coming soon :)

26. In this corner of the district-city there are more and more offices of large companies.

27. I went through the new district by rail completely - in total, it stretched for a kilometer, or maybe even two. We take one last look back and move on. Impressions from this new corner of Munich, of course, are amazing.

28. The complex of new buildings rests on a flyover, climbing which offers a wonderful view of a hefty store mercedes benz. Munich is the birthplace of the famous automaker. By the way, in front of you in the photo is not an office at all, but a store. If you take a closer look, you will notice that dozens, if not hundreds of models of the famous brand are installed behind the glass. At night, they are all illuminated, and it looks incredible from the outside. Too bad I didn't see it with my own eyes.

29. After the Mercedes store, I find myself in the usual quiet Munich area, which is especially comfortable and pleasant to walk around.

30. True, even here you tirelessly have to turn your head around - in an attempt not to miss a single detail. And there are a lot of them, yes.

31. Small, even more comfortable alleys diverge from the large cozy street. It seems that the locals live in an idyll, or something very close to it :)

32. Interchanges are buried in greenery, which is why the presence of cars is completely invisible. There is no feeling that you are walking around a one and a half million metropolis.

33. You notice only these cozy, semi-desert alleys, immersed in the gentle morning rays of the sun.

34. I move on, wandering through the streets and lanes, and do not stop for a moment to find something interesting in the world around me. A charming ice cream shop on the corner, an office clerk lazily opening his little office, a vintage Ford parked by the sidewalk - as if new, in excellent condition - it seems that time has turned back ...

35. There are still few people, but shops and restaurants are already open. I decide to go to a McDonald's nearby and have a little refreshment - walking for a very long time.

36. I continue to move on - to my next goal. The area in which I ended up seems to be arranged like an oasis of peace and tranquility in the center of Munich. The streets are getting cozier, the greenery is getting bigger, the calmness is only increasing with every step.

37. And this lane is generally like from fairy tales. How much Germany has grown and rebuilt after the main tragedy of the past century! Of course, this is a real miracle! Which only those people who truly love their country and want the best for their children were able to do.

38. Another picturesque alley.

39. If you ask me to name a few sights of Munich, I will answer you: "There are thousands and hundreds of thousands of them! Every street and alley, house, alley, park!" In no case do not tie your travel plans to any specific places from the guidebook. Walk around, look around, do not forget that the true value is in real things, in those in which life is glimmering, and not in dead museum exhibits.

40. Remember, I told you that it becomes cozier and more beautiful with every step? So, this theory still works :)

41. I pass by a wonderful park.

42. Alley with old cars. Not for the first time I notice that the Germans love rare cars. This is much more valued here than some pretentious Maserati, Bentley or Mustang. Yes, and attention, the soul requires much more than just new expensive cars. (see photo 20).

43. The apogee of beauty and comfort was the old Nymphenburg complex, consisting of a palace, a park and a system of canals with decorative outbuildings, which is now partly rooted in ordinary residential areas of Munich.

44. On both sides of the canal there are two cozy alleys - completely wrapped in greenery. No less pleasant, quiet streets diverge perpendicularly, in some places even historical paving stones have been preserved.

45. The water in the canal seems cloudy, however, it is quite clean - a huge number of hefty catfish live in it, which people walking here feed with great pleasure.

46. ​​Not only adults - but also children :)

47. Nymphenburg Palace can be seen in the distance. We are going to him right now.

48. The impression is that here is one of the best areas of Munich with a correspondingly high cost of housing. Lots of greenery, beautiful, tranquility, old mansions - really looks like a tasty morsel.

49. It’s nice to sit on a bench near the canal, take a nap under the warming sun and watch the passers-by.

50. You look around like that, squinting your eyes, take a small sip of mineral water from a bottle, and try with all your might to slow down time - or even stop it altogether, so that this wonderful moment lasts forever.

51. Taking a breath, I again continue my journey along the path along the canal and soon enough approach the Nymphenburg Palace.

52. In front of the palace complex itself, a wide highway runs along the ancient bridge. Either two or three lanes in each direction - nevertheless, clean, comfortable and calm.

53. The bridge, in addition to being very beautiful, also serves as an excellent viewpoint of the palace - therefore, there are always a lot of photographers and tourists on it.

54. There are many geese, ducks and even swans near the palace. Some birds are especially arrogant - they come close to people who deign to feed them, and if they stop giving food - they try to eat their children, they begin to diligently beg for it, almost tearing it out of their hands.

55. Okay, let's talk about the most interesting - the palace complex. Nymphenburg was built in the second half of the 17th century (then St. Petersburg did not even exist yet, and its territory belonged to Sweden!), and is an excellent example of luxury available to the owners of blue blood in Europe at that time.

56. The palace is really beautiful and very elegant, it looks like from a fairy tale. Nevertheless, to your obedient servant, tempted by the heavenly places of St. Petersburg: Pavlovsk and Tsarskoe Selo, Oranienbaum, Peterhof and Strelna, Nymphenburg seemed rather modest, not the scale. But Germany is not Russia. Here, even in terms of historical monuments, they have long gone from pathos, so who knows, maybe in the good old days Nymphenburg would calmly set the heat on all St. Petersburg palace complexes combined, who knows :)

57. The park behind the palace is also very beautiful, but if you remember Peterhof... You understand what I mean :)

58. Importantly, the entrance to the park and even to the first floor of the palace is completely free. This advantage is used with great pleasure by the locals: by the time I got to Nymphenburg, many were already awake, morning joggers and cyclists rushed by every now and then. And what an excellent place for a workout!

59. Here, it seems, there should have been a hefty pond with water.

60. View of the castle from the side of the park. Some sculptures are hidden behind scaffolding - no luck, got to the restoration. Or, who knows, maybe they have already begun to preserve them for the winter? Yes, it's hot outside, above +20, but no one has canceled the fact that in two weeks - November.

62. Only a small part of the park was made official-ceremonial. A significant part of the territory is a cozy forest with narrow paths, hundred-year-old trees and a peaceful rustle of leaves. Back, on the route, I decided to make my way through it - it's time to exhale and leave the well-groomed civilization for a short time, to feel for a moment in the bosom of nature.

63. Streams flow through the forest, which are easy to overcome with the help of rounded bridges. The main thing is just to step aside in time from the path of runners and cyclists.

64. Quite by chance, walking through more often, you go out into the clearings, on which such beauty has been erected. I saw something similar in Oranienbaum, but there small palaces and buildings are still somehow visually highlighted. And here, in Munich, you just walk through the forest - and then, bam - an architectural monument for no reason at all :) If you look closely, you will understand that Peter I was inspired just like that, then having built St. Petersburg :)

65. Time runs mercilessly, and soon enough I face a dilemma - there are at least two places in the plans where I would like to visit, but it seems that there is only enough time for one. When I leave the territory of the palace complex, in the distance, slightly to the left, I see the silhouette of the Munich TV tower, located in the Olympic Park - the very place that I planned to visit. After a little thought, I decide to leave it for the next time, because the next item on the list seems to me much more interesting.

66. While walking along the cozy Munich lanes towards the tram stop, I continue to make sure that my decision is correct - I need to go to Dachau. Surely you have heard this word before - it seems scary, cold, frightening - after all, this was the name of one of the most cruel and ruthless concentration camps built in Nazi Germany. Along with Auschwitz, Dachau was turned into a museum and, at the same time, a monument-memorial to the fallen victims of bloody terror. I had never been to such places before, but I always wanted to touch, try to feel this sad page of history.

67. However, I will tell about Dachau next time, and we will probably finish this walk through sunny, almost summer (despite the second half of October) Munich on this positive photo, which I even decided to take to the very top as the title one. A glorious city to spend a weekend in which is an unforgettable pleasure!

Passed route on the map (approximately 5.8 km):
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Do you want to travel independently to Munich for the weekend? Then you will definitely need this article! We will share our experience and tell you what to see in Munich in two days, where to go and how to combine business with pleasure, being in the capital of Bavaria.

There are three ways to get to Munich from Russia, for example, from Moscow:

1. By private car, you can get there in 30-35 hours, having covered 2700 km.
2. There are no direct rail connections, therefore, those traveling by rail will have to change in one of the cities in Europe.
3. By plane from Moscow, the flight time is a little over three hours; Aeroflot, Lufthansa, S7, AirBerlin, Germanwings and some other airlines fly to Munich.

Since time was limited in our case, we naturally chose the third option. We booked air tickets to Munich Strauss Airport via the Internet and set off on our little trip. (By the way, the cheapest plane tickets to Munich can be bought between November and January!) Particularly detailed on how to fly, how to get from the airport to the city, etc. We will not stop - all the necessary information about this is on the Russian-language website about the airport in Munich. Flight schedules, terminal diagrams, hotels and a shuttle to the city - everything is scheduled in Russian.

On this site, we read about a specialized train route (S Bahn) running from the airport to the center of Munich, and we actually drove on it. More precisely, there are two routes S1 and S8 - both go to the city center. The ticket cost 12 euros per person. You could also get on a branded bus from Lufthansa, take a taxi or rent a car.

Munich S-Bahn (S Bahn)

Transport in Munich

Munich has a large and developed transport network, which includes: metro (U-Bahn), electric trains (S-Bahn), trams and buses. In addition to public transport, taxi services are also available. If you decide to go outside the city, then for this you can use intercity trains or buses.

Where to stay

There are no problems with where to stay in Munich - everything will only depend on your budget. There are many cheap hostels and comfortable five-star hotels.

Visa to Germany

You need a Schengen visa to travel to Munich. The list of required documents, the size of the consular fee changes periodically - therefore, on the eve of the trip, we recommend that you check the latest information on the website of the German Visa Application Center in Russia or, if you don’t want to bother, there is an excellent processing service.

Mobile communication and Internet in Munich

In Munich, there is a free city wireless internet network M-WLAN, which can be connected in most tourist places. Also, traditionally, free Wi-Fi is available in many restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping centers. If necessary, for 10-15 euros you can buy a local SIM card from one of the operators: O2, Vodafone, T-Mobile or BASE.

After all issues with flights and housing and accommodation are resolved, you can begin to get acquainted with the city.

Sights of Munich and a bus tour in Russian

There are a lot of attractions in Munich, one of which is the central square - Marienplatz. A huge number of restaurants, shops, souvenir tents and shops are collected here, all kinds of street performances and concerts are held. The main holidays are held on the Marienplatz. Not a single tourist who has visited Munich will pass by this square.

Marienplatz square

Here you are at Marienplatz, and you will definitely find yourself here in order to see the main sights of Munich - the Old and New Town Halls. The New Town Hall strikes the eye both outside and inside, you will need a lot of time to inspect this object. On the facade of a hundred-meter building, you will see significant personalities in the history of the city, the faces of saints, masks and grimaces. The famous striking clock is located on the tower in the central part of the New Town Hall. You can hear their fight by coming here at 11 and 12 noon all year round. At the same time, on two tiers of the tower, you can see puppet shows. The tower of the New Town Hall is also an observation deck located at a height of 85 meters, where you can admire the panorama of the city. The Old Town Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the city, now it houses a wonderful toy museum.

Old Town Hall

Walking along the Marienplatz square, you will certainly get hungry, because there are so many interesting things here. Tasty, but not cheap, you can eat at the Ratskeller restaurant, which is located exactly under the New Town Hall building. The restaurant is quite popular and serves traditional Bavarian cuisine and famous German wines and beer drinks. There are a lot of people who want to eat here, so it is better to book tables in advance on weekends. A 5-10 minute walk north of Marienplatz is the famous Hofbräuhaus beer garden, which is definitely worth a visit, especially for lovers of a foamy drink.

Brewery Hofbräuhaus

To the west of Marienplatz, there is the Museum of the City of Munich, visiting which you will recreate the entire history of the city. Also, going west from the square, you will find yourself on the main pedestrian street of Munich, where the tallest building in the city is located - the late Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Virgin, whose towers are one of the symbols of the city. Here, on the main pedestrian street of Munich, is the Church of John Nepomuk - as it is called - the pearl of the Rococo style.

There are a lot of interesting things in Munich, to the north of the central station there are museum quarters. Here you will find the State Museum of Egyptian Art, the Alte Pinakothek with works by Dürer, Rubens, Pieter Brueghel, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, the State Museum of Applied and Ancient Art, the State Archaeological Museum.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

As in many cities in Europe, special tourist buses run around Munich, the so-called Touristic bus (in German they are called Stadtrundfahrt). These are buses operating on the hop-on hop-off system (in our opinion, something like came in - got out). Their essence is that they go on several routes. By purchasing the appropriate ticket, you can ride along the tourist route all day long, getting off at the stops you need, and then boarding any of the tourist buses again. During the trip, the guide will tell you about the passing sights. Also, you can use the radio guide in Russian.

Munich bus map

The last actual prices were around 15 euros for an adult and 9 for a child for a small circle sightseeing tour. You can purchase a two-day ticket for all tours for 24 euros. If you buy tickets online, you can save some money. Link to the English version of the site.

Online ticket purchase for Turbas

Individual and group excursions with Russian guides

Beer tours in Munich

Interactive map of Munich attractions

This is how our independent trip to Munich for a few days turned out. Perhaps something was missed to write. If so, please correct it in the comments. Good luck to all!

The capital of Bavaria is well-deservedly popular with tourists. Here you can stroll along the ancient streets, admire medieval cathedrals and castles, visit museums and theaters.

Don't know what to see in Munich in 1 day on your own? Check out our guide! We have built for you a route 3.1 km long, which runs through the city center. During the walk you will have the opportunity to see 11 attractions.

Our journey begins with a tour of the central square of Munich called Marienplatz. Since 1158 city events, tournaments and public executions have been held here. The square is decorated with a column with a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary, which was erected in 1638. Residents prayed to Our Lady for salvation from the cholera epidemic raging in the country. There are also two important historical sites - the New and Old Town Halls.

old town hall

The Neo-Gothic building rises in the eastern part of Marienplatz. Within its walls, Joseph Goebbels gave a memorable speech that marked the beginning of the Holocaust. The first mention of the town hall dates back to 1310. In the middle of the XIX century. The city council moved to another building - the New Town Hall. The former site now houses souvenir shops and a toy museum.

New town hall

Its construction lasted about 40 years and was completed in 1905. The facade of the building is decorated with frescoes depicting kings, saints, Bavarian dukes, as well as heroes of myths and legends. The 85-meter main tower can be reached by elevator to admire the panorama of the Old City.

The town hall is decorated with chimes, which play a 15-minute performance every day in front of the audience. You can see scenes from the medieval life of Munich. Those wishing to view the building from the inside can purchase a ticket, which will cost 10 euros. Children under 18 years of age enter free.

Frauenkirche

Further, our path lies to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is located near the Marienplatz square. This architectural monument is on the list of must-sees in Munich. The tallest building in the city is considered its symbol. The majestic Gothic cathedral was completed in 1526.

Several interesting legends are associated with the Frauenkirche. So, at the main entrance there is a trace allegedly left by the devil himself. Tradition says that the impure danced here with jubilation, thinking that there were no windows in the church. In fact, they are subtly hidden behind the columns.

Church of St. Michael

Now you have to explore the Church of St. Michael. It is located on the Neuhauserstrasse, literally a stone's throw from the Frauenkirche. In 1556, Albert V, Duke of Bavaria, gave the Jesuit order permission to build a temple in Munich. This is truly a masterpiece of architectural art. The church is decorated with sculptures of the rulers of Bavaria, and near the entrance stands a statue of the Archangel Michael.

Azamkirche

You will reach here in 20 minutes. The construction of the church of St. John of Nepomuk was conducted from 1733 to 1746. This small temple boasts the most luxurious interior among religious buildings in Munich. The architects, the Azam brothers, originally planned to build a private chapel on this site. The absence of direct customers allowed them to give free rein to their imagination.

Sendlingerstrasse

After visiting the Azamkirche, you will find yourself on the old shopping street Sendlingerstrasse with all kinds of shops. They sell food, clothes, shoes and interior items. Many of the shops located here have been passed down from generation to generation. This is a great place for shopping!

Viktualienmarkt

When planning what to see in Munich in one day, don't lose sight of the Viktualienmarkt food market. Move towards the Marienplatz square along the Oberanger street. The market arose on this site in 1807. There are about 140 shops oriented mostly towards tourists and selling gourmet delicacies. Periodically, festivals, competitions and performances are held here.

Peterskirche

A 5-minute walk from the market is the Church of St. Peter - the oldest church in the city, built in the 11th century. True, after the fire at the beginning of the XIV century. The building was rebuilt in the Gothic style. Here you can see the creations of the medieval sculptor Erasmus Grasser, the paintings of the painter Johann Baptist Zimmermann and the gilded skeleton of St. Mundites adorned with precious stones.

Hofbräuhaus

This is perhaps the most famous brasserie in the world. It is located on the Platzl square, not far from the Peterskirche. The Hofbräuhaus opened its doors back in 1607. At that time, the brewery of local rulers was located here. A magnificent foamy drink, which is served with traditional Bavarian dishes, can be tasted not only during. Welcome to the restaurant!

Maximilianstrasse

It would seem that it is impossible to get acquainted with the huge city, spending only 1 day. But in fact, you can see the main ones in such a short period of time. Only you need to follow the plan for the day, get up early and not be distracted by unnecessary things. Most of the most interesting places in the capital of Bavaria are located in the so-called Old Town (the center of Munich), which significantly saves time on moving between attractions.

Item number 1. After breakfast, immediately on the historic center of Munich, a very picturesque place from which you can quickly get to other attractions. At 11:00, a small performance is arranged here: figures of people come out of the clock and show important events from the history of the city, you can return here by this time and watch the performance. It is also worth mentioning that these are the quadruple largest chimes in Europe. The New Town Hall is also famous for the fact that its tower houses one of the best viewing platforms in the city, which can be reached by elevator or stairs. On Marienplatz you will see another interesting building - the Old Town Hall.

Item number 2.(Church of Saint Peter). This is the oldest church in Munich, with a history spanning 10 centuries. You can see it from Marienplatz, so you will definitely go in the right direction. It will be interesting for tourists to see the unusual interior of the church; there is also an observation deck in the tower (climb here if you have not climbed the observation deck in the New Town Hall).

Item number 3. Viktualienmarkt is the most famous open-air market in Munich. Here you can have a very tasty meal, buy something for the rest of the day. Also, by visiting this place, you will better understand how the life of ordinary people in this city goes.

Item number 4. Maximilianstrasse (Maximilianstrasse) is a street with a huge number of boutiques, beauty salons, fashion houses. It is considered one of the biggest "fashion streets" in Europe. Here, world brands sell the most expensive items from their collections.

Item number 5.- one of the greatest art galleries in Europe. Take one to two hours to visit this place, because. there is still a lot to see before the end of the day. Although for a longer stay in Munich (4-7 days) it is better to plan 4-6 hours for the Alte Pinakothek. Then go to have lunch in a cafe or restaurant, fortunately, there are a lot of them.

Item number 6.- here you will see how science and technology have developed. A huge number (more than 16,000 exhibits) of vehicles: locomotives, planes, cars, ships, moon rovers side by side with robots, modern engines, and tools of labor in different eras. You need to allocate 2 hours to visit this museum.

Item number 7. is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Here you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, think about your own or chat in a relaxed atmosphere. The park itself has interesting entertainment, cafes and attractions. You can even surf on artificial waves.

From its most beautiful, alpine side. We are waiting for small mountain villages, ancient cities and incredible natural masterpieces. But this is all in summer and autumn, and Munich is the first to meet us, greets us cordially, with freshness after the rain and bright spring greenery.

We tell you what to do in this city if you are here for just one day - passing through or waiting for a plane during a transfer.

Munich Airport

Strauss Airport(Flughafen München "Franz Josef Strauß") is huge! So huge that buses run on its territory, and on several routes at once.

Passing through passport control after arrival takes longer in Germany than in other countries, here the border guards will ask you one question after another with German meticulousness: where are you staying, where are you going, to whom, what do you want to see, why are you entering without a German visa ( Germans do not really like entry in Spanish or Italian).

If time permits, do not rush to leave the airport - there is beer restaurant, which, according to many, is simply excellent beer (although in Germany it is difficult to find a place where beer is bad, but here it is somehow special), we highly recommend visiting it.

How to get from Strauss Airport to the center of Munich

The most popular way is the S-Bahn train. The departure station is located near Terminal 1. Trains run every 20 minutes. There are two routes - S1 and S8, but if you need to go to the center, then take any train, because both routes pass it.

In addition to trains, Lufthansa buses run to the city (the stop is also nearby at Terminal 1).

It is about 40 kilometers to the city, so if there are no traffic jams on the highway, you can get there in just half an hour.

What to see in Munich?

The old part itself Munich- it's already sight. Bright old houses, similar to gingerbread, stand in even rows, in the literal sense, churches and cathedrals rise on almost every corner, and around all this - greenery and greenery again - Munich unexpectedly turned out to be a very green city, slender rows of trees run along the streets and the embankment of the Izor River.

We started our walk from St. Peter's Church one of the largest churches in the city. An observation deck operates on its tower, from where a view of the old part Munich, and if you are lucky and there is a clear day, then from there you can see the foothills of the Alps in the distance.

The main decoration of this place, and one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Bavaria - New City Hall. Compared to other buildings around, the Town Hall is really new - it is a little over a hundred years old, but the Gothic style, an abundance of decorative elements and turrets, create the feeling that this building has been standing here since the dark Middle Ages. The New Town Hall looks especially impressive in cloudy weather, against the backdrop of heavy lead clouds, creating an atmosphere of ancient Bavaria, covered with legends.

Located near the Town Hall Frauenkirche– Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the bulbs of its two tall towers can be seen from any part of the city center.

Now one of the towers is under restoration, so it was not possible to take beautiful photos of this structure, but even packed in forests, it is majestic and impressive.

In a small area between the Town Hall and the Frauenkirche, there are many clothing stores, especially on Kaufingerstrasse and Neuhauser Strasse, so if you have time, then shopping in Munich can be very successful due to the large selection.

Due to the Atlético-Bayern match, there were a lot of police in the center during our arrival

The capital of Bavaria is compact and a walk through the central part can take 2-2.5 hours. All attractions in Munich in German neatly settled down one after another: Immediately behind the Frauenkirche - Marienhof square with a spacious lawn, where locals love to relax. Yes, yes, by the way, a great place to lie down, relax, eat a pretzel or two (a German version of a bagel, only more salty) and watch the Munich people.

Close to Marienhof Munich residence. We didn’t get there, we only saw it from the car window, already leaving the city, but judging by the beauty of the facade, which made even the most indifferent to the architecture of the trip participants stare at it, it’s worth exploring this place better. The Munich residence is a whole complex of buildings with cozy courtyards, once the dukes and kings of Bavaria used to sit here, and now a museum is located on the territory of the entire complex.

Where to eat in Munich? The most delicious attraction

The place that gave us the most pleasure (that's the way people work: cathedrals are cathedrals, but food is sacred) and became a real discovery Munich – restaurant located near the center.

The signature dish here is ribs in barbecue sauce, the signature drink is, of course, beer, and more specifically, Spaten beer. There is nothing better than getting wet in the rain, finding yourself in a small cozy restaurant, warming up by a blazing fireplace, sipping real German beer and inhaling the smell of meat being prepared for you. The portions here are unusually large, and the staff treats you so friendly, as if you were a regular or their old acquaintance.

Important: you need to book a table in this restaurant in advance, because it is small, and the locals love it very much and there are always a lot of people here. We booked a week before the trip, by phone, and even at the same time we were given a certain time, strictly from 18:00 to 19:30, because there were no other options. And this is on a weekday.

Conclusion

View of the Marienplatz

Munich is so colorful, immersed in greenery and elegant, and its inhabitants are so friendly and positive that even one day in the city begins to destroy stereotypes about stiff, pedantic Germans. It is as if in anticipation of some kind of holiday - a fair or a carnival, while there is no fuss in it, it does not suppress like many big cities, but hospitably envelops you in the comfort of its streets and invites you to come again goodbye, which we might do .