Munich itinerary
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Marienplatz - The Most Iconic Place to Visit in Munich
The historic heart of Munich, Marienplatz is the essential starting point for any Munich sightseeing itinerary. This grand central square has been the city's focal point since 1158 and is dominated by the spectacular…
- Address
- Marienplatz, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Marienplatz (U3/U6/S-Bahn)
- 2
Nymphenburg Palace - Munich's Most Magnificent Royal Residence
One of the grandest Munich landmarks, Nymphenburg Palace was built as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The main building stretches an astonishing 632 metres wide, while its 220-hectare park - featuring…
- Address
- Schloss Nymphenburg 1, 80638 München
- Nearest transit
- Tram 17 to Schloss Nymphenburg
- 3
Englischer Garten - The Best Outdoor Attraction in Munich
Larger than New York's Central Park, the Englischer Garten (English Garden) is one of the world's greatest urban green spaces. Stretching through the heart of the city, the park is a year-round gathering place for…
- Address
- Englischer Garten, 80538 München
- Nearest transit
- Universität (U3/U6) or Münchner Freiheit (U3/U6)
- 4
Munich Residenz - Germany's Largest City Palace
The largest city palace in Germany, the Munich Residenz served as the official residence of the Wittelsbach monarchs for four centuries and today houses one of Europe's most impressive palace museums, spread across 130…
- Address
- Residenzstrasse 1, 80333 München
- Nearest transit
- Odeonsplatz (U3/U4/U5/U6)
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Hofbrauhaus - Where Every Visitor Must Raise a Stein
Founded by Duke Wilhelm V in 1589, the Hofbrauhaus is Munich's most famous institution - a soaring, barrel-vaulted space where Mozart once dined, Lenin once schemed, and millions of visitors have raised a litre of…
- Address
- Platzl 9, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Marienplatz (U3/U6/S-Bahn)
- 6
Deutsches Museum - One of the World's Greatest Science Museums
With over 73,000 exhibits across 80 departments, the Deutsches Museum is the world's largest science and technology museum, housed on an island in the Isar river. The museum covers everything from mining and aviation to…
- Address
- Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München
- Nearest transit
- Isartor (S-Bahn) or Tram 16/17 to Deutsches Museum
- 7
Viktualienmarkt - Munich's Best Open-Air Food Market
A short walk from Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt is Munich's beloved daily food market. Open six days a week, the market's 140 stalls overflow with Bavarian cheeses, smoked meats, Leberkase, fresh bread, exotic…
- Address
- Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Marienplatz (U3/U6/S-Bahn)
- 8
Frauenkirche - Munich's Most Recognisable Skyline Landmark
The twin onion-domed towers of the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) are Munich's most recognisable symbol. Built between 1468 and 1488, this Late Gothic cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in southern…
- Address
- Frauenplatz 1, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Marienplatz (U3/U6/S-Bahn) or Sendlinger Tor
- 9
BMW Welt and Museum - A Must-Visit for Design Lovers
Even if cars are not your passion, BMW Welt is one of the most architecturally striking places to visit in Munich. This futuristic double-cone building serves as BMW's global delivery and brand experience centre - a…
- Address
- Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 München
- Nearest transit
- Olympiazentrum (U3)
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Olympiapark - Munich's Olympic Legacy
Built for the 1972 Olympic Games, Olympiapark is one of the finest examples of 20th-century landscape architecture in Europe. The park's tent-like roof structures, designed by Gunter Behnisch, remain as daring and…
- Address
- Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 München
- Nearest transit
- Olympiazentrum (U3)
- 11
St Peter's Church - The Oldest Church to Climb in Munich
Munich's oldest parish church, St Peter's (Peterskirche) dates back to the 12th century and stands just steps from Marienplatz. The Baroque interior - with its ceiling frescoes, gilded altars, and the extraordinary…
- Address
- Rindermarkt 1, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Marienplatz (U3/U6/S-Bahn)
- 12
Asamkirche - Munich's Most Lavishly Decorated Hidden Gem
Tucked along Sendlinger Strasse, the Asamkirche (Asamkirche St Johann Nepomuk) is one of the most astonishing and least-known hidden gems in Munich. Built between 1733 and 1746 by the Asam brothers - Cosmas Damian…
- Address
- Sendlinger Str. 32, 80331 München
- Nearest transit
- Sendlinger Tor (U1/U2/U3/U6)
- 13
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial - An Essential Visit Near Munich
Just 16 kilometres from the city centre, the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site is one of the most significant historical sites near Munich and an experience no visitor should overlook. Opened by the Nazi…
- Address
- Pater-Roth-Strasse 2a, 85221 Dachau
- Nearest transit
- S-Bahn S2 to Dachau station (~24 min), then bus 726 (~7 min)
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Theresienwiese - Home of Oktoberfest
Even outside Oktoberfest season (late September to first Sunday in October), Theresienwiese is one of the most interesting places to visit in Munich. This vast open meadow hosts the world's largest folk festival every…
- Address
- Theresienwiese, Bavariaring, 80339 München
- Nearest transit
- Theresienwiese (U4/U5)
- 15
Neuschwanstein Castle - The Ultimate Day Trip from Munich
Neuschwanstein, built by the eccentric King Ludwig II in the 1860s-1880s, is one of the most photographed buildings in the world - its white limestone towers rising from forested Alpine hillsides in a scene so perfect…
- Address
- Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau
- Nearest transit
- Train to Füssen (~2h), then bus to Hohenschwangau (~5 min)
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