What to see in Munich for 1,2 or 3 days of rest, where to go for a walk in the evening and what to do? What places to visit to make your impressions of the city vivid and complete? There are 15 ways to have fun in the German capital of Bavaria.
It doesn't matter when you come to Munich to relax, in winter or summer, with children or a group of friends, there are a huge number of places worth visiting during the day and in the evening, there is something to see.
What to see in Munich on your own?
Visit to the central square of Marienplatz
What to see in Munich with your own eyes as soon as you arrive here? The main place where all tourists from all over the world come to is the Central Square.
Marienplatz is the heart of the "old" city, where executions, knightly tournaments and fairs were held in the old days. The square is in the center of the pedestrian zone and is filled with the main attractions of Munich. It is interesting to look at the New and Old Town Halls, climb the highest Munich Frauenkirche cathedral, crowned with copper domes, from which a panorama of the city and a view of the Alps opens.
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Walk through the royal park and palace
The beautiful park and the majestic Baroque Nymphenburg Palace constitute the largest palace complex in Europe. The park is decorated with antique statues and fountains; there is also a botanical garden with a rich collection of orchids. The palace impresses with the Stone Hall, frescoes by Zimmermann, portraits of 36 beauties of Europe, collections of carriages and porcelain.
Ride in the most convenient metro
To get around the city, you should use the local metro. In the Munich metro, everything is thought out for the convenience of passengers: a system of elevators, escalators, a successful transfer scheme, bright design.
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Visit to the BMW Museum
Externally, the building looks like a car engine. This is a museum, an exhibition hall, an entertainment center and a sales salon. The entire 90-year history of the concern, from aircraft propellers to ultra-modern and unusual cars, is collected here.
Communication with wildlife
More than 15 thousand animals live in the vast spaces of the Hellabrunn Zoo. The geo-park is divided into “continents”, where living conditions for animals are close to natural ones.
Shopping in Munich
Any tourist can get pleasure from shopping in Munich, regardless of financial possibilities. You can limit yourself to souvenirs or handicrafts purchased at Europe's largest flea market Theresienwiese, or you can thoroughly and fashionably update your wardrobe on Maximilianstrasse, the most expensive street in the city, where boutiques, brand, jewelry stores, and art galleries are located.
Visit the romantic Neuschwanstein Castle
Where to go in Munich to see historical sights? We are going to the Neuschwanstein castle. The castle is located 130 km from Munich. To build his dream, inspired by the music of Wagner, King Ludwig II ordered to blow up part of the rock and spent huge sums from the state treasury on the construction. Everything in the castle is dedicated to the swan theme and old Germanic legends.
You can also see Neuschwanstein Castle in winter.
Local beer tasting
In the evening, you can go to a cafe, restaurant or bar in Munich, many tourists choose the latter option.
The city is home to 6 of the world's largest breweries. Drinking beer drinks has long become a national tradition. A huge number of beer establishments, both restaurant type and taverns, are scattered around the city. The famous Oktoberfest beer festival has been held on Terezin Meadow every autumn for almost 200 years.
Journey to the LEGO world
Where to go in Munich with children? A child will like a huge park with a variety of entertainment, it is worth going here for the whole day.
The best way to go to Legoland is by train. After an hour and a half trip, travelers find themselves in a fabulous country completely created from Lego constructors. There are entire cities in miniature (Venice, Berlin, Paris, Vienna), many attractions, Duplo World for kids, Pirate Bay, Kingdom of the Knights and much more.
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Memories of the tragic past
The excursion is emotionally difficult and difficult and is not suitable for particularly impressionable people. The Dachau Museum is located on the site of the first major concentration camp. The barracks, crematoria, and the administrative building were reconstructed after the war. Scary moments of history are captured in long lists of the names of the victims, in photographs and on stands.
Contemplation of paintings in the Pinakothek
There are three Pinakothek in Munich: Old, New and Modern Art. Here you can see paintings by masters of the 14-18 centuries (Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Titian), works of painters and sculptors who lived during the Rococo and Art Nouveau times (Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin). Contemporary art is represented not only by famous artists, but also by new names and discoveries.
Explore technological innovations in an interactive museum
You should definitely visit the largest technical museum in the world, which is located on an entire island on the Isar River. There are many exhibitions and laboratories where you can conduct entertaining experiments.
Visit to the National Theater
Tourists who come to Munich to relax for a long time must definitely devote one day to the cultural life in the city. Lovers of opera and ballet will appreciate the high standard of the main Bavarian theater. Tickets here should be booked in advance, tickets are quickly sold out among those wishing to visit the theater.
Watching stuntmen
You can learn everything about special effects, see the most interesting scenery, watch dangerous stunts, visit the set and become a movie hero for a while by visiting the Bavaria Filmstadt studio.
Rest in the English park
Where to go to nature in Munich with children or family for the whole day? The city has a great place to relax from the hustle and bustle, where you can spend time in the company of people close to you.
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You can gain strength before the next excursion or just take a break from the hustle and bustle in a cozy gazebo in Munich's English Park. Here you can have a picnic or sunbathe, and at the same time watch the performances of local artists.
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