Interesting sights of Munich and the surrounding area, which can be seen in a short time. Short trip to Munich - the capital of Bavaria
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 amusement parks are located outside the city, so you will have to plan the route for the whole day, 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 kinds of roller coaster, tower free fall, high wheel views 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 square 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 the historical districts), having previously noted 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.
Many ready-made interesting routes in the formats of a short trip can be found in the reviews of tourists about the sights of Munich.
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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? The classic format of a sightseeing holiday in Germany is a trip to several cities, by bus, train or private transport. As a result, even big cities only 2-3 days are allotted, during which you can have time to see the center, visit the observation deck and the best museums, one or two parks, evaluate the 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 make beautiful panoramic shots from high. 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 new forces, the second day will turn out to 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. An alternative option is to go to Nymphenburg and adjoining 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
For 3 days in Munich, you can independently explore the 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.
The format of a three-day trip is quite suitable for family vacation. 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 is worth devoting to the palaces of Munich and the surrounding area: get to them on your own or book excursions to cover as many places as possible. 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. The most popular excursions are to 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 the Marienplatz main square 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 neo gothic style- you can admire it endlessly, look at 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 the 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!
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3. Walk around the evening city and find out everything. You can do this with a Russian-speaking guide who 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 - to, well, beer lovers - to, 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 come 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 of the 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
Munich is like a fairy tale city. It will delight tourists with its cozy streets and hospitality.
In addition to numerous museums and parks, magnificent Baroque and Gothic ensembles built in the Middle Ages, a large number of entertainment venues are open here, ready to give a lot of fun and adrenaline.
This is where you get the opportunity to drink the world-famous Bavarian beer. The most popular time of arrival is the Oktoberfest beer festival, which attracts millions of tourists.
The great advantage of Munich is its location at the foot of the Alps, which makes it possible to fully enjoy winter sports.
Nearby are also countries of interest for travel: Austria, Switzerland, Italy, which makes the capital of Bavaria a convenient starting point.
If you are traveling through Munich and are puzzling over what to see during a transfer, then head to the historic city center.
Marienplatz
The best place to feel the energy of this hospitable city and see the most beautiful places.
The motto of the city: "Munich loves you"!
You will certainly be impressed by the Old Town Hall, which is over five hundred years old. Inside the building is the Toy Museum, the exhibits of which you can see with your children.
You can admire the city from a height of more than eighty meters by going up to the observation deck of the New Town Hall (from ten in the morning to five in the evening).
It's good if you're here around 11, 12 or 17 o'clock, when the mechanical clock puts on a show for fifteen minutes.
At the specified time, forty-three bells on the town hall strike, windows open, from which more than thirty large figures appear, showing scenes about city life.
Getting to Marienplatz is easy: the Marienplatz metro station.
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Munich - beautiful city, small but built on an imperial scale, which the Bavarians secretly consider the real capital of Germany. Small and compact, it may seem like a small village to tourists, but despite its small scale, the sights of Munich are worthy of the most careful study. If you are going to travel around Germany, be sure to visit Munich, and you will see that this city on the banks of the Isar River is a real miracle.
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Small and compact Munich may seem like a small village to tourists, but despite its small scale, the sights of Munich are worthy of the most careful study.
There are many attractions in Munich, but the main one, of course, is the central square of the city Marienplatz with many shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performances and concerts. All year round Marienplatz is favorite place rest of tourists, and on holidays townspeople come to celebrate important events right here. Here are other famous sights of Munich - the Old and New Town Halls. And, of course, no trip to Munich is complete without a visit to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which means “new swan rock”. It was this fairy-tale castle that served as the prototype for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris.
Half of the printed and tourist products sold in souvenir shops and print kiosks are products depicting views of Neuschwanstein, which once again confirms that this attraction of Munich is one of the most popular.
When traveling around Munich, be sure to visit the highest Frauenkirche Cathedral, that is, the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin, built in the 14-15th centuries. Climbing up to the observation deck of the cathedral, you can enjoy beautiful view Munich and the Alps. A beautiful panorama also opens up from the observation deck of the Peterskirche, the oldest church in Munich with a lantern-shaped dome.
Quite an unusual landmark of Munich is the bronze statue of Bavaria, installed on the Teresa meadow by order of Ludwig I in honor of the Bavarians, famous in the field of science and art. Around this statue, the Oktorberfest festival is held.
The oddity of the statue is that it is hollow - you can climb its 66 steps and find yourself inside the head, where it is placed viewpoint. You will have to admire the views through her eyes.
If you are traveling with children, you might want to visit the Munich Zoo Hellabrunn, the first zoo in the world. Another interesting attraction is the film studio "Bavaria Films", where you can take a tour of the world of cinema, where scenery for famous films will be shown, or take part in the shooting of your own film, as well as visit a 4D cinema session.
The German chancellor said in one of her interviews:
If you don't like it in Munich, then I don't know where else in Germany you could like it.
Angela Merkel
One cannot but agree with Mrs. Merkel, because Munich is not only the birthplace of the BMW car and the venue for the Oktoberfest beer festival. In the capital of Bavaria, there is always something to do, something to admire and enjoy - magnificent architectural ensembles, museums, fountains, the famous art gallery in the Alte Pinakothek and much more, so if you have chosen this city to visit - go to it without hesitation .
- Where to stay: In Munich, famous for its museums, pinakotheks and beer festival, or in cozy Augsburg in the picturesque foothills of the Alps. For fans of the “excursion” and romantic landscapes, we recommend the cities of the German Romantic Road, for example,
The capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich, is not inferior in popularity among tourists to Berlin and Cologne. Not only a huge number of architectural monuments are concentrated here, but also the most interesting events take place, among which the central place 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 perfect place for quality shopping.
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The central square of Munich, where any tourist route inevitably leads. In the Middle Ages, knightly tournaments were held here and a fish market was open. 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.
Neo-Gothic building on 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 for German history personalities.
A 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 in late XVI centuries. 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 in different time and extensive 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 industry, road 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 collection is housed in a historic baroque building with hundreds of 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 antique 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 of the collection was collected by King Ludwig I.
The collective name of a group of art galleries and museums, which houses a collection of paintings from the XIV century to modern times, as well as collections of contemporary and applied arts. 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 regular summer Olympic Games. Since those times, there has been a park (a territory with Olympic facilities), which the locals use for recreation and walks. The former facilities are operated as sports training bases; large public and cultural events. 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. Over the course of two centuries, it has become a true symbol of Bavaria and has 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 try different varieties every tourist can afford excellent beer and enjoy German cuisine.
The central city market, a 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 elements of English park art of the 19th century were added. 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 a natural park, that is, conditions are created for animals that are as close to natural as possible. Biodiversity Hellabrunna 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.
