A short trip to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. From Marienplatz to Theresienweisse: what to see in Munich

The capital of Bavaria has a special atmosphere; Munich is truly unlike other cities in Germany. Romantic castles in the foothills of the Alps, exquisite architecture in the late Gothic style, Tyrolean songs and lively conversations over a glass of excellent Bavarian beer - all this makes Munich a unique and charming, very pleasant and interesting place from a tourism point of view. In autumn, the world-famous beer festival, Oktoberfest, is held here; but you can feel its spirit all year round in the old Hofbräuhaus beer garden, where the best beers and noisy fun never end. Munich is famous for both its historical architecture: squares, cathedrals and palaces, and its modern architecture: the BMW Museum, Allianz Arena, Olympic Park and Tower.

For those who want to save time on preparing for the trip and immerse themselves more fully in the atmosphere and history of the city, I would recommend using the services of a private guide. In my opinion, individual excursions are much more interesting than organized excursions with their large number of people and a hackneyed program. Moreover, you can always agree with a private guide at a time and day convenient for you.

Take a look at the selected author's excursions below, perhaps you will like something. I liked the Munich Express Tour and Munich Through the Eyes of the Everyman. The first one is well suited for those who have only a couple of hours, for example, during transit in Munich.

What to see in Munich

Frauenkirche Cathedral

The Frauenkirche, or Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a 15th-century pavilion-type building created in the late Gothic style. Located in the center of Munich between Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz squares. The Frauenkirche is the tallest cathedral in Munich and belongs to the Catholic Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. The 22 columns of the Cathedral create the illusion of a small space, however, it is so huge that it could accommodate up to 20,000 people (and the population of Munich at the time of the construction of the Frauenkirche was only 13,000 people). The cathedral is 99 meters high and is the tallest building in the city.

The entrance is free.

Marienplatz Square

This is the central square of Munich and one of its most famous attractions. There are two Munich town halls here, the New and the Old. This is where Kaufingerstrasse starts. The historical Viktualienmarkt market is also located here. Under the square is a junction station of the Munich metro, connected to the S-Bahn line. The Marienzoile column and the Fischbrunnen fountain were also built on the square. Marienplatz is an immersion in the atmosphere of medieval Germany.

The entrance is free.

BMW Museum

The BMW Museum is dedicated to more than a century of history of the concern; it presents an exhibition of aircraft propellers, engines, motorcycles and cars. In addition to the museum, the complex of buildings of modern architecture also includes the main headquarters of the BMW company and the modern BMW Welt center. The BMW Museum building is bowl-shaped when viewed from above, with the company logo visible on the roof. The 22-story headquarters building resembles the outline of a four-cylinder engine and is included in the list of architectural monuments of Munich. The BMW Museum building was opened for the 1972 Olympics, and a new pavilion opened in 2008. In addition to old cars, the museum has an interactive part with installations and modern conceptual models that you can sit in. In addition to the museum exposition, a tour of the production facility is also available by appointment. Read more.

Entrance fee: 10 euros for adults

Odeonsplatz

The square was founded by King Maximilian I of Bavaria in 1828 on the site of the destroyed city walls of the Schwabing Gate. The famous architect Leo von Klenze took part in the construction of the square. Here in 1862 a monument to Ludwig the First was erected - a huge equestrian statue. On Odeonsplatz there are several attractions of Munich: Theatinerkirche - a church created in the late Baroque style, the Arcade of Generals, the luxurious Leuchtenberg Palace and the Odeon concert hall.

The entrance is free.

National Theater

The National, or Royal, Theater has been a cultural symbol of Bavaria and Munich since 1818. It was designed by the architect Karl von Fischer in the style of a classical Greek temple. It is the main performance venue for the Bavarian Opera and Ballet. The theater is located on Max Joseph Square. The facade of the building is decorated with a colonnade, and inside there is a huge number of elegant sculptures. The Royal Theater is famous for the fact that such world-famous composers as Strauss and Wagner presented their works here for the first time.

Entry cost: tickets for performances start from a few euros.

Beer restaurant Hofbräuhaus

The Hofbräuhaus or Court Brewery is one of Munich's most famous tourist attractions. This old beer garden with three large halls and a garden is located in the historical center, next to the city's main square, Marienplatz. The history of the court brewery of the Bavarian dukes began in 1607, and in 1828 the restaurant was opened to the public. The Hofbräuhaus was visited by many famous people, from Mozart to Lenin. The restaurant can accommodate up to 4 thousand people at a time. An orchestra plays in the main hall on the ground floor, visitors are seated at long wooden tables with benches, and beer is served in huge liter mugs. Here you can try traditional Bavarian dishes, such as the famous knuckle with cabbage and pretzels - salty Bavarian pretzels for beer. And, of course, this is the very place where you can and should try many varieties of excellent Bavarian beer, not only the familiar ones, but also more exotic ones, for example, beer with lemonade.

Entry cost: 1 liter of branded beer - about 7.5 euros

Pinakothek Munich

Munich has become famous throughout the world thanks to its art galleries - the Old and New Pinakothek, as well as the Pinakothek of Modernity. The Alte Pinakothek displays works of art up to the mid-18th century. Opposite it is the New Pinakothek with works from the 19th - early 20th centuries. The third, the Pinakothek of Contemporary Art, houses paintings by contemporary artists. The New Pinakothek has a collection of more than 3,000 paintings and 300 sculptures. The Pinakothek Moderna includes four museums that are completely different from each other: the Exposition of Modern Art, the New Exposition, the Architectural Museum and the State Graphic Collection of Munich.

Entrance fee: from 4 euros per adult.

Königsplatz

Köningsplatz is a square on Briennerstrasse. It was created in 1830 in the form of an ancient forum. It was planned that it would become a cultural square in the so-called “New Athens”. In the northern part there is the Glyptotek with a collection of ancient Roman and Greek art. In the western part there is the “gate of the square” - something like the entrance to the Acropolis. The building of the State Antique Collection is on the south side. And at the end of the square you can see the Abbey of St. Boniface. In the eastern part of the square there are the administrative buildings of the NSDAP and the Führerbau, which have survived from 1936 to this day. During the Third Reich, rallies and marches were held in this square. Nowadays, in the summer, open-air concerts and cultural events take place here.

The entrance is free.

German Museum of Natural Sciences and Technology

This is the largest museum of technology and natural history in Munich. It has more than 28,000 exhibits from more than 50 branches of science. Founded in 1903 as a result of a meeting of German engineers, it has long been called the “museum of masterpieces of natural science and technology.” Here you can see artificial lightning, an airplane runway, a mining mine and much more. In the Museum's planetarium, with the help of a projection onto a 15-meter dome, you can experience a realistic journey through the solar system within the observable universe. A tunnel almost a kilometer long was built under the Museum building - and this is also an exhibition hall: here you can plunge into the world of mining. Located on the island of Museumsinsel, on the Isar River.

Cost: 11 euros per adult.

Olympic Tower and Olympic Park

Entrance fee: Olympic Tower for adults 7 euros, Olympic Stadium for adults 3 euros. Children under 6 years old are free.

Column Friedensengel

The thirty-eight-meter column is installed at the end of Prinzregentstrasse. The monument is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1871. The column is decorated with a Corinthian capital, and on top there is a statue of the goddess of Victory Nike. At the observation deck, visitors are offered two wonderful views at once: on the one hand, the city at their feet, on the other, a statue in a glow of gold. On summer evenings, this place gives tourists and city residents a romantic experience: the fountains at the base of the monument are illuminated by atmospheric night lighting.

The entrance is free.

Nymphenburg Palace

It is one of the largest castles in Europe and the largest building in Germany. Located in the western part of Munich, in the Neuhausen-Nymphenburg district. It was built in 1675, in the Baroque style. The interiors of the castle are quite varied. The Great Hall in Nymphenburg is decorated in the Rococo style and decorated with frescoes. The Gallery of Beauties houses 36 of the most beautiful women in Europe. In general, each hall of the palace is a masterpiece of architecture: everything suggests that the palace was once the residence of a royal dynasty. The palace park, covering an area of ​​more than 200 hectares, attracts tourists with lakes, water cascades and palace pavilions. There are many swans in the park. On the territory of Nymphenburg, the Tsar's stable, luxurious baths, a hunting lodge, a swimming pool, a bathhouse, the Magdalenklause chapel and many other buildings that are interesting to visit were also built.

Entrance fee: from 8.5 euros per adult.

Munich is not the largest European city; according to data from 6 years ago, less than 1.5 million inhabitants lived in it, but in terms of its richness in historical, cultural and architectural monuments, it will give odds to many other European cities, rightfully considered a pearl. What to see in Munich in 1, 2, 3 days and where to go? The possibilities in the capital of the state of Bavaria are so wide that it makes it difficult to choose.

How to get there?

To travel to Munich you need a Schengen visa. Its cost is 35 euros, a set of required documents to obtain it is listed on the website www.germania.diplo.de, to obtain it you must contact the embassy or consulates that are located in large cities.

There is no direct train to Munich; you will have to go with a transfer, for example through Prague. It is possible to travel by bus or personal transport, but the best thing is a direct plane, which will take you to the place in 3-4 hours. The airport is located 28 km from the city; to travel to Munich it is better to choose the train - the fastest mode of transport here, eliminating traffic jams.

In the city itself there is an extensive scheme of four types of transport - tram, bus, metro, city train. Travel on any transport costs the same; it is more profitable to purchase a ticket for 1 or 3 days. Transport runs exactly on schedule down to the minute.

City center

Marienplatz / Ashwin Chandrasekaran, flickr.om

The Old Town and Marienplatz are a magnet for lovers of architectural monuments. Most excursions begin with a visit to this square. What to see in Munich in 1 day? For the first day inspection we recommend:

1. The Old Town Hall is a building in the Gothic style with an interesting multi-figure clock; the building houses a toy museum;
2. The new town hall in pseudo-Gothic style, the tallest building on the square, from the observation deck (an elevator is provided for access) offers a wonderful city panorama;
3. Peterskirche - the Gothic Church of St. Peter, the oldest existing in the city, there is a statue of the Saint in the altar, on the 92-meter high bell tower there is also a viewing platform, but the ascent to it is not mechanized;
4. The Obelisk of Marienzoile is the topographical center of the city, the marble stele is crowned with a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus in her arms;
5. The Fischbrunnen Fountain was built in the 14th century; previously there was a fish market around it, hence the name (German: Fisch - fish). An ancient tradition of city residents is to rinse empty wallets in it to quickly fill it.

Odeonsplatz / Anthony V., flickr.com

Marienplatz is connected to the next interesting point of view - Odeonsplatz square - Neunhauserstrasse - Munich's pedestrian zone. On the street you can admire the late Gothic Frauenkirche - the tallest church, a symbol of the city, built in the Rococo style of the Azamkirche (St. John of Nepomuk), named after the Azam brothers who built it.

On Odeonsplatz itself there are:

1. Theatinerkirche.
2. Loggia Feldfernhalle.
3. Residence Palace Complex.

The Theatinerkirche (Holy Trinity Cathedral) was built in the late Baroque style. Copper domes and snow-white richly decorated interior are one of the most visited places by tourists.

The Feldfernhalle, a piece of Italy transferred to Germany, is identical to the Loggia of Lanzi, one of the architectural monuments from Florence. Another name for the loggia is the arcade of the commanders. The army monument and statues of commanders Tilly and Wrede, cast in bronze, remind of the victories of Bavaria.

Munich Residence / Pierre Andre Leclercq, flickr.com

The Residence Palace is located opposite the Theatinerkirche. The former residence of the Bavarian royal house of Wittelsbach, located in the Hofgarten garden, has been converted into a museum complex. The eight buildings of the palace are connected by passages that form courtyards.

Here's what you can see in the Residence museums: a rich collection of jewelers' creations, royal regalia, a chapel with mosaic panels made of semi-precious stones, miniatures - these exhibits make up the pride of the museum's collection.

A traveler visiting Munich for the first time will be interested in visiting some of the city’s neighborhoods:

• Heidenhausen is a fashionable area south of the Old Town with a large number of nightclubs, attractive to the intellectual elite and artists;
• Schwabing is the center of the city's nightlife, a center of avant-garde art with lots of entertainment, restaurants and antique shops.
• Westend is an area inhabited by people from other countries, mainly Turkey, and has an oriental flavor.

A trip to Munich can be combined with a visit to the premiere at the National Theater, which is considered one of the best in the world. Innovative productions of both classical and modern operas and ballets are known. Stars of the world stage, outstanding composers and conductors collaborate with the theater. The building, built in the classicist style, copies the Odeon theater in Paris.

After completing a rich cultural program, you can relax and satisfy your hunger in numerous cafes and restaurants in the Old Town. Near Marienplatz is the Hofbräuhaus beer garden, which opened in 1589.

Major museums

We will devote another day to museums. There are many museums in Munich, getting to know them requires much more time than the allotted 1-2-3 days. But among them there are several, not to see which is a sin for a traveler:

• Pinakothek;
• German Museum;
• Nymphenburg Palace;
• Glyptothek;
• BMW Museum.

Pinakothek / sanfamedia.com, flickr.com

Pinakothek – a complex of art galleries “Area of ​​Arts” – is the name of the museum quarter. The world-famous collection of works is decorated with works by Durer, Rubens, Van Dyck, Botticelli, Cranach, Leonardo, Bruegel and many other geniuses.

The German Museum is the largest museum of natural history and technology, distinguished by the fact that the tourist there becomes an experimenter. The museum's exposition with a total length of 19 km cannot be explored in 1 day, so it is advisable to choose a route in advance in the areas of science of interest.

Nymphenburg Palace was built as a summer country residence, but with the expansion of the city's borders it became part of it. The luxurious complex “a la Versailles” is now a complex of museums, here you can visit the museum of carriages, porcelain, the Gallery of Beauties, the Tapestry Hall, the hall of coats of arms, and the Chinese lacquer cabinet.

The Glyptotek is a collection of sculpture from ancient Rome and Greece. The museum was founded in 1830. Particularly interesting are the sculptures from the pediment of the Temple of Athena Aphaia from the island of Aegina, the Barberini faun (drunken satyr). Munich is the headquarters of the BMW concern. The museum displays manufactured cars.

Even the museums on this short list cannot be visited in a day. Just examining the collections of the Pinakothek will require more than one month, and in Munich there is also the State Museum of Egyptian Art, the State Paleontological Museum, the State Museum of Applied and Ancient Art - and we could go on for a long time. So the question is: “What to visit in Munich?” should not arise.

Neighborhood

Lake Constance / Ștefan Jurcă, flickr.com

By dedicating one day out of three to exploring the outskirts of Munich, you can see several unique natural parks and ancient castles:

• Lake Constance;
• Rhine Falls;
• Plettenberg Castle;
• Neuschwanstein Castle.

Lake Constance is located 180 km from the city; a trip there will take a whole day. This is a local resort area. On the island near the town of Lindau there is a pedestrian zone, many cafes and recreation areas. The town itself is very picturesque, reminiscent of Italy.

From Lindau, along the German or Swiss shore of the lake, you can drive to the Rhine Falls, in the waters of which Arthur Conan Doyle originally wanted to drown Sherlock Holmes. The largest waterfall in Europe is located 20 km from Lake Constance on a bend of the Rhine. From the observation deck you can appreciate the power of water falling in a wide stream with enormous speed.

Plettenberg Castle has been known since the 12th century, and has stood in its modern form since the mid-15th century - the hunting castle of the Bavarian Duke Albrecht II is washed on three sides by water. Now it houses a youth library.

Because of its picturesqueness, Neuschwanstein Castle has found its way onto the wallpaper of computer tables. Never fully completed according to the design of Ludwig II, the castle nevertheless became the main attraction of the area. Built in the neo-Gothic style, it amazes with its size and graceful silhouette. The castle regularly hosts classical music concerts.

Interesting for little travelers

Flamingos at Hellabrunn Zoo / oocoryxx, flickr.com

In Munich it is not difficult to find an attraction that will interest a child. What to see in Munich with Children? In addition to the already mentioned toy museum in the Old Town Hall, we can recommend visiting the botanical garden and zoo, the German Museum and the BMW Museum.

The new botanical garden presents plants both characteristic of the nature of Bavaria and exotic ones. You can take a walk in the deciduous forest, see the collection of trees of the South, the collection of ferns and the collection of rhododendrons. The total number of plants in the New Botanical Garden is about 14 thousand specimens.

Hellabrunn Zoo, a nature reserve on the right bank of the Isar River, is the world's first geo-zoo. Opened in 1911. Children will enjoy visiting the elephant enclosure, aquarium and bat pavilion.

In the German Museum, a little traveler, participating in experiments, can feel like a natural scientist. In addition, you can touch many of the exhibits there with your hands.

The BMW Museum is a collection of all brands of cars that have ever rolled off the concern's assembly line. Here you can ride simulators of the latest modifications.

Video: what can you see in Munich and what places to visit?

Oktoberfest

The most famous holiday in Bavaria is the autumn beer festival Oktoberfest. Thousands of beer lovers annually, at the end of September - beginning of October, for more than two hundred years, come to the capital of Bavaria - Munich, to drink this drink for 2 weeks and 2 days on Theresienweisse Square (Theresa's Meadow), dressed in national Bavarian clothes, produced at one of the 6 main breweries.

The holiday is so popular that all hotels are overcrowded, and prices fly into space. For tourists who do not drink beer, this period is the only time for an undesirable excursion to Munich.

Bavaria is a picturesque southern region of Germany, lying next to the Alps, with fertile soil and a mild climate. In spring and autumn, winter and summer - at any time of the year, getting to know Bavaria and Munich will bring pleasure and broaden your horizons.

The Bavarian dukes and kings of the Wittelsbach dynasty built their wonderful world on this land in the center of Europe. It is more modest than those of imperial France, Austria, Russia, but is cozy and demonstrates its Bavarian mentality, expressed by the motto “Bavaria loves you.”

It is not possible to visit all of them in a few days, so you have to choose what is absolutely worth seeing and what to leave for next time. But how to choose if you don’t even know if this place is interesting, how long it will take to get there and whether the entrance is paid. Therefore, I have put together a plan for visiting the sights of Munich, designed for 4 days, which is ideal for those who are new to this wonderful city.

Day 1

Dedicate this day to exploring the Old Town (the central part of Munich).

№1. Charles Gate. This is the best place to start exploring the city. This gate is one of the oldest in the world.

№2. - one of the most beautiful churches in Munich, dates back to the Renaissance. The interior is done in white colors, and the facades of the building are decorated with 15 patron statues.

№3. . The tallest cathedral in Munich, above which it is not permitted to build any buildings. The cathedral can accommodate 4,000 parishioners, the roof is supported by 22 white columns, and the history of the Frauenkirche is simply fascinating.

№4. . The main square and the most visited place in the city. From here you can easily reach almost any attraction.

№5. (Neues Rathaus). Located on Marienplatz, built in the neo-Gothic style. The town hall tower has one of the best viewing platforms in the city, and the town hall clock puts on quite a performance.

№6. (Spielzeugmuseum). A huge collection of toys from all over the world of all times occupies 4 floors of the building. Visiting this place will be interesting for both children and adults.

№7. . It is believed that this is the oldest church in Munich, its history dates back to the 11th century. The altar of the church deserves special praise.

№8. Food market (Viktualienmarkt). Here you can buy all sorts of goodies and drinks. The range of products is simply huge. The market is open from Monday to Saturday until 20:00, except during the winter period from November to February, when the market closes at 18:00.

№9. (Deutsches Museum). This museum is one of the largest in the world. It presents the achievements of human civilization in the field of natural science and technology.

№10. (Hofbräuhaus). The most famous brewery in Bavaria. You can end the evening with a glass of beer in this establishment. If you don't drink alcohol, you can simply stroll through the streets of Munich.

Day 2

№1. Maximilianstrasse. One of the most important streets in Munich, where there are many shops and cozy cafes.

№2. (Münchner Residenz). This is a huge and beautiful complex, which includes a large garden, 10 palaces, and the museum has as many as 130 halls. The construction of the residence continued over 6 centuries.

№3. Hofgarten. Take a walk through the green park, designed in Baroque style. The park was founded in 1613 and continues to delight citizens and guests of the city to this day.

№4. (Odeonsplatz). Several of Munich's main attractions are located on the square. But the square itself deserves special attention. A variety of city events are held here, artist concerts are held and much more.

№5. (Alte Pinakothek). Here is one of the largest art galleries in the world. Works of art from ancient times to the mid-18th century are what you will see in the Alte Pinakothek.

№6. (Neue Pinakothek). Art gallery with works by artists of the 19th-20th centuries. A visit to this place is a must for tourists.

№7. (Glyptothek). Here you will see the best ancient Roman and Greek sculptures. It is noteworthy that the Glyptotek is the first public museum in Munich.

№8. (Englischer Garten). A huge park starting in the very center of the city and ending on its outskirts. You get wonderful photos here. In addition, in the garden you can relax the way you want: lie on the green grass, ride a bike, have a snack in a cozy cafe, you can even go surfing.

Day 3

№1. . One of the largest palace complexes in Europe. Inside the complex you can wander for hours and explore the various rooms and works of art. For example, in Nymphenburg there is a beauty gallery, which houses portraits of the most beautiful women in Europe.

№2. . The 1972 Olympic Games were held here. The grandiose structures still stand in place. On the territory of the park there is an Olympic Tower with a height of more than 290 meters, which houses an observation deck (one of the best in Munich) and a restaurant that rotates around its axis.

№3. . This museum displays all models of vehicles produced under the BMW brand. A huge collection of cars and motorcycles will not leave any man indifferent.

Day 4

№1. (Schloss Blutenburg) . A very romantic place near the center of Munich. Here you can calmly stroll along local paths and enjoy nature and local attractions.

№2. (Starnberger See). An excellent place for a relaxing holiday, located near Munich. Beautiful nature, restaurants and cafes, a calm atmosphere - this is all about Lake Starnberg. It’s no wonder that most of Germany’s millionaires live in these places.

In this article, I want to present a short list of what to do in Munich if you are 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 impressions :)

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Things to do in Munich

1. Visit the main square of Marienplatz and admire the Munich City Hall

The New Town Hall on Marienplatz is Munich's most famous landmark.

Of course, a mandatory point of the program should be a visit to the central square of Munich - Marienplatz with the New and Old Town Halls. The New Town Hall, built in the neo-Gothic style, is especially noteworthy - you can endlessly admire it, look at the numerous figures on its facade, peer into the windows, balconies, spiers, etc. In the middle of the square is the Column of Mary, installed in the 17th century. In December, a traditional festival is held on the square, and next to the New Town Hall there is a Christmas tree.

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 going far from the square, you can get to the Central Market of Munich - Viktualienmarkt. For me, this market is the embodiment of ideal European markets, postcard markets, where you can find anything you want, and everything around is clean and orderly. What to do at Viktualienmarkt in Munich? You can simply wander around Viktualienmarkt looking at the stalls or strange souvenirs, or you can have a snack in one of the many cafes: delicious (perhaps tastier than Italian) pastries, seafood (which, despite the distance from the sea, is always fresh, and the prices are not exorbitant), and, of course, sausages, sausages, and beer. And in good weather the market turns into another biergarten!

Ideal vegetable stalls on Viktualienmarkt

Seafood at Viktualienmarkt - in abundance

Souvenir shop at Viktualienmarkt.

Baking at Viktualienmarkt is a special pleasure. Perhaps German pastries are tastier than Italian ones!

Looking for hotels in the center of Munich? Then my list of central hotels in the city may be useful to you.

3. Take a 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 is something for different tastes - everyone will find something they like. Connoisseurs of beauty go to (art gallery), lovers of speed and expensive cars - to, and beer lovers - to, respectively!

5. Try beer-flavored ice cream at the crazy ice cream maker's shop (Der Verrückte Eismacher at Amalienstraße 77)

There's always a line at the crazy ice cream maker's shop!

Is liquid beer not enough for you? Try it in ice cream form! In the crazy ice cream maker's shop there are dozens of unusual flavors of ice cream: beer, champagne, gin, almonds, sausages, and even, they say, hemp! Try a few! The shop is decorated in a very unusual way, in the style of Alice in Wonderland, and there is almost always a queue, but this ice cream is definitely worth trying! I think this is a “must do” on 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 in memory of M. Jackson. I don’t call it a monument, because this “patch” is located on a monument to a completely different person, I don’t think many people know his name. And everyone knows the name of Michael Jackson - the monument is covered with posters, notes, hearts, there are candles and flowers around it. It’s amazing that they take care of the monument, 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. Take a walk through Munich parks

You can take a boat or catamaran ride on the lake in the English Garden.

If you come to Bavaria in the warm season and are wondering what to do in Munich, I advise you to take a walk in the local parks - 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 you don’t have much time, then at least sit for half an hour in the Hofgarten, which is next to Odeonsplatz. Read more about the parks.

8. Drink beer and taste national Bavarian dishes in one of the most famous beer halls

Remarkable clock at the town hall with 43 bells and 32 almost human-sized figures, which every day present scenes from medieval life to the chime of the chimes, and at night they go to bed, only to wake up again the next morning. The hour-long performance takes place daily at 11 a.m., and again at noon and 5 p.m. between May and October.
Another feature of the town hall is the 85-meter town hall tower, from which it offers a beautiful view of the entire Bavarian capital. You can go up to the observation deck by elevator; a ticket costs 7 euros; at the same time you can walk through the town hall and see how the Bavarians work.

2. Visit the Pinakothek.

3. Drink beer in one of the many beer bars in the city.

4. See the artists' quarter of Schwabing.

5. Take a walk around the Prater Island.

6. Go to the BMW Museum.

7. Visit the concentration camp in Dachau.

8. See Nymphenburg Castle.

9. Go to Dessau to the Baujas Museum.

10. Buy national Bavarian clothes.