Munich Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Munich attractions and places to see in Munich, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle was commissioned as the private refuge for Ludwig II of Bavaria, but opened to the public immediately after his death in 1886. Now ... Continue Reading »
Linderhof Castle
Ludwig II had a habit of designing palaces after his idols. In the case of Linderhof Palace, the inspiration was the Sun-King Louis XIV and Versailles as he ... Continue Reading »
Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp was the first of its kind opened in Germany by the Nazi government in 1933, and it served as a model for later concentration camps. ... Continue Reading »
Romantic Road
Germany's 'Romantic Road' offers the most spectacular views of the Bavarian landscape and its magnificent castles. A trade route in the middle ages, the ... Continue Reading »
Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
Enclosing Munich's central square Marienplatz, the Old Town Hall, Altes Rathaus in German, serves as the center for city council activity for the historic ... Continue Reading »
Marienplatz
Marienplatz serves as Munich's city center with a variety of historic town hall structures and shopping markets. At the center of the square, the Mariensaule, ... Continue Reading »
Munich Residence (Residenz München)
The former royal palace of the Bavarian monarch, the Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is open to visitors to see its spectacularly ... Continue Reading »
Victuals Market (Viktualienmarkt)
Where can you find the best gourmet Bavarian delights? Munich's Victuals Market, Viktualienmarkt in German, is the place to find exotic fruits, fresh ... Continue Reading »
Gasteig
The exterior of the Gasteig hardly reveals the cultural center's dedication to the arts, but inside, the halls host some of the most outstanding performers ... Continue Reading »
Amalienburg
Amalienburg is Emperor Charles VII's most precious legacy and the beautiful park gardens and fountains have become one of Munich's most scenic locations. A ... Continue Reading »
Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche)
Which landmark particularly stands out in Munich's skyline? That would be the Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady or Frauenkirche, the church featuring two ... Continue Reading »
Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
Built as a summer residence for Bavarian kings, the Nymphenburg Palace, or Schloss Nymphenburg, is a magnificent structure artistically shaped by the various ... Continue Reading »
Old Pinakothek (Alte Pinakothek)
An art museum in the Kunstareal district, the Old Pinakothek, or Alte Pinakothek, is one of the oldest galleries in the world. It houses famous collections of ... Continue Reading »
Olympiapark
Home to the Summer Olympic Games in 1972, Munich's vast Olympiapark is now an international events center, sports venue, and recreational park. In addition to ... Continue Reading »
St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
The oldest church in Munich, St. Peter's Church, or Peterskirche, is a Roman Catholic establishment built in the 12th century in the Bavarian Romanesque ... Continue Reading »
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