Best places to visit in Munich

Marienplatz is where the main and oldest Christmas Market in Munich takes place, dating back to 1642. The square is beautifully illuminated at night, and in a building in Marienplatz there is a hidden gem: a Law Library, open only 10 minutes a day.

The English Garden is a massive park in the middle of Munich that ranks among the largest city parks in the entire world and is one of the most popular hangout spots in the city when the sun comes out.

A food market in the heart of the old town with over 100 stalls offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and local delicacies, with a beer garden shaded by chestnut trees.

A brewery built in 1589, it's one of the most popular beer halls in the world, commissioned to create quality beer after the Duke of Bavaria found the local beer to be of poor quality.

A top tourist attraction also known as the Church of Our Lady, featuring two dome towers, The Bishop's crypt, the whittlesburg monument, the infamous Devil's footstep and panoramic views of the entire city.

A small but significant square right next to the Royal Palace with architecture inspired by the Italian Renaissance, including a replica of the loggia in Florence.

A palace in the middle of Munich, where rulers and leaders lived for centuries; the video mentions a Christmas market is held in its courtyard.

A Bavarian palace with extensive parks, pavilions, canals, fountains, flower gardens, and museums including the Museum of Man and Nature and the Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain.

The oldest parish church in Munich with the oldest city bells and the first tower clock, offering a viewing point at the top of the tower with a great view of Munich.

The Chinese Tower is one of Munich’s most famous landmarks, where you’ll find a huge selection of traditional Bavarian foods and plenty of giant beers to keep you going, as well as live music from the tower during the warmer months.

Das Neue Rathaus am Marienplatz beeindruckt mit seiner Architektur und dem Glockenspiel, das bayerische Szenen aufführt.

Formerly the private backyard of the residents, it is now a public park with walkways, fountains, and flowers; it features murals commissioned by King Ludwig that tell the history of Bavaria.

Also known as the Church of Saint Johann Nepomuk, this rococo church is noted for its excessive ornamentation and a sculpture of death near the entrance.

A famous circular building holding a museum showing exhibits of cars, motorbikes, engines and various design projects from more than 100 years of the company's history.

A river wave in Munich where local surfers can be seen surfing, described as a high-pressure place to surf due to the audience.

A square in Munich near the main square and pedestrian area, where shopping continues even underground at Stachus Passagen.

One of the largest Science and Technology Museums in the world, super interactive and has several sections designed for children.

The Glockenspiel is a musical clock in the tower of the New City Hall, inspired by medieval tournaments, with performances featuring jousting and dancing coopers.

BMW World is a massive interactive showcase for the BMW brand where you can look at all their cars, get inside them, hop on some motorcycles, and even indulge in one of the most expensive fine dining experiences that Munich has to offer, at the top-floor restaurant.

Experience the fairytale magic of this 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace, famously commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria. Its picturesque setting atop a rugged hill makes it a dreamlike destination.

The Munich Residenz is a massive palace in the middle of the city, where Bavarian rulers lived for centuries; while much of it was destroyed during WWII, it has been gradually restored and is open to visitors today.

Das größte Volksfest der Welt, das jährlich im September und Oktober auf der Theresienwiese in München stattfindet und Fahrgeschäfte, Essen und Festzelte bietet.

The Theresienwiese is the world famous site of Oktoberfest, though be warned, it’s very empty when no festival is happening.

A church from the 1700s that was built as a private chapel by two brothers with an absolutely crazy and over the top Baroque interior.

The site of the Beer Hall Putsch in 1923; passers-by were once forced to perform the Hitlergruss.