Munich in Bavaria – an Alternative Tour with Alemanizando
Discover the enchanting blend of history, culture, and Bavarian charm with this alternative tour of Munich. From the lively Marienplatz and bustling Viktualienmarkt to the serene English Garden and iconic beer halls, this collection offers a unique perspective on Germany's beloved city.
Marienplatz
The center of Munich, where events like the Christmas market, cultural festivals, and sports events take place, and home to the Old City Hall, the Fischbrunnen, and the New City Hall with its Glockenspiel.
Viktualienmarkt
A popular food market with flowers, fruits, vegetables, meat, sausages, and souvenirs, where it's traditional to have a Weisswurst breakfast with Weissbier.
Frauenkirche
Munich's most famous cathedral, known for its two towers, the view from the south tower, and the 'Devil's Footstep' inside.
Asam Church
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.
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
An unusual museum housing over 1,000 taxidermy animals and a permanent exhibit on the Wolpertinger, a mythical creature from Bavarian folklore.
Court Garden
A beautiful garden by the Residenz Palace, offering a pleasant place to visit.
Ludwig Maximilian University Library
The old library of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich shows the 'Wounds of Memory', where bombshell holes are covered by glass as a war memorial.
White Rose Memorial
A monument at the University of Munich featuring replicas of the White Rose leaflets, commemorating the German activists who opposed the Nazi regime.
Hofbräuhaus
A famous beer hall that can seat more than 3000 people, serving typical Bavarian specialties, though not the location of the Beer Hall Putsch.
Isartaler Brauhaus
A brewery and restaurant in an old railway station, offering Bavarian classics such as pork medallions with Spätzle and Käsespätzle.
Isar River
A river that cuts through Munich, with pathways along its shores for cycling, walking, and relaxing.
Luitpold Bridge
A bridge where graffiti and street art can be found in the underpass.
English Garden
Munich's central park, where visitors can relax, drink beer by the Chinese tower, play sports, and see the Eisbach Wave.
Eisbach Wave
A man-made wave in the English Garden, attracting surfers from all over the world.
Chinese Tower
A tower in the English Garden where visitors can relax and drink beer.
Munich Residenz
Close to the Court Garden, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Munich.
New City Hall
Located in Marienplatz, known for its historic Glockenspiel.
Feldherrnhalle
The site of the Beer Hall Putsch in 1923; passers-by were once forced to perform the Hitlergruss.
Viscardigasse
Also known as Deserter's Alley, this pedestrian-only walkway features bronzed paving bricks in honor of Germans who refused to give Hitler a salute.