Explore Munich, Germany's vibrant capital, with this guide to its Bavarian charm. From the sprawling English Garden and historic Marienplatz to royal palaces and modern marvels, discover the best of Munich's culture, history, and culinary delights.
English Garden
One of the largest city parks in the world, alive with people walking, sunbathing, playing games, and swimming, featuring the Monopteros and Munich's riverwave.
Monopteros
A structure within the English Garden offering views of the park.
Chinese Tower Beer Garden
A lively beer garden in the English Garden where you can enjoy currywurst.
Seehaus im Englischen Garten
A lakeside beer garden in the English Garden, perfect for relaxing as the sun sets.
St Peter's bell tower
Offers panoramic views over Munich after a climb of 300 steps.
Marienplatz
The centuries-old main square in Munich, home to landmarks like the new town hall, the old town hall, Mary's column, and the fish fountain, and where you can watch the Glockenspiel show.
New Town Hall
Landmark on Marienplatz with a tower offering a viewpoint accessible by lift.
Old Town Hall
Located on Marienplatz, it now houses a toy museum.
Mary's Column
A landmark located in Marienplatz.
Fish Fountain
A landmark located in Marienplatz.
Glockenspiel
A mechanical clock on Marienplatz that comes to life with moving figurines reenacting scenes from Munich's history.
Juliet statue
A statue from Munich's partner city Verona that supposedly brings good luck if you touch it.
Verona
Munich's partner city, which has a Juliet statue in Munich.
Viktualienmarkt
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.
Asamkirche
A tiny 18th-century church with an incredibly detailed and ornate interior.
Frauenkirche
One of Munich's most famous landmarks with its 99-metre high twin domes, where you can go inside for free or head up the South Tower for a small fee.
South Tower
A tower in the Frauenkirche that you can go up for a small fee.
Odeonsplatz
A square where the Feldherrnhalle is located, and where a festival was hosted.
Feldherrnhalle
Located in Odeonsplatz, where people were once forced to give the Nazi salute.
Viscardigasse
An alley marked with golden cobblestones to honor locals who avoided the Feldherrnhalle during the Nazi era.
University
A location where you'll notice visible damage on the wall from World War II and pamphlets embedded in the ground paying tribute to the White Rose Movement.
library
Located near the University, with visible damage on the wall from World War II.
White Rose Movement
A brave group of student rebels who stood up against the Nazis; pamphlets embedded in the ground pay tribute to them.
Wirtshaus in der Au
A Bavarian restaurant known for its dumplings, particularly the trio of dumplings: spinach with tomato sauce, cheese on a bed of garlicky spinach, and paprika, as well as the schnitzel.
Andy's Krablergarten
A restaurant with an extensive schnitzel menu.
Schloss Nymphenberg
A baroque palace that was the Bavarian monarchy's luxurious summer retreat, where you can visit the palace and museums or wander the fairy tale gardens for free.
Hirschgarten
The largest beer garden in Munich, home to fallow deer, where you can try Obatzda, a salty creamy Bavarian cheese dip.
Olympiapark
A park where the Olympia Tower and BMW World are located.
Olympia Tower
A tower located in Olympiapark.
BMW World
Located near Olympiapark.
Werksviertel-Mitte
A former industrial area transformed into a vibrant hub filled with street art, bars, and creative spaces.
Servus Heidi
A modern Bavarian inn where the pork belly is reportedly good.
Munich Residenz
The largest city palace in Germany, where you can explore the grand halls and lavishly furnished rooms, including the antiquarium.
Hofgarten
A flower-filled garden next to the Munich Residenz, a lovely spot for a short stroll or to sit on a bench.
Augustiner-Keller
A beer garden with a huge leafy garden where the beer is reportedly good.
Hofbräuhaus
Probably the most well-known beer hall in Munich, with live music and a buzzing atmosphere, a fun spot to enjoy a beer and chat with other visitors.
Central Station
Convenient for arriving and leaving by train with suitcases.
Salzburg
A gorgeous Austrian city surrounded by the Alps and famous for Mozart and the Sound of Music, an easy day trip to do by train from Munich.
Alps
The mountain range surrounding Salzburg.