Munich

Attractions and sights

Residence Munich

If you want to take a trip to the Bavarian monarchy in Munich, Nymphenburg Palace in the west of the Bavarian capital is the place to go. In addition to the huge palace building, the beautiful park also attracts several 100,000 visitors from all over the world every year.

German Museum

What few people know is that the official name of this museum is the "German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology". But the museum itself alone is a masterpiece: visitors can satisfy their hunger for knowledge in more than 30 exhibitions on about 25000 m². Every year, around 1.5 million Munich residents ...

Old Pinacoteca

If you love painting, you will be extremely happy with a visit to the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Opened in 1836, the museum of art in the art district of the Bavarian capital has an immense collection of famous paintings. The exhibits on display here all date from the 14th to ...

New Pinakothek

The Neue Pinakothek in Munich closes the gap in the sequence of epochs between the Alte Pinakothek on one side and the Pinakothek der Moderne on the other. All three buildings are located not far from each other. Together with its sibling Pinakothek, the Brandhorst Museum and several other museums ...

Hofbräuhaus Munich

Since the beginning of the 17th century, the Hofbräuhaus at "Platzl" in the middle of Munich's old town, which was completed in 1607 and has been open to the public since 1828, has been the world's most famous address for authentic Bavarian beer enjoyment. Every day from 9.00 a.m., waiters and ...

Viktualienmarkt

Munich's Viktualienmarkt is located in the old town. In keeping with its name, food is sold there - and has been every weekday since 1807.

Odeonsplatz

In the old town of Munich is the Odeonsplatz, popular with locals and visitors alike. This attractive square was designed in 1827 by architect Leo von Klenze at the southern end of Munich's boulevard Ludwigstraße. King Ludwig I was his client. A large equestrian statue was erected on Odeonsplatz in ...

Karlsplatz (Stachus)

The Stachus - it's almost impossible to visit Munich or move through the city centre without passing this semi-circular open square at some point. Just a few minutes walk from the main train station on the way to the city center, it is unavoidable. That's why numerous subway, tram and ...

Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena has been the home of FC Bayern Munich since 2005. The football stadium is located in the district of Fröttmaning, which belongs to the north of Munich. In addition to home games of the German football record champion, the Allianz Arena also regularly hosts games of the ...

Old Peter (St. Peter's Church)

Affectionately known as "Alter Peter" by the people of Munich, St. Peter's Church is located directly behind Marienplatz. It is considered the oldest parish church in the Bavarian capital and houses Munich's oldest bells and tower clocks with eight dials.

Marienplatz

In the middle of the cosmopolitan city of Munich lies the famous Marienplatz. Numerous sights, exclusive restaurants and legendary events make the square the hub of public life. Munich's Marienplatz is known all over the world and is the destination of millions of tourists every year. With the Mariensäule ...

Nymphenburg Castle

If you want to take a trip to the Bavarian monarchy in Munich, Nymphenburg Palace in the west of the Bavarian capital is just the right place. Besides the huge palace building, the beautiful park also attracts several 100,000 visitors from all over the world every year.

Church of Our Lady

Colloquially known as the "Frauenkirche", the Cathedral of Our Lady is a significant landmark of the city of Munich. The building was consecrated in 1494 and is one of the largest hall churches in the world. The chapels and the altar area are particularly worth seeing. Two special features of the ...

Parks & Gardens in Munich

The city of Munich offers its residents and visitors a whole range of beautiful parks, which are among the most important sights of the Bavarian capital.

Pinakothek of Modern Art

Olympic Park Munich

Travel and accommodation

Travelling to Munich

If there were an award for a “cozy metropolis”, Munich would probably be the first metropolis to receive this seal. Bavarian cordiality, local and Mediterranean gastronomy, art treasures from several centuries and unique architecture come together here.

This can also be enjoyed acoustically: The carillon of the neo-Gothic New City Hall enraptures hourly with melodies from the 16th century. The people of Munich can party like no other: The Oktoberfest attracts celebrities and tourists from all over the world every year. In miniature, its flair can be enjoyed year-round at Munich’s Hofbräuhaus.