Tourist Information Munich can be found at the Munich train station
Tours in english from the entrance to the town hall at Marienplatz. City walk at 10.45h, the Third Reich Tour (Hitler’s Munich) at 10am, the beer tour at 18.15h.
Munich the Nymphenburg castle
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Munich, one of Europe’s most prosperous and expensive cities was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, duke of Saxony and Bavaria. Since 1806 Munich is the capital of Bavaria and important center of banking, media and high-powered industry like BMW. Munich is home to world-class art museums such as Old and New Pinakothek, a lively cultural scene, boisterous nightlife and some spectacular Munich events like Oktoberfest.
Historical famous landmark of Munich is the Church Frauenkirche with its twin towers - from here many sights in Munich are easy reachable: the Munich Marienplatz, the Munich Residence packed with museums and theatres or Odeonsplatz with the church Theatinerkirche. To the east of Munich Marienplatz is the Platzl quarter with its traditional pubs and some of the best restaurants in Munich.
Visiting Munich wouldn’t be complete without stepping by at the popular Munich Viktualienmarkt, one of Germany’s liveliest food markets with a great flair. Nowhere else in Munich you find a greater variety and exclusiveness of fresh food and delicacies.
Visit Munich Nymphenburg Palace, that large baroque 17th-century palace was the summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs. Don’t miss the Nymphenburg Porcelain Museum and the Botanical Garden in the lovely park - Munich Nymphenburg Castle belongs to the best known Munich sights
Munich in Germany is just 1,5 hours away from the Bavarian Alps - so make day trips from Munich in Germany or spend some days in the stunning mountains of Berchtesgaden National Park. It’s perfect for all outdoor activities and provides excellent ski resorts in winter time - the mountains are natural sights Munich in Germany is not far from!
The world’s most famous beer hall Munich Hofbrauhaus started already in 1644 and lives up to its reputation: great beer Munich is famous for, traditional food and oompah music, 7 days a week - it’s one of the most visited sights Munich in Germany is proud of.
Every year the biggest highlight in Munich - the world famous Oktoberfest!