Interesting places near munich bayern. Neighborhoods of Munich: castles, lakes and other interesting places in the suburbs. Nuremberg. Sights of the city from The Nutcracker

The capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich is not inferior in popularity among tourists to Berlin and Cologne. Not only is it concentrated here great amount architectural monuments, but also the most interesting events occur, including central place belongs to the immortal beer festival Oktoberfest. In addition, a major European opera festival has been held here since 1875.

A traveler who goes to Munich can do all this by strolling through the elegantly decorated city squares and breathing in the Christmas atmosphere, visiting grandiose Bavarian castles and plunging into a raid of old German restaurants. In addition, the capital of Bavaria is a very prosperous and prosperous city. This is the ideal place for quality shopping.

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The central square of Munich, where everyone inevitably leads a tourist route. In the Middle Ages, knightly tournaments were held here and there was a fish market. Marienplatz has been the main square since the founding of the city. Here are the most significant attractions, popular restaurants, shops, and a food market. The square is always lively and quite crowded.

Building in neo gothic style on Marienplatz square. The town hall was built in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries, although it seems that it is already several hundred years old. In 1874, the City Council moved here from the Old Town Hall. In order to make room for construction, about 30 residential buildings of citizens were demolished. The town hall is crowned with an 85-meter tower with a spire; the façade is decorated with figures of famous and significant people. German history personalities.

Much more modest and ancient building than the New Town Hall. The first mentions of it are found in sources of the 14th century, but it is believed that it was built in the 15th century. The predominant style of construction is Gothic, with the addition of later Renaissance architectural elements. Nowadays the Toy Museum is located in the Old Town Hall. As a result of the bombing of World War II, the building was damaged and a new spire had to be installed on the main tower.

The palace complex, which was founded in the second half of the 17th century. It was used as the residence of the ancient Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty. The park surrounding the palace buildings stretches over an area of 200 hectares. In terms of the splendor and beauty of its interior decoration, Nymphenburg can be compared with the legendary “fairytale” Neuschweinstein Castle. Descendants of the Wittelsbachs still live in the part of the palace that is closed to tourists.

A hunting castle of the 15th century, built at the request of Duke Albrecht III. The story of the Duke's unhappy love is connected with Blutenburg. Against his father's wishes, he secretly married a commoner and settled with her in the castle. The father deceived his son out of the fortress, and in his absence ordered his unfortunate beloved to be thrown into the river. Albrecht eventually forgave his father, and a chapel was erected in honor of the innocently murdered girl.

The palace was founded by Duke William V at the end of the 16th century. Then it was a small mansion that the ruler used for privacy. His son Maximilian I rebuilt the manor to his liking and turned it into a palace. The Schleissheim complex includes three palaces built in different time, and a vast park area. Johann Gump, Giovanni Trubillio and Francesco Rosa worked on the interior painting.

A complex of buildings in the central part of Munich, which is considered one of the largest in Europe. It was built over five centuries and was finally completed only in XIX century. The Munich Residence is the official residence of the rulers of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach dynasty. It includes: a museum occupying more than 100 halls, 10 palaces, a theater and a concert hall.

Munich's Catholic Cathedral with its main tower is 99 meters high. According to city law, it is prohibited to erect buildings higher than the Frauenkirche (this decision is temporary, adopted in 2004 by popular vote). They worked on the construction of the temple in the XIV-XV centuries. It was assumed that it would accommodate 20 thousand parishioners, although the population of the city in those centuries was only 13 thousand people.

The temple arose on the initiative of two Azam brothers, who were architects, sculptors and painters at the same time. This is one of the few historical attractions that the Wittelsbach dynasty did not have a hand in creating. The brothers planned to use the church as a home chapel, but later, at the insistence of the people, it was open to everyone.

The temple is one of the most revered and ancient in the city. It arose in the 8th century in the form of a small wooden monastery on the initiative of the monks of the Tegernsee Monastery. In the 11th century, the temple was rebuilt in the Romanesque style. After the fire of 1327, a new building appeared in the Gothic style. In subsequent centuries, the church was rebuilt, expanded, and elements of late Gothic and Rococo were added to the façade.

Main Opera theatre Munich, home to one of the most respected musical groups in the world - the Bavarian State Orchestra. The venue hosts the Munich Opera Festival. More than 300 performances are given here every year, leading performers are invited to play the main roles. The repertoire includes works by famous German composers and the best masterpieces of world opera.

A unique museum where the achievements of German technology and science are demonstrated. The exhibitions are located on six thematic tiers: hydraulic engineering, shipping, mining, trackless transport, oil and gas, power machines. The museum contains unique samples of equipment, the only ones that survived (that is, not destroyed at the request of the victorious countries) after two World Wars.

The museum's exhibition is dedicated to Bavarian history, culture, and folk art. It contains items made of porcelain, wood, silver, fabric and other materials. As well as significant collections of weapons, heraldic symbols, jewelry. The museum’s special pride is its collection of nativity scenes. The collection is located in a historical building in the Baroque style with hundreds of interior rooms, passages and galleries.

Bavaria is the birthplace of the world famous BMW car. It was here that the first factories for the production of aircraft were located, which after the First World War were retrained as automobiles. This is how a recognizable brand appeared. In the museum you can look at the company's products from its very foundation. Many interesting and rare retro models of the last century are exhibited there.

Museum of Ancient Sculpture, which contains works of Roman and Greek masters from the 17th century BC. to the 5th century Both originals and copies of statues, bas-reliefs, and busts that have not survived to this day are exhibited here. The exhibition is housed in 13 halls. Here you can see statues of the mythical Hephaestus, Daedalus, Pericles and other characters. Most of the collection was collected by King Ludwig I.

Collective name of the group art galleries and museums, which house a collection of paintings from the 14th century to modern times, as well as collections of modern and applied art. The Alte Pinakothek houses exhibitions of masters from the 14th to 18th centuries. In Novaya you can look at works of art of the 19th-20th centuries. The Pinakothek of Modernity exhibits collections from the 20th to 21st centuries.

The museum is located outside the city limits of Munich near the town of Dachau on the site of a former concentration camp. All people disliked by the Hitler regime were herded here for execution. Over the 12 years of its existence, tens of thousands of people were killed in the camp. The museum was organized at the request of former camp prisoners in 1965. There is little left from the buildings of the Second World War, but this place strikes with an ominous and oppressive atmosphere.

In 1972, Munich hosted the next Summer Olympic Games. From those times there remained a park (territory with Olympic venues), which local residents used for recreation and walking. Former objects are operated as sports training grounds, large public and cultural events. It should be noted that largely thanks to the Games the city has changed and become more comfortable.

The stadium was built for the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It belongs to the Bayern Munich club. The Champions League final was held here in 2011/12. The Allianz Arena is located in the Frettmaning Heath area. The building is called a real miracle of modern architectural art; at the entrance to the stadium, fans are breathtaking from the sight of this grandiose structure.

The famous beer festival, where all fans of the foamy drink strive to attend. Dozens of producers set up their tents at Oktoberfest, where countless liters of beer are drunk and kilograms of sausages and pork knuckles are eaten. The festival has existed since 1810, over two centuries it has become a real symbol of Bavaria and organically fits into cultural traditions. The first glass of beer at the opening is traditionally drunk by the head of the Bavarian government.

One of the oldest beer restaurants, which opened its doors to its first visitors at the beginning of the 17th century. At first there was a court brewery here. The large halls of the establishment can accommodate up to 4 thousand visitors at a time. Hofbräuhaus has a flexible pricing policy, so every tourist can afford to try different types of excellent beer and enjoy German cuisine.

Central city market, real paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs of excellent products. There are approximately 140 shops here, which have been owned by the same families for many years. A place in the market is inherited. Mostly wealthy Munich residents and tourists shop at Viktualienmarkt, as the prices for the products are quite high. At the same time, the products are always of excellent quality.

A landscaped park with a layout in strict geometric proportions. It was founded under Maximilian I at the beginning of the 17th century, but in the Second world war was completely destroyed. The park was carefully and scrupulously restored according to old drawings and sketches, while elements of English park art of the 19th century were added. Hofgarten is a kingdom of neat alleys, flower beds, manicured lawns and picturesque fountains.

A popular city park among locals, visited by thousands of people every day. Here you can ride a bike and board in specially designated areas, as well as book a horse ride or just walk. The park stretches from the center to the northern part of Munich for 5.5 km. In summer, the numerous lawns are filled with people sunbathing, having picnics or simply dozing under the shade of the trees.

The zoo is considered one of the best in Europe. Like many modern zoos, it is built on the principle of natural natural park, that is, conditions are created for animals that are as close to natural as possible. The biological diversity of Hellabrunn is impressive - more than 750 species of animals and about 20 thousand individuals. The zoo is popular and is visited by 1.8 million people annually.

If you are wondering “where to go from Munich,” then we still recommend starting with the famous Bavarian mountains and lakes, because not a single, even the most talented architectural creation can compare with what nature has created.

Zugspitze – the highest mountain in Germany

About a two-hour drive from Munich Central Station, almost on the border with Austria, the German Alps begin. They begin abruptly, so to speak, “without preludes”: here you are driving along the plain, now 10 minutes have passed and the peaks of the peaks are already visible from the window. The highest and most spectacular of them, the pride of Germany, is Mount Zugspitze. Not only is the peak from which good weather it offers views of 4 countries at once (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy), but also its surroundings - Lake Eibsee at the foot, the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen with its colorful, painted houses.

This place is worth seeing, especially since getting from Munich to Zugspitze is not so difficult, although you will have to make at least one transfer. The mechanics of the action are simple: buy a Bavarian train ticket to Garmisch (Garmisch-Partenkirchen) - this can be done at any machine at any station (both U and S), take the train at Hauptbahnhof or at Pasing station (wherever it is more convenient for you). At Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, get off and change to the Zugspitzebahn train (you need to go through the underground passage). Alas, for a trip on this train you need to pay extra at the local ticket office; it is no longer included in the Bavarian ticket, since it is related not to the Deutsche Bahn, but to the Zugspitze. The carriages of the Zugspitzebahn trains are very authentic - in the style of old European mountain trains (only we still don’t understand, is this a tribute to tradition or simply an unwillingness to spend money on new trains? 🙂 It’s more pleasant to think that it’s the former).

Eibsee and Zugspitze mountain in winter

This train takes you to the foot of the peak. It is best to get to the lake, that is, to the Eibsee stop, walk around it, climb to the top (the lift station is next to the train stop, the cost of the climb is not small - about 40 euros per person), have lunch at a local cafe on the shore of the lake or next to the lift . Incredible nature, a sort of “gateway to the Alps”, the silence of the lake and the pleasant smell of a spruce forest, as if from childhood, will await you.

Important Information: be sure to check the current scheduleZugspitzebahn(it varies depending on the season) or check at the ticket office when the last train back to Garmisch leaves. An unpleasant situation happened to us - we went in the winter, but looked at the summer schedule, and as a result we were late for the last train, which left at 17:00 from Eibsee, and we had to hitchhike to Garmisch, fortunately Germany is not without kind people.

Where to stay on Zugspitze: If you decide to spend the night in the mountains, there are not many options. Hotels, of course, are far from budget (as elsewhere in the Alps, except Slovenia), apartments are somewhat cheaper, for example these ones. Their advantages are modern design, proximity to the Zugspitzebahn station and ski lifts, and views of the mountains from the balcony.

Those who want to stay a few days in the area usually rent a hotel room in Garmisch. For example, this one: with a spa center, a swimming pool and a terrace.

Lake Tegernsee. Côte d'Azur in German

One of the most beautiful places Bavaria, where you can't help but feel like you're somewhere on the road seaside resort– there are too many expensive fashion shops along the coast, too many luxurious Italians and middle-aged Italian women on the streets (in the style of that millionaire dancing on a yacht from the video), too many flower beds, elegant street cafes and too noisy for the lake, waves crashing on the shore .

Lavender on the Tegernsee embankment

You can also get from Munich to Tegernsee from the central station - Hauptbahnhof, using a Bavarian ticket.

Here you can:

Take a walk around the town of the same name, along its embankment or Schlosspark;
Sit in the classic German restaurant Bräustübel, located in the building of the city cathedral (but keep in mind that the place is quite popular, there are always a lot of people here);
Rent a boat or take a boat ride;
Visit Monte Mare Seesauna – a small spa complex on the shore of the lake.

Along the lake there is a tennis court, bicycle rentals, and places for swimming (yes, even though the lake is mountainous, you can swim here in the summer).

In general, a great place to relax and enjoy “civilized nature.” The only pity is that the Germans also love it very much and there are always quite a lot of people here (about free places You can forget about parking, especially if you arrive on a weekend, another plus in favor of traveling by train).

Where to stay in Tegernsee: one of the most popular options, despite the price, is a hotel - a real one fabulous place on the territory of the Zengerschloss castle, with a panoramic pool, views of the lake, mountains and even (rumor has it) with Russian-speaking staff. A night in a castle on the shore of a lake in the Bavarian Alps – how do you like this idea? It sounds extremely romantic.

And a little more about the lakes – Chiemsee

If you drive from Munich towards Salzburg, then almost immediately after the city of Rosenheim you will see the expanse of the largest Bavarian lake - Chiemsee. You can also get there by train; your stop will be Prien am Chiemsee. You can get from the railway station to the embankment by bus or narrow-gauge railway, or, if you have time, walk.

Pier on Lake Chiemsee

People come to this place mainly to visit the two islands of the lake: Male and Female. You can buy a boat ticket at the Prien am Chiemsee pier. On Men's Island rises the castle of King Ludwig (the one on whose orders Neuschwanstein was built, well, the man loved castles).

If you want to go inside the castle, keep in mind that admission ticket bought at the pier. A chic facade, parks, fountains - you may think that you have already seen something like this somewhere - but yes, during the construction of this castle on Men's Island, Ludwig tried to repeat the French Versailles as accurately as possible.

There is a monastery on Women's Island (guess which one? That's right - women's), but it is closed to the public.

In addition to boat trips around the islands, you can travel around the lake on a special pleasure train (departing from Prien am Chiemsee) or by excursion bus(it runs only in summer).

Where to stay on Chiemsee: There are a lot of hotel and apartment options in the area, especially in Prien am Chiemsee, we decided to recommend this one: located just a 4-minute walk from the beach. The hot tub and spa are a nice bonus.

Part two. The most beautiful cities in Bavaria

Bavaria is just a treasure box, only the treasures are not rubies and diamonds, but ancient ones picturesque cities, each of which is like a decoration for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. There are many of them, it’s even difficult to single out a few for the article, we’ll talk about some of them separately later, just remember these names - Passau, Regensburg, Augsburg, Garmisch... Today we’ll focus on three.

The city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the same classic ancient Bavaria

We say “medieval German city” and imagine half-timbered houses, narrow streets, flowers on the windows, cobblestone streets, openwork signs of craftsmen and merchants. In fact, most of us imagine this particular town, because it is the one that is most often found in the media (magazines, social networks, reports) when it comes to the classic old German city or German traditional architecture.

Street Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is not divided into old and new parts; it has all been preserved in its original form as it was many centuries ago (you know, like Bruges in Belgium).

The journey from Munich to Rethenburg by train takes approximately two hours.

The main attraction of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is its streets, every building and courtyard, but if anyone needs specifics, then please see below a list of what you can see and do in this city:

Climb to the observation deck of the City Hall;
Have lunch at one of the Market Square cafés, and at the end be sure to grab the local dessert “Rotenburger schneeball”;
Watch the puppet show on the clock of the house next to the Town Hall: every hour it plays out an old urban legend about how the local mayor saved the city from invaders by fulfilling their condition, which read: “if you drink 3.5 liters of wine in one sip, we will not destroy the city.” . He drank and saved everyone. This is the plot;
For the most sophisticated, there is a torture museum in the city (apparently to maintain the image of a real medieval town).

Where to stay in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: If you spend the night in this city, be sure to stay in an atmospheric place with a medieval spirit. As an example, located in the heart of Rothenburg in a half-timbered house. The comfort inside, I must say, is far from medieval - there is a spa center, wi-fi and its own parking.

Bamberg – “German Rome”

Have you heard of this? The city received the “Roman” nickname because it is located, like The eternal City, on seven hills.

The train from Munich to Bamberg is about two hours, there are also Flixbus buses, but apparently in some roundabout way, because the travel time when traveling by bus can reach from 3.5 to 4 hours, but do you need it? No. Therefore, the train is still better.

Bamberg

What to see in Bamberg, attractions:

Altenburg Fortress;
Old Town Hall with a porcelain museum (in case anyone is interested);
Bamberg Cathedral;
Residence of the Prince-Bishop;
Hoffmann Museum. The creator of The Nutcracker was born here.

Standard, but no less beautiful European city set.

In general, the main attraction of Bamberg is beer. Germany is generally quite obsessed with beer, and the city of Bamberg is even more so. There are 8 ancient breweries operating here. The oldest is Schlenkerla (opened since 1405). Try Rauchbier beer - it has an unusual, memorable taste and a red color that is unusual for German beer.

By the way, according to the results of one survey, the most satisfied people with their city live in Bamberg. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that they love and often drink beer here? 🙂

Where to Stay in Bamberg: Have you ever spent the night in a Carmelite monastery? The Bamberg Hotel can provide you with this opportunity - its rooms are located in such a historical building.

Nuremberg. Sights of the city from The Nutcracker

The second largest city in Bavaria, which is almost officially recognized as “the most German” (such is the title).

Its houses and streets are steeped in history: the ancient city wall with towers, the central market Square– Hauptmarkt, the gloomy Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, the Town Hall building, which was destroyed during the bombing of World War II and restored in the mid-20th century, half-timbered houses in the Handwerkerhaüser artisans quarter.

Nuremberg street

Still, the Germans would not be Germans if they did not use even their most beautiful buildings for very mundane and practical needs. For example, the Weinstadel is the most romantic building and the most photographed landmark in Nuremberg. What is this - a princess tower, a dungeon, a monastery? Nope, first it was a wine warehouse, then a leper colony, then social housing for the poor, and then a student dormitory.

Nuremberg is very cozy, it smells of gingerbread (we recommend it, by the way), there are shops with nutcrackers everywhere (very, very many nutcrackers - after all, it was in Nuremberg that this fairy tale took place), ancient bridges and tiled roofs.

Getting from Munich to Nuremberg is quite convenient: either by train, or by Flixbus with central bus station Munich (ZOB). The travel time is two hours, and the cost of a bus ticket is only 7.90 euros one way (if you go early in the morning, it can cost 5 euros).

Where to stay in Nuremberg: Here are our recommendations family hotel. It has many advantages - reasonable price, central location, but we liked the wine restaurant at the hotel more, which, in addition to good local wine, serves delicious Franconian cuisine.

Conclusion

I hope that after reading the article, you were inspired and realized that there is a lot more to see in Bavaria besides its capital and Neuschwanstein Castle. Have a good travel!

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Oh, this amazing Munich! The capital of Bavaria is capable of making even the most fastidious and demanding tourist fall in love with it at first sight. Still would! This city is literally overflowing with all kinds of historical and cultural attractions. In addition, there are many other interesting places where you can simply have a great time, be it a cheerful company of young people or a family with little brats.

When all the main attractions of the city have been carefully studied, and you still have more than enough energy and time, you can go to the outskirts of Munich, which boast no less abundance of fascinating places. Interested? Then you simply must visit the following places located in the suburbs of Munich:
- Neuschwanstein Castle;
- Linderhof Castle;
- the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber;
- Lake Starnberger See.

Neuschwanstein Castle

It is no exaggeration to say that the castles of Munich are one of the main attractions in the surrounding area of the city. Therefore, you will definitely not want to lag behind the majority of tourists and also take a look at these giant architectural creations. Well, you can start, for example, with fairytale castle Neuschwanstein, secludedly located near the Bavarian Alps. Its beautiful white towers rise majestically above pine forest, in which there is a castle. So, don’t worry – you simply won’t be able to drive through this place! By the way, tourists take pictures near Neuschwanstein more often than near any other castle in Germany. It was he who acted as the prototype of the Sleeping Beauty Castle located in Disneyland. You can also admire views of the castle on almost all avenues that present Germany to tourists. Neuschwanstein is located 120 kilometers from Munich. You can get here by train in 2 hours. Will you be asked to pay for a tour of the castle? 9 people. Please note that this is the only way to enter Neuschwanstein. Independent walks not allowed here. If you want to fully enjoy the special atmosphere of this area, then indulge in the pleasure and go up the mountain where the castle is located on a carriage. Is it worth it? 5, the descent will cost? 3.

Linderhof Castle

Not far from Neuschwanstein there is another beautiful castle - Linderhof. This Bavarian castle near Munich was the only and most beloved creation of Ludwig II himself. Like many other Munich castles, Linderhof was literally buried in a lot of gold, sculptures made of precious porcelain and other luxurious things. All of them were designed for one single person - Richard Wagner, who, meanwhile, never appeared here. You can get to this place near Munich in just 2.5 hours. When planning your trip, be sure to keep in mind that you can get here from 09.00 to 18.00 (April - September), during the rest of the year - from 10.00 to 16.00. Entrance will cost slightly less than the previous castle - approximately? 6.

City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Well, you’ve had enough of admiring the beauty of castles... But you don’t think that the outskirts of Munich will no longer be able to surprise you? And you’re right that you don’t think so! The next stop you make is one of the most romantic cities Bavaria – Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Here you can walk along the 2.5-kilometer fortress walls that surround the city. Beautiful natural landscapes, cozy narrow streets and picturesque squares will instantly distract you from everyday life and take you to the distant medieval past. If you are lucky, you will see amazing annual costume parties, which are considered the main attraction of Rothenburg. In addition, be sure to visit the Museum of Christmas (entrance approx. 3), which will introduce you to the history of this holiday, reveal all its traditions and offer you to see all kinds of Santa Clauses. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located 153 kilometers from Munich.

Lake Starnberger See

If you do not plan to travel too far from Munich, no matter for what reason - lack of time or desire, then a trip to Lake Starnberger See would be an excellent option for an intense and, most importantly, educational leisure time. It is the largest of five lakes located south of Munich. This body of water, 5 kilometers wide and 20 kilometers long, can easily be called a real resort. Wonderful villas, a huge number of large well-groomed beaches, tourist centers, campsites - isn’t this a paradise for the modern tourist? If such a vacation is not what you expect from this place, then the majestic baroque palaces of the Bavarian aristocrats, flaunting on the banks of the Starnberger See, will come to your “help.” Today, the area remains a residential area, inhabited mainly by the rich and famous people.

It doesn’t matter so much where you decide to go and what to see! The main thing is that this trip is eventful, educational and that you remember the wonderful moments when you became a little closer to the history of Munich and its surroundings. Therefore, weigh the pros and cons and study this amazing city, sparing neither effort nor time!

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Where to go from Munich

When traveling to Munich, you should not limit yourself to sightseeing in the Bavarian capital alone. This land is rich in picturesque and interesting places and you should not miss the opportunity to visit them. What interesting things are located near Munich and where should you go from here for one day in the first place?

Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
Let's not be afraid to seem banal and first of all we recommend visiting the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which is unconditionally included in 20 best attractions in Europe. Indeed, if time does not allow you to make several trips around Bavaria, then there is no need to rush around - go here. Fairytale castle Bavarian King Ludwig II is located 120 km from Munich or 2 hours by train.

The surrounding area of Neuschwanstein is also of considerable interest, so this trip will leave you with an unforgettable experience. In one visit you can see two castles at once: Hohenschwangau rises directly opposite Neuschwanstein. Their stories are closely related to each other, although they are very different in appearance.

Also located nearby cable car, which takes tourists to the foothills of the Alps. These are very picturesque places!

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Linderhof Castle
Another creation of Ludwig II is Linderhof. The term “castle” has been assigned to Linderhof, however, in fact it is not a castle at all, but a palace, or a royal residence. Ludwig created it not for receiving important guests or holding balls, but exclusively for relaxation, hunting and aesthetic pleasure. The palace is surrounded by a picturesque park with alleys and sculptures.

You can get from Munich to Linderhof by train from Central Station Munich to Oberammergau station, from there - a special bus to the castle (Schloss Linderhof). Travel time is 2.5 hours. As in the case of Neuschwanstein, it is most convenient to purchase Bavarian ticket(Bayern ticket) for 23 euros, which will pay for all your movements both there and back.

There are ways to see Neuschwanstein and Linderhof in one day on your own, however, this activity is rather dubious. You'll have to run around headlong, trying to catch buses and trains. It is unlikely that you will be able to enjoy all the beauties to the fullest. The only normal solution is to take group excursion by bus with a guide.

220 kilometers from Munich is the small fairy-tale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Rothenburg ob der Tauber) with a thousand-year history. Rothenburg with its gingerbread houses seems to have stepped out of the pages of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and is rightfully included in 10 most quaint towns in Europe .

Having seen enough of the unforgettable images of Rothenburg, many travelers immediately include it in the list of must-see places from Munich. Have you become one of them? Then get ready for a truly real journey, since there are no direct trains to Rothenburg from Munich, you will have to get there with several transfers, and the travel time one way will be about 3.5 hours. But it's worth it.

Lake Starnberg
25 kilometers from Munich is Lake Starnberg, which locals call the “Bavarian Sea” for its size. This lake attracts tourists with stunning views, the opportunity to take a boat excursion, sit in a cafe on the shore, etc. This place is especially worth paying attention to for travelers with children, for whom there is a lot of interesting things to do here.

Nuremberg
The second most popular city in Bavaria is Nuremberg - the unofficial capital historical region Franconia. When choosing a city where you can stay, settle down and conveniently travel throughout Bavaria, Nuremberg is a good alternative to Munich. And if your choice ultimately fell on Munich, then you shouldn’t completely write off Nuremberg. You can go here for at least 1 day. Lots of tourists do this. You can get to Nuremberg not only by train, but also by bus. The FlixBus carrier offers tickets for the Munich-Nuremberg flight for only 5-7 euros!

Salzburg
A popular destination from Munich is Austrian city Salzburg. It’s interesting that you can go here with a Bayern ticket, despite the fact that Salzburg is no longer Bavaria, and not Germany at all. With the above-mentioned company Flixbus, the cost of tickets for the Munich-Salzburg bus is only 7 euros! You have a unique opportunity to travel to another country for such a “ridiculous” amount.

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Insurance

To obtain a Schengen visa, as is known, the list of required documents includes an insurance policy for those traveling abroad.

When traveling to other countries where a visa is not required, taking out an insurance policy for the safety of you and your family members will also not be amiss, especially if you are traveling with children.

Excursions

The best way to get to know a new city is through guided tours from local residents. To do this, many travelers use services such as Sputnik8.

The main attractions of Munich are very different; there is something interesting for every traveler, and a map and reviews of those who have already visited the capital of Bavaria will help you understand what to see first. And you can look at possible excursions and book tickets for them on the portals and.

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What to see?

A map of Munich with attractions clearly shows that everything interesting for tourists, is nearby, and most of the attractions can be seen during walking tour around town.

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Squares

The most convenient place to start your acquaintance is from the center of Munich, from the Platzl square, which in itself is a landmark of Germany as a whole.

On the square there is the famous city beer restaurant - Hofbräuhaus with the oldest and most famous brewery in the city. It was here that Vladimir Ilyich Lenin often sat, here Mozart loved to spend time, and Prussian and Austrian monarchs came here, carefully hiding their appearance.

Part of the restaurant’s interior is dedicated to its famous guests, and any of the waiters is ready to tell you what exactly this or that person ordered. The reliability of the story should not be in doubt, because all accounts, from the moment the restaurant opened until now, are stored in the archives. German pedantry is manifested not only in documents, but also in following time-tested recipes for cooking and brewing beer.

The easiest way to get there is by metro to the station of the same name.

You also can’t miss Marienplatz, Munich’s main square since its official founding in 1158. In fact, the square itself and the city are much older, of course.

Until 1638, the square was called Schrannenplatz, but after the installation of the Column of Mary on it, it was renamed. You can inspect literally every stone here; the building of the New Town Hall with its 85 m high tower and the famous clock, eclipsing the same clock in Prague, is worthy of special attention, as well as the shopping gallery located opposite with a small cafe, from the veranda of which there is an excellent view of the clock and the the entire area as a whole.

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Now this place is filled with tourists, but in the Middle Ages all the significant knightly tournaments of Bavaria took place here, between which the paving stones of the square were occupied by market stalls and fairs on holidays.

The easiest way to get there is by metro to Marienplatz station.

The sights of Munich on the map are replete with an abundance of churches. Many travelers do not pay attention to them at all, examining those that they encounter along the way, while walking in the center of Munich.

Among the cultural monuments associated with religion, it makes sense to visit the main ones:

Frauenkirche – main cathedral in Munich and its symbol, with a pair of towers 100 meters high, one of which has an observation deck, is the cathedral on Frauenplatz, building 12;
Peterskirche is a truly unique church, which began to be built at the beginning of the 12th century as a cathedral in the Gothic style, and was completed in the 17th century in the Baroque style, the dome and 94-meter tower with an observation deck are very impressive, there is no other church like this anywhere, it is not included only to the main attractions of Bavaria, but also to the list of the most interesting places throughout Europe, address - Rindermarkt, building 1.

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Both churches are located literally around the corner from Marienplatz square, the easiest way to get there is by metro to the station square of the same name; access to the towers costs from 1 to 2 euros.

Town Halls

On the map of Munich for tourists there are two town halls - Old and New:

The New Town Hall is open to the public from 10:00 to 17:00. The main thing of interest is the clock with the chiming of 43 bells of different calibers and moving scenes of 32 figures that change during the striking of the clock. There is no point in climbing to the observation deck; the height of the tower is 85 meters; viewing is much more interesting from the towers of any of the nearby churches.
The Old Town Hall is located just east of the New Town Hall, now it houses a Toy Museum, which is worth visiting with children, the exhibitions are very interesting, opening hours - 10:00-17:30, tickets for adults - 4 euros, children under 15 years old - 1 euro, family ticket – 8 euros.

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Both town halls are located on Marienplatz.

Museums

Over time, frequent travelers become bored with attractions such as museums due to the monotony of the exhibits on display. Museums in Munich are an exception. Visiting them is interesting for both children and adults.

In addition to the toy museum in the Old Town Hall, you should go to the German Museum, dedicated to the achievements of technology and natural sciences. The exhibitions tell about the development of human achievements in these areas from prehistoric times to the present day.

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The German Museum is located at Museumsinsel, building 1. Open from 9:00 to 17:00, except holidays. The ticket office is open until 16:00.

Ticket prices are as follows:

11 euros – for adults.
4 euros – for children under 15 years old and preferential groups.
7 euros – pensioners over 65 years of age and participants of any volunteer programs or organizations.
Free for children under 5 years old.

In addition to the exhibitions, there is an observation deck and an observatory.

The easiest way to get there is by metro line U1 or U2 to Fraunhoferstraße station.

If time permits, you can take a ride on the famous Munich trams, admiring the old streets along the way. You can get to the museum on three routes:

16 – to the Deutsches Museum stop;
17 – to the Fraunhoferstraße stop;
18 – to the Isartor stop.

In addition to the metro and tram, you can also get there by bus:

Take flights 52 or 62 to the Baaderstraße stop.
Take flight 132 to the Boschbrücke stop.

Fans of cars and everything connected with them will find something to see at the BMW Museum. The exhibitions are dedicated directly to the history of the concern and the automotive industry in general. The museum offers audio guides not only in German, but also in other languages, including Russian.

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Opening hours of the museum halls are from 10:00 to 18:00, BMW Welt exhibition halls are from 9:00 to 18:00, access to observation platforms BMW buildings - from 7:30 to 24:00. Day off is Monday.

Ticket prices:

10 euros – adults;
7 euros – children under 18 years old, students under 27 years old, pensioners over 65 years old;
9 euros – group visit of 5 people or more.

The museum is located next to the Olympic venues - the park and stadium, on Petuelring, building 130.

You can get here either by metro line U3 to the Olympiazentrum station or by bus lines 173 and 180 to the Olympiazentrum stop.

What to see in the area?

In addition to sightseeing in Munich, you should definitely see the surrounding area, because all around is fabulous Bavaria.

When planning to explore the surrounding area, first of all you need to visit:

Town of Rottenburg.
The town of Memmingen.
Linderhof Castle.

Cities

Memmingen and Rottenburg are similar in many ways. These are cities “from picture books”. There is a lot to see in them, even without visiting anything special, just wandering the streets.

Rottenburg is a fortress. Walking along a real fortress wall you can easily imagine medieval sieges and feudal wars, time under the city walls seemed to have stopped centuries ago, only the ditch was overgrown with grass, everything else remained unchanged.

It is better to come to Memmingen in winter; Christmas here will never be forgotten. The neat houses of Memmingen, as if straight out of German fairy tales, perfectly correspond to European Christmas traditions, which are fundamentally different from American ones. In summer, Memmingen is surrounded by greenery and flowers. There is a very leisurely, measured life here and very friendly people who are happy to answer questions from confused tourists.

The easiest way to get to Memmingen or Rottenburg from Munich is by train.

Trains passing through the Memmingen station depart from the Munich station very often, the average ticket price is 5.06 euros, the travel time is just over an hour. The same goes for Rottenburg.

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You can also take buses, but they go to Memmingen Airport and are more expensive. It is noteworthy that local residents often travel from these towns to Munich by bicycle; if you travel around Bavaria by car, you can meet cyclists on all suburban roads.

Locks

Castles near Munich are everywhere, and each of them is a landmark, but you should start getting acquainted with the castles of Bavaria from Neuschwanstein. It was he who became the prototype for the drawing of Sleeping Beauty's house in the Disney cartoon.

You can get to the castle by train from Munich station. On weekdays commuter trains They run from 9:00 to 3:00, and on weekends around the clock. You need a direction from Munich to Fussen. Trains to Fussen depart every hour.

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Tickets can be purchased from the conductor or at the box office. The option with a ticket office is better, since the conductor sells regular tickets for 23 euros, and at the ticket office you can purchase a single “Bavaria Ticket” ticket, which gives you the right to travel on all types of urban and suburban transport. Its cost is very low - 27 euros for two, 19 for one.

The ticket was originally intended for travelers. Its developers have statistically proven the growth of tourism in the suburbs of Munich after its introduction and, accordingly, tourism profits.

After getting off the train, take bus 78, which stops right in front of the station and go to the Hohenschwangau stop.

The total travel time will take about 3.5 hours.

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A complete inspection of the entire castle takes about 9-10 hours; there are Russian audio guides and automatic translator services, that is, small information boards on which you can select the desired language.

Entrance ticket to the castle costs 12 euros, and children under 18 are admitted free. It is open for inspection in this mode:

March/October – from 9:00 to 18:00;
the rest of the time – from 10:00 to 16:00;
During Christmas week the castle is closed to visitors.

Linderhof Castle most closely resembles the palaces in Peterhof, which moved to the Bavarian Alps. This palace complex is the complete opposite of Neuschwanstein, although the opening hours and cost of visiting are the same.

The palace parks and the Grotto of Venus are only open during the period March/October, from 9:00 to 18:00.

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The castle is one of the main attractions of Germany and is extremely popular with tourists from all over the world.

You can get there by train in the direction Munich-Oberau, then at the station take bus 9606 to the Oberammmargau stop, then change to bus 9633 to the Linderhov Palace stop.

The best way to pay for your trip is by purchasing a single tourist ticket “Bavaria Ticket”; the travel time is about 2-3 hours and flies by unnoticed, thanks to the stunning scenery outside the windows.

What else do you need to know?

The Munich metro is open from 4 am to 1 am.

If you are planning to see as much as possible in Munich in one day, it is advisable to purchase a day ticket, which gives you the right to travel on all types of transport in the city; it costs 6.4 euros.

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If you plan to explore the sights of Munich in the center, then you should check the metro map and the map of Munich in Russian to determine the right ticket:

“Short” ticket for two stops – 1.4 euros.
Ticket for one trip – 2.7 euros.

If a whole company is traveling, it is more profitable to buy group tickets - a ticket for 5 people costs 12.2 euros. In addition, there are various ticket options, so choosing the most suitable one will not be difficult.

The metro is combined with a network of electric trains, so you need to carefully look at which train to take. Simple electric trains are marked “S”, and metro trains “U”, both on the cars and on the diagram.

The easiest way to go on all trips to interesting places near Munich is with railway station cities.

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Trams in Munich are:

daytime - from 4:30 to 1:30 with an interval of 15 minutes;
at night - with an interval of 40 minutes or longer.

The cost of the trip depends on the zone, there are 4 of them. The cheapest trip will cost 1.3 euros, the most expensive 10.3 euros, for example, this is how much it will cost to take tram 25 to the suburban Grunwald.

Bus prices are the same.

Detailed diagrams can be seen in any bus stop; there are also machines selling tickets. A ticket can also be purchased from the driver, but only in cash and 0.1 euro more expensive.

Video: architecture and sights of Munich.

What are they saying?

Travelers love to discuss what they consider to be the best places in in social networks, on forums or in comments on tour operator websites. If you wish, finding reviews from tourists and their advice will not be difficult.

“It’s very convenient to look at the striking clock of the town hall on Marienplatz not from below, with your head up, but from the veranda of the cafe, on the roof and top floor of the building above the Hugen Dubel bookstore, exactly opposite the figures coming out. You can see everything, your neck doesn’t get tired, and the pictures come out great” - Kirill, 39 years old, Kaliningrad.

“We’ve been to all the towers, but the best and most panoramic place to observe the entire city is the bell tower in Peterskirche. Although the church seems to be functioning, you had to pay 1 euro to climb it, but you simply cannot find a better panorama in Munich. You can even photograph birds in flight” - Anya, 28 years old, Syktyvkar.

“Olympiapark left a lot of impressions. The view from Olympiaberg is magnificent and the angles are completely different from those from the bell towers from the center. The BMW Museum surprised me with the abundance of information, extreme detail and details; the child was, of course, delighted with the vintage cars, but you can’t touch the exhibits or take pictures in them - this is a big minus for the museum” - Svetlana, 42 years old, Moscow.

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