Munich

Munich is the capital city of the Free State Of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany,…

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Munich-Haidhausen

The neighborhood of Haidhausen is an ideal place from which to explore Munich. Shop and eat at the Viennese Market, explore the world-famous Deutsches Museum, and finish…

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Munich-Laim

Located near the city center, the neighborhood of Laim offers easy access to all of Munich’s attractions. For an alternative to the popular Oktoberfest, consider a…

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Munich-Giesing

Munich-Giesing is a largely residential district on the south side of Munich - just across the river Isar from the city center. The world-famous Oktoberfest takes place…

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Enjoy 1 week in Essing, Regensburg and Munich

A true gem in the lower Altmühltal is medieval-looking Essing. Picturesque house ensembles are squeezed on steep and rugged cliffs, guarded by the former Castle Randeck.…

4-days Valentine's Special in Munich

An unforgettable long weekend in Munich could be the perfect present for Valentine's Day! An enchanting city, presenting only the best there is, awaits you and your…

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Munich in Bavaria has the reputation to be the city of beer and breweries. Combined with the typical Bavarian live style it comes to no surprise that beer gardens for…

"Christkindlmarkt" and "Kripperlmarkt" in Munich

It's when it gets dark and the snow on the roofs starts to glow, illuminated by countless lights, when the Christkindlmarkt, at the Marienplatz in Munich, is most beautiful.…

Munich Residence (Residenz)

The Residence (German: Residenz) is the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs in the city center of Munich. The Residence is the largest downtown palace in Germany and serves today as one of the finest room decoration museums in Europe. The building complex contains ten courtyards with 130 display rooms in the museum areas. The Munich Residenz served as the seat of government and residence of the Bavarian dukes, electors and kings from 1508 to 1918. What began in 1385 as a castle at the north-eastern corner of the town (the Neuveste, or new citadel) was transformed over the centuries into a magnificent palace, its buildings and gardens extending further and further into the town. The Residenz is open daily 9am - 6pm (last entry: 5pm) from April 1 - October 15, and 10am - 5pm (last entry: 4pm) October 16 - March 31 with the exception of December 24, 25, 26 and January 1 when it is closed. Admission starts at 6 euro (5 euro concessions) and increases according to how many buildings are visited.

Munich Art Quarter - Museum Complex

The Munich Art Quarter is situated in the Maxvorstadt quarter, which is home to almost all of the city's important art museums and galleries. Visitors can admire masterpieces from every artistic period and take a journey through the history of art. The three Pinakothek galleries (Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne), together with the Glyptothek museum of Greek and Roman sculptures, the Collection of Antiquities, Lenbach House and the Schack Gallery, form a unique art complex covering works ranging from ancient times and through the late Middle Ages to the present day. In addition to the large museums, twelve galleries have opened their doors here over the years, making this a true paradise for art lovers. The Glyptothek museum features ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The Alte Pinakothek has a collection of European masterpieces dating from the 14th to 18th centuries, while the Neue Pinakothek provides an overview of 19th century European Art. The Pinakothek der Moderne, one of the largest museum buildings in Europe, houses four important collections of art, graphic art, architecture and design from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Lenbach House has an extensive collection ranging from the Gothic period through to contemporary art. The Brandhorst Museum presents works by classical modernists and artists from the second half of the 20th century.

Munich Zoo (Tierpark Hellabrun)

The oldest Geo-Zoo of the world and the largest zoo in Europe invites you to a tour of the park. The zoo is divided into continents according to the Geo-zoo concept which results in 15 park areas in an area of 36 hectares. Hellabrunn is not a zoo in the classical sense. It is more of a nature preserve within the landscape conservation area of the Isar meadows inhabited by animals that live in especially large, structured enclosures. Thanks to an extensive array of ditches and a natural landscape design, the visitor can enjoy the wonderful and unobstructed view of animals that could normally only be obtained on safari. Hours: open year-round: April - September: 8am - 6pm. October - March: 9am - 5pm. Admission: Adults 9 €, Concessions 6.50 €, Children 4-14 years 4.50 €, Children under 4 years free.