Munich Attractions

Munich Pictures

The undisputed center of Munich is Marienplatz, named after the statue of the Virgin Mary in the center, it is surrounded by numerous shops, restaurants and cafes. The main pedestrian streets run out from here and most of the sights are within easy reach of this square be it by foot or by using the public transport system. The north side of the square is dominated by the neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus which is the present Town Hall. Nearby is the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) which houses a charming toy museum. Lastly, the soaring Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) Munich’s Cathedral, also stands on Marienplatz. Taking the U-Bahn to Odeonsplatz or walking north up Weinstrasse/Theatiberstrasse leads to the fourteenth century Muenchener Residenz (Royal Palace), where six hundred years of Bavarian history await you.

There are Three Pinakotheks in Munich. The Alte (Old), Neue (New) and Moderne (Modern) Pinakothek are all at U-Bahn stop Koenigsplatz and house some enviable art collections ranging from Raphael and Rembrandt to contemporary designs.

The Olympia Park where the Olympic Games were hosted in 1972 is home to an amusement arcade, theme park and the two hundred and ninety meter high Olympiaturm (television tower) from where the observation tower offers magnificent views. Take U-Bahn three to the northern edge of Schwabing.

Germany’s largest urban park is Munich’s Englisher Garten (English Garden). Located in the heart of this busy city it houses countless attractions such as the Chinese Tower with a great beer garden, the Japanese Teahouse, the Haus der Kunst (State Gallery of Modern Art) and the Bavarain National Museum. It also offers opportunities for hiring boats to allow for a tranquil hour rowing on the lake. Take the U-Bahn to Universitaet, Giselastrasse or Muenchener Freiheit for this seemingly endless oasis.