Tuesday, 16 October 2012
EXPLORE MUNICH: Munich in Germany - the capital of Bavaria
EXPLORE MUNICH: Munich in Germany - the capital of Bavaria: From the open seas and majestic mountain peaks through the breath taking monuments of a unique cultural history. Visitors to Germany f...
Munich in Germany - the capital of Bavaria
From the open seas and majestic mountain peaks through the breath taking monuments of a unique cultural history. Visitors to Germany find the country has something for everyone. It's a vast palette of landscapes, picturesque towns in cities pulsating with life. Germans have traditionally been fond of spending their holidays here at home, but the nation is welcoming more and more foreign guests every year. The number of visitors from china for instance tripled in 2009. Most Chinese tourists can be taken the country's most popular destinations on a week long tour.
Munich in Germany - one of Europe's most prosperous and expensive cities was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion and is packed with lots of attractions. Since 1806 Munich (München in German) is the capital of Bavaria and important center of banking, media and high-powered industry like BMW. It is home to world-class art museums, a lively cultural scene, boisterous nightlife and of course Oktoberfest.
Famous landmark of Munich is the Church Frauenkirche with its twin spires - from here many attractions are easy reachable: the Marienplatz, the Residence, which is packed with museums and theaters or Odeonsplatz with the Church Theatinerkirche. To the east of Marienplatz is the Platzl quarter with its traditional pubs and some of the best restaurants in town.
Read about attractions in Munich and those, which are just day trips away :
- Go to the Marienplatz, the historical main square in Munich City. It is dominated by the neo-Gothic New Town Hall which presents the Glockenspiel, one of the largest carillons in Europe.
- Your stay wouldn't be complete without stepping by at the popular Viktualienmarkt, one of Germany’s liveliest food markets with a great flair. Nowhere else in Munich City you find a greater variety and exclusiveness of fresh food and delicacies.
- Visit Nymphenburg Palace, that large baroque palace was the summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs. Don't miss the Botanical Garden in the lovely park.
- The world's most famous beer hall Hofbrauhaus started already in 1644 and lives up to its reputation: great beer, traditional food and oompah music, 7 days a week.
- Munich attractions with kids: Just go next to Odeonsplatz into the Hofgarten , a pretty park with nice beer gardens and a children's place or stroll through Englischer Garten which is stretching over 5km along the Isar River.
- Just next to Odeonsplatz is the Hofgarten, a pretty park with one of the nice beer gardens and a children's place or stroll through Englischer Garten which is stretching over 5km along the Isar River.
- Day trips: it is just 1,5 hours away from the Bavarian Alps - so why not spending some days in the mountains of Berchtesgaden National Park? It's perfect for all outdoor activities and provides excellent ski resorts in winter time!
- The famous Neuschwanstein Castle is only 1.5 hours away and one of the great attractions around Munich. When you're planning this day trip don't forget to visit Fussen, the nice little town near Neuschwanstein Castle. You can use the train or can use the train or car to get there from Munich Germany.
· Tourist information is located at the central station, gives infos for attractions Munich
· If you need accommodation in Munich Germany booking in advance is highly recommended.
· Viktualienmarkt is open Mon-Sat until 8pm, the food place in the heart of town
· Glockenspiel at the Town Hall on Marienplatz: daily 11am, 12am and Mar-Oct 5pm
· The Oktoberfest takes place on Theresienwiese (Wies'n)
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