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Nymphenburg Castle

Nymphenburg Castle is a Baroque castle located northwest of Munich. The beautiful castle is located in the middle of the castle grounds surrounded by woodlands, small lakes and a landscape garden. Inside, the castle features throne rooms and gold-painted walls. The castle was originally built in the Italian style in 1674 by Elector Ferdinand Maria of Bavaria. The castle was extended over time and soon the castle park had also become a huge attraction.

Take a trip to Nymphenburg Castle and experience true opulence in beautiful natural surroundings, a visual and historical experience for the whole family.

Dachau

It was in Dachau that the first concentration camp was built in 1933, after Hitler came to power. The camp quickly became a prototype for how future KZ camps would be both run and built. In 1941, the camp also became the final destination for many of the prisoners. Today Dachau houses an exhibition about the lives of the prisoners, from their arrival until they were either killed or escaped with their lives.

These are strong emotions and may not be suitable for the youngest. Take one of the guided tours and get all the details or try an audio guide and experience the first German KZ camp at your own pace.

Olympic Park

The Olympic Games, held in Munich in 1972, are unfortunately one of the Olympic events we could probably have done without. It was here that 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and later killed by the Palestinian terrorist organisation Black September.

However, this does not mean that buildings from the Games are less interesting to see. Visit the impressive Olympic complex, take a trip up to the roof, or try the 'Flying Fox', which will make most people gasp. A great tour for the whole family.

Theatinerkirche

Theatinerkirche, is genuinely called ´Stiftskirche St. Kajetan´ and is located just opposite the Residenz. The beautiful Italian Baroque church was built between 1667 and 1675, but it took just a hundred years longer to complete the beautiful façade and the two towers, each 65 metres high. But those hundred years also had an impact on the façade, which was built in the Rococo style. Inside, the bright Baroque interior is a feast for the eyes and the contrast between the exterior and interior of the church must be experienced at close quarters.

The church itself was almost destroyed during the Allied bombardments, but was rebuilt again just after the war and was almost complete again in 1955.

Siegestor

The Munich Arc de Triomphe is certainly an eye-catcher, especially when darkness falls and the Arc de Triomphe is illuminated. The beautiful arch is 21 metres high and 24 metres wide and is located between Ludwig Maximilian University and Ohmstraße.

It was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria and designed by Friedrich von Gärtner. The Arc de Triomphe was completed in 1852 and was intended as a monument to the heroism of the Bavarian army.

The Arc de Triomphe was badly damaged during the 2. World War II, but was rebuilt again. Today it is a monument to peace, reminding us all of peace, for as the back of the triumphal arch says: "Dem Sieg geweiht, vom Krieg zerstört, zum Frieden mahnend", "Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, with wishes for peace".

Munich Residence

Just north of Marienplatz is the Munich Residenz. It is the largest palace located in a city in all of Germany. The palace has been the seat of Bavarian dukes, princes and kings and among its most famous buildings are the "Königsbau" where the treasury is housed today and the banqueting hall where the grand concert hall "Herkulessaal" belongs to.

Christmas market in Munich

Open from 25th November - 24th December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

With its 20,000 square metres, the Munich Christmas Market is a magical place for Christmas lovers to enjoy hot drinks and local specialities. Here you can enjoy both glühwein and traditional bratwurst. The more than 100 stalls also impress with wooden toys, gingerbread and other Christmas products. It's a perfect destination for young and old alike who want to take a mini break or a self-drive holiday to a Christmas market in Germany.

Allianz Arena

The large football stadium was inaugurated in 2005 with a capacity of 75,000 spectators. It is currently the home ground of Bayern Munich and there should be good opportunities to see one of the many matches played at the stadium, provided there is an interest in football.

During the 2006 World Cup, the opening match between Costa Rica and Germany was played in this formidable stadium, and it was also here that the semi-final between Portugal and France was played during the 2006 World Cup.

Marienplatz

Go on a cheap car holiday in Germany and visit the beautiful city of Munich. Marienplatz is Munich's central square and has been since 1158. Here you will find the new town hall with its world-famous carillon, which can be heard three times a day. You'll also find the beautiful Fish Fountain, which stands as a symbol of the square's past as a marketplace. Not least, the square is famous for its fantastic Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt, which takes place every year 3 weeks before Christmas. If you happen to be around these days, don't miss it.

St Mary's Column

On Marienplatz you will find "Die Mariensäule", a column about 14 metres high that was erected in 1638 as a symbol of the end of the Swedish takeover of the city, during the Thirty Years War. On top of the statue was placed a gold statue of the Virgin Mary, which had previously occupied its place in the "Vor Frue" church.

Munich

Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria and lies on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. After Berlin and Hamburg, Munich is Germany's third largest city, known for its Oktoberfest, football and of course its BMW cars.

But Munich is also much more than just beer and horn music, and the Deutsches Museum is certainly one of the proofs. This impressive museum exhibits everything between heaven and earth, with either a physical or chemical nature. From speedboats to space rockets, from mines to aeroplanes. This museum is more than impressive. Or how about a visit to the beautiful baroque Theatinerkirche or Munich's three Pinakotheker, which house some of Europe's finest art. The Triumphal Arch Siegestor or the Olympic Park, there is much to do not to mention cars and the pride of the city, namely BMW. Stop by BMW Welt and experience the cars first hand, try sitting in a row of old BMWs or explore the history of BMW in some of the interactive rooms.

Now, Munich is also a bit of a beer town, so why not pay a visit to the old Hofbräuhaus beer house on Platzl, certainly an experience if German folk music and lots of beer sound appealing.

Munich is fast-paced, an energetic and lively business and shopping city, filled with exciting history and surrounded by some of Germany's finest countryside, with plenty to do for both children and adults.

Hellabrunn Zoo

The Munich Zoo was established way back in 1911 as the world's first "geo-zoo", with animals divided by geography. Hellabrunn is not a traditional zoo, but rather a nature reserve where the animals have plenty of space and opportunity to express themselves. On your way "Around the World" through the zoo, you will meet a wide range of exciting animals, from tropical snakes and marabou storks, to Siberian tigers, polar bears and penguins.

German Museum

Considered the world's largest museum dedicated to technology and science, it was founded way back in 1903.

The museum is so large that it might be a good idea to make a plan before your visit to cover the areas that might be of interest. The museum covers a wide range of topics, from aerospace and telecommunications to film and medicine. In fact, all the major fields of chemistry and physics are covered in this huge museum.

One of the absolute highlights of the museum is the opportunity to experience mining in a very close and realistic way in the Bergbau section. Mines will always be a dangerous place to work and, thanks to the realism of the exhibition, visitors are reminded of this several times throughout the ages. More fantastic experiences are waiting for the whole family in the Deutsches Museum.

Lake Starnberg

The beautiful lake has always been a popular breathing space for Munich's busy residents. Starnberger See is also the fifth largest freshwater lake in Germany and there are a number of small towns along its shores, with Berg in particular recommended for a visit. Tours depart from Starnberger onto the lake, where visitors can see for themselves the many historic castles and beautiful scenery that are part of the attraction of the place. It was also in one of the castles that Ludwig II was held as a prisoner after he was declared insane.