Germany · City Guide
Munich
Munich is Germany's most celebrated and enjoyable city, the capital of Bavaria and a destination of world class museums, magnificent royal palaces, outstanding beer culture, beautiful English Garden parkland and easy access to the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle and the Austrian Tyrol. From Marienplatz and the Residenz to the Englischer Garten and the extraordinary collections of the Deutsches Museum and the Alte Pinakothek, Munich rewards every kind of visitor.
Elect's take
"Munich is the German city that most consistently delivers complete satisfaction. The combination of outstanding museums, beautiful architecture, excellent food and beer culture and the proximity to the Alps creates a destination that I find consistently enjoyable."
The Deutsches Museum is the world's largest science and technology museum, a genuinely fascinating and comprehensive exploration of human ingenuity. The Alte Pinakothek houses one of the world's greatest collections of Old Master paintings. The Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach dynasty, is one of the most magnificent royal interiors in Europe. The Englischer Garten, larger than Central Park in New York, provides outstanding parkland with beer gardens and a famous river surfing wave. Oktoberfest in September and October is one of the world's great popular festivals. Neuschwanstein Castle is approximately 90 minutes by road.
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Deutsches Museum
The world's largest science and technology museum on an island in the Isar.
Alte Pinakothek
One of the world's greatest collections of Old Master paintings.
The Residenz
One of the most magnificent royal palace complexes in Europe.
Oktoberfest
The world's most celebrated beer festival held each September and October.
Englischer Garten
One of the world's largest urban parks with beer gardens and a famous river surf wave.
Neuschwanstein
Bavaria's fairy tale castle approximately 90 minutes from Munich by road.
