The Bavarian metropolis sits in a choice location at the foot of the Alps and enchants with its cultural and culinary offerings. The city’s art museums, beer gardens and antiques markets combine with its proximity to such romantic countryside locales as Lake Chiemsee to engage every traveler’s imagination.
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Relax into the pace of Munich and explore the historic sites, starting with St. Peter’s Church and its viewing tower. Next, make your way to Marienplatz and see the famous Gothic Glockenspiel come to life. After lunch at an Indagare-recommended neighborhood spot and a stroll through the Fünf Höfe shopping arcade, you can choose from a variety of guided tours that feature the impressive Residenz, the Kunsthalle’s art exhibits, or the open-air market.
After indulging in a breakfast bread basket at Manufactum’s Brot und Butter, take a twenty-minute walk to the museum quarter, Kunstreal. There, you will find fine artwork from all different periods, ranging from the German Expressionists to the private Brandhorst collection, which includes pieces by Warhol, Basquiat and Hirst. Reserve the afternoon for enjoying Munich’s gardens—be they botanical or beer-related.
Start the day with a quick drive through the Bavarian countryside to the famous Schloss Nymphenburg, a Baroque palace set on a sprawling 500 acres. Don’t miss the 18th century Amalienburg hunting lodge and its enchanting hall of mirrors, or the lovely porcelain manufactory. After lunch at the nearby Hirschgarten restaurant, you can make your way back to Munich for an afternoon of shopping in the upscale Schwabing neighborhood before dinner.
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This family-owned grande dame has undergone numerous updates in recent years, infusing the historic setting with contemporary touches and amenities.
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Once used as a summer residence for the Bavarian royals, this baroque style chateau sits on sprawling grounds with English gardens and a lake. Although it may be an exaggeration to refer to Nymphenburg Palace as the “Versailles of Munich”,...
Climbing the 500-plus steps to the top of this tower, which rises above St. Peter's church in central Munich, is a great way to get the lay of the land from above or to work off a hearty lunch.
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