Munich, Germany’s third-biggest city is known for its beautiful parks, many museums, and beautiful palaces. To make the most of your trip, we’ve put together a list of 5 Must-Visit Attractions in Munich that you can’t leave without seeing.
1. Marienplatz
This square has been the heart of the city since 1158 when it was used for markets and even tournaments. Today, it’s best known for the Christmas markets. Marienplatz is dominated by the Neues Rathaus, which covers 9,159 m² (3.5 sq mi) and has over 400 rooms. It was designed by Georg Hauberrisser, who won a competition to design the city’s new town hall. One of its most famous features is the elaborate Glockenspiel cuckoo clock with a carousel of figures dancing at 11 am, noon, and 5 pm.
2. Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace was built to celebrate the birth of the Bavarian heir, Max Emanuel, to the throne. With its beautiful gardens and grand rooms, it soon became a favorite of Bavarian rulers, several of whom were born or died here. There’s even a dedicated app that uses augmented reality to help tourists learn more about what they’re looking at.
3. Asam Church
Tucked in between the buildings on Sendlingerstrasse is one of the most important late baroque buildings in southern Germany. This tiny chapel measures just 22 by 8 meters (72 by 26 feet), but it’s full of ornate marble work and statues. It was built from 1733 to 1746 by the Asam brothers as their personal chapel, hoping to secure their salvation in building it – they could even see the altar from their house next door. The interior of the church conveys their goal quite clearly: the most illuminated part of the church is the top, symbolizing the salvation of heaven, while the pews representing the earth are mostly in darkness.
4. Nikko
Despite covering over 5,000 years of history with its collection, this museum prides itself on presenting its ancient relics in an easily digestible way – quality over quantity. The building itself is worth seeing; set below ground with bare concrete walls, large halls, and custom neon lights, it manages to be modern and interesting yet match its contents perfectly.
5. Viktualienmarkt
The food market is a bit of an understatement for the sprawling stalls of Viktualienmarkt. The grandfather of Munich food markets, it moved to the square between Frauenstrasse and Heiliggeist-Kirche after outgrowing its original home at the heart of the city in Marienplatz. Today, the market offers everything from fresh vegetables and spices to butchers. It’s also expanded beyond just food, and you can pick up homemade toiletries and fresh flowers.
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