Munich has just got to be one of the coolest places on earth. Its compact size and cycle friendly infrastructure, makes it an ideal place to explore on foot or on the back of a bicycle. You will never go thirsty with its abundance of breweries and beer halls and gardens, and even if it is fairly flat, there are a host of lofty places and activities to take in the views from which you will realise that some of Germany’s highest peaks and ski slopes, are not really so far away.
Munich and its environs is also a place for romance. It is two hours away from the fairy tale Neuschawnstein Castle. In the city itself there is a huge testament to love in the Nymphenburg Palace – and its gorgeous grounds. The summer palace of the House of Wittelsbach, it was built as a gift of love to celebrate the birth of a long awaited heir.
I had the privilege to have a taste of what Munich and its surrounding had to offer, spending a full four days there this summer – thanks to the Munich Tourism. It wasn’t quite really enough to immerse oneself in the wonders but what it the four full days did leave was a realisation that the Bavarian city, whose wealth was built on it being at the crossroads of a busy medieval trading route, delights you in more ways than its famed food, beer halls, football and fast cars.
Flavours of Munich
Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, seen through the arch of the Old Town Hall.
The Nymphenburg – a gift that Bavarian Elector Ferdinand Maria had built for his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy for the delivery of a long awaited heir.
View of the Frauenkirche from the viewing deck of New Town Hall.
Beer tasting at the Donisl – one of the city’s many food and beer places.
There’s even surfing in the city – at the man-made Eisbach in the English Garden.
The colours of Viktualienmarkt.
A beer garden at the Viktualienmarkt – a place where you can bring your own food.
A packed Allianz Arena – home of Bayern Munich – during the recent Audi Cup.
The Allianz Arena – where tours are also conducted – is best viewed at night.
And if you are at the Allianz Arena during match day – don’t forget to get your hands on that instagram worthy pretzel.
The religious side of Munich – the inside of the rebuilt Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady).
A city of monuments – the Wittelsbach Fountain.
Get up close and personal with the innovative lightweight tent roof on the Olympic Stadium through the tent roof climb.
BMW Museum at BMW World.
Kirche St. Coloman, Schwangau.
Simply breathtaking – the view of the Neuschwanstein Castle from Queen Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrucke).
View of Hohenschwangau from Neuschwanstein.
The gondola to Zugspitze – Germany’s highest mountain.
Top of Germany – Zugspitze – with a crane now constructing a gondola station.
Painted façade at Oberammergau.
Gateway to Austria – at Zugspitze.
The road to Altspitze.
Badersee Lake and the Zugspitze Massif.
More to follow …
