Munich Vacation & Tourism Guide
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From the elegance of its grand boulevards to the brass bands that perform at the beer halls, visitors can see immediately that Munich residents know how to enjoy life. Munich is compact and manageable, contains more theatres than any other city in Germany, has a wealth of fine museums, a number of restful and appealing gardens and an ample selection of beer halls. A trip to Germany is not complete without time spent in Munich.
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1. Kempinski Hotel Airport München
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 149 reviews from 3 sources
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" Otherwise, the place is one of the best we have ever stayed in and we travel alot." — source Travelocity
"Very nice hotel with great staff and very nice rooms." — source Priceline
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1. Residenz
... royals said that he was going to the castle, he could have meant any number of places, especially if he was Ludwig II. But if he said that he was going home, he could only be referring to the Residenz. This enormous palace,... more
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GriswoldVacation in Munich celebrates 850 said
… went to the Residenz palace and walked through the English garden. The boys like watching BEACH SOCCER on German tv… continue reading »
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2. Königsplatz
This large public square is constructed in ... more
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Johnny Cramer in 2nd Day in Munich, Germany said
… for the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses. The first place we went was the Konigsplatz or King's Square, where the Propylaen… continue reading »
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3. Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution ... more
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DemonGroover in Back To Munchen said
… one night.Not all my activities in Munich revolved around beer. I did have a good look around the city. The Deutsche… continue reading »
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4. Glyptothek
Excellent collection of antique ... more
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LisaC in Munich said
… Classics lecture. We spent the morning at the Glyptothek, the museum of ancient sculpture and the major reason Munich has been on my… continue reading »
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5. Allianz-Arena
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Jeff and Nancy in Es ist eine sehr gute Zeit said
… hour self-guided tour we hopped on the Ubahn to the Allianz Arena, which is the soccer arena built for the World Cup… continue reading »
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6. Neue Pinakothek
Dating from the 18th century through the present day, the impressive collection ... more
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Chrismu in Munich said
… by visiting the Alte Pinakothek, really wanted to see the Neue but it was shut on Tuesdays. It wasn't bad, even found a few peices… continue reading »
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7. Altes Rathaus
The former seat of Munich's municipal government, this landmark on the Marienplatz ... more
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8. Glyptothek
Excellent collection of antique ... more
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LisaC in Munich said
… Classics lecture. We spent the morning at the Glyptothek, the museum of ancient sculpture and the major reason Munich has been on my… continue reading »
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9. Marienplatz
... at the thick of things ever since the city was founded by Henry the Lion in 1158. It was once a salt and grain market, but is now a magnet for tourists who flock here to marvel at the Gothic facade of the town hall . The be... more
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Tanmoy in Day 5: Rhine Valley to Munich, Germany said
…Marienplatz and Beer halls We travel south through Germany to Bavaria and its capital, Munich. Our orientation tour… continue reading »
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10. Frauenkirche (Domkirche zu unserer lieben Frau)
... a clear blue sky, the towers of the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) form Munich's most celebrated landmark. The distinctive towers - built in 1525 - make the church of considerable architectural interest as they are consi... more
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1. Königshof
... This 5 star hotel is located in the city centre of Munich and was established in 1910. It is close to the Townhall and Glockenspiel and the nearest station is Main Station. The Hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a conference ro... more
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2. Grissini - La Trattoria
A fashionable Italian restaurant near the Münchner Freiheit. The eponymous 'grissini' are of course home-made here! The kitchen is also dedicated to modern fresh southern-style food, all served in bright rooms. There are daily... more
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3. Boettner
This old Munich institution had to move from its old home to new lodgings just in front of the Hofbräuhaus. However, the Boettner has remained true to itself and to its clientele. The old furniture was transferred and even the... more
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4. Tantris
Tantris, one of the highly renowned restaurants in town offers fantastic contemporary international cuisine. It also features an excellent wine list apart from the mouth watering delicacies from around the world. The main room,... more
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5. Rue des Halles
Rue des Halles is the oldest French restaurant in Munich. It opened in January 1983. In May 2005 the restaurant underwent ... more
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6. Acquarello
Some say this is Munich's best Italian restaurant. Highly decorated by Michelin and Gault Millau, Acquarello transports its guests to the world of Italian cuisine beyond pizza and chianti. Located in the upmarket district of Bo... more
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7. Andechser am Dom
The monks from Andechs, also known as the 'Holy Bavarian Mountain', have recently opened up a new establishment opposite the Frauenkirche in the centre of town. The beer-brewing monks have found an experienced partner in innkee... more
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8. Paulaner Am Nockherberg
The Paulaner Am Nockherberg is named after the Paulaner Monks who used to brew stout ("liquid bread") to make up for their lack of proper nutrition that their rules dictated. Today, that tradition is alive with this popular bee... more
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9. Weisses Brauhaus
After being bombed in WWII, the Schneider brewery was converted into an enormous, two-story restaurant. With wood floors, and long picnic tables extending 10 ft across each room, the atmosphere is always bustling with voices an... more
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10. Zum Franziskaner
Located directly opposite the Opera House and considered to be one of the best places for good Bavarian cuisine, Franziskaner offers culinary classics like home-made Leberkäse (meat loaf) and Weißwurst (veal sausage) as well as... more
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