Best Things to Do in Munich
Although Oktoberfest and biergartens are a big part of Munich life, they aren't the only things going for this cosmopolitan city. You'll also find several interesting museums, the Residenz Royal Palace, the Bavarian State Opera and even BMW World among its varied attractions. And nightlife -- plus the sleek stores to dress you for the partying -- should not be missed.
Why go: This large public park, which reaches from city center to the northeastern city limits, is ... read more»
Why go: The gothic-period Frauenkirche, or Church of our Lady, is a unique part of the Munich ... read more»
Why go: Open daily, Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church) is Munich's oldest (1180) and smallest place ... read more»
Why go: A science and technology museum like no other (according to travelers), the Deutsches Museum brims ... read more»
Why go: The Marienplatz square, accessible by a U-bahn station of the same name, is Munich's ... read more»
Why go: The Viktualienmarkt, located in Alstadt off the Marienplatz, is the city's oldest farmer's ... read more»
Why go: The Alte Pinakothek -- translated as the Old Picture Gallery -- is regarded by experts as one ... read more»
Why go: In the late 1300s when the royal Wittelsbach family decided their palace was too small ... read more»
Why go: The Bayerische Staatsoper (Bavarian State Opera) enjoys recognition worldwide, and many experts and travelers alike ... read more»
Why go: BMW Welt (BMW World) is a space dedicated to one of Germany's most famous ... read more»
Why go: Located in the English Garden (Englischer Garten) near the Chinesischen Turm (Chinese Tower), this biergarten ... read more»
Why go: The summer home of the royal Wittelsbach family, the Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Palace) sprawls to ... read more»
Why go: According to Yahoo! Travel, Augustinerkeller "is the only really traditional beer garden left in the ... read more»
Why go: Usually renaissance churches have towers, but you'll not find one at Michaelskirche (St. Michael ... read more»
Why go: With the old comes the new, and so Munich added the Pinakothek der Moderne (Modern ... read more»









