Book your Munich hotel and discover the city’s Best Attractions
Munich is the ideal holiday destination for anyone wanting a mix of culture, shopping and natural escapes whilst on vacation. The wonderfully green city, sitting snugly on the feet of the Alps and traversed by the picturesque River Isar, is fast becoming one of the most visited in Europe. Its prosperity shines on every corner; perfectly restored architectural gems, immaculate gardens and stunning boutiques are attracting crowds like never before. Book your hotel in Munich’s city centre and have all the city’s best attractions right at your doorstep. Shop till you drop in the luxurious city centre, get more than just a glimpse of polar bears at the city’s impressive zoo and lose yourself in the most extraordinary Royal gardens in the country.
Shop your heart out
Marienplatz (courtesy of Robert Theml)
When it comes to superlative European shopping destinations, many people tend to think of Paris, Milan or Rome as the only options to be had. How wrong they are! Spend but just a few hours in Munich’s city centre and you’ll soon discover that the German capital is saturated with splendid boutiques, unique markets and offers the visitor an exceptional shopping experience. For unique souvenirs, head to the stores around Marienplatz (Munich’s central square) where you can buy a hand-made grandfather clock, ceramic dolls dressed in the local lederhosenor bring home a whole collection of gorgeous Bavarian crystal glasses. For more upmarket retail therapy, head down Maximilianstrasse and shop your heart out at the luxurious stores of the most recognizable haute-couture brands in the world. If it’s Prada, Gucci and Vuitton you’re after, this is the address for you.
While visiting Munich, don’t miss seeing the Bavarian equivalent of a souk! Viktualienmarkt is where all the city’s fresh produce is born, and is within walking distance of the city centre.
Growl at a polar bear
Flanked on one side by the River Isar, and sprawling over an estate of 89 acres, Munich’s Tiergarten Hellabrunn is one of the most famous zoos in the world and considered by far to be the best in Europe. Home to over 17,000 species, the Munich Zoo is an incredible maze of magnificent gardens and world-class animal enclosures and is guaranteed to enthrall visitors of all ages. An absolute must-see, especially if travelling with children, the Tiergarden is home to polar bears, sloths, orangutans, tigers, pumas and much more. The zoo is just on the outskirts of town and easy to reach by bus. Look out for bus # 52 from Marienplatz, get off at Thalkirchen and follow the signs…or the crowds!
Live like a King
Park Nymphenburg (courtesy of Florian Adler)
For a chance to live like king for a day, or at the very least see how the Bavarian kings used to live, head to Schloss Nymphenburg in the heart of Munich. This most magnificent palace was the summer residence of King Ludwig II and is the largest Baroque castle in Germany. Take a guided tour through the palace’s interior halls but make sure you have a few hours up your sleeve to explore the glorious gardens at length. The property stretches for more than 490 acres and boasts two lakes, five splendid garden pavilions and several bathing houses, all dating back to the 18th century.
To reach Schloss Nymphenburg, head to Hauptbahnoff (central train station) from the city centre and take tram number 16 or 17. The entry ticket will also gain you access to the brilliant porcelain factory within the castle grounds.
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