NOTE - they end up closing an hour early and will also pressure you to not buy a ticket if there…read moreare only two hours left in the day. That being said, if you're a speed walker/museum goer, you could see the treasury in an hour. If you enjoy art and seeing trinkets, I think this museum is a great place to spend your time. I could spend an hour or 5. It really depends on the person.

We spent our day in Munich, exploring the surroundings and really wanted to go to the palace. This…read moreis a great experience. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours if you're willing to read and listen to the audio historical information. This is well worth the trip. A short walk from our hotel. And you get to go through the English gardens.

What an interesting historical place. Lots to see here. Free parking and free roam of the grounds…read more Pay a $10 euro fee to access the palace although visitors only scratch the surface from the rooms visible to visitors. It's just ginormous and incredibly historic. Cafe on site for refreshments.

I was so excited to see this place, but I felt it was a bit underwhelming. A few days before this,…read moreI toured the Charlottenburg Palace and that blows this place out of the water. Nymphenburg is a lot smaller, less detailed on the interiors, and has a lot less artwork and architecture to see. Also the gardens in the back are a lot smaller in comparison to Charlottenburg and nowhere near what some palaces in France have. Built between 1664 to 1675 this Baroque palace is one of the larger ones in the Munich area. I honestly would recommend people to see it but just know that it won't be the most beautiful palace you will ever see. The tickets are pretty cheap and you can choose many different types. We chose the ticket that had the most areas to explore but honestly, you can get through this place pretty quickly because there is not nearly as much art to see nor can you go in part of the building that is under construction. I would recommend overall, but it was not the prettiest palace or castle that I saw during my Germany trip.

Visiting the Headquarters and Museum at BMW Munich was a special experience as we live very close…read moreto The North American BMW Manufacturing Plant in Spartanburg SC.

My wife and I were in Munich for a five day trip and two friends recommended I go to the BMW…read moreMuseum. We hopped on the subway and and before we knew it, we were at Olympic Park. There is a huge tower there and the museum. We entered and it is an awesome museum, lots of cool cars and even a BMW that Elvis owned. I loved the motorcycles and they even talked about their involvement in WW2. I didn't know they did jetboats, but....They made them. They even had a Mr. Bean type car on display. The walkthrough takes about an hour and a half and definitely worth a visit.

Wish I took more pictures of this fantastic garden. I am ecstatic that my husband and I took the…read moretime to walk from our hotel to the English Garden. We brought sandwiches, snacks and water which made for a little picnic. The garden is enormous and beautifully maintained. Wish we had gardens such as this in the USA. I think this may even be bigger than the Central Park in NYC - most certainly safer! We went on a Monday but it was still full of people. From what it seems, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Locals wade into the water and there are even some spots where they surf! I believe there's even a lifeguard in one of the areas. They don't just let anyone surf though and there are some warning signs about its dangers. Hubby and I were able to find a bench in the shade where we just enjoyed the scenery for a while. It was perfect for our jet lag recovery The park is also within walking distance from many other landmarks in Munich, such as The Residence, the Odeonsplatz, Mariensplatz, The Munich Cathedral, among many others.

This park is larger than Central Park and is arguably the largest park in Europe. We only spent a…read morefew hours with our bikes exploring, but we were thrilled with what we discovered around every turn. There's a beautiful river with plenty of waterfront space to relax and even a place to watch surfers practicing. There's a huge beer garden by the Chinese Tower, great for a break or people watching. There's lots of well maintained pathways for walking snd bikes. Munich residents are lucky to have this space!

Stunning, bright, and beautiful is the design of this building. Great collection of modern art…read more Well curated are their permanent collection and special exhibits. Mesmerized I was of Joseph Beuys, "The End of the 20th Century"; Paul Klee, "The Light and More Besides"; and, Gerhard Richter, "Abstract Painting" on this visit! CHEERS!

Am I a sucker for modern museums? Why, yes. Yes, I am…read more The museum is absolutely beautiful on the outside - glass. It must look completely gorgeous on sunny days. It was raining when I visited. It feels spacious. They have a great collection here, and I absolutely loved the postcards they had around the museum. I took a few of artworks I really enjoyed.

This fountain is located at the east end of the Nymphenburger canal, about 1.5 miles from the…read moreSchloss Nymphenburger. Designed and constructed between 1903 and 1907, the fountain is inside the building. Imagine a covered temple. Inside the building, there is the fountain and a statue of a deer. A figure of St. Hubert is inside. Hubertus of Liege lived around 655-727 and was Bistop of Maastrict and Liege. He is considered the patron saint of hunting. And if you'd asked me ten minutes ago if there was a patron saint of hunting, I would have answered "No." But https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubertus_von_L%C3%BCttich has the story of his conversion after seeing a magnificent deer carrying a crucifix in its antlers. That would explain why there is also a deer inside the building. It's interesting and if you're a hunter, worth a stop to pay tribute to your Patron Saint. However the building is quite dark and I could only just barely see the deer. [Review 12036 overall, 1819 of 2019.]

That fish creeps me out. The way his bugged out eyes follow me around. But the Fischbrunnen…read morefountain dates back hundreds and hundreds of years to 1318 and so it's all good. One of the most popular meeting places in the city of Munich, it's easy to understand why as it stands at one end of the large Marienplatz square. There are a few traditions that happen here, some that date back to the 16th century. The funnest one, I think is the "wallet washing" where the mayor of Munich puts an empty wallet in the fountain to ensure that the city funds will be filled again next year. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. [Review 12020 overall, 1803 of 2019.]

Abstract art from Anno Dazumal, you can only love it. As everyone knows, this is the standard…read moremeeting point when near Marienplatz, so get there and bow to the fish, who is a lot older than you and will hopefully outlive you by far. I love that fish, can you tell?

Separate from the multi-media memorial that is a short distance away, this memorial is dedicated to…read morethe eleven Israeli athletes and the German police officer who were killed by terrorists during the 20th Olympiad in Munich on September 5, 1972. There is a plaque in the ground that reads ""GRENZSTEIN DES LEBENS, NICHT DER IDEE - Während der Spiele der XX. Olympiade in München erlitten elf israelische Sportler und ein deutscher Polizeibeamter am 5. September 1972 durch einen terroristischen Anschlag einen gewaltsamen Tod" that translates to "Border of life, not the idea." On the marble memorial, the names of the athletes and the officer are listed. [Review 12029 overall, 1812 of 2019.]

One of the highlights of my time in Munich. I love a good outdoor market and this one is one of…read morethe best. Open everyday except Sunday, you can find everything here. Fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods and fresh baked breads, and of course beer and wine bars. There's something here for everyone and it's always fun checking out all the different booths. I walked over every morning for fresh Cappuccino at Leo's Kaffee and would pick up a pastry at one of the bakeries. In the afternoon, I would stop by the pickle guy and buy a few of the best pickles I've ever eaten. So many choices from sweet to sour, spicy and my favorite a super sour with a spicy horseradish. The long line moves quickly and if you like pickles, you must stop here.

This was easily one of my favorite farmers markets in Europe. There was a great selection of fresh…read moreproduce, condiments, snacks, alcohol, tea, flowers, cheese, and more. Unfortunately, I visited during the holidays, so some stalls weren't open. One shop in particular really caught my attention--it specialized in mustard (Senf) and offered so many varieties I had never seen or even heard of before. I was excited to try everything. Prices ranged from €2 to €7 per bottle, and while I was tempted to buy several, my luggage limitations held me back. In the end, I chose two: black truffle mustard and matcha mustard. Can't wait to try them once I'm back home.