The park itself is truly beautiful, feeling like a walk in the woods where you'll randomly…read moreencounter lovely old houses and castles, each with its own little story to tell. The architectural style is very charming, and the light snowfall added to the enchanting atmosphere. There are lots of swans, you can feed them. It's a wonderful place for walks, especially in summer and spring. There are free parking spots nearby, and the restrooms are clean and open.

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 stumbled across this must visit spot when I arrived to check out the BMW Museum and Welt. It is…read morethe tallest building in Munich and offers unrivaled views. This is a must see while in town. There is a restaurant, but I think you have to book ahead of time. The cafe there is ok, but the service is slow as there is one guy and he puts effort into the drinks he makes. Lastly this visit allows me to stumble onto a music festival that I will now be attending. A must see.

Well worth the €9 to get 185 meters above the ground by elevator on this crisp and clear day…read more Definitely keep an eye on the weather before you make the trek as it's only worth it if it's a clear day. And today? Clear as clear can be. Despite Oktoberfest being well underway, on this Saturday afternoon there was no waiting to pay the entrance fee and only a minute or so to wait for the next elevator to whisk me to the enclosed observation deck. So far, all of this is completely accessible. The enclosed observation deck is a full 360 degrees view and you can walk all the way around. Etched on the glass are pointers that tell you what that structure is off in the distance. That was helpful. There is also the Rock Museum (which is not about stones but is actually about music). It was not crowded at all. At this point, the handicap accessible ends. There is a stair case up to an open area (bars to prevent people from going over) and then *another* set of stairs for a completely unobstructed view of the skyline with no bars. It was windy as heck and I was a little worried that it would take my phone out of my hands. The view? Amazing. All the way to the horizon. Simply beautiful! [Round number review 12000 overall, 1783 of 2019.] I try to get my round number reviews to land on something awesome. My 11,000th was the CN Tower in Toronto. 10,000 was the SkyWalk Observatory in Boston's Prudential Tower. So it's cool that my 12,000th landed here in München!

The first Olympic games since the 1936 Berlin games that were roundly criticized due to Hitler's…read moreuse of them for propaganda, it was hopeful that this could be a peaceful contrast to that horrifying spectacle. So here in the middle of the world coming together to celebrate sports and athleticism, terrorists stormed the apartments of the Israeli athletes. Eleven Israeli Olympic team members were taken hostage and killed along with a West German police officer. In attempting to rescue the hostages, police killed five of the terrorists and three were captured. Security in the Olympic village was very low in an attempt to change the military image of Germany. Personnel were inconspicuous and unarmed, unprepared to deal with anything more serious than ticket fraud and public drunkenness. This new memorial was built in 2017 following a long campaign by the relatives and families of the athletes. The exhibition is located beneath a mound of grass and surrounded by lime trees. The column in the center displays the profiles and photos of each of the victims. The LED screen plays a 27-minute loop of news footage broadcast during the events on 1972. I stayed for a bit but found it too much to digest. It is definitely a powerful and appropriate remembrance of the events. [Review 12030 overall, 1813 of 2019.]

The imposing bell tower & the sound of the bells reverberated through the square. Everyone smiled,…read morestopped & tried to see the figures moving. Daily at 11:00 AM, noon and 5:00 PM from March through October the ornate clock treats us to a 12 to 15 minute show. 32 life-size animated figures move to music from 43 bells. The top tier shows a royal wedding & knight jousting from 1568. The bottom tier shows the traditional coopers' dance that celebrated the end of the plague. It ends with a golden rooster at the top flapping its wings & crowing three times.

A VERY FAMOUS MECHANICAL CLOCK IN MUNICH'S MARIENPLATZ…read more====================================================== My husband and I were walking around the Marienplatz on Friday, April 17, 2026 just before noon and the plaza started filling up with people waiting to see the life-size figures. The show lasts about fifteen minutes and starts daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. from March to October. The clock has 43 bells and 32 life-size figures and was added during the completion of the Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall in 1908. We found a good spot to stand and wait on the opposite side of the plaza which was great because we were in the shade. If you ever visit Munich you definitely have to check this out. There are plenty of places to shop or dine nearby.

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.

I kept expecting to see a beautiful flowering manicured English garden. Instead, we walked through…read morewhat looked like Central Park. Locals told us that it was designed by an Englishman to look like an English Park. It was pretty, but it looks like home. It was great for people watching and did enjoy seeing more surfers , and lots of bikers, dogs and walkers. It was a beautiful & sunny 73° & the perfect place to get in well over 10,000 steps here.

Residenz München is a must see, outstanding history work of art. I was in awed by the sheer…read moreopulence, vastness, and diverse architecture of Germany's largest city palace. I recommend when touring here that you opt for the in-depth audio tour as it is very informative in great detail. This palace is never ending as it seems. You can spend literally hours here. Every room has its own description and life. Simply amazing to be standing in a part of history which was originated in the late 1300s.

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.

The river narrows underneath a bridge, here surfers in wetsuits wearing helmets, managed to ride…read moretheir surfboards to crowds watching from the bridge and on both sides of the river. This was pretty unique in the community garden with crowds all around watching.

I've seen people surf an artificial wave on a cruise ship (YouTube) but seeing folks river surf in…read moreMunchen, was really mind blowing. Eisbach-Welle (ice river waves) had a lot of people queuing on this day and the water is cold and murky - nothing like surfing on Waikiki (I highly recommend this BTW). They looked like they were very disciplined, courteous of one another, and most of all - having a lot of fun. I don't have a thick wet suit and I don't think there is a surf board rental shop here in all of Germany!! So, I think these folks are local and they brought their own surf boards. If there was a rental shop close by, I'd probably give this a try but there are no lifeguards here. Perhaps, they all just look after each other?? FYI, if you haven't surfed, it's like sledding down a hill, it's fun surfing the wave, but to get back out to ride the wave, it's really tiring. But you don't experience that here because it's a standing wave. After a wipe out, the surfers basically went to the bank of the river and back into the queue on either side. After spending some time in Old Town, walk over here and check them out, it's an endless way to check out great form and to dream of being back in Hawaii...

Huge fan of Churches...and this one is pretty darn awesome…read more Beautiful ornate large place of worship. Gets busy so be patient. Cool to visit the tower and the views of the plaza below. Recommend if you are visiting Munich.

St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church, dating back to the 12th century. The church's…read moreinterior features stunning Baroque frescoes and woodwork, but the highlight is its bell tower, which offers panoramic views of Munich and, on clear days, the surrounding Alps.

The Viktualienmarkt was a bustling outdoor food market with restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops,…read moresome crafts & a busy beer hall. Late afternoons it's very busy with lines of people trying to purchase & outdoor seating overflowing. Each stall beautifully presents its wares. Between stalls are magnificent fountains. I understand we can bring out gourmet picnic from the market to the beer hall, and enjoy my meal with a cold brew. However, by the end of the day after 20,000 + steps my feet hurt, I'm tired & just want to be served. The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market in 1807 to a popular market for gourmets. There are now 140 stalls and shops offering flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, chocolates, wines & cider, pastries, cheese, fish, juices....

If you are going to Munich...you are going to Viktualienmarkt.....tons of options for all kinds of…read morefoods.... much of it greasy good German food (alliteration intended!!) There are fresh food options as well...but we all know you came for the Schnitzel, Wurst, and Beer (wink wink)....oh my. Pace yourself big fellah!!!