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.

St. Michael's Church (St. Michaelskirche) is a must stop for any visitor to central Munich. We…read morevisited on Dec. 23rd as we were touring the Christmasmarkets in central Munich. When you've been walking and walking, this church is a very convenient place for rest, peace and contemplation. The church is immense. Its barrel-vaulted ceiling is the largest outside of St. Peter's in Rome. The church was built by the Jesuits as part of the Counter-Reformation. A painting of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is on the right. I walked down to the crypt, but didn't go for the 2 euros crypt view. The church itself is breath-taking. The church is right next to Marienplatz on Kaufingerstrasse. The iconic Rathaus (Globckenspiel) etc. are nearby. It would be nice to catch a mass here.

Saint Michael's is a beautiful white church in the old section of Munich surrounded by chain stores…read moreand hordes of people. St. Michael's is the 1st & largest Renaissance building north of the Alps. For more than two centuries this magnificent church influenced church building in southern Germany. The streets and alleys of Munich were narrow, as in all medieval cities. There was not enough space for admiring grand façades. St. Michael's was the first church in the city that was given such a monumental front wall, a fascade. The new building was not oriented to the east like older churches, but it was fitted into existing architectural structures of the city.

Frauenkirche is a 15th-century cathedral celebrated for its stunning Gothic architecture. The…read morecathedral is best known for its distinctive twin onion-domed towers, which dominate the Munich skyline. We purchased our tickets at the information booth, climbed some spiral steps and got into an elevator to go to the top of the dome. The 360 degree views of the city were expansive. Under each window was information and highlights about what we were viewing. Inside the Frauenkirche is a wide central hall with a high vaulted ceiling & stunning stained-glass windows. We explored the interior & the unique "Devil's Footprint" on the floor, a famous local legend.

Such a historical landmark that is worth visiting. The high ceilings are amazing to view…read more Take a few minutes to soak in the atmosphere and the incredible architecture.

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.

Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site was an incredibly sobering experience and…read moresomething I am very glad we took the time to do while in the Munich area. There is a tremendous amount to see and read throughout the memorial. The museum does a very thorough job walking you through the history of Dachau, from its opening in 1933 through the years of the concentration camp and its liberation. There are photographs, documents, personal stories and exhibits that really put into perspective what happened here. Being able to walk through the grounds makes the history feel much more real than simply reading about it. Seeing the reconstructed barracks, the rows of bunks, the prisoner toilets, the foundations where the other barracks once stood, the fencing and guard towers was extremely difficult but important to see in person. The grounds are much larger than I expected, and I would recommend giving yourself plenty of time. There is a lot of walking and a lot of information to take in. We spent several hours here and still could have spent longer reading everything. It feels strange to say you "enjoyed" visiting somewhere with such a horrific history, but I am very grateful we visited. It is educational, emotional and incredibly thought-provoking. Seeing a place like this in person is something that stays with you and reinforces how important it is that this history continues to be preserved and remembered.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site [Bavaria, Germany]…read more The Memorial is open to visitors daily from 9 am to 5 pm and entrance to the Memorial is free. You can rent a headset for a few euros. We spent about 3 hours doing a self-guided tour exploring the grounds and looking at the various exhibitions. Guided tours are available. We were able to see remnants of the foundations of the main SS guardhouse where the arriving prisoners first entered the concentration camp, the vast open space of the roll call area located between the maintenance building and the barracks complex and all the way to the former crematorium area, the main place of remembrance in the Memorial Site. "Between 1933 and 1945, around 41,500 persons died of hunger, exhaustion, and disease, the direct result of being tortured, or were brutally murdered in the Dachau concentration camp and its subcamps." Visiting Dachau was the most poignant experience in my entire trip to Germany. I didn't leave the place with dry eyes. The grounds is huge so wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Review #4082

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.