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.

A beautiful display of German architecture! The Glockenspiel…read morewas an amazing part of our trip. When we were there, we watched the 5pm display in October 2024. It was lovely! Watching the clock move along with the chiming and music was a once in a lifetime experience!

More beautiful architecture thanks to Roman Catholic influence!…read more This is a beautiful church. We didn't climb to the top, because it cost money and wasn't part of the "free tour". We didn't stay for a service, but came in time to hear the church bells!

The church interior is spectacular and you must see the jewel decorated skeleton of St Munditia who…read morewas murdered in 310AD, the decorations were added to the remains in 1675. Also ascend the stairs to have views of the central plaza including the Glockenspiel and Rathaus, and the Frauenkirche.

This is one of those participatory fountains, where you're expected to soak your feet and kids can…read morerun around amongst the water jets. Everybody gets a bit wet, especially if it's windy. Unfortunately, most of the people who pass through the Stachus Rondel are busy rushing to get somewhere else, and few are in the mood to moisten. I long to see a bit of streetwise FKK here.

This marketplace was so vibrant and fun to so around and sightsee! We had a simple but delicious…read morelunch at Metzgerei Friedl, bought a carton of fresh strawberries, bought some honeys, chocolates, seasonings and teas around here. Everyone was pretty friendly and all the produce were so fresh!

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.

We really enjoyed visiting this beautiful historic church in the Old Town area of Munich. The…read morecrypt below is definitely worth exploring too as it is the final resting place of many members of the Bavarian royal family from the 16th to 20th centuries. The Church itself is an amazing sight inside and with artistic and religious treasures all around. Its also a great place to worship and much less crowded with tourists than the Frauenkirche nearby.

This huge renaissance church, completed in 1597, is famous for its huge barrel-vaulted roof and as…read morethe burial place of King Ludwig II and his brother, King Otto. The Church was commissioned by William V, Duke of Bavaria, as a centre for the Counter-Reformation, and a base for the Jesuits, who were already established in Munich. Building began in 1583, but the church itself had to be partially rebuilt after the tower collapsed through the choir in 1590: ironically, it was the huge vault - then the widest after St Peters in Rome - that people feared would fall. Rebuilding began immediately with a new choir and large transept, and an elaborate facade with statues depicting the lineage of the Bavarian Royal Family. It's early baroque style influenced many other churches, but it also incorporates many motifs of the Counter-Reformation within its decoration: the transept vaults appears as triumphal arches, and the bronze statue of St Michael on the main facade shows him fighting a humanoid devil - often taken as an allegory of fighting for the faith against the Protestants. Badly damaged in World War Two, it's restoration was completed in 1983. It remains one of the largest renaissance churches, north of the Alps. King Ludwig II and his brother King Otto are buried in the crypt, alongside other Wittelsbachs. Access to this is via stairs in the south (right-hand) transept. There's a fee of €2, but they don't accept small change and photography is not permitted. I don't mind that, or paying a fee, but the person taking the money had to the least welcoming and grumpiest individual in Munich. Not much of a Christian welcome, I'm sad to report.

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.

Nine years since I was here last and I took my drunk picture with my Oktoberfest hat. Sorry, that…read moreone's not going on Yelp. It barely went on Facebook. So I'm back now and I took another selfie with my new hat and that one's not going on Yelp either. But the picture of the Bavaria statue sure is. This 19th century statue was cast in the 19th century and is the personification of the strength and glory of Bavaria. It is apparently the first colossal statue since Classical Antiquity to consist entirely of bronze. A massive statue, 60 feet high and weighing more than 87 tons. It is apparently possible to climb inside the statue with a staircase to a platform in the head. I didn't opt to do that today and I'm not sure that it's even allowed during the Oktoberfest. As much as the Olympic tower or the BMW tower, it is one of the most unique symbols of Munich and Bavaria. It's a must stop for your time here. [Review 12042 overall, 1825 of 2019.]

The scale of this statue is really hard to appreciate until you see people standing next to it and…read morewalk up to it yourself. This monument, at the Theresienwiese in Munich, is part of an ensemble which also includes the Ruhmeshalle and a stairway leading up to the statue. This impressive work was commissioned by Ludwig I of Bavaria, who had a contest to choose the specific design. The final design selected was a female personification of the Bavarian homeland which represented its strength and glory. The monument was cast at the Munich foundry of J.B. Stiglmair between 1844 and 1850 and it was the first colossal statue since Classical Antiquity to consist entirely of cast bronze. Inside the statue there is a circular staircase leading up to a platform in the head, where four openings in the helmet provide a view of the Theresienwiese and downtown Munich (which you have to pay a fee to enter and climb to the top). Due to the size the monument had to be produced in several parts; it is 18.52 metres (60 ft. 9 in.) high, weighs about 87.36 tons and it rests on a stone base which is 8.92 (28 ft.) metres high.

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.