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What to do in Munich
17 vlogs from 15 channels mention 140 places in Munich; 6 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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English Garden
One of the largest urban parks in the world, with winding paths, lush greenery, surfers on the Eisbach and areas where nude sunbathing is allowed.
4:20· Eva Melochein 11 vlogsMarienplatz
Munich's bustling historic central square, known for its striking architecture and the famous Glockenspiel.
0:52· Naick & Kimin 10 vlogsViktualienmarkt
Sprawling open-air food market offering a wide array of local and international delicacies, with its own beer garden.
2:14· Average Robin 10 vlogsMunich Residenz
Sprawling palace complex, once the seat of Bavarian dukes, princes and kings, offering a glimpse into royal life; allow several hours.
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) Glockenspiel
Neo-Gothic town hall on Marienplatz. Its Glockenspiel plays at 11am and 12pm, plus 5pm in summer, re-enacting the coopers' dance said to celebrate the end of the plague.
2:43· Adventures of A+Kin 10 vlogsHofbräuhaus
World-famous beer hall established in 1589, a Munich institution celebrating Bavarian tradition, where beer mostly comes in one-litre mugs.
19:28· Adventures of A+Kin 9 vlogsEisbachwelle
Standing river wave on the Eisbach at the edge of the English Garden, where surfers ride year-round. It is one of Munich's most iconic sights.
7:38· Average Robin 8 vlogsSt. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)
Munich's oldest church, on a site predating the city's 1158 founding, with the jewelled skeleton of St. Munditia and a 306-step tower with city views.
3:06· Adventures of A+Kin 7 vlogsNeuschwanstein Castle
Iconic fairy-tale castle about 100 km outside Munich, epitomising romance and grandeur and popular as a day trip from the city.
11:56· Lifestyle Halin 6 vlogsFrauenkirche (Munich Cathedral)
A late Gothic 15th-century cathedral and symbol of Munich, with stained glass, a crypt with Wittelsbach tombs, and the black marble tomb of Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian.
Nymphenburg Palace
Sprawling Baroque former summer residence of Bavarian rulers, with frescoed, gilded rooms and vast grounds.
16:20· Eva Melochein 5 vlogsOlympiapark
Park and Olympic Village built for the 1972 Summer Olympics and still in use today. Some attractions are free, while others, such as stadium tours, are paid.
Asamkirche
A small private church built by the Asam brothers, a sculptor and a painter, in lavish late Baroque and Rococo style with pastel tones and a golden skeleton.
Café Frischhut
Traditional Munich café known for Bavarian fried pastries, especially the Schmalznudel, made fresh at the front where visitors can watch.
0:41· Adventures of A+Kin 5 vlogsAllianz Arena
Modern stadium and home of FC Bayern Munich, an architectural landmark for football and design fans.
3:06· TRAVELYVISTAin 4 vlogsBMW Museum
Futuristic museum tracing the history of the BMW brand from its beginnings to cutting-edge innovations.
6:08· Lifestyle Halin 4 vlogsOdeonsplatz
A large square just north of the old town, bordered by the Feldherrnhalle and the Theatine Church.
8:03· Cleared 2 Travelin 4 vlogsChinese Tower Beer Garden (Chinesischer Turm)
One of Munich's most popular beer gardens around an iconic pagoda-style tower, serving Bavarian food and giant beers.
5:48· Locavore Eatsin 4 vlogsTheresienwiese
World-famous Oktoberfest grounds that also host the Frühlingsfest and the winter Tollwood festival.
Olympiaturm
Telecommunications tower in Olympiapark, built for the 1972 Olympics and a landmark of the Munich skyline.
13:18· Average Robin 3 vlogsPinakothek der Moderne
Munich's modern art museum, one of the city's three Pinakotheks, located next to the Futuro House.
Feldherrnhalle
The Field Marshals' Hall on Odeonsplatz, known for its impressive lion sculptures.
8:11· Cleared 2 Travelin 3 vlogsTheatine Church (Theatinerkirche)
A church with a bright yellow Rococo facade and an all-white interior full of intricate detail that draws the eye upward.
Hofgarten
The Residenz's palace gardens, directly behind the palace, are free and open to the public for strolling, cycling and relaxing.
Japanese Teahouse (Japanisches Teehaus)
Japanese teahouse in the English Garden.
4:06· Lifestyle Halin 3 vlogsAlte Pinakothek
Art museum covering European art from the 14th to the 18th century.
21:37· Naick & Kimin 3 vlogsPalace of Justice (Justizpalast)
Historic courthouse across from Karlsplatz with gorgeous interiors, free to enter and often called a hidden gem.
Haidhausen
Village-like neighbourhood of picturesque streets, beautiful squares and charming boutiques.
25:54· Naick & Kimin 3 vlogsFriedensengel (Angel of Peace)
38 m column topped by a golden angel of peace, with a terrace overlooking the Isar and colourful murals in the tunnels below.
St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)
Church whose crypt is the final resting place of the Wittelsbach family, rulers of Bavaria for centuries.
Neue Pinakothek
Art museum covering European art from the 18th and 19th centuries.
4:31· Max Yokoin 3 vlogsMaximilianstraße
Munich's most luxurious shopping street, lined with high-fashion brands and ending at the Maximilianeum.
15:00· Adventures of Matt and Natin 3 vlogsSalzburg
Austrian city known for Mozart and The Sound of Music, a day trip from Munich by train.
Deutsches Museum
One of the oldest and largest science and technology museums in the world, with interactive displays.
Michael Jackson Memorial (Orlando di Lasso Monument)
Fan-made shrine to Michael Jackson on Promenadeplatz. It covers the statue of Renaissance composer Orlando di Lasso.
6:39· Average Robin 2 vlogsSendlinger Tor
A restored 14th-century red-brick gate that was once one of the entrances into the medieval city.
Umschreibung (Staircase to Nowhere)
A spiralling looped staircase sculpture by artist Olafur Eliasson in the atrium of an office building, one of Munich's more unusual sights.
Futuro House
A rare 1960s UFO-shaped house by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen, one of fewer than 100 ever made, located by the Pinakothek der Moderne.
Beer and Oktoberfest Museum (Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum)
A museum dedicated to Bavarian beer and Oktoberfest history.
7:28· Cleared 2 Travelin 2 vlogsOld Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
Historic old town hall on Marienplatz that now houses a toy museum.
Olympiastadion
1972 Olympic stadium open for visits, with tours over its unique tent roof.
BMW Welt
Huge interactive BMW showcase where visitors can sit in cars and hop on motorcycles for free.
5:59· Lifestyle Halin 2 vlogsGlockenbachviertel
Vibrant district at the heart of Munich's LGBTQ+ scene, packed with cool bars, cafés and food spots.
Olympiaberg
Hill in Olympiapark offering a free view over the park and the city.
Olympic Village (Olympiadorf)
Former 1972 athletes' village, now student housing with small bungalows painted in colourful, artistic designs.
Werksviertel-Mitte
Area behind Ostbahnhof with murals and small businesses in shipping containers.
Bahnwärter Thiel
Alternative venue of graffiti-covered shipping containers hosting parties, events and bars.
MS Utting
Old boat perched on a bridge, now a hangout serving food and drinks.
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Lively square at the end of the shopping strip, dominated by the Karlstor former city gate.
0:29· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsKarlstor
Karlstor is a former city gate in the Altstadt of Munich, dominating Karlsplatz.
0:35· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsSiegestor
Memorial arch originally dedicated to army glory, now dedicated to peace.
19:53· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsKönigsplatz
Grand square of neoclassical monuments including the Propyläen city gate, the Glyptothek and the State Antiquities Collection.
20:22· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsDer Verrückte Eismacher
Alice in Wonderland-themed ice cream shop with an inventive rotation of flavours.
7:51· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsWiener Platz
Haidhausen's central square, surrounded by fairy-tale houses, a leafy beer garden and boutiques.
26:22· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsViscardigasse
Small lane with golden cobblestones honouring people who used it to avoid the Nazi salute at the Feldherrnhalle.
Bavaria Statue
Monumental statue overlooking the Theresienwiese that visitors can climb inside.
Isar River
River banks where locals gather in warm weather for walks, picnics and barbecues.
BMW Headquarters (BMW Vierzylinder)
Iconic cylinder-shaped BMW headquarters tower beside Olympiapark.
Mariensäule (Virgin Mary Column)
The column that gives Marienplatz its name, erected by Maximilian I in 1638 when he declared Mary patron of the city.
1:51· Noah Travel Guidesin 2 vlogsLinderhof Palace
Rococo royal palace in the Bavarian countryside, inspired by Versailles, with ornate Baroque architecture and manicured gardens.
7:37· MultiCityTripsin 2 vlogsResidenz Treasury (Schatzkammer)
The treasury of the Munich Residenz, displaying the riches of the former Bavarian royals.
6:32· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsNuremberg Old Town
Old town with centuries-old streets, timber-frame houses, cobbled paths and the hilltop Nuremberg Castle, about two hours from Munich.
11:02· Lifestyle Halin 2 vlogsAugustiner Klosterwirt
Enormous two-level Augustiner beer hall serving comforting Bavarian classics like Käsespätzle, Schweinebraten and sauerbraten.
19:03· Adventures of Matt and Natin 2 vlogs
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Juliet Statue
Bronze statue of Shakespeare's Juliet beside the Old Town Hall, a gift from Verona. Touching her is said to bring luck in love.
0:51· Average Rob1 vlogDeutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum
The Deutsches Museum's transport branch, whose three halls hold beautifully restored trains, cars, motorcycles, racing cars, trams and penny-farthings.
Bavariapark
An English-style park built by King Ludwig I between 1826 and 1831, renamed after the bronze Bavaria statue was unveiled.
Münchner Suppenküche
Soup stall serving hot traditional soups and stews, ideal on a cold day at the market.
8:56· Adventures of A+K1 vlogAndy's Krablergarten
Bavarian restaurant famous for enormous schnitzels in many variations.
11:31· Adventures of A+K1 vlogMan Versus Machine Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee roaster serving delicious coffee.
14:47· Adventures of A+K1 vlogLudwig Beck
Department store on Marienplatz with a fourth-floor café overlooking the square.
Café Glockenspiel
Café overlooking Marienplatz, a scenic spot for a drink with views of the square.
Bavarian State Chancellery (Bayerische Staatskanzlei)
Handsome government building on the east side of the Hofgarten with a WWI soldiers' memorial in its courtyard.
Spatenhaus an der Oper
Spaten brewery's flagship beer hall on Max-Joseph-Platz.
Max-Joseph-Platz
Elegant square framed by the neoclassical National Theatre, one of Munich's most photogenic spots.
National Theatre Munich (Nationaltheater)
Opera house on Max-Joseph-Platz with a striking neoclassical facade.
Maximilianeum
Grand building housing the Bavarian State Parliament and an exclusive student residence.
Kaufingerstraße & Neuhauser Straße
Munich's main pedestrianised shopping street, with mainstream European retailers and several notable sights.
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
Museum of hunting and fishing on the main pedestrian shopping street.
Isartor
Medieval city gate that is home to a small museum.
Munich City Museum (Münchner Stadtmuseum)
City history museum on St.-Jakobs-Platz.
Jewish Museum Munich
Museum of Munich's Jewish history on St.-Jakobs-Platz.
Haus der Kunst
Imposing art gallery built in the 1930s as a showcase of German art.
Bavarian National Museum
Museum with a massive collection of European artefacts and decorative arts.
Monopteros
Greek-style temple in the English Garden.
Seehaus Beer Garden
Quieter, less touristy beer garden beside a glassy lake in the English Garden.
White Rose Memorial (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz)
Memorial to the anti-Nazi White Rose student group, with bronze leaflet replicas set into the cobblestones.
Kunstareal
Museum district with 18 museums and exhibition centres and over 40 galleries.
Glyptothek
Neoclassical museum on Königsplatz with an impressive collection of sculptures.
State Collection of Antiquities (Staatliche Antikensammlungen)
State museum of antiquities on Königsplatz in Maxvorstadt.
Lenbachhaus
Modern and contemporary art museum known for its gorgeous garden.
NS Documentation Center (NS-Dokumentationszentrum)
Museum tracing the rise and fall of the Nazi party, founded in Munich, through floors of photos, documents and quotes.
St. Boniface's Abbey (Abtei St. Bonifaz)
Modest abbey holding the tombs of King Ludwig I and Queen Therese, whose wedding sparked the first Oktoberfest.
Olympiasee
Olympiapark lake lined with a walk of fame of celebrity handprints and signatures.
Sea Life Munich
Sea Life Munich is an aquarium attraction located inside Olympiapark.
Munich Botanical Garden
Botanical garden beside the Nymphenburg Palace grounds.
Hirschgarten
Bavaria's largest beer garden, with over 8,000 seats and friendly deer grazing nearby.
Schwabing
Historically artsy, bohemian district with few landmarks but many Jugendstil mansions.
Museum Lichtspiele
Guinness World Record cinema that has screened The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekly for decades.
Umadum
Large Ferris wheel in Werksviertel offering far-reaching views of the Munich skyline.
Untergiesing
Pretty neighbourhood for a walk, with a rose garden by the Isar and large-scale street art.
Gans Woanders
Whimsical hangout spot in a fairy-tale-like house.
Klein-Venedig (Little Venice)
Small stream lined with cute houses in Untergiesing.
Westpark
Calm park with fall foliage, spring blooms, a rose garden and outdoor movies in summer.
Hellabrunn Zoo
Founded in 1911, this 40-hectare zoo on the right bank of the Isar uses mostly cageless enclosures with moats, giving it the feel of a nature reserve.
0:42· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogLegoland Deutschland Resort
Lego theme park with 55 attractions, 4D films, workshops and thousands of models built from over 56 million Lego bricks.
4:42· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogNeuraum
A massive nightclub near the main train station and one of Munich's biggest party venues.
9:53· Eva Meloche1 vlogMuseum Mensch und Natur
A natural history museum (Museum of Man and Nature) housed in a wing of Nymphenburg Palace.
5:12· Lifestyle Hal1 vlogMuseum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
A museum at Nymphenburg Palace showcasing porcelain from the historic Nymphenburg manufactory.
5:15· Lifestyle Hal1 vlogOlympia-Schwimmhalle
The 1972 Olympic aquatic centre in Olympiapark, still in use as a public pool.
10:38· Lifestyle Hal1 vlogAltstadt (Old Town)
Munich's historic Old Town, within walking distance of most of the city's main sights.
Lehel
Quiet, pretty residential neighbourhood very close to the main town centre.
Airbräu
The world's first airport brewery, located right inside Munich Airport, serving its own beer and food.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Memorial site at the former Nazi concentration camp, one of the most popular day trips from Munich.
Herrenchiemsee Palace
King Ludwig II's Versailles-inspired palace on an island in Lake Chiemsee.
Maxvorstadt
A neighbourhood designed under King Ludwig I, with grand neoclassical architecture, 40 museums and many galleries.
19:03· Naick & Kim1 vlogLudwigstraße
A grand boulevard built by King Ludwig I and lined with neoclassical buildings, ending at the Siegestor.
19:20· Naick & Kim1 vlogPreysingstraße
Said to be Munich's most beautiful street, it survived wartime bombing and keeps its quiet old-world character.
26:35· Naick & Kim1 vlogSchneider Bräuhaus
Classic old-town beer hall known as one of the best places for a traditional Bavarian breakfast with Weisswurst, sweet mustard and pretzels.
1:01· Locavore Eats1 vlogNürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom
Rustic tavern with over 100 years of history, serving juicy sausages, Bavarian cold-cut platters with Obatzda, and Augustiner beer.
3:05· Locavore Eats1 vlogBergwolf
Popular, affordable currywurst spot packed with students, serving sausages in curry ketchup with fries and mayo.
4:12· Locavore Eats1 vlogWestend's Best Döner
Döner shop reputed by many to serve the best döner kebab in the city, with pita bread made in-house.
4:56· Locavore Eats1 vlogWirtshaus in der Au
Rustic local tavern across the Isar specialising in creative bread dumplings (Knödel), also known for its roast duck.
7:42· Locavore Eats1 vlogAugustiner Dreimühlen
Local-filled Augustiner tavern a bus ride from the old town, known for its wide range of schnitzels.
8:27· Locavore Eats1 vlogRegensburg
Bavaria's fourth-largest city has a small-town feel. A 900-year-old bridge leads toward St. Peter's Cathedral, at the meeting of three rivers.
3:02· MultiCityTrips1 vlogBamberg
UNESCO-listed old town with an old city hall built in the river, and the New Residence with its Hall of Mirrors, Marble Hall and Imperial Hall.
3:42· MultiCityTrips1 vlogHallstatt
Fairytale Austrian village on Lake Hallstatt in the Alpine foothills. It has a funicular to the World Heritage Skywalk and the Salzwelten salt mine museum.
4:32· MultiCityTrips1 vlogZugspitze
Germany's highest mountain, reached by trains and a cable car, with a beer garden at the top around 9,700 feet above sea level.
5:26· MultiCityTrips1 vlogSwarovski Crystal Worlds
Swarovski attraction, part gallery and part wonderland, with over 15 themed rooms by different artists, a garden, a hedge maze, a carousel and a playground.
6:14· MultiCityTrips1 vlogRothenburg ob der Tauber
Well-preserved medieval town in northern Bavaria with cobblestone lanes lined by half-timbered houses.
8:16· MultiCityTrips1 vlogTegernsee
Popular Bavarian alpine lake with hiking trails, waterfront cafes, swimming and a lakeside brewery, about an hour by train from Munich.
Mittenwald
Alpine town with a painted main street, a 400-year violin-making tradition shown in its Violin Museum, and the Karwendel cable car.
Herzogstand
Mountain peak above Walchensee with a 360-degree panorama over Walchensee, Kochelsee, the Alps and the plains to the north.
Weltenburg Abbey
Benedictine monastery from around 617 AD in the Danube Gorge, home to what is called the world's oldest monastic brewery, dating to 1050.
Eisenberg and Hohenfreyberg Castle Ruins
Two medieval castle ruins 500 m apart on the same hill, built in 1313 and 1418, with sweeping views over the plains to the Alps.
Ruhmeshalle (Hall of Fame)
Colonnaded hall of fame beside the Bavaria statue with busts of important figures from Bavaria and nearby regions.
St. Paul's Church (St. Paul)
Neo-Gothic church on the north side of the Theresienwiese, a handy landmark for orientation at the festival.
Oide Wiesn
Paid section in the southwest corner of the Oktoberfest grounds, recreating the festival as it looked in the old days with a distinct, wholesome vibe.
Weißbierkarussell
A unique standalone Oktoberfest venue serving wheat beer, set apart from the big beer tents.
Kuffler's Weinzelt
An Oktoberfest tent dedicated entirely to wine, an alternative for those who prefer wine over beer.
Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Main Building
The grand main building of one of Germany's top universities, with impressive classic architecture and quiet hidden corners.
1:06· Max Yoko1 vlog