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Things to do in Altstadt, Munich
40 places in Altstadt from 14 Munich travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
40 places · most mentioned first
Marienplatz
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 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 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.
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 vlogsFeldherrnhalle
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.
St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)
Church whose crypt is the final resting place of the Wittelsbach family, rulers of Bavaria for centuries.
Maximilianstraße
Munich's most luxurious shopping street, lined with high-fashion brands and ending at the Maximilianeum.
15:00· Adventures of Matt and Natin 3 vlogsMichael 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.
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.
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 vlogsViscardigasse
Small lane with golden cobblestones honouring people who used it to avoid the Nazi salute at the Feldherrnhalle.
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 vlogsResidenz Treasury (Schatzkammer)
The treasury of the Munich Residenz, displaying the riches of the former Bavarian royals.
6:32· Naick & Kimin 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
Mentioned once
16 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
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 vlogMünchner Suppenküche
Soup stall serving hot traditional soups and stews, ideal on a cold day at the market.
8:56· 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.
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.
Altstadt (Old Town)
Munich's historic Old Town, within walking distance of most of the city's main sights.
Schneider 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 vlog