Munich in 3 days on your own itineraries. Independent travel to Munich: what you need to know

A few years ago, Anastasia Kazantseva moved to Munich and... fell in love with this city once and for all! For those who are planning to visit the capital of Bavaria for the first time, Nastya has prepared several routes for independent walks, through which you will not only see the main attractions of the city, but will also be able to feel its unique and so inviting atmosphere.

Munich is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Its name comes from the old German word “Mönche”, i.e. monks. It is believed that the beginning of Munich was laid by the Benedictine monks who lived on the banks of the Isar River, which still flows through the entire city.

It is worth noting that Munich is organized in an interesting way: each city district has an established infrastructure, because... Previously, these were separate villages and villages, which later merged into one city. Therefore, despite the fact that more than a million people live in Munich, there is neither a bustle nor a crowd in it. This is a very compact and cozy city.

The capital of one of the richest lands in Germany fascinates with its simple, austere, but at the same time, pompous architecture. I suggest taking a walk through the ancient center and exploring the main attractions of Munich, which will give you the opportunity to feel the spirit of the city.

Before starting the walk, I want to warn you about specific weather conditions: they can change dramatically in just one hour - from heat to cold wind with rain. So I highly recommend having a complete set of clothes with you for all occasions.

1. Karlsplatz or Stachus

Let's start our walking tour of Munich from the beautiful Karl Square - Karlsplatz or, as it is also called, Stachus. “Stachus” is an unofficial name that has been established for a long time. According to one version, in the Middle Ages archers practiced here - Stachelschuss - “Stachelshus”.

It is easy to get to Karlsplatz from anywhere in the city using almost all city trains (S-Bahn), trams and other public transport.

On one side of the square there is Palace of Justice and Bavarian Court, and the center is occupied by an unusual fountain, the jets of which flow directly from the paving stones.

2. Frauenkirche in Munich

But you shouldn’t be particularly distracted by boutiques, because... You can skip the left turn to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Frauenkirche is the tallest cathedral in Munich, which has long become a symbol of the city.

According to one legend, the devil himself helped build this temple, but the condition was that he had no windows. The architect outwitted the devil by arranging the windows in such a way that the “unclean”, having stepped on the threshold (and he could not go further), would not see the windows. Having revealed the deception, the devil stamped his foot in anger and left a mark in the floor, which is still shown to tourists to this day.

By the way, if while visiting the Frauenkirche you have the opportunity to attend an organ concert, be sure to take it! The feeling of the sounds of this instrument within the walls of the cathedral cannot be expressed in words - it must be heard and felt!

3. Marienplatz

After visiting the church, return back to Kaufingerstrasse and you will not notice how in just a few minutes you will find yourself in the central square of Munich - Marienplatz or Mary's Square.

To your left will rise a majestic Gothic building - new Town Hall. On its facade there is an interesting clock, which every day at 11:00 and 21:00 (and from May to October at 12:00 and 17:00), together with the ringing of bells and 32 figures, almost life-size, represent scenes from history cities: royal wedding, knight's tournament, dancing...

A seemingly newer building stands a little to the side, but in fact it is old Town Hall. Most of this building today is occupied by the Toy Museum.

4. Viktualienmarkt

Having examined all the sights of Marienplatz, cross it and go a little to the right - there is a market for always fresh products. Here you can find everything from mushrooms to delicacies. Naturally, the prices correspond to the quality. For tourists there are a couple of tents with interesting souvenirs: herbal infusions, spices, unusual home decorations and toys made from natural materials. It will be really interesting to see this place.

5. Hofbräuhaus

If you get hungry after seeing all the goodies at the market, you can go and refresh yourself with Bavarian dishes and, of course, beer. The best place for this is the court brewery - the Hofbräuhaus - a restaurant known almost throughout the world. By the way, it is famous not only for its cuisine and drinks, but also for its guests. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elizaveta of Bavaria, Vladimir Lenin and his wife Nadezhda Krupskaya, and Adolf Hitler visited here. The beginning of the Nazi Party was laid here, but let’s not talk about the bad.

6. Odeonsplatz

After tasting the beer, you can continue exploring the Old Town. Now it is best to walk to Residenzstrasse and follow it to Odeonsplatz. Along the way you will come across a street of boutiques - Maximilianstrasse, as well as one of the largest theaters in Europe - National Theater. Further on the right side you will see the beginning of a large ensemble Residence buildings.

There are a couple of passages inside - feel free to look - you will find very nice courtyards there, reminiscent of the atmosphere of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and taking us back to the Middle Ages... Although there is nothing particularly pompous there, this reflects the whole German essence - simple and cozy. And on the eve of Christmas, there are magical holiday markets here =)

On the Odeonsplatz square itself there is a Catholic Church, one of the tombs of the German princes - Theatinerkirche. Its interior, decorated in white, gives the impression that you are in heaven - everything is very airy, “circular” and soft. Also on Odeonsplatz there is an arch in honor of famous commanders - Feldherrnhalle.

7. Next, there are two route options:

Option A- for those who want to enjoy nature and see one of the largest parks in Europe. The main thing is that the weather is conducive to long walks;)

Option B- for those who want to visit bars, restaurants, discos and see the austere, ancient-urban Munich.

So, option A:

After Odeonsplatz we go towards the Residence and find ourselves in Hofgarten.

This is a beautiful garden, great for romantic walks. In the center of it there is a gazebo, in which something is constantly happening - either a musician is playing, or a dance club is organizing an evening of salsa, rumba, etc. But even if nothing happens there, the gazebo itself, surrounded by flowers and greenery, is simply mesmerizing .

So let's start with some background. I have been a fan of the Bayern football club for 15 years now. I constantly watch this team, I watch all their matches on TV. There was such a dream in my life - to see my favorite team play live. But, of course, flying to Germany is not so easy - it takes time and money. And then one day, on the November holidays, last year, I decided to visit this distant country. I just had three days left, and I had saved some money for this event. True, the game schedule of my favorite team let me down - they weren’t playing at that time. Of course, I was terribly upset, but I didn’t cancel my plans - I was fired up by this idea of ​​​​visiting Bavaria.

Geographically, Bavaria is the largest state in Germany by area. And I had heard a lot about famous breweries and ancient castles. Overall, there was definitely something to see.

I managed to buy plane tickets 5 days in advance. It's good that they were still on sale. The flight to Munich was quite quiet and calm - I flew for about 3 hours. While still in Russia, I watched virtual excursions and documentaries about Bavaria, Munich in particular. Therefore, I made a list of places I would like to visit. By the way, make sure that you have downloaded the maps (or purchased, at worst). I installed a map of Munich on my phone in advance. This made it very easy to find all the places that I had noted for myself. But if you speak impeccable German, you may not need cards.

Check into a hotel

Upon arrival in Munich, I immediately went to the hotel (leaving the airport is not a problem, the main thing is to know where). Of course, I would advise you to take care of housing in advance. This will save time and nerves. The hotel where I stayed was called Holiday Inn Munich - City Center ( look on the website). I chose it not by chance - there were hundreds of rave reviews on the Internet, and the cost per day was reasonable. I booked a single, standard room online, making a prepayment. Upon arrival at the hotel, I paid the remaining balance and was quickly checked in. Oddly enough, there were almost no problems with the language, although I speak German poorly. Naturally, I had a Russian-German phrasebook with me, which greatly simplified communication.

I was pleased with the number. In general, I must say, before this trip I had never been to Europe. If you compare a German hotel with a Russian hotel, then this is simply heaven and earth. Of course, I don’t want to say that ours is bad or dirty, but the rooms in Germany are simply ideal. My apartments (I would call them that, they are not at all standard) were located on the sixth floor. Impeccable European-quality renovation, stylish and modern furniture, plasma TV, huge bathroom and mirrors on all the walls, air conditioning, plenty of lamps - I was pleased with almost everything. The only negative of the rooms is that there is no possibility to use the refrigerator for free.

If you don't pay for the minibar, then access to the refrigerator is closed. This is the peculiarity of the hotel. In principle, I stayed there for a short time and had no need for a refrigerator. But if you plan to stay here for a long time, be aware of this.

The room rate included breakfast. I arrived in Munich early in the morning, so I managed to eat in time. In my understanding, breakfast is a couple of sandwiches or oatmeal. But this hotel pleasantly surprised me. Breakfast here consisted of many dishes, buffet style. In the banquet hall where we ate there were two long tables that you could approach with a tray, plates and take whatever you wanted. The food for breakfast was excellent - first and second courses, light salads, cereals, plenty of drinks. Here she is. German hospitality! After such a rich breakfast I didn’t feel like eating for a long time.

Walking around Munich: Marienplatz

I didn’t stay at the hotel for a long time; immediately after eating I wanted to walk around Munich and visit the places that I had noted for myself. Since my hotel was located in the very center of the capital, I decided to start my walk from the famous square - Marienplatz. You could say this is the heart of Munich.

It is interesting not only for its history, but also for its amazing architecture. Here I was able to visit two of the oldest cathedrals - St. Peter's Church and the Frauenkirche Church. I won’t write about their history - you can find detailed descriptions and photographs on the Internet.

Let me just say that the temples are amazing, and entry to the Frauenkirche Church was generally free for tourists. To climb the bell tower of St. Peter's Church, where the observation deck was located, you had to pay only 2 euros. I don't think it's that much. Considering the views from this height, I would give it all 10. I liked the fact that for the convenience of tourists, audio guides were provided in both temples - ordinary players with headphones. It’s clear that there are a lot of people there, and not everyone wants to tell everyone the same thing a hundred times a day. The Germans are, of course, a prudent people in this regard.

There, on the central square, I visited the Munich Royal Residence - the palace of the dukes and kings of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach dynasty. To be honest, I didn’t plan to come here. But I was attracted by this luxurious palace complex with incredibly beautiful architecture. The residence reminded me of a museum where various household items were collected, as well as furniture and clothing from different eras. But the “Treasury”, which was built back in 1565, made a greater impression on me! What did I not see - jewelry of unprecedented beauty, and crowns strewn with a scattering of stones. As I understand it, today several halls are used for receptions and concerts, and one of them houses the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.

To sum it up, the center was very impressive! The square itself is full of shops, restaurants, crowds of people and ancient buildings. The architecture in Munich is amazing - very colorful, medieval, Gothic. But I would not say that the entire city is built in this style. Modern Munich is a very stylish city.

Beer restaurant - Hofbräuhaus

After a walk along Maryin Platz, I went in search of the famous beer restaurant - Hofbräuhaus. Although I didn’t look for this establishment for a long time, it is located very close to the central square. Why did you choose this particular pub? The answer is simple. This oldest restaurant and beer garden is famous all over the world. Even such personalities as Mozart, Hitler, Lenin and Krupskaya visited him. Of course, it would have been a shame not to see such a Munich landmark.

The Hofbräuhaus has several beer halls, and the total number of seats, if memory serves, is approximately 4000. Can you imagine the scale? I sat down at a table on the ground floor in the main hall of Schwemme. The mood was simply excellent. It’s clear that you don’t come to a place like this every day. I noticed a very interesting detail - in this room there were safes for the personal beer mugs of regular visitors to the restaurant. As I later read in the booklet, this tradition is passed down from generation to generation. These are the interesting customs here - keeping the personal belongings of regulars. When they brought me my order, the orchestra started playing (by the way, it plays every day).

Undoubtedly, drinking beer and eating Bavarian sausages while listening to such music is indescribable. I was simply delighted with this beer! The food and beer are amazing, the average bill was not very expensive.

I continue to walk around Munich: Theresa Meadow

After the gatherings at the Hofbräuhaus, I decided that I should hurry up. I only had a couple of days left, but there was still a whole list of attractions. I forgot to tell you that upon arrival in Munich I learned that the Bayern stadium was closed for restoration. Of course, it was possible to walk next to him, but I decided that, apparently, it was not fate. My favorite team won't be there anyway. Therefore, the trip to the stadium was cancelled. I was upset because of this, but it’s still a pity that it happened this way. After all, I was in Munich and couldn’t see anyone. But on the other hand, I prepared myself for the fact that I will come here again, I will know a lot and, finally, I will see my favorite football club!

With approximately these thoughts, I headed to the next point of my plan - Teresa’s Meadow. We can say that this is a kind of square, a specially designated area for folk festivals (such as Oktoberfest), which, unfortunately, I did not attend. Theresa's Meadow is also located in the center of Munich, so it didn't take long to find it.

Right at the edge of this square stood a huge (almost 20 meters in height) statue of Bavaria, made of bronze - a symbol of the state. Although there was no holiday that day, the square was full of people. Also, I noticed a bunch of different attractions, stalls, tents with toys and souvenirs.

It felt like I was at some kind of folk art fair. Many Bavarians were dressed in traditional costumes. Again, music was coming from somewhere. The feeling of celebration never left me for a minute! The atmosphere in this place is simply unforgettable! And this alluring smell of Bavarian sausages and chicken legs would not leave anyone indifferent, I’m sure of it!

This is exactly how I remember Munich - festive and cheerful. It has its own, special atmosphere. And it’s difficult to put into words - you need to see and feel it.
After walking through Teresa's Meadow it began to get dark. I realized that I wouldn’t see much anymore and I wouldn’t be able to photograph it well. My first day in Bavaria ended on this wonderful note.
At the hotel I spent a long time looking through photographs and looking at the souvenirs I had bought. I had two days left to properly rest and see Munich.

Excursions from Munich

The next day, after a hearty buffet, I decided it was time to go sightseeing. After talking with the hotel staff, I figured out how to get to my next destination - Nymphenburg Palace, which was another Munich landmark. True, we had to take a bus to get there.

Since I had a map (with navigation) and a phrasebook with me, it was not difficult for me to find the necessary transport and get to the palace grounds. By the way, I drove for about 30 minutes. It should be noted that Munich buses are very comfortable and modern (not like ours, Russian ones). And the roads are just perfectly smooth. I hope that someday it will be like this in Russia.

The guidebook I read said that Nymphenburg is one of the largest palaces in Europe at the moment. When I saw it with my own eyes, I realized that this was the absolute truth. Structures of enormous size are spread over a huge area. It is a pity that tourists were allowed to visit only a few halls (most were under reconstruction since the Second World War).

By the way, entrance cost only 5 euros - not that much money. I was able to visit the bedroom of the queen, wife of Ludwig I, see the Magdalena Grotto and the Gallery of Beauties with portraits of 36 of the most beautiful European women. We were also shown the royal stables with an abundance of carriages and teams of incredible beauty. After walking through the luxurious halls, I decided to wander around the surrounding area. Next to the buildings there was a large park with a lake and fountains in the center.

The walk quickly came to an end; I had to leave by bus to my next place - Neuschwanstein Castle.

Surprisingly, the official website of the castle reported that up to 6,000 tourists a day visit Neuschwanstein during the season. Just imagine how many people want to look at the great building? A little history. This castle was built by King Ludwig II, son of Ludwig I. Despite its isolated location, tourists from all over the world visit this place every day.

The castle was located on a steep cliff. When I got there, it started to rain lightly. I didn’t really want to go up the mountain in this weather, especially since only 2 halls were available for tourists and it was forbidden to photograph anything there.

I chose a different activity for myself - I decided to ride around the castle grounds on horseback, in a so-called carriage. There were a huge number of tourists, but very few carts. Therefore, I had to wait for some time (but I did not get wet in the rain, I went to have a snack at some small pub).

It’s a pity that the weather was bad and I didn’t get to the castle. But standing on the observation deck and photographing this ancient castle, it was simply breathtaking! The views were indescribable - even a little scary. Neuschwanstein was located directly above a mountain lake, surrounded by impenetrable forests. I would never risk living there!

Despite the distance from the city, this attraction brings good income to Bavaria every day (of all the places I saw, there were more tourists here).

I spent almost half a day in this place. Plus I spent 1.5 hours on the road to Munich. I arrived at the hotel late in the evening. Of course, there was no point in going anywhere. I had one last day left to stay in Munich.

Third day in Munich

In the morning I decided to get up early so that I would have more time. The plans for this day were not so huge - I wanted to visit another pub and go to German Museum of Natural Sciences and Technology on the Iser River.

My day began with an excursion to the largest museum of natural history and technology in the world. I didn’t bother catching a taxi or waiting for a bus; judging by the map, this place could easily be reached on foot.

This museum attracted me because since childhood I have loved everything related to aircraft and shipbuilding. Therefore, I wanted to see the technique in the original.

It took me about 40 minutes to get to the museum. Entrance here cost 10 euros (which is also a little, but more expensive than the places described above). I was lucky, I ended up in a group that booked a tour online from a Russian guide. This was my mistake - I thought that there would definitely be Russian-speaking guides here. So, if you are planning to visit this museum, know that it is better to order everything online than to end up in an awkward position later.

Our guide was very qualified (I realized this right away). It was very interesting to listen to him. I was able to see the first diesel engine, a cutaway view of a World War II submarine, a balloon, a huge number of ship models, a replica of the Wright brothers' airplane, and many other interesting things. The tour was entirely in Russian, so I was doubly pleased!

After the tour, I decided to visit the last place on my list - Löwenbräukeller. It was located near Mariin Platz, so I found it quickly. The Hofbräuhaus, of course, was more impressive, it had more rooms. And the prices there were different. In Löwenbräukeller I paid less for approximately the same dishes. Despite the fact that it was one of the largest and most famous beer halls in Munich, the Hofbrauhaus impressed me more.

Basically, I listed the main places where I managed to visit. Finally, I’ll add - Bayern captivated me. This is an extraordinary place in Europe, where you want to come again and again. The magnificent history, the oldest castles and palace complexes made in the Gothic style - all this is amazing. Of course, as you may have guessed, I was very pleased with the trip, all my plans came true! I brought a huge number of symbolic gifts to Russia, a sea of ​​impressions and the holiday in which the Germans live!

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What to see in Munich in winter and summer. Sights of Bavaria and my personal TOP 7 interesting places in Munich. My first article is about a trip to Germany.

This trip to Munich became a small anniversary for me as a travel blogger. The thing is that after I first set foot on German soil, the countries I visited became exactly 20 (you can shower me with thunderous applause). To tell the truth, I never dreamed of traveling to this country. I chose it almost by accident when I decided (in my childish naivety) that it would be easiest for me to get my next Schengen through the German embassy. At first I thought about a trip to Frankfurt (where it’s always easy to find a cheap flight), then about a trip to Berlin, which, after all, is the German capital (and where there are always plenty of cheap tickets too). But in the end I decided to start the year with a trip to Bavaria. I don’t know why, but this region has always seemed to me the most German among all the states of Germany.

Looking ahead a little, I will say that Bayern in general and Munich in particular made a very pleasant impression on me. Therefore, to some extent, I even began to understand those grimy Arabs who walk on foot across the entire continent to ask for refugee status not somewhere in Romania or Lithuania, but here in the south of Germany. When I walked out of the plane and saw the unseasonably bright sun above my head, I immediately realized that we would become friends with Germany. Good weather is always a big plus for any trip. But now, after the Epiphany cold that covered me somewhere in the Vilnius region, I was especially happy about the German sun.

Just yesterday in Lithuania I didn’t know what kind of jacket to put on or what kind of scarf to wrap myself in, but here, in the south of Germany, I was calmly walking down the street in just a jacket. Spring has covered Bavaria already in the first month of the year. However, okay... We need to finish. Otherwise I’m like a hydrometeorological center with all this talk about the weather. Let me tell you something else... What to see in Munich? What attractions in Bavaria are worth visiting during such a trip? Let's take a short walk around the city, which is worth seeing. Ready? Then let's begin!

Old city

New Town Hall of Munich (1908).

Let's start with the classics. You definitely won't miss Marienplatz. This is the very center of the city. It couldn't be more central. Here it is old and new town hall of Munich. And also a huge number of simply beautiful buildings (the sight of which immediately reminded me of Vienna).

Old Town Hall of Munich (1310)

Well, look... City Hall in Vienna.

Doesn't remind you of anything? In some ways, the capitals of Austria and Bavaria are similar to each other, like the Olsen sisters. Although, of course, the two cities have their own special features. For example, I remember this one in Munich tower with dancing figures(the performance starts at 11.00).

And also this one "Fish" fountain, in which you supposedly need to wet your wallet so that there is always a lot of money in it.

I urinated, but didn’t really feel any changes. While I'm waiting. Bank payments can take up to 5 business days. Maybe the same principle works with magic fountains?

In general, there are a lot of different attractions in the area of ​​the old town of Munich. If I start listing them, there will be a whole Schindler's list. Therefore, for my part, I will name only a few of them that I liked the most. So here they are:

• St. Peter's Church(it is beautiful, photogenic, and right behind it there is a small restaurant with an open area, where it is very convenient to arrange photo sessions).

• Court Brewery Hofbräuhaus, where Lenin, Hitler and Mozart once drank, and now hundreds of noisy Chinese tourists drink.

• Theatinerkirche(standing on Odeonsplatz next to another cool building - Hall of the Bavarian generals). There are lions, and some green Germans with serious faces... This “Hall” looks something like this (one to one, like the Loggia Lanzi in Italian Florence).

Have you forgotten anyone? Oh yes... A separate paragraph about Frauenkirche- a strange church with two round turrets.

It stands very close to the Munich City Hall and together with it is one of the most famous attractions of Munich. Personally, this building seemed a little awkward to me. The only thing I really liked here were the huge carved doors on the sides...

Stone slabs on the walls...

And here is this mark on the floor, which (according to Wikipedia and local Bavarian legends) is (...drum roll...) the mark of the Devil himself!!!

To be honest, a trace is like a trace. So I don't know if it's true that the Devil wears Prada. The only thing I can say with absolute certainty is that the Devil has a 46th.

In a certain situation, he and I could wear the same shoes. How much are souls on the black market these days?

Munich parks

It wasn’t my idea to consider parks attractions. I'm just riding the wave of conformity. As for me, all these parks are mortal boredom. But in any guide to Munich you will find at least two parks - Hofgarten And English garden. They are both, of course, completely fine. If I lived in Munich, I would happily walk here and maybe even buy myself a personal bench like this.

A huge building adjoins the Hofgarten park on one side Munich residence- a famous museum and another popular attraction in Bavaria. But personally, I remember this building more - state chancellery.

For me, it’s a great contrast of old and new. I even took a photo here in the style of Freddie Mercury. Look for it on my Instagram (link at the very bottom of the page). In the meantime, I'll move on. I still have a lot to tell you.

Palaces and castles of Munich

Not a word about Neuschwanstein yet... Only about those castles and palaces that are located on the territory of the city itself. There are many of them within the municipal boundaries. I already wrote about the square and outwardly unassuming Munich residence of the Bavarian dukes and electors in the last paragraph. Now about other iconic buildings... I’ll repent right away (don’t judge too harshly), before Blutenburg Castle I never got there. And here Nymphenburg Palace climbed up and down. Maybe a little later I’ll even write a separate article about him (or I won’t – we’ll see according to my mood).

What do I remember about this place? Let me think... Can we say again that it is very similar to similar palaces in neighboring Vienna? No?.. They really are like twin brothers... No one is interested in my opinion? Okay... Then I’ll write about something else – about the swans in the local lake. You won't miss them either. These are some kind of swans from the Jurassic period. They are the size of an elephant... Or at least the size of a small pony.

If you kill one of these, you can probably feed a company of soldiers. Although no... Such a swan will kill anyone he wants. Remember the Bingo Players' video for the song "Get Up"? Well, the one where the ducks deal with a gang of some American gopniks? It's about the same picture here. Swans and ducks run after people and use threats and intimidation to beg them for a piece of bread. The Bavarian police are slow. There is a possibility that they are in share.

As confirmation, there is a photo of an evil swan, which somehow very warlikely looked at me from under its brows. Well, look for yourself... Am I the only one who sees the threat in his eyes?

OK. Not a word more about swans. And then suddenly they have some connections in the flight units. I don't need problems. All. I'm slowing down.

Munich sports

Now seriously... I don’t know whether you are aware or not, but in 1972, probably the most famous Summer Olympics in the history of the Old World was held in the capital of Bavaria. Famous, most likely not because of any sporting successes or religious buildings, but primarily because of the tragedy that happened to a number of Jewish athletes and coaches. For those who have not heard anything about this episode, let me remind you. In 1972, the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September captured a number of Israeli team members (athletes, judges and coaches), 11 of whom were subsequently tortured and killed. The total number of victims of that incident reached 17 people (including killed terrorists and a German policeman). The episode itself lasted several days and subsequently actually continued in the form of the Black September terrorists’ hijacking of a Lufthansa flight (with the goal of exchanging hostages for comrades sent to prison) and two military operations of the Israeli army in Palestine.

Currently, a separate memorial is dedicated to this episode of history. And the objects of that Olympics-72 still remain important attractions of Munich. I personally really liked the Olympic Park. When we got there the sky above was absolutely fantastic. However, see for yourself... All photos are without processing or filters.

Here Munich TV Tower (Olympiaturm), the opening of which was timed to coincide with the Olympic Games...

Here Olympic Stadium(currently closed for renovation)…

Flags flying in the neighborhood...

But just a beautiful tree, against the background of a transparent blue sky.

I don’t know... Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes it seems like this photo was taken anywhere but on planet Earth. Just a city of 1000 planets. And the stroke in the sky is very on topic here.

Here's another cool spot for photos... A high hill, not far from the Olympic venues. There is a very cool view from there. If you find yourself in Munich, be sure to get there. On one side there is a lake and a park. On the other hand, the Alps are already visible. Beauty.

In general, the very name of the city of Munich is inextricably linked with the history of sports. And I’m not just talking about the ’72 Olympics now. I think everyone knows that it is here, on Allianz Arena, is home to one of the strongest football clubs on our planet - Bayern Munich.

At the time of writing, this club has won the German championship 27 times (and actually secured its 28th championship), won the European Cup three times and won the Champions League twice. As of February 2018, Bayern Munich ranks second in the ranking of the best clubs on the planet and is among the TOP 3 strongest teams of the 20th century.

In Munich, photographs of players and various products with the Bayern brand will follow you at every turn. Even if you are not a football fan, be sure to visit the Allianz Arena and some of the team’s club stores. There are special tours around the stadium, and there is also a Bayern Museum and the team MegaShop. I repeat: even if you are not going to buy anything there, be sure to go there. There is everything here - from suitcases with the Bayern logo, to bibs and dog bowls with the club emblem. Next are a few photos as confirmation and a smiling Robert Levandovsky especially for Vanya Shishlov.

Cool. Even more...

World-BMW and the museum of the German auto giant

I already wrote about this in our VKontakte group and on my Instagram account: Munich is a city on whose roads there is simply an amazing number of luxury cars. No, of course, regular cars are also found here. But the concept of “ordinariness” in the capital of Bavaria is also very relative. An ordinary (well, almost) car on the roads of Munich looks something like this.

And in some car stores in the city center they quite easily sell cars like this.

The quintessence of all this automotive madness is two points - the BMW Museum and the so-called World-BMW (aka luksovaja, in German). These two buildings stand opposite each other and, in fact, reflect two poles in the life and history of the world famous automaker. The BMW Museum in Munich tells the story of the brand's formation. And BMW-Welt shows what this company is like today. And in some way - what it will be like in the future. Entrance to the Museum is paid. Entrance to the World is free. In short, guess what I personally chose?

To tell the truth, I don’t know how cool the BMW museum is, but the “World” of the German auto giant captivated me 100%. It's very cool here. In fact, this is such a large exhibition where modern new automotive technology is collected.

Chinese businessmen, dressed to the nines, stroll between slender rows of luxury cars. Cars are displayed on the first floor, motorcycles on the second. During our own visit, one of the stands featured motorcycles competing in desert rallies; the other is about motorcycles that were featured in some famous German movie.

In a separate part there were video games for children...

And X-BOX for older children.

Of course, everything is free, everything can be touched and everything can be played with. By the way, you can also climb into almost all cars to see everything from the inside or just take a photo.

The only thing that distracts you from enjoying the beauty is the smiling exhibition workers who come up to you from time to time and offer you their help.

- Sorry, sir. Are you interested in this car? Maybe I can help you with something?

“Of course,” my inner voice smiles somewhere deep in my soul. – Could you please add me just a little bit to avoid buying this car? I'm missing some 80,000 euros...

I don’t even know which of these cars I would buy if this blog brought me enough money. I would probably take this black one.

And baby Izetta for change (well, so that you have something to hang on your keychain). Not a car, but a vacuum cleaner. I'm simply delighted with her.

In short, as you understand, I really liked this place.

Sights of Bavaria: suburbs of Munich

I will tell you about them here in just a few words. Then I will write about many of them in separate reports. The thing is that you can go to Munich not only for its own sake, but also for its immediate suburbs. There are simply a huge number of interesting places here. This is the castle Neuschwanstein with its “neighbor” castle Hohenschwangau; and a cute mountain town called Fussen, and the half-timbered city Rothenburg ob der Tauber(with an unpronounceable name and many Instagrammable views).

Well, if you prefer sights in the “horror” style, you can also go toDachau concentration camp. Or go to Nuremberg - the city of Nazi military parades and the place that Hitler considered the most German of all German cities. You can get to all these places from Munich in 1-2 hours. For example, on company busesThey have soft chairs, a free toilet and good wi-fi during the trip. On this trip we moved around Germany with their help. Ticket prices start from 5 euros. For comparison, a one-time ticket to the Munich metro costs 3.2 euros. I think you get my point.

At the end of the article, I will post here a selection of excursions around Munich and its immediate surroundings. If you want to walk around the city with a Russian-speaking guide, I think they will come in handy.

Do you dream of visiting the capital of Bavaria and its surroundings? See famous castles and colorful medieval cities with your own eyes? Try German beer, considered the best in the world, delicious Bavarian sausages and other traditional national snacks? No need to dream, it's time to act! Do you have no experience in organizing independent travel or are you just not sure about something? So you've come to the right place. Traveling on your own is very easy and interesting! In this article we will help you plan the trip of your dreams.

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Booking accommodation

Having purchased tickets and thus decided on the exact dates of the trip, it’s time to start looking for accommodation. There are a lot of services for this. We will highlight two that are most useful, in our opinion: the Hotellook hotel price search and price comparison service and the private housing search service (apartments, apartments) AirBnb.

The most suitable area of ​​​​Munich for tourists is the area around the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). There are many advantages: a well-developed transport network, proximity to the historical center and main attractions, a huge number of different shops, cafes, fast foods, etc. Here are some good options.

We apply for a visa

If you do not have a valid Schengen visa, then after purchasing tickets and booking a hotel, it’s time to start applying for it. If you are going to apply for German Schengen directly, then having confirmation of ticket and hotel bookings is a prerequisite. Residents of the North-West region of Russia will find it easier to obtain a Finnish visa, since in this case the requirements are simplified.

To purchase a visa you will need travel insurance. You can purchase it using the form below. This service works similarly to services for booking hotels and tickets: it searches and compares prices from leading insurance companies and shows the result to you. Everything for convenience and saving your time!

Air tickets have been purchased, accommodation has been booked, passports with valid visas are in your pocket, which means you are ready to go!

We suggest you spend the remaining time before your trip planning what exactly you will do in Munich. Here, we hope, we can also help you.

How to get from the airport to the city center and hotel?

First of all, pay attention to how to get from the airport to your hotel.

Depending on which airline you take to Munich, you may end up at two different airports: the main international airport of Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - S7 airlines or Memmingen Airport (FMM) - Pobeda Airlines. It takes longer to get from the latter, but, in any case, you will find yourself in the city center.

If your hotel (apartment) is located in the city center, not far from the Central Station, then most likely you can get there on foot. In other cases, public transport is at your service.

Sights of Munich. What to see?

2-3 days is enough to see what Munich itself is rich and famous for. In the article, we described in detail everything that should not be overlooked and developed a special route through the historical part of the city.

We list the most interesting objects: Marienplatz Square, Heufbräuhaus Restaurant, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, BMW Museum. Art lovers should definitely visit the Munich Pinakothek - art galleries.

In the following days, you can get out of the city and travel around Bavaria.

Where to go from Munich?

First of all, this is, of course, the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Also pay attention to Linderhof Castle, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Salzburg, Lake Starnberg.

If time, budget and desire allow you, be sure to go to Prague for a couple of days. From Munich to Prague - 5 hours by bus. In addition, it may be cheaper to fly from Prague back to Moscow and other Russian cities.

Excursions in Munich and Bavaria:

A good way to spend your time is to take excursions to the sights of Munich and Bavaria with Russian-speaking guides. Here are the most interesting of them.

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LET'S TRAVEL CHEAP!

Chip flights

Any trip begins with searching and purchasing tickets - this is something you can and should save on!

When searching for cheap air tickets during our travels, we use search engines such as Aviasales and Momondo.

Some rules for finding cheap air tickets can be found in this article.

Cheap housing

Every traveler, of course, wants to optimize their costs and find a good hotel (or apartment) in terms of price/quality ratio. Thus, the more options you are offered, the more likely you are to find the best one. Therefore, your search can be greatly facilitated by the Hotellook service, which searches for the best accommodation booking systems.

You don't need to compare prices on different services yourself - Hotellook will do it for you!

Insurance

To obtain a Schengen visa, as is known, the list of required documents includes an insurance policy for those traveling abroad.

When traveling to other countries where a visa is not required, taking out an insurance policy for the safety of you and your family members will also not be amiss, especially if you are traveling with children.

Excursions

The best way to get to know a new city is through guided tours from local residents. To do this, many travelers use services such as Sputnik8.

Trip to Munich

The motto of the Bavarian capital is: “Munich loves you.” We, I must say, reciprocate his feelings. In a city famous for its beer traditions, there are many places worthy of attention. A trip to Munich for Oktoberfest is far from the only reason to buy air tickets.

In the quarter with the telling name “Art Area” there are beautiful art museums, on an island in the middle of the Iser River there is an entertaining science museum with interactive exhibits, in the English Garden there are picturesque landscapes and beer gardens. Having played a significant role in world history, Munich today is the third largest city in Germany, cozy, beautiful, hospitable and rich in attractions.

How to get to Munich?

Of course, the most convenient way to travel to the capital of Bavaria is by plane. Direct flights from Moscow are provided by S7 Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa and Air Berlin. Travel time will be 3-3.5 hours. From St. Petersburg you can fly non-stop in 3 hours with Aeroflot and Lufthansa. The fastest way to get from Kyiv is by UIA and Lufthansa planes. You will spend 2-2.5 hours on the flight.

If you want to save some money, check out options with connections, such as Austrian Airlines, airBaltic and LOT. The price of such tickets will be lower, but you will spend significantly more time on the road.

It is especially convenient to compare prices of various airlines and ticket sales agencies using the Aviasales website. On it you can choose convenient departure dates and times, indicate whether you want a direct flight or with transfers, and most importantly, find the cheapest air tickets to Munich. Personally, we always use this aggregator when searching for flight options; it works quickly, accurately and does not charge additional commissions when purchasing.

Where to stay in Munich?

Officially, the Bavarian capital is divided into 25 districts. But in this review we will try to give you advice not so much on the administrative principle, but on what places you should focus on when choosing a place to live.

Altstadt (Old Town)

As you can easily guess, this is the very center of Munich. Its most famous attractions are located here: the Frauenkirche, the main square of the city, Marienplatz, the buildings of the Old and New Town Halls, the Munich Residence... There is one interesting feature: in the area of ​​the central square, hotels will be quite expensive, which is understandable. At the same time, in the vicinity of Karlsplatz square, better known as Stachus, it is quite possible to find cheaper housing. And the same Marienplatz can be reached on foot in 10 minutes.

The City Hotel Excelsior's rooms are elegantly decorated with antique Bavarian motifs. And the Geisel Vinotek restaurant, which serves local and Italian cuisine, has vaulted ceilings typical of Munich's famous beer gardens.

Maxvorstadt (Central Station)

The area adjacent to Munich Main Station is literally replete with all kinds of hotels and inns for every taste and budget. However, the locals themselves have long nicknamed it “Turkish”: there are a lot of migrants and establishments that meet their morals and tastes - eateries, hookah bars. In some places, of course, not on every street. If such proximity does not bother you, you are welcome. The Old Town is also quite close here - 15-20 minutes on foot.

Of course, you can look at hotels in other areas of Munich, but if you don’t want to spend money on public transport or time on long journeys, it’s still worth looking for a hotel in these two areas. Finding a place to stay that won't disappoint is easy with Booking.com. On it you will find reviews from those who have already stayed at this place. As a rule, comments refer not only to the room, but also to the location of the hotel. So you can easily understand whether you should be afraid of the sound of Turkish songs under your window, or, on the contrary, you will admire the beautiful view of the historical center of Munich.

Visa to Germany

To travel to Munich you will need a Schengen visa. Unlike the “generous” Italians or Spaniards who often grant the right to enter for a period of six months to two years, the Germans are more scrupulous: they can issue a visa exclusively for the dates of the trip, but they can be “generous” for up to several months. The list of documents required to obtain the coveted stamp, as well as the amount of the consular fee, change periodically. Therefore, on the eve of your trip to Munich, we recommend checking the latest information on the website of the Germany Visa Application Center in Russia. Citizens of Ukraine should visit the website of the department corresponding to their country.

Applying for a visa at the German embassy is treated like everything else in life - with incredible pedantry. Therefore, if there are any errors in your application form, or you do not provide all the documents, you can be sure that your visa will be denied. To prevent this from happening, and to avoid having to cancel your trip because of this, we recommend using the services. Its specialists will not only facilitate the process - you don’t even have to leave your home to apply for a visa - but will also carefully check all your documents. So the risk of trip cancellation is reduced to almost zero.

How to get from Munich Airport to the city

From Munich Franz Josef Strauß Airport (Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauß) the city center can be reached in 35-40 minutes. Lufthansa buses depart every 20 minutes from 6:25 to 22:25. The cost of a one-way ticket is 10.5 euros, a round trip ticket is 17 euros.

Trains depart every 10 minutes and go to the center on lines S1 (on the west side) and S8 (on the east side). A ticket for one person costs 11.2 euros, a partner ticket for 2-5 people costs 20.4 euros. These tickets will also be valid for travel on all types of public transport for one day.

Another, most comfortable option is to order a taxi. And not looking for it at the exit from the airport, but pre-booking, for example, on the KiwiTaxi website. This will allow you to immediately find out the cost of the trip and be 100% sure that upon arrival you will be met, helped with your luggage and taken directly to your hotel.

Car rental in Munich

Munich is one of those cities where renting a car is a must! Of course, it’s so easy to get to, or from here. Driving a rental car gives you absolute freedom of movement that is not available to those who would like to travel the same routes by bus or train. Moreover, if you are traveling in a large group, then renting a car in Munich may even be more profitable for you than traveling by public transport.

The best place to find a car rental is on the website Rentalcars.com. It compares offers from several car rental agencies, allowing you to choose the most profitable and attractive option.

Munich public transport

Munich's developed public transport system consists of high-speed trains (S-Bahn), which radiate out from the center, the underground (U-Bahn) with 6 lines, buses and trams.

The city and suburbs form 4 tariff zones. The cost of the trip determines the number of zones crossed. Tourists, in most cases, are content with the first zone - this is what we will focus on when indicating ticket prices.

Various types of tickets are available at ticket offices and vending machines, valid for all types of transport. A short trip ticket allows you to travel from 1 to 4 stops (with the possibility of transfers). It is valid for 1 hour and costs 1.3 euros. A regular ticket costs 2.6 euros, is valid for 3 hours and does not limit the number of stations passed.

Unusual Stripe Ticket- these are 10 tear-off strip tickets, 2.5 euros for every two pieces. To cross one zone, an adult needs to punch 2 strips, a child - one.

A one-day ticket is valid from the moment of validation until 6 am the next day and costs 5.8 euros, for three days - 14.3 euros. For those traveling alone or with a group, it is beneficial to purchase Partner Day Ticket, which can be used by 2-5 people at the same time. For one day it costs 10.8 euros, for three days - 24.6. Interestingly, two children under 14 years of age count as one adult, so as many as 10 children can travel on one ticket.

Munich City Tour Card

We can tell you about the Bavarian capital for a long time, but isn’t it time to move on to active action? ;) Study, make a plan for your trip to Munich, synchronize it with. Is something not clear? Look at the manual, everything is described there in great detail. And if you have any questions, write to , we do not leave a single letter unanswered!