Discover Munich and its surroundingsTravel tips for a city trip

The building complex, which was reconstructed true to the original, has retained its historical atmosphere to this day. In the late Gothic vaulted hall, a multimedia presentation provides a lively introduction to the history of the oldest manor in Munich. The Alte Hof also provides a successful ambience for culinary delights: in addition to delicious wines, you can also supposedly find the best sourdough bread in the city here. The Alte Hof is within walking distance of the Hotel Altmünchen by Blattl.

Marienplatz, 80331 Munich

At the end of Prinzregentenstrasse, the Munich Angel of Peace rises on a hill. The small space below the column can be reached via several stairs. On sunny days, this is a nice vantage point to look over Munich's old town along Prinzregentenstrasse. At night, the fountain in front of the Angel of Peace is romantically illuminated. If you don't want to climb stairs, follow the footpath along Prinzregentenstrasse to the top and reach the "Friedensengel" viewing point via Europaplatz.

Prinzregentenstraße, 81675 Munich

The Bavaria and the Hall of Fame are among the most famous sights that Munich has to offer. You can find the Hall of Fame with the Bavaria statue in front of it above the Theresienwiese. The Hall of Fame is a Doric colonnaded hall. A colossal bronze statue depicting Bavaria, the patron saint of Munich, forms a structural unit with the Hall of Fame. There is a platform in the head of the statue. This can be reached via a spiral staircase. From there you can look far beyond Theresienwiese into the neighboring districts through viewing hatches.

Theresienwiese, 80339 Munich

The Blutenburg is an impressive small castle complex from the 15th century. In addition to the castle complex, church and museum, the international youth library with the Michael Ende Museum located there is a special attraction. The Schloss-Schänke invites you to take a leisurely break, while pedestrians and cyclists can take the idyllic path along the Würm to Nymphenburg Palace.

Seldweg 15, 81247 Munich

The Cultural Beach of the Urbanauten takes place between May and September every year. It allows everyone to experience the summer holiday feeling on the beach directly on the Isar. In addition to live music, film screenings and workshops, there are many other program items on offer. More information about the various events can be found on the Urbanauten website. You can meet here every day to relax and enjoy the cultural program; everyone is warmly invited to think, have a say and help shape things. There is a varied music, children's and sports program including a beach feeling. The so-called courtyard concerts with live music, a lounge and a photo box take place over eight days.

Isar balcony, Corneliusbrücke, 80469 Munich

The landmark of Munich is the Frauenkirche. It was built in 1494 and has been the cathedral of the Archbishops of Munich and Freising for around two hundred years. The two striking towers of the Frauendom are today the symbol of the city of Munich.

Frauenplatz, 80331 Munich

The carillon in the tower of the New Town Hall on Marienplatz is world-famous. The carillon begins every day at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the town hall tower of the New Town Hall on Marienplatz. From March to October it can be seen at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and at 5 p.m. You can hear four different pieces or songs. The program changes monthly.

Marienplatz 8, 80331 Munich

When taking a walk through the city center, you should not miss the Hofgarten with the Diana Temple in the middle

The facility with its many benches is also ideal for a short break while shopping. Musicians occasionally play in the Diana Temple and the pavilion is also a meeting place for dancers.

Opening times: All year round

Hofgartenstraße 1, 80539 Munich

At the eastern end of the "valley" the Isartor borders the historic old town. The almost completely preserved city gate was built between 1285 and 1347 by Ludwig the Bavarian as part of the major city expansion. Restored in 1833 by Friedrich von Gärtner, the gate shows a fresco depicting Emperor Ludwig's triumphal procession after the Battle of Ampfing. After the gate was badly damaged in the Second World War, it was renovated true to the original in the early 1970s. Since 1959, the Valentin Karlstadt Museum has commemorated the legendary Munich comedian duo in the flank towers.

Tal 50, 80331 Munich

Königsplatz is a square in the Maxvorstadt district of Munich, which is part of the overall ensemble of Brienner Straße, the first boulevard in Munich. The square in the style of European classicism is a center of cultural life and is considered one of the main works of the Ludovician "Isar-Athens".

80333 Munich-Maxvorstadt

Linderhof Castle and the beautiful castle park are located in the Graswangtal, near the climatic health resort of Ettal. After King Ludwig II had designed the Munich Residence according to his wishes and the laying of the foundation stone of Schwanstein Castle was completed, he turned his attention to the Linderhof. Linderhof Palace remained the only large palace building that King Ludwig was able to see completed.

Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal

The Mariahilfkirche is not only an architectural specialty, its church bells are also significant. The second largest carillon in Germany, which was inaugurated on May 1, 2012, hangs in the tower: with a total weight of around 25 tons, the 65 bells ring out three times a week to create an impressive chime. The largest bell, the Paulanerin, rings over the roofs of the Au every hour on the hour. The carillon was financed through donations and all of the bells bear the donor's inscription.

Mariahilfplatz 11, 81541 Munich

Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public in 1886. The shy king had built the castle to withdraw from the public eye - now his refuge became a crowd puller.

Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau

The Bavarian Elector Ferdinand Maria gave his wife a summer palace with a small garden on the occasion of the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne. Today, the Nymphenburg Palace Park is a testimony to the transformation of a baroque garden into a landscape garden of an extremely high artistic level. The castle and park include the Museum of Man and Nature, the Erwin von Kreibig Museum and the Munich Botanical Garden. Of course, the castle is also open to visitors.

Nymphenburg Palace 1, 80638 Munich

Since the founding of Munich, Marienplatz has been the center and heart of the city. It has been a determining factor in urban development and life over the centuries and to this day. Marienplatz is Munich's urban center. The new and old town hall are located here.

Marienplatz, 80331 Munich

The "Alter Peter" is Munich's oldest parish church. Peter's Tower is one of the best and most beautiful viewing points in the city. Not only do you have a wonderful view of the whole of Munich, but you also have a 100km wide view of the Alps when the weather is clear or there is a foehn. The Petersturm is also a bell tower and houses a historically significant and beautiful ringing of 8 bells, including a prestigious 800th anniversary bell of the city of Munich.

Rindermarkt 1, 80331 Munich

The old town, the center of Munich, not only magically attracts guests, the locals also like to come here: to the Viktualienmarkt or one of the long-established shops or traditional Bavarian inns. And then of course there are the many sights: the town hall on Marienplatz, the Old Peter or the Frauenkirche. Easily reachable on foot from the Hotel Altmünchen by Blattl.

With the Old Palace, the New Palace, Lustheim Palace and the Renatus Chapel, the Schleissheim Palace complex has a lot to offer. The spacious courtyard garden alone with its impressive water features has a special charm in every season. But the concerts in the ballroom or the Meissen porcelain collection also make many hearts beat faster. Interested groups of visitors or families can book individual tours depending on their focus of interest.

85764 Oberschleissheim