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Wonderful. She suggestive. Monaco is a city that enchants, and knows how to be appreciated. A city in which the many events of international appeal are only an appendix. A weekend in Munich is enough to understand how beautiful this city is.
A magical and suggestive place suitable for everyone. Splendid churches and monuments. Beautiful squares and avenues. Museums of great value. Lots of parks and public gardens. An excellent gastronomic offer. A single weekend in Munich is not enough to appreciate all the beauties that this city is able to offer.
DAY 1 WEEKEND IN MUNICH
All roads lead to… Marienplatz.
It is from this splendid square, one of the most famous and loved in the city, that the weekend in Munich can only begin. Marienplatz is, in all likelihood, the place you will inevitably return to more than once during your vacation. The square represents the center of the main events and activities that take place in Monaco; and it is here that an impressive number of clubs and shops are concentrated.
Dominating the square, the beautiful Neue Rathaus, an imposing neo-Gothic building is the town hall, seat of the offices of the mayor and the Munich administration. The beautiful tower that dominates the facade, with its 81 meters in height, is one of the most photographed symbols of the city.
It is in this place that the famous Carillon is housed, which operates three times a day: at 11, at 12 and, from March to October, also at 17. To come to life, 32 life-size copper figures.
If your weekend in Munich falls during the Advent period, we are sure that Marienplatz will be the basis of your vacation. Here, the Christkindlmarkt, the most loved and known Christmas market in the city, is hosted.
A few steps away, do not miss the visit of the Munich Cathedral, Frauenkirche.
The splendid 15th-century Cathedral dominates Frauenplatz with its two twin bell towers, 99 meters high. As soon as you cross the entrance threshold, just before the iron gate, do not miss the legendary imprint on the floor. According to legend, it is the footprint of the Devil!
The interior is impressive in size. The cathedral, in fact, can hold over 20,000 faithful!
From the top of the towers, after a tiring climb, there is a crazy view of the city. Experience absolutely to try. Unfortunately, at the moment, the Towers are closed and it is not possible to visit them. The cathedral, on the other hand, is open every day, from Monday to Saturday, from 08:00 to 20:00; Sundays and holidays, from 09:30 to 20:00. Tourist visits are not possible during religious services.
Max Joseph Platz is a beautiful square overlooked by beautiful buildings, with the monument to Maximilian I in the center. Residenz München, to the north, has been the home of Bavarian kings for centuries. A place full of history and evidence of the splendor and luxury of the emperors. Treasures, precious, and magnificent rooms. It is worth a visit during the weekend in Munich
Open every day, from April to October, from 09:00 to 18:00. In other periods, from 09:00 to 17:00. To visit the residence only, the ticket costs € 9.00 per person.
To the east, the splendid Nationaltheater, one of the best known and most important opera houses in Europe, closes the square.
Hofbräuhaus, not far away, is the most famous brewery in Munich. On the other hand, you are still in the homeland of Oktoberfest. The brewery dates back to 1589, and is one of the must-sees of your Weekend in Munich. Cozy atmosphere and, of course, rivers of beer!
DAY 2 WEEKEND IN MUNICH
From the Köningsplatz stop, the second stage of the Weekend in Munich can begin. In the square of the same name, large and beautiful, there are buildings and beautiful monuments. From here, it intersects Brienner Strasse, one of the most elegant streets in the city. From the square, you can also begin your visit to the museum district.
The offer in the city is truly vast. Impossible to choose which and how many museums to visit. The buildings are located quite close to each other, and are all of enormous value and depth.
Overlooking the square, Glyptothek is a neoclassical building. For lovers of classical statues, it represents an unmissable stop. It contains an extraordinary display of Roman and Greek busts and sculptures.
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. On Thursday, the closing is postponed until 20:00. Closed on Mondays. The full ticket costs €6.00. Reduced, €4.00. On Sundays you pay only 1.00€.
Info and works, on the official website, from here.
Adjacent to the museum, Städtische Galerie in Lenbachhaus, housed in a beautiful building, is the temple of painting enthusiasts. Over 100 works by Kandiskij and a collection of paintings by the expressionist group “Der Blaue Reiter” are exhibited here. Kunstbau, is an exhibition area of the Gallery where interesting temporary exhibitions are set up.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, including holidays, from 10am to 6pm. Tuesday, closing at 20:00. Closed on Mondays. The ticket costs €10.00. For info and collections, you can consult the official website through this link.
Behind the Glyptoteca, the Alte Pinakothek is, without a doubt, an unmissable stop on a weekend in Munich. Whether or not you are passionate about art.
A picture gallery of absolute international importance, where you can admire paintings of exceptional value and value. A truly endless list of works of Flemish art, Italian painting from the 1300s to the 1700s, French and Spanish painting. Works by Dürer, Leonardo, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, just to name a few, are exhibited. The ticket costs €4.00 per person.
The Pinakothek der Moderne contains works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. French impressionism, on the other hand, is well testified in the Neue Pinakothek. Here, it is possible to admire the masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir. And, again, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
The three Pinakotheks are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays. On Sundays you always pay 1.00€ per person.
For all the info and updates, consult the official website from this link.
For a break, short or long, the English garden is ideal. It is the green lung of the city. A huge natural expanse that extends from the center to the suburbs. With a width of 373 hectares, it is one of the largest city parks in the world. You can stroll in the wide green spaces that alternate with streams and ponds. The English garden is one of the most loved and popular in the Bavarian city. Especially in the summer.
Do not miss Chinese tower (Chinese Tower), which houses one of the largest biergarten in the city. Great to enjoy a good beer.
South of Englischer Garten, Maximilanstrasse it is the shopping street of Monaco. Prepare your wallet because the stores of the designer labels and big names (!?) Await you. This is really a beautiful area, with striking bridges, ideal for shots and for a romantic walk. In the area from north to south of the Maximiliansanlagen, And Schwindinsel surrounded by the Isar, you can walk along the Maximilanbrúcke. Or for the Kabelsteg Bridge. To the north, instead, past the Luitpoldbrücke, you will be in front of the Angel of Peace. A beautiful monument, albeit quite isolated.
For the evening, we recommend the Augustiner Keller of Arnulfstrasse. It is located a stone’s throw from the train station München Hackerbrücke, also S-Bahn stop. It is one of the most frequented biergarten by the monks. With its 5000 seats between inside and outside, it is the third largest beer garden in Munich. Opened in the distant 1812, the restaurant offers its Augustiner beer to customers, directly from its huge wooden barrels; at each opening of a new barrel, a bell always rings to “commemorate” the event. The best Bavarian beers to try are: Lagerbier Hell, Edelstoff, Weißbier, Pils and Oktoberfestbier. Open until midnight, ideal to end the last evening of your Weekend in Munich.
3rd DAY WEEKEND IN MUNICH
With the 2 S-Bahn line, going down to Obermenzing, you reach the Palace Nymphenburg. Really nice, with opulent rooms, halls and frescoes. Pieces of the famous Nymphenburg porcelain are exhibited. Furthermore, an interesting Carriage Museum is also set up.
The park, immense, is ideal for spending a pleasant morning, including beautiful canals, landscapes and Pagodas. You can spend hours in this huge green lung of about 200 hectares, a real attraction of this Royal Palace.
The Palace, with the annexed museums, are open, from 01th April to 15th October, from 09:00 to 18:00. From 16/10 in March, from 09:00 to 16:00. The buildings inside the park, on the other hand, are only open from April to October, from the 09:00 to the 16:00. The ticket costs 8.00€ per person, 7.00€ reduced.
Viktualienmarkt – Munich’s famous food market – represents the worthy conclusion of the last stage of the Weekend in Munich. One of the most famous outdoor permanent markets in Monaco. Info, timetables and what to see, through our special page.
Monaco is a truly enchanting city. Even with children, you will certainly appreciate how much it can offer. Word of Kanoa. Good weekend in Munich