Best Landmarks in Munich
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From the classic Frauenkirche and New Town Hall, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 15,844 reviews
Enter the Frauenkirche, the twin-towered cathedral that anchors Munich's skyline. Stand on the Devil's footprint in the entrance hall, then spend time in the quiet, restored Gothic nave.
★ 4.7 · 2,331 reviews
Meet the Neues Rathaus, the neo-Gothic centrepiece of Marienplatz. Study its carved facade, then watch the Glockenspiel figures spring into motion, or head up the tower for views over Munich's old town.
★ 4.6 · 40,725 reviews
Spend a half day at Nymphenburg Palace, Munich's sprawling baroque summer estate. Tour the rococo interiors, see the coach display, and stroll the symmetrical gardens at your own pace.
★ 4.6 · 16,896 reviews
See Ludwig II's fairy-tale castles in one day from Munich. Walk up to Neuschwanstein and visit Linderhof's gilded palace.
★ 4.8 · 3,192 reviews
Visit the Dachau Memorial Site with a guide who explains the camp's history. Travel by public transport from Munich and tour the surviving buildings.
★ 4.8 · 42 reviews
Look up at the Altes Rathaus, the spired medieval town hall that anchors the eastern side of Marienplatz. Admire its Gothic tower and decorated facade, then use the square as a starting point for exploring the old town.
★ 4.7 · 3,878 reviews
Climb to the Monopteros, a Greek-style temple perched on a hill in the Englischer Garten. Enjoy the view over the park and city, then wander the paths and stream below.
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Walk into BMW Welt, the sweeping showroom and exhibition hall that brings the brand's cars together under one roof. Browse the latest models and special displays, then grab a coffee or snack on site.
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Visit Neuschwanstein in a small group, then add Oberammergau or a thrilling Alpine coaster ride. Walk towards Mary's Bridge for the classic castle view.
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Step inside St. Peter's Church, Munich's oldest church and a quiet counterpart to the busier old town sights. Admire the gilded interior and the jewelled skeleton of St. Mundita, then climb the tower for city views.
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Step through the unassuming door of the Asamkirche and into a baroque jewel box. Spend a quarter of an hour studying the gold leaf, frescoes and stucco packed into one small nave.
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Meet Munich at Karlsplatz, the locals' Stachus, where an old city gate opens onto the main shopping street. Admire the Karlstor, watch the fountain and decide where to wander next.
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Stop at the Siegestor, the triumphal arch capping Ludwigstrasse. Look up at the bronze Bavaria and her four lions, then continue your walk through the university quarter.
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Pause at the Theatine Church, the yellow Baroque landmark facing Odeonsplatz. Step inside to see the white stucco dome and the royal graves, then take in the twin-towered facade from the square outside.
★ 4.5 · 1,343 reviews
Pause at the Feldherrnhalle, the grand Italianate loggia at the head of Odeonsplatz. Study its statues and arches, then follow the surrounding streets to the nearby Residenz and Theatinerkirche.
★ 4.8 · 197 reviews
Discover the Residenz, Munich's grand royal palace in the heart of the old town. A licensed guide leads you past decorated state rooms, through courtyards and out to the Hofgarten, without waiting in the entry queue.
★ 4.6 · 9,811 reviews
Stand in Königsplatz, where columned neoclassical buildings enclose a wide, open square. Take in the architecture from the steps, then head into the museums if sculpture and antiquities interest you.
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Step into St. Michael, a Renaissance church in the heart of Munich. Enjoy the calm after the busy old-town streets and admire the architecture of its grand interior.
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Slip inside the Cuvilliéstheater, a tiny Rococo opera house glowing in red and gold. Take in the tiered boxes and carved decoration of one of Europe's most celebrated court theatres.
★ 4.4 · 4,359 reviews
Walk into Haus der Kunst, Munich's grand contemporary art hall beside the Englischer Garten. Take in large-scale installations in the spacious galleries, then browse the shop's art books or catch a live performance or talk.
★ 4.5 · 2,531 reviews
Travel the Romantic Road to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg. Visit Harburg's hilltop castle and wander the walled medieval streets.
★ 4.7 · 1,786 reviews
Visit Mozart's Salzburg on a day trip from Munich by train. Take an orientation walk through the old town, then explore the gardens at your pace.
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Pass through Sendlinger Tor, a surviving medieval gate on the edge of Munich's old town. Admire its twin brick towers, then follow the shopping streets towards Marienplatz.
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Duck into Heilig Geist, the Gothic hall church next to Viktualienmarkt. Look up at the Baroque frescoes and ornate ceiling, then step back out into the market bustle.
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Visit the Ruhmeshalle, King Ludwig I's neoclassical hall of fame in Schwanthalerhöhe. Walk the colonnade past busts of famous Bavarians and look up at the towering Bavaria statue out front.
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Ride up to the Eagle's Nest in the Bavarian Alps on a small-group van trip. Enjoy views over Berchtesgaden from the mountain.
★ 4.6 · 2,481 reviews
Climb to the Friedensengel, the golden Angel of Peace watching over the Isar. Take in the mosaics and the viewing deck, then settle on the steps for a sunset over the city.
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Duck into St. Ludwig, the neo-Romanesque university church on Ludwigstrasse. Stand beneath its round arches and take in the vast altar fresco, one of the largest in the world.
Pause at Max-Joseph-Platz, a formal 19th-century square in the heart of Munich. Walk around its edges and take in the stately buildings that frame it.
★ 4.0 · 179 reviews
Start your old-town exploring at Isartor, one of Munich's most practical gateways into the centre. Hop off the S-Bahn, grab something at the nearby shops and walk toward the main sights.
Munich · 🏛️ Landmark
Frauenkirche
30 min
New Town Hall
Nymphenburg Palace
2h30
Munich · 🧭 Tours
Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip
10h
Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
5h
Altes Rathaus
15 min
Monopteros im Englischen Garten
BMW Welt
1h
Neuschwanstein Bus Tour with Oberammergau OR Alpine Coaster
St. Peter's Church & Tower
Asamkirche
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Siegestor
Theatine Church
Feldherrnhalle
Residenz Palace and Hofgarten Skip-the-Line Tour
2h
Königsplatz
20 min
St. Michael München
Cuvilliéstheater
45 min
Munich · 🎨 Museum
House of Art
1h15
Rothenburg and Romantic Road Day Trip by Bus
Salzburg Day Trip by Train
Sendlinger Tor
Heilig Geist
Ruhmeshalle
Guided Group Tour to Eagle’s Nest
Angel of Peace
St. Ludwig München
Max-Joseph-Platz
Isartor