Munich is a city of gardens and truly beautiful gardens. And therefore if you are a nature lover it’s just the ideal destination to spend a blissful few days. The city though spread out, the efficient public transport system makes travel relatively easy and comfortable. And that comes from our own experience of three days while staying in Munich North. Also keep in mind while planning your trip that some top landmarks here have so much to offer that you would require at least half a day to do justice to them. Wish to check out how to enjoy the best spots in Munich. Then come let’s follow the ‘Walking Man’ through the green.
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Karlsplatz more commonly known as Stachus is a large square which lies above the Karlsplatz underground S-Bahn and U-Bahn station. And if you are exiting from the Munich Hauptbahnhof Central station, it’s a short pleasant walk past some wonderful architectural masterpieces. Also the Big Bus hop-on-hop-off have their ticket and voucher exchange counter opposite the exit. And buses start from here as well.
We exchanged our vouchers first before heading to Karsplatz Square while exploring the lovely neighborhood. Be careful at the main square, follow the signs while crossing the streets and do keep a watch as the trams keep coming in from both sides. There are enough options for shopping in the square with branded shop and local outlets offering all variety of products including jewelry and mementos. Also coffee, cake shops and food parlors to relax and watch the city in action.
English Garden
Englischer Garten or English Garden is an urban park and one of the biggest in the world. It stretches from the city center to the northeastern city limits and is great for a long walk. We walked and relaxed a while before moving on.
Odeonsplatz
Odeonsplatz is named after Odeon the concert hall which existed there at one time. It is a large square with a church, monument and the royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. It’s also a great place to relax after experiencing it all over some refreshers in one of the cafes.
Theatine Church
Munich Residenz (Palace)
Hear him perform & check out Odeonsplatz and Hofgarten
Landmarks on a hop-on-hop-off
Wiener Platz
Wiener Platz is the heart of Haidhausen district and the most popular and expensive quarters of the city since the 1980s. The ‘Wiener Market’ here is quite famous for being one of the four permanent food markets of Munich. A lovely place that we would be heading to is the Hofbraukeller Pub, a great place for some beer and food. Also the Maximiliansanlager Park behind Wiener Platz is a great spot to spend some relaxed moments.
Hofbraukeller Biergarten
And this beautiful park behind
Nymphenburger Street
Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace also called Schloss Nymphenburg was the summer residence built as a celebration on the birth of Max Emanuel the heir to the Bavarian throne. The palace park is rated among the top garden designs in Germany and a lovely place to be in with the canals, the green, the swans and the sculptures. And a beautiful palace in white and red with lots to experience inside. See a bit here.
Experience Nymphenburg Garden LIVE from outside the Palace
Inside the Palace
Inside the Palace LIVE
Olympia Park
Built for the 1972 Summer Olympics, the Olympiapark is known distinctive modernist architecture including the football stadium. The park is beautifully landscaped with lush greenery, lakes and walking paths. It’s a great spot to spend a morning or an afternoon with your family enjoying some very interesting attractions, entertainment options and food.
Also Read- A Complete Guide to Olympiapark
How green is Munich?
Check it out and enjoy this ten minutes journey on a hop-on-hop-off while returning from Olympiapark to Munich Central Station. You would get a feel of what to expect in Munich as we travel on one of the longest streets of the city.
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