Viktualienmarkt is an open air outdoor market in Munich. It had butchers, candy shops, flowers,…read morecheese, beer, and other fun things to purchase and eat. I really liked the sausages and pork knuckle sandwiches from the local butchers. This is a must do for Munich.

One of the highlights of my time in Munich. I love a good outdoor market and this one is one of…read morethe best. Open everyday except Sunday, you can find everything here. Fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods and fresh baked breads, and of course beer and wine bars. There's something here for everyone and it's always fun checking out all the different booths. I walked over every morning for fresh Cappuccino at Leo's Kaffee and would pick up a pastry at one of the bakeries. In the afternoon, I would stop by the pickle guy and buy a few of the best pickles I've ever eaten. So many choices from sweet to sour, spicy and my favorite a super sour with a spicy horseradish. The long line moves quickly and if you like pickles, you must stop here.

I'm my reviews, you will always find coffee spots and beautiful architecture from all the countries…read moreI've visit. Karlstor in Munich was beautiful. Another old building we stumbled upon in our travels. They are old gates to the city from the 14th century. We were lucky to pass by a tour group walking the grounds and snagged that little bit of history before walking on. Beyond the city gates are some old buildings and churches we popped into before being asked for a ticket. It was a lovely little walk that could have easily been a day tour.

We spent our day in Munich, exploring the surroundings and really wanted to go to the palace. This…read moreis a great experience. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours if you're willing to read and listen to the audio historical information. This is well worth the trip. A short walk from our hotel. And you get to go through the English gardens.

NOTE - they end up closing an hour early and will also pressure you to not buy a ticket if there…read moreare only two hours left in the day. That being said, if you're a speed walker/museum goer, you could see the treasury in an hour. If you enjoy art and seeing trinkets, I think this museum is a great place to spend your time. I could spend an hour or 5. It really depends on the person.

This was a tough visit since the content is so heavy but well worthwhile to learn and reflect. The…read moretiming was right before the US elections which made it even harder. I learned a lot of details what were not shared in my American history classes. I would recommend a visit but plan for something upbeat after.

I'd read a NY Times article about the museum when it opened (4 1/2 years ago) - and here's the…read morelink: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/world/europe/munich-museum-is-another-step-in-acknowledging-the-citys-nazi-past.html We visited the museum on October 9 and it was incredibly worthwhile; the information is quite extensive and informative. There's a *humongous* amount of reading involved (on huge panels and on multiple floors), with lots of photos accompanying the information. Also, everything is translated into English. If you want to read everything (which we did) and really absorb it, you'll need several hours. It's not a museum for the casual visitor. Admission is currently free, and there's a good (somewhat small) bookstore.

I've seen people surf an artificial wave on a cruise ship (YouTube) but seeing folks river surf in…read moreMunchen, was really mind blowing. Eisbach-Welle (ice river waves) had a lot of people queuing on this day and the water is cold and murky - nothing like surfing on Waikiki (I highly recommend this BTW). They looked like they were very disciplined, courteous of one another, and most of all - having a lot of fun. I don't have a thick wet suit and I don't think there is a surf board rental shop here in all of Germany!! So, I think these folks are local and they brought their own surf boards. If there was a rental shop close by, I'd probably give this a try but there are no lifeguards here. Perhaps, they all just look after each other?? FYI, if you haven't surfed, it's like sledding down a hill, it's fun surfing the wave, but to get back out to ride the wave, it's really tiring. But you don't experience that here because it's a standing wave. After a wipe out, the surfers basically went to the bank of the river and back into the queue on either side. After spending some time in Old Town, walk over here and check them out, it's an endless way to check out great form and to dream of being back in Hawaii...

Eisbach-Welle is a popular spot for surfing in the heart of Munich! Located at one end of the…read moreEnglish Garden, surfers surf the waves of the Eisbach river. When I visited in late August, there was a line of surfers on each bank of the river, about 5 surfers deep. Each side took turns surfing the river, 1 surfer at a time. I'd say each surfer spent about a minute surfing before either dropping off or wiping out. There's great views of the surfing from either bank or one could watch on the bridge overhead. At least 100 people were watching when I went. Overall each surfer was considerate of their fellow surfer, in fact you might say they were very mindful and very demure. :P Eisbach-Welle is definitely a fun spot to visit and if you know how to surf, it's definitely worth a try.

We really enjoyed visiting this beautiful historic church in the Old Town area of Munich. The…read morecrypt below is definitely worth exploring too as it is the final resting place of many members of the Bavarian royal family from the 16th to 20th centuries. The Church itself is an amazing sight inside and with artistic and religious treasures all around. Its also a great place to worship and much less crowded with tourists than the Frauenkirche nearby.

This huge renaissance church, completed in 1597, is famous for its huge barrel-vaulted roof and as…read morethe burial place of King Ludwig II and his brother, King Otto. The Church was commissioned by William V, Duke of Bavaria, as a centre for the Counter-Reformation, and a base for the Jesuits, who were already established in Munich. Building began in 1583, but the church itself had to be partially rebuilt after the tower collapsed through the choir in 1590: ironically, it was the huge vault - then the widest after St Peters in Rome - that people feared would fall. Rebuilding began immediately with a new choir and large transept, and an elaborate facade with statues depicting the lineage of the Bavarian Royal Family. It's early baroque style influenced many other churches, but it also incorporates many motifs of the Counter-Reformation within its decoration: the transept vaults appears as triumphal arches, and the bronze statue of St Michael on the main facade shows him fighting a humanoid devil - often taken as an allegory of fighting for the faith against the Protestants. Badly damaged in World War Two, it's restoration was completed in 1983. It remains one of the largest renaissance churches, north of the Alps. King Ludwig II and his brother King Otto are buried in the crypt, alongside other Wittelsbachs. Access to this is via stairs in the south (right-hand) transept. There's a fee of €2, but they don't accept small change and photography is not permitted. I don't mind that, or paying a fee, but the person taking the money had to the least welcoming and grumpiest individual in Munich. Not much of a Christian welcome, I'm sad to report.

This is one of those participatory fountains, where you're expected to soak your feet and kids can…read morerun around amongst the water jets. Everybody gets a bit wet, especially if it's windy. Unfortunately, most of the people who pass through the Stachus Rondel are busy rushing to get somewhere else, and few are in the mood to moisten. I long to see a bit of streetwise FKK here.

The New City hall is only 150 years old located in main plaza (Marienplatz). They had pride flags…read moreup for Pride month. There is a copy of the building in Brussels. It chimes on the hour. The mayor resides here with offices and public offices here. There's also a sculptor of the marriage of the Duke there. Fans are on the square cheering up to the sports athletes standing on the balcony. Celebrate with drinking beer Marienplatz is named after Maria after the religious war for over 100 years with many casualties.

It hosts the city government and is located in the heart of Munich in Marienplatz. You can't miss…read moreit! Every day at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. (and at 5 p.m. from March to October) - the glockenspiel in the tower of the city hall shows important scenes from Munich's history. Every evening at 9 p.m., the night watchman blows his horn while the angel blesses the Münchner Kindl (Munich Child- the name of the symbol on the coat of arms of the city of Munich). The tower is open Monday to Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. 15 minutes up to the viewing platform of the 85-meter-high tower is 6€.