Huge fan of Churches...and this one is pretty darn awesome…read more Beautiful ornate large place of worship. Gets busy so be patient. Cool to visit the tower and the views of the plaza below. Recommend if you are visiting Munich.

St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church, dating back to the 12th century. The church's…read moreinterior features stunning Baroque frescoes and woodwork, but the highlight is its bell tower, which offers panoramic views of Munich and, on clear days, the surrounding Alps.

The imposing bell tower & the sound of the bells reverberated through the square. Everyone smiled,…read morestopped & tried to see the figures moving. Daily at 11:00 AM, noon and 5:00 PM from March through October the ornate clock treats us to a 12 to 15 minute show. 32 life-size animated figures move to music from 43 bells. The top tier shows a royal wedding & knight jousting from 1568. The bottom tier shows the traditional coopers' dance that celebrated the end of the plague. It ends with a golden rooster at the top flapping its wings & crowing three times.

A VERY FAMOUS MECHANICAL CLOCK IN MUNICH'S MARIENPLATZ…read more====================================================== My husband and I were walking around the Marienplatz on Friday, April 17, 2026 just before noon and the plaza started filling up with people waiting to see the life-size figures. The show lasts about fifteen minutes and starts daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. from March to October. The clock has 43 bells and 32 life-size figures and was added during the completion of the Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall in 1908. We found a good spot to stand and wait on the opposite side of the plaza which was great because we were in the shade. If you ever visit Munich you definitely have to check this out. There are plenty of places to shop or dine nearby.

Wish I took more pictures of this fantastic garden. I am ecstatic that my husband and I took the…read moretime to walk from our hotel to the English Garden. We brought sandwiches, snacks and water which made for a little picnic. The garden is enormous and beautifully maintained. Wish we had gardens such as this in the USA. I think this may even be bigger than the Central Park in NYC - most certainly safer! We went on a Monday but it was still full of people. From what it seems, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Locals wade into the water and there are even some spots where they surf! I believe there's even a lifeguard in one of the areas. They don't just let anyone surf though and there are some warning signs about its dangers. Hubby and I were able to find a bench in the shade where we just enjoyed the scenery for a while. It was perfect for our jet lag recovery The park is also within walking distance from many other landmarks in Munich, such as The Residence, the Odeonsplatz, Mariensplatz, The Munich Cathedral, among many others.

I kept expecting to see a beautiful flowering manicured English garden. Instead, we walked through…read morewhat looked like Central Park. Locals told us that it was designed by an Englishman to look like an English Park. It was pretty, but it looks like home. It was great for people watching and did enjoy seeing more surfers , and lots of bikers, dogs and walkers. It was a beautiful & sunny 73° & the perfect place to get in well over 10,000 steps here.

This spacious garden is beautifully maintained with multiple walking paths, a pergola where…read moremusicians were playing classical music and exterior views of courthouse buildings.

Hofgarten is a beautiful park very near the Englischer Garten. It consists mostly of lawnscapes…read morewith floral borders lining the pathways. It was raining the day we visited, so there weren't many people utilizing the space, but I can see how it would be a nice place to have a small picnic and escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. 33/2021

Residenz München is a must see, outstanding history work of art. I was in awed by the sheer…read moreopulence, vastness, and diverse architecture of Germany's largest city palace. I recommend when touring here that you opt for the in-depth audio tour as it is very informative in great detail. This palace is never ending as it seems. You can spend literally hours here. Every room has its own description and life. Simply amazing to be standing in a part of history which was originated in the late 1300s.

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.

This is a famous spot to visit in the English garden in Munich city…read more It's fairly easy to find from anywhere in the park because it is a central viewpoint and offers a beautiful view of the skyline of the city. Several paths lead to this through the large open lawn. It's very pretty and a bit of a walk up the hill, but not too bad and worth it while in the park.

It's a bit of a walk up a hill, but the views are worth it, in my opinion. This is a Greek style…read moretemple that was supposed to replicate a temple to Apollo. It really just looks like a very tall gazebo, but is pretty. Located in the Englischer Garten, this is just one of many attractions in the park. 34/2021

St. Michael's Church (St. Michaelskirche) is a must stop for any visitor to central Munich. We…read morevisited on Dec. 23rd as we were touring the Christmasmarkets in central Munich. When you've been walking and walking, this church is a very convenient place for rest, peace and contemplation. The church is immense. Its barrel-vaulted ceiling is the largest outside of St. Peter's in Rome. The church was built by the Jesuits as part of the Counter-Reformation. A painting of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is on the right. I walked down to the crypt, but didn't go for the 2 euros crypt view. The church itself is breath-taking. The church is right next to Marienplatz on Kaufingerstrasse. The iconic Rathaus (Globckenspiel) etc. are nearby. It would be nice to catch a mass here.

Saint Michael's is a beautiful white church in the old section of Munich surrounded by chain stores…read moreand hordes of people. St. Michael's is the 1st & largest Renaissance building north of the Alps. For more than two centuries this magnificent church influenced church building in southern Germany. The streets and alleys of Munich were narrow, as in all medieval cities. There was not enough space for admiring grand façades. St. Michael's was the first church in the city that was given such a monumental front wall, a fascade. The new building was not oriented to the east like older churches, but it was fitted into existing architectural structures of the city.

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.