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Munich is the largest city in Germany's Bavaria state, situated along the Isar River north of the Alps. It's also well known as the host city of the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Munich
Gateway airport
Munich Airport (MUC)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Berlin
Sights covered
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Deutsches Museum

Museums & galleries

Deutsches Museum

The Deutsches Museum in Munich is the world's largest museum of science and technology. Its more than 50 exhibition halls let visitors explore inventions and technical displays that trace the history of science.

Nymphenburg Palace

Museums & galleries

Nymphenburg Palace

A palace in Munich that once served as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach family, Bavaria's former royal house. Here you can experience opulent royal architecture up close.

Alte Pinakothek

Museums & galleries

Alte Pinakothek

The Alte Pinakothek is a historic art museum in Munich's Kunstareal district, counted among the oldest art museums in the world. Here you can see paintings by European masters from the 14th to the 18th century.

Frauenkirche

Temples & religious sites

Frauenkirche

The Frauenkirche is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich. It's considered a landmark symbol of the Bavarian capital.

Englischer Garten

Parks & gardens

Englischer Garten

The English Garden is a large urban park in Munich, Germany, offering varied scenery across its expansive grounds. It's popular with travelers looking to stroll, relax, or enjoy other outdoor activities.

Glyptothek

Museums & galleries

Glyptothek

The Glyptothek is a museum founded by Bavarian King Ludwig I to house his collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The Neoclassical building itself is worth seeing, and it pairs well with a tour of Munich's Kunstareal district.

Marienplatz

Parks & gardens

Marienplatz

Marienplatz is Munich's central square, which has served as the heart of the city since 1158. A golden statue of the Virgin Mary stands at its center as a symbol of the square.

Neue Pinakothek

Museums & galleries

Neue Pinakothek

This Munich museum focuses on 18th- and 19th-century European painting. It's a great place to explore a collection representative of 19th-century art.

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