With 1.4 million inhabitants, the Bavarian metropolis of Munich is the third largest city in Germany. Several million tourists visit the city year after year to experience Munich during sightseeing tours.
Experience Munich by city tour – discover impressive things
The city tour is the best way to get an overview of the city of Munich. Provider like www.city tour.com offer a wide variety of tours.
A so-called "Express – Circle -Tour" is a variant for visitors with a tight schedule, because it concentrates with its six stops on the most important highlights of the city. The contrast to this is the "Grand – Circle – Tour" it goes to ten stops and shows tourists almost all the sights of the city of Munich.
Insider tip "Cafe Jasmin" and Gasthaus Weinbauer
The listed coffee house in the Maxvorstadt district of Munich has a decor of 1950s furniture. It used to be located next to the Kunstlerhaus on Lembachplatz. In 1954 we moved to the current building in Steinheilstrabe, at the corner of Augustenstrabe.
An urbayerisches Wirtshaus, one of the oldest in Schwabing is the Gasthaus Weinbauer in the Fendtstrabe 5, near the Leopoldstrabe. Freshly tapped beer from the wooden barrel is considered a specialty. The wine is the green Veltliner the house brand and on the menu there are regional classics. In addition, there is a catered terrace in summer.
Not far from the Weinbauer is Munich's most famous street, Leopoldstrabe and about 600 meters away is the subway station Munchner Freiheit. Visitors can experience a somewhat different cuisine in the "Arts n Boards". There every half year by young, creative chefs, the menu is changed. The guest can always discover something new.
The Viktualienmarkt
The name is derived from Latin and means "Victus" – that is supplies or. Food. The Vikualienmarkt is located in the heart of Munich and with its Hofbrauhaus, fishmongers and delicatessens is a landmark of Munich and a paradise for gourmets. The beer garden at the Viktualienmarkt is the most centrally located beer garden in Munich.
Munich's city mountain
The approximately 60 meter high Olympiaberg is the highest elevation in Munich. It was built between 1947 and 1958 as a mountain of rubble. For local Munich residents it is simply the rubble mountain. On it was also built with a simple aluminum cross, the memorial to the civilian victims of the Second World War.
This has become a well-known meeting place with an excellent view over the city of Munich and, after a steep climb, is a reward for the effort made. In good weather even the Alps are visible and this for free.
Taxisgarten – From Nymphenburg Palace to the Olympic Park
In addition to the many sights of Munich, it is above all the attractive beer gardens of the Taxisgarten that attract guests again and again. Because there is also a lot to experience around this beer garden. A walk from Nymphenburg Palace to the Olympic Park is a good idea, as the beer garden is located almost in the middle between the Olympic Park and Nymphenburg. Also nearby is an adventure playground for children.
In addition, the Taxisgarten offers enjoyment the Munich way. It is considered an insider tip. A large playground, as well as the rich and varied menu make the Taxisgarten a nice destination for the whole family. In addition to beer garden classics such as knuckles, spare ribs and chicken from the local butcher's shop, there are also Italian specialties.