What is interesting in Munich and its surroundings. Neighborhoods of Munich: castles, lakes and other interesting places in the suburbs. What to see in Munich - main attractions

There was no great desire to visit Germany. German tourists are the best anti-advertising. But my wife did a lot of explanatory work among me and waved a carrot in front of the donkey as a trump card - in Bavaria there are Alps that are simply a sin not to photograph. It is simply impossible to resist this, and curiosity tormented me: what are the Teutons like in their homeland, just as violent? After all, a nation of scientists, poets, artists and just hard workers.

We flew from Perm on May 14 on a Lufthansa plane to Frankfurt, then to Munich on an airplane from the same company. The airline deserves all praise, I had a great rest the day before and the wine served at the beginning and with lunch finally strengthened my sympathy. The capital of Bavaria met with heavy rain and the mood dropped. The Three Lions Hotel is a four-star hotel, located almost in the city center and next to the railway. station, the location is convenient, and it itself is quite comfortable. Rooms for smokers and non-smokers, I have a bad habit and we checked into a room overlooking the internal well, where sunlight penetrated with difficulty. But then we appreciated it - windows on a noisy street would not have added comfort. Internet costs 8 euros per hour, or 29 euros per month, the choice is limited. Subsequently, we were so tired that we had no time for the views from the window and we simply forgot about the Internet. But what a great breakfast, in terms of volume and choice it is equal to a full lunch. It’s a pity that in the morning my appetite is still asleep.

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Munich is the birthplace of fascism and the whole world remembers this. Not much time had passed and we thought that remnants of it existed. When we left the hotel, we were surprised, to put it mildly. Arabs, Turks, Chinese and blacks walked along the streets in discordant crowds. A Jewish orchestra was performing at Marienplatz. Adolf Aloizovich is turning over in his grave at the speed of the crankshaft of a sports BMW. Among the “true Aryans” were screaming Bayern fans, whose players were kicking someone that day. I especially remember the young girls, each of whom was holding a bottle of champagne, not forgetting to sip from it. There is trash and cigarette butts on the sidewalks. There are beggars on every corner. Among this splendor walked young types whose existence had been forgotten in Russia - shaved and with mohawks, with chains on their jackets and tattoos on their faces. The rampant freedom and the nightmare of our police. Wow Germany... I won't lie, there were a lot more normal people, but you pay less attention to them. Taking advantage of the gap in the sky, we hurried to get acquainted with other attractions. The city was heartily bombed by British aircraft, the consequences are visible in the strange architecture. Next to a beautiful old building there may be something modern that would not be a sin to drop a bomb on again. The buildings from Hitler's times also do not decorate the landscape. On the outskirts of the city there are areas of houses reminiscent of our Khrushchev buildings. Still, Munich deserves to be explored. Everything that could be restored has been restored and looks great. The city is low-rise and has a small population; the streets are sparsely populated and comfortable (the festival of disobedience we saw does not count; travel on a weekday). The green spaces are fine and breathing is easy. You won’t see a single architectural ensemble, but this has its own charm. The most famous square is Marienplatz, judging by its appearance - the English pilots were not always accurate, the town hall is well preserved. From its highest point you can take panoramic photographs and there is no need to force your legs - there is an elevator. If you are not looking for easy ways, opposite is the Church of St. Petra, walk to the top point. When it comes to transport, the Germans are doing things at the highest level. Aesthetes will also find something pleasant - the Pinakothek and the residence of the Bavarian kings are impressive. The next day we had a walking tour there.

I warn you right away that visiting the Pinakothek is for those who love paintings. Our guide Boris Plotkin not only loves painting, but also understands it. A man of encyclopedic knowledge, an undoubted talent in guiding tourists, including swan, crayfish and pike - an ideal example of mutual understanding. The paintings were preserved thanks to the Fuhrer’s order to “pack and hide.” How could a former artist have done anything differently? He valued people much less. Intelligentsia... Let me remind you that Stalin was a good poet. There is something to think about. The authors are famous, they watched only masterpieces. I advise you to take folding chairs, which are given out at the entrance. Not only for enjoying the beautiful, but also for relaxation. They allow you to take photographs, I took a lot of pictures, I still don’t understand why? Not suitable for reproduction, doesn't look like a painting.

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The residence of the kings convinced that Bavaria was a rich state, salt and a wonderful climate for growing something, made it possible to build such a luxury, and unlike anything else. Vienna's Hofburg and Schönbrunn are superior barracks. True, I wouldn’t combine two attractions, where you have to stand a lot and walk a little. Their legs became stiff, people sat down with relief on any point of support, not discerning where the chair was for the security guard and where for the tired tourist. And they would have sat on the royal furniture, but it was fenced off. One man almost fell onto an electric heater, but the attendant saved the device.

We were in Bavaria for a week and 7 days were busy with excursions, which we don’t regret. In the evening we had time to go to the store (open until 18.00) and have dinner. The closer the taverns are to Marienplatz, the more expensive they are. If you want to have lunch in a noisy company, go to a large beer hall. They explained to us that “people here work a lot and are tired, so they are going to shout.” To get into the famous beer gardens, you will have to pay 5 euros for the reservation. For example, to an establishment where Lenin, Trotsky and Hitler visited. Beer and food are complemented by amateur performances. We were interested in peace and food, and there are such establishments in Munich. We chose the EINGANG restaurant near the station and did not change it. The food in Bavaria is simple, mainly consisting of meat of all types and varying degrees of roasting, and is prepared expertly. For the first time abroad I saw that someone other than Russians knew how to fry potatoes, and not turn them into broom rods. Well, the most racial question - what to drink with it? Beer, of course. Different varieties and colors, filtered and not quite, similar in only one way - delicious. The stomach simply rejoices at the next portion, and does not shrink with fear, as with the next portion of Baltika. And the Germans have a belly not for beer, but for beer. But if you want schnapps, they will give it to you. 20 grams per serving. Explain, of course, that we need a larger portion, they won’t refuse, but you will meet a surprised look. We have never seen the Bavarians drink strong drinks. There is also wine, not bad, but the taste is a little strange, the impression is that white wine reeks of perfume. For red lovers, there is excellent Austrian wine. Dinner with wine and beer for two cost us no more than 30 euros. We got to Neuschwanstein Castle by bus. It was very interesting to see the famous German autobahns, where there are no speed limits. Remember the legend that you can put a glass of water on the dashboard of your car? Keep the liquid in a bottle, the bus was shaking on something and patches on the highway were also seen. And there are traffic jams in cities. But the Germans don’t have our problem with fools and roads. Something was overtaking us at first escape velocity. Roadside villages are protected from noise by shields. No one stands with striped sticks, but no one breaks the rules. At each gas station there is a minimarket with everything you need. By the way, Hitler ordered the construction of autobahns straight, without tricky squiggles - the joy of road contractors.

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The last Bavarian king, Ludwig, lost the war to Prussia, destroyed the country's economy, did anything but state affairs, was overthrown and died under strange circumstances. He was tall and handsome, but he was indifferent to the fair half of humanity. He spent money on castles and residences, which did not delight his subjects in the 19th century either. In the 21st century, millions of tourists visit his palaces; profits exceed those from the automobile industry. The first creation we saw was Neuschwanstein Castle. The location for the construction was chosen with taste. Among the mountains there is a lake with blue water, nearby there is Hohenschwangau Castle, which belongs to the Wittelsbach family, Ludwig’s father used it. But since the son did not inherit his father’s talents, he decided to stand out in another way. He built his castle even higher. Near Hohenschwangau, tourists are transferred to special buses driven by specially trained drivers; near Neuschwanstein you are dropped off and taken to a bridge over the abyss.

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The view of the castle is amazing, there is a river with waterfalls below, and snow-capped peaks all around. There are several points around the building for photographing the area and your personality, which is a big plus for the Germans. Photos and videos are prohibited inside the castle, but you will remember the luxury anyway.

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That same day we visited something like the dacha of the Bavarian king. Again, a tastefully chosen location, magnificent scenery and a memorable artificial grotto made for Wagner concerts. Stalactites, a small lake inside, a boat with a cupid in the middle and other attributes for psychedelia. On the way back we were met by crazy swans, who had long forgotten how to catch worms and demanded feeding. Men never have a sandwich lying around, but women's bags have everything. The birds ate, the ladies squealed with happiness. Among the general joy, he heard the cry of his wife, whom the swan had grabbed by the finger. The public's delight went through the roof; it's always nice when your limbs are intact.

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Ludwig was a fan of Louis 14, imitated him in everything, and the idea of ​​​​building his own Versailles was not accidental. But where did the French build it and where did the Bavarians? For the German Versailles they chose the large and clear lake Chiemsee, surrounded by the Alps. There are two islands - on the large one there is a monastery, on the small one there is a women's monastery. Catholic monks rarely choose the wilderness for a monastery; trade and flocks never hurt. And the proximity to nuns too. The king chose the men's island.

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We got to it by boat, the scenery is excellent, the journey is not far. The palace complex looked very much like the French one, but inside it seemed more luxurious than the original, so you won’t be disappointed.

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We had lunch on the women's island, and for some reason we were given 2 hours of free time. A tiny piece of sushi that will take you half an hour to explore. You can, of course, spend time in shops where nuns sell healing liqueurs that help with diarrhea and constipation at the same time, plus tacky pseudo-church products. Even Orthodox icons are on the shelves. We relaxed on the shore. Big fat ducks swam up to us, unmistakably identifying us as tourists, and began asking for a handout. Forgetting about the swan's aggression, the wife began to feed them chocolate, I hope that nothing stuck together anywhere in the birds.

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There is a tourist route called the “Romantic Road”, near which there are several small picturesque towns. We visited only two of them, it's a long journey, but worth it. The first was Würzburg, the former capital of Franconia. Bavaria surrendered to Napoleon without a fight, the king became related to the Corsican eccentric and took part in the Russian campaign. The deflection was counted and the emperor annexed Franconia to Bavaria.

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The town was lovingly groomed by Allied aviation and the successes, as they say, were amazing. You feel respect for the local residents who restored Würzburg and preserved its historical appearance, without wild new buildings. The royal residence is beautiful, but we had seen so much luxury and wealth that the eye became blurred and perception became dull.

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Then there was Rothenburg nad Tauber, which remained medieval due to sad circumstances. During the 30-year war, Catholics and Protestants carefully destroyed each other in the name of faith, and the town was a border town and passed from hand to hand. Residents were robbed and killed, many left their native land and the city froze in development. He even escaped bombing during the war. We saw this for the first time, wandered through the streets, went into churches, climbed the fortress wall and walked around half the city along it. The impression was spoiled by a herd of cars that did not fit in with the antiquity; for such a small village it was possible to create a pedestrian zone from 9 am to 5 pm.

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It's just a stone's throw from Austria, and we didn't dare visit. 4 years ago we were already there in October, the weather was simply disgusting, water was just hanging in the air, and there was little time to explore, because... came from Vienna. This time we were lucky - blue sky with white clouds, sun, the city seemed completely different. Be sure to visit the fortress on the mountain, there is a funicular for this. The view from above is impressive - the city in full view, the river, the Alps. Of course, you will be offered to buy real Mozart candies; they are molded here by hand and wrapped in blue candy wrappers. This pleasure costs 1 euro per piece, for an additional fee they will pack it in a thermal bag so that it does not melt. For my homespun taste, “Karakum” is better. Salzburg - Mozart’s birthplace and his image is everywhere - on mugs, badges, T-shirts, etc. There is a museum dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeich, which has nothing, don’t waste your money. The composer had few pleasant moments in Salzburg; after his death, he was completely forgotten and only in the 19th century did they remember the great fellow countryman in order to make money in his name. The Germans are practical and inventive, they were the ones who discovered the “healing” properties of the Dead Sea, which the Arabs called Pogany, and now satisfied tourists are immersed in the brine for cucumbers, but here God himself ordered not to flap your ears. We visited Austria with pleasure - the German language is soft, the inhabitants are calm and quiet, even smokers are respected there - ashtrays on the streets and in bars. If you have free time, go to the pastry shop, where there are amazing sweets that you can wash down with cognac and coffee. The smell there is specific!

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Remember the old German chronicle where Hitler receives guests and Eva Braun bathes in a waterfall? The shooting was done in the town of Berchtesgaden, where Lake Königssee is located, and a residence was built on a high mountain. The party bosses decided to give the Fuhrer a birthday present, drove the rightful owner from the place, paved a road, cut down tunnels, and built their own dachas at the foot of the mountain - in case the boss calls, and we are nearby. Hitler rarely visited there, his wife lived there, but he gave the name of the residence in his own style - Eagle's Nest. Allied aircraft smashed the houses of party bosses to smithereens, but never hit the building on the mountain. From 1945 to 1989, the Americans owned the area, then the Germans began taking tourists there. The landscapes and impressions promised extraterrestrial, we could not refuse.

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But first, we were stuck in a salt mine. Salt mining in Bavaria has been stopped due to unprofitability, but business continues. They put you on overalls, put you on trolleys and take you on an excursion, where they explain the mining technology. Elevators lower you lower and lower, for short distances the descent is done at the fifth point of support - you sit in the chute and roll. Everyone liked the attraction, except for people with large pants, the chute was raised above the surface, the heroes were inclined to the side. The story about mining technology is very informative, but what I liked most was the crossing of the salt lake. A large raft floats under low arches, through which light effects spread, and music sounds - a scene from a science fiction film. We were lifted from the dungeon to a height of more than two thousand meters, our legs weakened and it became difficult to breathe. After 10 minutes everything went away and the camera started working like a German machine gun.

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On one side there is a valley with foothills, Salzburg is visible, the landscape is decorated with bizarre clouds. On the other side are mountains covered with snow and trees. It’s simply impossible to tell, photographs won’t convey everything either, a kind of euphoria arises, I really didn’t want to come down from heaven to earth. If summer had reigned below for a long time, there was snow in places above and the buds on the trees were just beginning to burst, but the sun was so warm that we simply didn’t notice the coolness. Don’t even think about wearing uncomfortable shoes, there are no paved paths, you climb up on rocks. There are also no fences, and a person can only fly downwards, so heels can be downright dangerous. You can, of course, stay near the residence building, but then the point of the trip disappears. They finally lowered us to the ground, put us on a boat with an electric motor (touching concern for the environment) and we slowly sailed along Lake Königssee.

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The water is turquoise, the shores are mountains covered with forest. In the middle of the reservoir we stopped, the sailor began to blow the clarinet, assuring us that the echo would be sevenfold. Corrosive Russian tourists discovered a lack of responses; once there was no sound at all. Apparently, the other clarinetist on the shore, playing the echo, got tired of responding to calls and gave up. At the other end of the lake there is a small island with a church and a tavern, where we ate freshly smoked fish, took a walk and went back. The batteries on the boat ran out, we could barely trudge along, and the captain stubbornly looked ahead through binoculars, I began to fear that he was nearsighted. What was he looking at? The same route several times a day. With great joy we went ashore and set off for Munich. This was our last day in Germany.

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What did we like about Bavaria? Having meticulously assessed the trip, we did not find anything to complain about. Nature, attractions, food, service - everything is at the highest level. If Germans are engaged in tourism, there is no doubt about comfort. If there are overlaps, look for the Russian trace. The host company "Berliner Reisen" gets a solid C grade. We saved on transportation for the organizational meeting and, in the rain, we traveled to hotels and collected a quorum. We spent two excursions on a bus with a half-dead air conditioner and a Russian driver; this is unthinkable for a German driver. Let us once again note the guide Boris Plotkin - erudition, organization and mastery of the conversational genre. If he offers to dine at a restaurant, rest assured, it will be cheap and tasty. Guide Elena is the complete opposite. In Munich, do not trust “Aryans” with dark skin color, I have no doubt that there are many worthy people, but there are exceptions. Germans speak excellent English! Another advantage is that Austria is nearby, cozy and beautiful, how can you not visit it. I have a strong suspicion that this is not our last time in Germany.

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Many thanks to the girls from the Perm agency "Turex", whose services we have been using for 3 years.

The capital of Bavaria, Munich, is a beautiful city, a real pearl of medieval architecture. Living here is quite expensive, but the standard of living is the highest in the country. Anyone who has been here at least once will definitely want to return, because the motto of this city is “Munich loves you!”

Munich is an ideal place for those who like to “click” beautiful views.

A little history

The image of a monk on the coat of arms of Munich dates back to the distant past.

Munich was founded in the 7th century, on the banks of the Isar River. Then the Benedictine monks built a small monastery there, on the site of which the Church of St. Peter now stands. Modest dwellings of ordinary people gradually appeared around the monastery, and the monastery itself grew. This place became known as the Monastic Villa, and then simply “Monks”, and even later “Munich”.

The coat of arms of Munich depicts a monk in black robes, and the city itself got its name from the Old German “Mönche” - monk.

Many events have passed over the years. In honor of deliverance from devastation during the Thirty Years' War, residents erected a column of thanks to the Virgin Mary. Now this column is the main attraction and symbol of the city.

Trip to Munich - plane, bus or train

Getting from Russia to Munich is quite easy.

Traveling to Munich is fast and inexpensive.

There are daily direct flights from Moscow airports Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo, and from other cities - with transfers, or in Moscow. Tickets can be easily booked online. The flight is comfortable and takes about 3 hours.

After arrival, do not forget to set your watch back 2 hours in summer and 1 hour in winter. This is how much local time lags behind Moscow.

There is a convenient connection from Munich airport to the city center; you can get there by taxi, by special bus, or by train. Preferable - train, it takes half an hour to reach the very center of the city. A ticket costs about 10 euros.

A taxi will take you anywhere in the city.

In addition to the plane, you can also get there by bus - a 36-hour journey.

There is also a Moscow-Innsbruck train, which also takes about a day and a half.

Every year more than 500,000 tourists come to Munich. A quarter of the city's residents are foreigners, and only a third of the residents are native Munich residents .

Where to stay

If you did not come on a tourist package, but on your own, the question will be relevant for you.

The Germans are pedantic and value their reputation, so even inexpensive hotels provide excellent service to their clients.

Munich hotels have an excellent reputation.

There are many small, cheap hostels in the city center that are especially popular with young people.

There are also luxury hotels in Munich that will provide you with all the necessary services.

When traveling around Germany, do not forget to buy a bottle of real German liqueur as a gift for your friends. The recipe for this drink is kept in the strictest confidence. With a Jägermeister you can prepare a wide variety of cocktails and have a Jäger party.

If you want to travel around Bavaria profitably, you cannot do without a Bavarian ticket. He will tell you how to apply for a travel document and what advantages it gives.

Transport

The transport system is well developed - trams, buses, city trains, etc. Transport runs strictly on schedule, there are no delays.

A universal ticket will allow you to travel by ground and underground transport without any problems.

The fare payment system differs from the Russian one. The fare for all types of transport is the same and depends on the distance of the trip., i.e. depends on the area of ​​the city you are traveling to. It’s easy for even Munich residents to get confused in the zones. In order not to bother with this, the easiest way is to buy a single ticket, for a day, three days, five days. You can buy one ticket for a group of up to 5 people. It is valid from the moment of first composting and costs about 50 euros.

What to see in Munich - main attractions

So there is a lot to see in Munich. Let's start our walk from its oldest part, where it now stands

St. Peter's Church

This is the oldest temple in the city; construction began a thousand years ago, where a wooden church previously stood, also bearing the name of this Apostle.

At the end of the 13th century there was a terrible fire in it, the domes, which at that time were not Gothic, but Romanesque, were damaged.

The spire of St. Peter's Church serves as a landmark for many tourists.

In the 18th century, its interior was completely rebuilt - now it has become elegant, in the Rococo style.

The last time it suffered severe destruction from war, restoration lasted until the end of the twentieth century. It opened for parishioners in 2000.

There is an observation deck on the church bell tower, which can be reached on foot or by elevator. There is a fee for lifting in both ways - 2 euros.

From reviews:

Externally, the church is so-so, I’ve seen a lot of them. I liked the inside, it was beautiful, I even wanted to become a believer! But the best thing was when I climbed the church tower! Such an amazing view of the city! True, there are a lot of steps to the tower, as many as 300!

This church stands on the oldest square of the city, having been there since its very foundation. It hosted knightly tournaments and all important events for the city. As was the case in those distant times, bazaars were held in the central squares.

The pompous decoration of Peter's Church is definitely worth a look.

In the 17th century, by order of Prince Maximilian, the Column of Mary was built on it, from which the very name of the square came.

Marienplatz

Getting there is easy - get off at the metro station of the same name, turn right towards the Old Rathaus.

Marienplatz is lively and crowded at any time of the year.

The most important sights of the city are also located here: both of its Town Halls, Old and New, Column of St. Mary, Fish Fountain.

Old Town Hall

A tall Gothic building dating back to the very beginning of the 14th century. At that time there was a serious defensive structure next to the impregnable gates to the city. In those days, the entire political center of the city was there. The old tower has not survived; it was rebuilt many times. So what we see is a building from the late 15th century.

Today the Old Town Hall serves as a toy museum, bringing joy to children and adults.

Previously, political battles took place here, but now there is a toy museum, right in the place where the city council met and high society balls were held.

New Town Hall

It was built in the neo-Gothic style. It was finally completed at the beginning of the twentieth century. However, it is decorated in the style of a medieval castle. And even the sculptures of ominous gargoyles suggest the antiquity of the building.

Be sure to check out the intricate façade of the New Town Hall.

Now the City Council meets here, and tourists are interested primarily in it for its 85-meter tower. Its bay window contains 32 figures showing the history of the city, and Every day at 11.00 they begin to move to the chime of the clock.

There is an observation deck on the New Town Hall from where you can see the entire city.

Munich residents claim that the Alps can be seen from the observation deck of the Town Hall on a clear day.

Column of Mary

It was placed in the center of the square as a sign of gratitude to the city residents on the occasion of the end of the Thirty Years' War. Munich simply miraculously survived.

The end of the Thirty Years' War was marked by the erection of the Column of Mary.

The figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child in her arms stands on an 11-meter high Corinthian column. The Mother of God herself stands on a crescent with a scepter and orb, and at the foot of the column four angels fight with allegories symbolizing evil: hunger, plague, war and unbelief.

Fish fountain

Built back in the 14th century, its water comes directly from the Isar River. At that time, in addition to being decorative, it had a purely practical purpose - traders washed freshly caught fish in it. In addition, the fountain supplied water to the entire market.

In ancient times, the fountain had not only a decorative purpose.

According to the customs of that time, every butcher's apprentice, in the last week of his training, had to plunge into the fountain on a grand scale. Only then was he considered “accepted into the workshop.” This week coincided with Maslenitsa, when it was noisy and fun.

And the most interesting thing is that this fountain has survived all the hardships of centuries, but has always been on the square and worked incessantly!

From reviews:

I was told that if you wash your wallet in the Fish Fountain, there will always be money in it. That's exactly what I did. An hour later I found 10 euros on the street, and when I returned, they paid me back. Miracles?

There is a special excursion bus stop at Marienplatz. Having bought a ticket for it, you can travel around the city all day, get off at places that interest you, and get on at any stop. These buses do not have a guide, but have an electronic guide. The story is told through headphones, you set the language yourself. Such a ticket costs 18 euros for an adult and 9 euros for a child.

Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)

One of the symbols of the city, the highest in the city, almost one hundred meters. It is crowned with two twin towers, with amazing domes, unlike all other temples. It was built at the end of the 15th, beginning of the 16th century. Then it impressed everyone with its size; all the residents of the city could easily fit in it.

The twin towers have an original dome shape.

In 2004, the residents of Munich decided not to build buildings in the city taller than this cathedral.

Now it has benches and can only accommodate 4 thousand people.

Nymphenburg

One of the oldest palace complexes in Europe. It was built according to the principle of Versailles for the then ruling dynasty. In addition to the wonderful palace, which you need to spend a separate day to see, there is a Botanical Garden, wonderful canals and man-made lakes with swans, a hunting “house”, which cannot be called anything other than a palace. This complex occupies a significant place on the map of Munich; almost half a million tourists come here every year, and this complex is a must-see, walk along the shady paths, and plunge into their enchanting secret. And, of course, take lots and lots of photos! For memory.

The palace is surrounded by beautiful parks, lakes and shady alleys.

And getting to Nymphenburg is very easy - by tram number 17.

The sights of Munich are not limited only to ancient temples and palaces. This is a modern city, and we will now come to

BMW Museum

It was opened for the start of the Olympics in 1972. It is located near the BMW headquarters, and in it you can see the entire history of this brand, learn how its cars and motorcycles were created.

You can come here with children - excursions are held for all ages.

Models of BMW motorcycles and cars from the very beginning of production are presented in the museum.

In 2004 it was closed for major reconstruction. Opened again in 2008. It has become significantly larger, it presents many more models, and even shows what the designers are working on now. The museum is visited by a quarter of a million tourists annually.

Entrance to it is free. But you won’t be able to see much for free, and to view most of the exhibits you still need to buy a ticket for 9 euros.

The steely grandeur of modern architecture is also striking.

There is no place to have a snack in the museum, so when going there with children, stock up on food.

You can get to the museum by metro, from Marienplatz to Olympia-zentrum. There, when you get out, you will immediately see signs, so it’s impossible to get lost!

From reviews:

The Germans, it turns out, love to ride bicycles so much! I associated them with obese beer and car lovers. But no! I was shocked by the old man, with a professorial beard and glasses, cheerfully riding around the city on a bike past the BMW Museum. I wonder if this corporation makes big ones?

Suburb attractions

There are many wonderful castles in the suburbs of Munich. For example

Hohenschwangau Castle

Residence of the parents of King Ludwig II. The king loved to write fairy tales, and Wagner often came to his castle.

Once you see the castle, you will never forget it.

This castle has a wonderful fountain in the shape of a swan. The king himself laid down his life and gave his all to recreate the Medieval castles that remained in Germany.

If you have not yet decided when to go to the capital of Bavaria, we recommend doing so in June. it is especially beautiful, the city is surrounded by flowers, the warm weather favors long walks. Munich hosts many festivals and concerts in June.

Munich clinics are considered one of the best in Europe; here they can cure the most severe diseases and perform the most complex operations. Check out the best clinics in Germany.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Germany is famous for its ability to give romantic names. Here is this castle, if we translate the name literally - Neuschwanstein - “Swan Castle”.

Neuschwanstein Castle is shrouded in magic and mystery.

There is a legend that Tchaikovsky was once inspired by this castle, and the German epic about Swan Lake inspired him to write his ballet.

This castle also became the prototype of the Magic Castle from Disney cartoons.

The castle has a well-developed infrastructure, absolutely everything is provided, so you can even come with a baby.

These two castles are located nearby and can be visited in one day.

Where to eat in Munich

Each region of Germany has its own cuisine, but what is common to all is a large variety of meats and vegetables.

It is believed that about 1,500 types of different sausages are produced in Germany, and the average German eats up to 100 kg of meat per year

Eating well and fillingly is not a problem here - the city is replete with small cozy cafes, good restaurants and pubs. There is a special conversation about pubs; how can the capital of Bavaria not treat its guests to excellent beer!

Dinner is served! Tasty and satisfying!

From reviews:

I have long concluded that it is not worth going to popular tourist places to eat abroad. I look for small and inconspicuous ones, in side streets, in semi-basements where locals go. It's really tasty and inexpensive there!

WITH Among other attractions of Munich, special mention should be made of the famous Bavarian beer. Recipes for some varieties have been kept since the Middle Ages, and it is possible to brew this only in Bavaria.

So German cuisine is delicious, satisfying and rich, you won’t go hungry there!

So welcome to Munich!

Where to go from Munich

When traveling to Munich, you should not limit yourself to sightseeing only in the capital of Bavaria. This land is rich in picturesque and interesting places and you should not miss the opportunity to visit them. What interesting things are located near Munich and where should you go from here for one day in the first place?

Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
Let's not be afraid to seem banal and first of all we recommend visiting the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which is unconditionally included in 20 best attractions in Europe. Indeed, if time does not allow you to make several trips around Bavaria, then there is no need to rush around - go here. The fairytale castle of Bavarian King Ludwig II is located 120 km from Munich or 2 hours by train.

The surrounding area of ​​Neuschwanstein is also of considerable interest, so this trip will leave you with an unforgettable experience. In one visit you can see two castles at once: Hohenschwangau rises directly opposite Neuschwanstein. Their stories are closely related to each other, although they are very different in appearance.

There is also a cable car nearby that takes tourists to the foothills of the Alps. These are very picturesque places!

• Neuschwanstein Castle: history, description, photos....
• How to get to Neuschwanstein from Munich on your own...

Linderhof Castle
Another creation of Ludwig II is Linderhof. The term “castle” has been assigned to Linderhof, however, in fact it is not a castle at all, but a palace, or a royal residence. Ludwig created it not for receiving important guests or holding balls, but exclusively for relaxation, hunting and aesthetic pleasure. The palace is surrounded by a picturesque park with alleys and sculptures.

You can get from Munich to Linderhof by train from Munich Central Station to Oberammergau station, from there - a special bus to the castle (Schloss Linderhof). Travel time is 2.5 hours. As in the case of Neuschwanstein, it is most convenient to purchase Bavarian ticket(Bayern ticket) for 23 euros, which will pay for all your movements both there and back.

There are ways to see Neuschwanstein and Linderhof in one day on your own, however, this activity is rather dubious. You will have to rush around headlong, trying to catch buses and trains. It is unlikely that you will be able to enjoy all the beauties to the fullest. The only normal solution is to take a group excursion by bus with a guide.

220 kilometers from Munich is the small fairy-tale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Rothenburg ob der Tauber) with a thousand-year history. Rothenburg with its gingerbread houses seems to have stepped out of the pages of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales and is rightfully included in 10 most quaint towns in Europe .

After looking at the unforgettable images of Rothenburg, many travelers immediately include it in the list of must-see places from Munich. Have you become one of them? Then get ready for a truly real journey, since there are no direct trains to Rothenburg from Munich, you will have to get there with several transfers, and the travel time one way will be about 3.5 hours. But it's worth it.

Lake Starnberg
25 kilometers from Munich is Lake Starnberg, which locals call the “Bavarian Sea” for its size. This lake attracts tourists with stunning views, the opportunity to take a boat excursion, sit in a cafe on the shore, etc. This place is especially worth paying attention to for travelers with children, for whom there is a lot of interesting things to do here.

Nuremberg
The second most popular city in Bavaria is Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the historical region of Franconia. When choosing a city where you can stay, settle down and conveniently travel throughout Bavaria, Nuremberg is a good alternative to Munich. And if your choice ultimately fell on Munich, then you shouldn’t completely write off Nuremberg. You can go here for at least 1 day. Lots of tourists do this. You can get to Nuremberg not only by train, but also by bus. The FlixBus carrier offers tickets for the Munich-Nuremberg flight for only 5-7 euros!

Salzburg
A popular destination from Munich is the Austrian city of Salzburg. It’s interesting that you can go here with a Bayern ticket, despite the fact that Salzburg is no longer Bavaria, and not Germany at all. With the above-mentioned company Flixbus, the cost of tickets for the Munich-Salzburg bus is only 7 euros! You have a unique opportunity to travel to another country for such a “ridiculous” amount.

Many travelers travel from Munich to Prague. True, in this case, one day cannot do it. And in general there will be no need to return to Munich at all. From Prague you can go home to Russia or to another European city.

Read more about how to easily and cheaply get to Prague in our blog.

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Any trip begins with searching and purchasing tickets - this is something you can and should save on!

When searching for cheap air tickets during our travels, we use search engines such as Aviasales and Momondo.

Some rules for finding cheap air tickets can be found in this article.

Cheap housing

Every traveler, of course, wants to optimize their costs and find a good hotel (or apartment) in terms of price/quality ratio. Thus, the more options you are offered, the more likely you are to find the best one. Therefore, your search can be greatly facilitated by the Hotellook service, which searches for the best accommodation booking systems.

You don't need to compare prices on different services yourself - Hotellook will do it for you!

Insurance

To obtain a Schengen visa, as is known, the list of required documents includes an insurance policy for those traveling abroad.

When traveling to other countries where a visa is not required, taking out an insurance policy for the safety of you and your family members will also not be amiss, especially if you are traveling with children.

Excursions

The best way to get to know a new city is through guided tours from local residents. To do this, many travelers use services such as Sputnik8.

Bavaria is the richest state in Germany, in every sense of the word. However, when traveling to this region, many people usually do not go further than Munich. 34travel decided to correct this absurd misunderstanding and compiled for you a list of six must-see attractions of this southern land to prove: Bavaria is not only “Oktoberfest”.

Neuschwanstein and other castles

Neuschwanstein(Schloss Neuschwanstein) is familiar to everyone since childhood - this castle became the prototype of the Sleeping Beauty castle, which appears in the screensaver of every Disney cartoon. Built in the second half of the 19th century by order of perhaps the most eccentric German king, Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein grew up right in the middle of the Alps. Ludwig dreamed of building a fairy-tale castle from ancient German legends, so he invited not a professional builder to play the role of architect, but theater artist Christian Jank, who painted the scenery for Wagner's operas.

Today the castle is a museum, the entrance ticket to which costs € 13. If you don’t go inside, you won’t be able to appreciate all the eccentricities of Ludwig. Ludwig expressed his love for the work of Wagner, who openly twisted ropes out of the king all his life, in the interior of the castle. The walls in the Minstrel Hall, for example, are decorated with frescoes with scenes from the opera Tannhäuser, and in the bedroom - themes from Tristan and Isolde. The throne room is made in the Byzantine style: there is a lot of gold and faces of saints around. The frescoes opposite the throne depict another castle that Ludwig dreamed of, but never got around to building.

Neuschwanstein took seventeen years to build and was barely a third complete when Ludwig died. All this time, the king needed to live somewhere and at the same time he began to build a “mini-Versailles” for himself - Linderhof Castle(Schloss Linderhof), whose architect was also Christian Jank. Ludwig considered himself the new incarnation of the Sun King, so a residence reminiscent of the palace of the French emperor was necessary for him to maintain this opinion of himself. Although it is difficult to call Linderhof Castle - in fact, it is a compact Baroque villa surrounded by an elegant park. The most interesting place here is the Grotto of Venus - an artificial cave 10 meters high, where scenes from Wagner's Tannhäuser were played, which is not at all surprising, given the king's love for the composer.

Later, the “mini-Versailles” was not enough for Ludwig and he wanted to build a full-fledged palace. It became a castle Herrenchiemsee(Schloss Herrenchiemsee), which is located on an island in the middle of Lake Chiemsee. The Bavarian Versailles even surpassed its French ancestor in some ways - the “Hall of Mirrors” here was several meters longer than the Versailles original. But under Ludwig, only the central part of the palace was erected. The king lived in the castle there for only nine days. Later, the castle was finally completed and now there is a museum in it.

Lakes

The favorite summer pastime of Germans living in Munich, a million-strong city, is to get out to the water on the weekends. Mountain lakes are as much a hallmark of Bavaria as pretzels or dirndl. But it’s worth going here not only in the summer - in the cold season you can admire the beauty of the Alpine lakes without a crowd of tourists and the Germans themselves.

The Fünfseenland region, near the city of Starnberg, is just half an hour from Munich main station. The region is called the "land of five lakes". The most famous lake of the five is Ammersee(Ammersee), which is considered one of the warmest and cleanest in the region, despite its proximity to a big city. Ammersee is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts: it is home to one of the oldest sailing schools in Germany, and the horizon is always dotted with figures of people windsurfing or kayaking. Very close by is Lake Starnberger See, where King Ludwig II also left his mark by building his summer residence. Lovers of highly spiritual entertainment can take a ferry to the village of Bernried to study the German Expressionists in the museum Buchheim Museum der Phantasie.

Lake Chiemsee(Chiemsee) is called the “Bavarian sea” because of its record size - 80 square kilometers. There are two large islands on Chiemsee - the Women's Island (Fraueninsel) and the Men's Island (Herreninsel), where the "Versailles" by Ludwig II. In addition, there are many small islands scattered around the lake. For example, Krautinsel, where you can get there on rented kayaks and have a picnic almost like on a desert island. The nature of Chiemsee is so picturesque that at the beginning of the 20th century, a whole circle of so-called “Chiemsee artists” (Chiemseemaler) even appeared, who painted exclusively the beauty of this lake in the southeast of Bavaria.

Tegernsee(Tegernsee) is literally right in the middle of the mountains. Paragliders descend from the alpine slopes, flying over the azure water, and tourists go hiking straight from the beach. Real estate on Tegernsee is almost the most expensive pleasure in Germany, so in recent years the villages surrounding the lake have turned into luxury resorts full of expensive hotels, restaurants and spas. Less pretentious attractions here include the former Benedictine monastery and its brewery.

The neighbor of the luxurious Tegernsee is the lake Schliersee(Schliersee) - suitable for lovers of eco-tourism. All walking routes are lined with signs that describe in detail the local flora and fauna.

Zugspitze, or the top of Germany

Climbing the Zugspitze, the highest point in Germany, makes you feel like a real cosmopolitan. From here you can see four countries at once: Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany itself. There are two ways to get to the top. The first is more picturesque: by cable car. You are rushing at a speed of 10 meters per second, and below you are the snowy peaks of the Alps and Lake Eibsee. The second option is by train on a rack railway. The train departs from the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which today is one of the most popular ski resorts.

Climbing to the top is not a cheap pleasure. A round-trip ticket costs about €50. If you don't want to pay that much and don't have a goal to get to the top at any cost, Zugspitze is a great place to go hiking. Along the way, Bavarian landscapes of incredible beauty await you: a lake with crystal clear water, forests, caves, glaciers and the Partnach gorge.

Salzburg

Of course, calling Austrian part of Bavaria is an unforgivable geographical mistake, but from Munich to Austria's fourth largest city by train is less than two hours. From Vienna to Salzburg, by the way, the journey takes almost three hours and the ticket will cost twice as much (a ticket from Munich to Salzburg costs from € 11.5).

Salzburg is famous as the birthplace of the great Mozart. Everything in the city reminds of this: portraits of the composer in every souvenir shop, a museum in the house where he was born, the Mozart University and various classical music festivals that take place here all year round.

Salzburg, in fact, is a museum in itself. This city is a monument of Baroque architecture, thanks to which it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tour should start from the main square, Residenzplatz, where there is a 15-meter baroque fountain dating back to the 17th century! Then take a look at the residence of the archbishops and its gallery, where Rembrandt, Rubens, Bruegel and other famous artists of the 16th-19th centuries are exhibited. Then you can stroll through the Mirabell Palace and the beautiful Baroque garden laid out around it. And you should definitely climb the Hohensalzburg Fortress, which offers the best view of the city and the Alps surrounding it on all sides. Although the best advice is to forget all the above tips. Buy a ticket, leave the station and just wander around the city without any specific goal, without fear of getting lost.

Erding Baths

What to see in Munich in winter and summer. Sights of Bavaria and my personal TOP 7 interesting places in Munich. My first article is about a trip to Germany.

This trip to Munich became a small anniversary for me as a travel blogger. The thing is that after I first set foot on German soil, the countries I visited became exactly 20 (you can shower me with thunderous applause). To tell the truth, I never dreamed of traveling to this country. I chose it almost by accident when I decided (in my childish naivety) that it would be easiest for me to get my next Schengen through the German embassy. At first I thought about a trip to Frankfurt (where it’s always easy to find a cheap flight), then about a trip to Berlin, which, after all, is the German capital (and where there are always plenty of cheap tickets too). But in the end I decided to start the year with a trip to Bavaria. I don’t know why, but this region has always seemed to me the most German among all the states of Germany.

Looking ahead a little, I will say that Bayern in general and Munich in particular made a very pleasant impression on me. Therefore, to some extent, I even began to understand those grimy Arabs who walk on foot across the entire continent to ask for refugee status not somewhere in Romania or Lithuania, but here in the south of Germany. When I walked out of the plane and saw the unseasonably bright sun above my head, I immediately realized that we would become friends with Germany. Good weather is always a big plus for any trip. But now, after the Epiphany cold that covered me somewhere in the Vilnius region, I was especially happy about the German sun.

Just yesterday in Lithuania I didn’t know what kind of jacket to put on or what kind of scarf to wrap myself in, but here, in the south of Germany, I was calmly walking down the street in just a jacket. Spring has covered Bavaria already in the first month of the year. However, okay... We need to finish. Otherwise I’m like a hydrometeorological center with all this talk about the weather. Let me tell you something else... What to see in Munich? What attractions in Bavaria are worth visiting during such a trip? Let's take a short walk around the city, which is worth seeing. Ready? Then let's begin!

Old city

New Town Hall of Munich (1908).

Let's start with the classics. You definitely won't miss Marienplatz. This is the very center of the city. It couldn't be more central. Here it is old and new town hall of Munich. And also a huge number of simply beautiful buildings (the sight of which immediately reminded me of Vienna).

Old Town Hall of Munich (1310)

Well, look... City Hall in Vienna.

Doesn't remind you of anything? In some ways, the capitals of Austria and Bavaria are similar to each other, like the Olsen sisters. Although, of course, the two cities have their own special features. For example, I remember this one in Munich tower with dancing figures(the performance starts at 11.00).

And also this one "Fish" fountain, in which you supposedly need to wet your wallet so that there is always a lot of money in it.

I urinated, but didn’t really feel any changes. While I'm waiting. Bank payments can take up to 5 business days. Maybe the same principle works with magic fountains?

In general, there are a lot of different attractions in the old town area of ​​Munich. If I start listing them, there will be a whole Schindler's list. Therefore, for my part, I will name only a few of them that I liked the most. So here they are:

• St. Peter's Church(it is beautiful, photogenic, and right behind it there is a small restaurant with an open area, where it is very convenient to arrange photo sessions).

• Court Brewery Hofbräuhaus, where Lenin, Hitler and Mozart once drank, and now hundreds of noisy Chinese tourists drink.

• Theatinerkirche(standing on Odeonsplatz next to another cool building - Hall of the Bavarian generals). There are lions, and some green Germans with serious faces... This “Hall” looks something like this (one to one, like the Loggia Lanzi in Italian Florence).

Have you forgotten anyone? Oh yes... A separate paragraph about Frauenkirche- a strange church with two round turrets.

It stands very close to the Munich City Hall and together with it is one of the most famous attractions of Munich. Personally, this building seemed a little awkward to me. The only thing I really liked here were the huge carved doors on the sides...

Stone slabs on the walls...

And here is this mark on the floor, which (according to Wikipedia and local Bavarian legends) is (...drum roll...) the mark of the Devil himself!!!

To be honest, a trace is like a trace. So I don't know if it's true that the Devil wears Prada. The only thing I can say with absolute certainty is that the Devil has a 46th.

In a certain situation, he and I could wear the same shoes. How much are souls on the black market these days?

Munich parks

It wasn’t my idea to consider parks attractions. I'm just riding the wave of conformity. As for me, all these parks are mortal boredom. But in any guide to Munich you will find at least two parks - Hofgarten And English garden. They are both, of course, completely fine. If I lived in Munich, I would happily walk here and maybe even buy myself a personal bench like this.

A huge building adjoins the Hofgarten park on one side Munich residence- a famous museum and another popular attraction in Bavaria. But personally, I remember this building more - state chancellery.

For me, it’s a great contrast of old and new. I even took a photo here in the style of Freddie Mercury. Look for it on my Instagram (link at the very bottom of the page). In the meantime, I'll move on. I still have a lot to tell you.

Palaces and castles of Munich

Not a word about Neuschwanstein yet... Only about those castles and palaces that are located on the territory of the city itself. There are many of them within the municipal boundaries. I already wrote about the square and outwardly unassuming Munich residence of the Bavarian dukes and electors in the last paragraph. Now about other iconic buildings... I’ll repent right away (don’t judge too harshly), before Blutenburg Castle I never got there. And here Nymphenburg Palace climbed up and down. Maybe a little later I’ll even write a separate article about him (or I won’t – we’ll see according to my mood).

What do I remember about this place? Let me think... Can we say again that it is very similar to similar palaces in neighboring Vienna? No?.. They really are like twin brothers... No one is interested in my opinion? Okay... Then I’ll write about something else – about the swans in the local lake. You won't miss them either. These are some kind of swans from the Jurassic period. They are the size of an elephant... Or at least the size of a small pony.

If you kill one of these, you can probably feed a company of soldiers. Although no... Such a swan will kill anyone he wants. Remember the Bingo Players' video for the song "Get Up"? Well, the one where the ducks deal with a gang of some American gopniks? It's about the same picture here. Swans and ducks run after people and use threats and intimidation to beg them for a piece of bread. The Bavarian police are slow. There is a possibility that they are in share.

As confirmation, there is a photo of an evil swan, which somehow very warlikely looked at me from under its brows. Well, look for yourself... Am I the only one who sees the threat in his eyes?

OK. Not a word more about swans. And then suddenly they have some connections in the flight units. I don't need problems. All. I'm slowing down.

Munich sports

Now seriously... I don’t know whether you are aware or not, but in 1972, probably the most famous Summer Olympics in the history of the Old World was held in the capital of Bavaria. Famous, most likely not because of any sporting successes or religious buildings, but primarily because of the tragedy that happened to a number of Jewish athletes and coaches. For those who have not heard anything about this episode, let me remind you. In 1972, the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September captured a number of Israeli team members (athletes, judges and coaches), 11 of whom were subsequently tortured and killed. The total number of victims of that incident reached 17 people (including killed terrorists and a German policeman). The episode itself lasted several days and subsequently actually continued in the form of the Black September terrorists’ hijacking of a Lufthansa flight (with the goal of exchanging hostages for comrades sent to prison) and two military operations of the Israeli army in Palestine.

Currently, a separate memorial is dedicated to this episode of history. And the objects of that Olympics-72 still remain important attractions of Munich. I personally really liked the Olympic Park. When we got there the sky above was absolutely fantastic. However, see for yourself... All photos are without processing or filters.

Here Munich TV Tower (Olympiaturm), the opening of which was timed to coincide with the Olympic Games...

Here Olympic Stadium(currently closed for renovation)…

Flags flying in the neighborhood...

But just a beautiful tree, against the background of a transparent blue sky.

I don’t know... Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes it seems like this photo was taken anywhere but on planet Earth. Just a city of 1000 planets. And the stroke in the sky is very on topic here.

Here's another cool spot for photos... A high hill, not far from the Olympic venues. There is a very cool view from there. If you find yourself in Munich, be sure to get there. On one side there is a lake and a park. On the other hand, the Alps are already visible. Beauty.

In general, the very name of the city of Munich is inextricably linked with the history of sports. And I’m not just talking about the ’72 Olympics now. I think everyone knows that it is here, on Allianz Arena, is home to one of the strongest football clubs on our planet - Bayern Munich.

At the time of writing, this club has won the German championship 27 times (and actually secured its 28th championship), won the European Cup three times and won the Champions League twice. As of February 2018, Bayern Munich ranks second in the ranking of the best clubs on the planet and is among the TOP 3 strongest teams of the 20th century.

In Munich, photographs of players and various products with the Bayern brand will follow you at every turn. Even if you are not a football fan, be sure to visit the Allianz Arena and some of the team’s club stores. There are special tours around the stadium, and there is also a Bayern Museum and the team MegaShop. I repeat: even if you are not going to buy anything there, be sure to go there. There is everything here - from suitcases with the Bayern logo, to bibs and dog bowls with the club emblem. Next are a few photos as confirmation and a smiling Robert Levandovsky especially for Vanya Shishlov.

Cool. Even more...

World-BMW and the museum of the German auto giant

I already wrote about this in our VKontakte group and on my Instagram account: Munich is a city on whose roads there is simply an amazing number of luxury cars. No, of course, regular cars are also found here. But the concept of “ordinariness” in the capital of Bavaria is also very relative. An ordinary (well, almost) car on the roads of Munich looks something like this.

And in some car stores in the city center they quite easily sell cars like this.

The quintessence of all this automotive madness is two points - the BMW Museum and the so-called World-BMW (aka luksovaja, in German). These two buildings stand opposite each other and, in fact, reflect two poles in the life and history of the world famous automaker. The BMW Museum in Munich tells the story of the brand's formation. And BMW-Welt shows what this company is like today. And in some way - what it will be like in the future. Entrance to the Museum is paid. Entrance to the World is free. In short, guess what I personally chose?

To tell the truth, I don’t know how cool the BMW museum is, but the “World” of the German auto giant captivated me 100%. It's very cool here. In fact, this is such a large exhibition where modern new automotive technology is collected.

Chinese businessmen, dressed to the nines, stroll between slender rows of luxury cars. Cars are displayed on the first floor, motorcycles on the second. During our own visit, one of the stands featured motorcycles competing in desert rallies; the other is about motorcycles that were featured in some famous German movie.

In a separate part there were video games for children...

And X-BOX for older children.

Of course, everything is free, everything can be touched and everything can be played with. By the way, you can also climb into almost all cars to see everything from the inside or just take a photo.

The only thing that distracts you from enjoying the beauty is the smiling exhibition workers who come up to you from time to time and offer you their help.

- Sorry, sir. Are you interested in this car? Maybe I can help you with something?

“Of course,” my inner voice smiles somewhere deep in my soul. – Could you please add me just a little bit to avoid buying this car? I'm missing some 80,000 euros...

I don’t even know which of these cars I would buy if this blog brought me enough money. I would probably take this black one.

And baby Izetta for change (well, so that you have something to hang on your keychain). Not a car, but a vacuum cleaner. I'm simply delighted with her.

In short, as you understand, I really liked this place.

Sights of Bavaria: suburbs of Munich

I will tell you about them here in just a few words. Then I will write about many of them in separate reports. The thing is that you can go to Munich not only for its own sake, but also for its immediate suburbs. There are simply a huge number of interesting places here. This is the castle Neuschwanstein with its “neighbor” castle Hohenschwangau; and a cute mountain town called Fussen, and the half-timbered city Rothenburg ob der Tauber(with an unpronounceable name and many Instagrammable views).

Well, if you prefer sights in the “horror” style, you can also go toDachau concentration camp. Or go to Nuremberg - the city of Nazi military parades and the place that Hitler considered the most German of all German cities. You can get to all these places from Munich in 1-2 hours. For example, on company busesThey have soft chairs, a free toilet and good wi-fi during the trip. On this trip we moved around Germany with their help. Ticket prices start from 5 euros. For comparison, a one-time ticket to the Munich metro costs 3.2 euros. I think you get my point.

At the end of the article, I will post here a selection of excursions around Munich and its immediate surroundings. If you want to walk around the city with a Russian-speaking guide, I think they will come in handy.