Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich

Lonely PlanetAug 26

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Germany

Experience the best of Germany with this guide to the country

Gracious 17th-century palace

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Schloss NymphenburgSightGracious 17th-century palace
ResidenzmuseumMuseumFormer palace of Bavaria’s ruling Wittelsbach dynasty
KunstarealNeighborhoodMuseum-packed district in Munich
Bavarian AlpsSightForested mountains, villages, ski and spa resorts
Elsewhere
Cologne CathedralPlace of worshipCologne, GermanyMagnificent 13th-century Gothic cathedral
Oberes MittelrheintalNeighborhoodKoblenz, GermanyUNESCO-recognized stretch of Rhine with vineyards and castles
Festung EhrenbreitsteinSightKoblenz, GermanyMighty fortress in Koblenz
Zum Grünen BaumPubBacharach, GermanyDas singende Männer-Ensemble aus Frankfurt mischt unseren Sommerabend auf!
Römisch-Germanisches MuseumMuseumCologne, GermanyMust-see attraction in Cologne
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum and Fondation CorboudMuseumCologne, GermanySublime collection of European art
Baltic CoastNeighborhoodStralsund, GermanyNorthern Germany's coast with sand, pines, and nature sanctuaries
Jasmund National ParkSightRügen Island, GermanySheer cliffs on Rügen Island
Darss-Zingst PeninsulaSightStralsund, GermanyKnown for birdlife and beauty
ReichsstadtmuseumMuseumRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyLocal treasures collected in a former Dominican convent
Alt-Rothenburger HandwerkerhausMuseumRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyCraftspeople ply their trade as they have for over 700 years
Erfurt CathedralPlace of worshipErfurt, GermanyWhere Martin Luther was ordained
Zitadelle PetersbergSightErfurt, GermanyVast baroque citadel in Erfurt
PfalzgrafensteinSightKoblenz, Germany
Burg RheinsteinSightKoblenz, Germany
Burg ReichensteinSightKoblenz, Germany
Georg BreuerRestaurantBingen, Germany

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Lonely PlanetAug 19

12 of the top things to do in Munich

With its sprawling parks, sensational museums and (yes) lots of beer, Munich is hard to resist. Here are 12 of the top things you can do in the city.

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ViktualienmarktMarketBrowse seasonal stalls for local products.
Englischer GartenParkUrban park with surfers, beer gardens, and skyline views.
National TheaterSightBook a show at this neoclassical venue.
MarienplatzTrain stationCentral square with Glockenspiel and town halls.
Eisbach waveAttractionWatch surfers ride the wave in Englischer Garten.
HofbräuhausRestaurantFamous beer hall for pork knuckles and Bavarian spirit.
Altes RathausAttractionFairy-tale-like building on Marienplatz.
Neues RathausSightGargoyle-adorned town hall dominating Marienplatz.
GlockenspielAttractionMechanical figures depicting Munich's history.
MONACO cafeCaféCafe on the 4th floor of Ludwig Beck department store.
Cafe GlockenspielRestaurantCafe directly opposite the new town hall.
Bavarian State OperaSightMain venue for opera and ballet.
Bavarian State OrchestraSightIt has given its own series of concerts, the Akademiekonzerte, since 1811.
Müller’sches VolksbadSightOldest public indoor pool, art nouveau architecture.
Deutsches MuseumMuseumIt receives about 1.5 million visitors per year.
Der PschorrRestaurantBeer hall in the center of Munich.
St Peter's churchPlace of worshipOffers a viewing platform with no elevator.
OlympiaparkParkPark with the Olympiaturm observation tower.
OlympiaturmAttractionObservation tower in Olympic Park.
UmadumPubLarge Ferris wheel in the Werksviertel.
FitzroyRestaurantRestaurant great for dinner with a view.
HirschgartenTrain stationBavaria's biggest beer garden.
Augustiner KellerBeer gardenLeafy beer garden close to the central station.
Schloss NymphenburgSight
Bavarian State BalletSight

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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The 19 best things to do in Germany

Water sports, hikes, culture and castles galore.

former summer residence of Bavarian rulers

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Schloss NymphenburgSightformer summer residence of Bavarian rulers
Elsewhere
East Side GalleryGalleryBerlin, Germany1.3km stretch of Berlin Wall covered in murals
Tempelhofer FeldSightBerlin, Germanyformer airport in Berlin, now a park
RuhrgebietNeighborhoodEssen, Germanyregion with repurposed industrial infrastructure
Zeche ZollvereinAttractionEssen, Germanyformer coal-mining complex with museums
Landschaftspark Duisburg-NordSightDuisburg, Germanydecommissioned ironworks with diving center
ZugspitzeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyGermany's highest mountain with cable car
EibseeSightGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Germanylake at the base of Zugspitze
Deutsche WeinstrasseTrailNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyroute connecting vineyards and restaurants
Hambacher SchlossAttractionNeustadt an der Weinstraße, Germanyhilltop location known for democracy protests
BottleStopsPlaceMainz, Germanyoffers excellent wine tours in English
SchlenkerlaRestaurantBamberg, GermanyAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier.
Kölner DomPlace of worshipCologne, GermanyGothic cathedral in Cologne
Hohenzollern BridgeViewpointCologne, Germanybridge with love locks overlooking the Rhine
Nazi Party Rally GroundsMuseumNuremberg, Germanysite with imposing structures from Nazi era
Memorium Nuremberg TrialsMuseumNuremberg, Germanyexamines the trials of leading Nazi figures
Schloss NeuschwansteinAttractionSchwangau, Germany19th-century castle, inspired Walt Disney
Würzburg ResidenzSightWürzburg, Germany18th-century palace famed for staircase and frescoes
FriedrichsbadPlaceBaden-Baden, GermanyRenaissance-style building with multi-station bathing circuit
SyltNeighborhoodWesterland, Germanylargest of the North Frisian Islands
AllgäuTrain stationKempten, Germanyregion known for cheese, Alpine dairies
HoimatRestaurantEschach, Germanysoft cheese experts in a restored barn
Brauerei SpezialRestaurantBamberg, Germany

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