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 Grandiose aristocratic house |
Maria-Einsiedel-Straße 45 Thalkirchen Munich, Bayern 81379 Germany |
This was once the home and studio of Cosmas Damian Asam, an important painter of the late baroque period. The facade of the Asamschlößl is a rare example of the sort which was once so widespread in Munich. The painter acquired the estate in 1724, added a studio and started to decorate the facade with his work. At the time, the grounds also included buildings for the workers, a geometrically designed garden and a chapel built by his brother Egid Quirin. The house was rebuilt after the War by Schleich and the paintings on its facade restored. Quality regional cuisine has been served here at reasonable prices since 1993. The dining rooms are traditional and comfortable, comprising the Tirol Room, a lounge with a clay oven and a beautiful garden. Celebrities from the nearby film studios in Geiselgasteig are regular guests here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Traditional brewery with good food |
Zornedinger Straße 2 Aying Munich, Bayern 85653 Germany +49 8095 9065 |
The Inselkammer family has been producing a very drinkable and much-loved beer in the traditional Aying Brewery since 1878. The menu features typical Bavarian fare (including a type of bread soup) as well as a good variety of regional cuisine with an international flavor. There is a beer garden with seating for 200. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest brewery in the world |
Weihenstephaner Str 1 Freising Munich, Bayern 85354 Germany +49 81 611 3004 |
The Benedictine monks have been brewing beer here since 1040, making this place the oldest brewery in the world. The brewery now belongs to the state, but still attracts customers with a selection of Bavarian specialties served in enormous portions (from 11:30a-10p). The beer garden offers a great view of the mountains north of Munich. An old law allows you to bring your own food, but there's really no need! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dachau concentration camp - shadows of the past |
Alte Römerstraße 75 Dachau Munich, Bayern 85221 Germany +49 8131 669970 http://www.kz-gedenkstaette-da... |
A visit to Dachau, the remains of Germany's first concentration camp, is an experience you will never forget. Built shortly after Hitler seized power, its aim was to extinguish opposition through incarceration and/or murder. Dachau has been preserved and is open to the public as a reminder of the horrors of Nazi Germany. The former work house is home to a permanent exhibition which describes in horrifying detail the history of the camp; a memorial to the victims of fascism (erected in 1968) stands in front of the building. The barracks have also been kept intact, for it was here that the prisoners - Social Democrats, Communists, Jews, Gypsies and Prisoners of War - were imprisoned. After the war, the camp was used as a temporary home for innumerable 'displaced persons'. The north-western part of the site includes the crematorium, where over 30,000 of Dachau's victims were cremated. Documentary film: Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French restaurant, Bavarian beer garden |
Zentralländstraße 30 Thalkirchen Munich, Bayern 81379 Germany +49 89 7429 9715 |
Idyllically situated near the banks of the River Isar, yet not far from the city centre, this restaurant - housed in a 19th century neo-Renaissance villa - is soberly decorated in black and white, but offers delicious French cuisine at fairly reasonable prices (the fish dishes are particularly good!). The main attraction is the beer garden, which is tucked well away from the traffic and also offers hearty Bavarian fare. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Ancient seat of the bishopric |
Weihenstephaner Berg Munich, Bayern 85354 Germany http://www.freising.de |
Situated on the left bank of the River Isar to the north of Munich, Freising was made the seat of the bishopric as long ago as 739. The Romanesque cathedral of St. Maria and St. Korbinian was built between 1160-1205 and decorated at the beginning of the 18th century by the Asam brothers in Baroque style with stucco and paintings. Another interesting feature is the surviving Romanesque crypt and the picture at the high altar by Peter Paul Rubens, Die apokalyptische Frau (the Apocalyptic Woman) - the original can be seen in the Alte Pinakothek. Freising is not, however, only known in religious circles. It is also famous as home of the oldest brewery in the world, the Brauerei Weihenstephan (worth a visit: Bräustüberl Weihenstephan). The Benedictine monastery was granted a licence to brew and sell alcohol in 1040. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small, charming brewery |
Kreuzeckstraße 23 Großhesselohe Munich, Bayern 82049 Germany +49 89 79 8961 http://www.isarbraeu.de/ |
This small brewery, opened in an old train station, offers simple, traditional, Bavarian cuisine as well as every Bavarian's staple liquid diet: Weissbier (yeast beer). Another speciality which is highly recommended is the roast pork in beer. The staff are friendly in a typical Bavarian kind of way; tours of the brewery can be arranged by prior appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jousting tournaments |
Schloss Kaltenberg Geltendorf Munich, Bayern 82269 Germany +49 81939 33100 http://www.kaltenberg.de |
The biggest jousting tournament in the world takes place every July at Schloss Kaltenberg. Bold knights in heavy armour engage in breathtaking contests and storytellers, jugglers and fire-eaters entertain the crowds. Earthenware is available at the adjoining craft market and refreshment comes in the shape of barbecued meat and home-brewed beer. Children and adults can enjoy a full day's entertainment, but be careful to check the programme. Feel free to join in too, if you dare! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Popular day-trip |
Bergstraße 1 Munich, Bayern 82346 Germany |
This beautiful lake, about 35km south-west of Munich, is a favorite weekend refuge for city folk. Its location, between two tree-covered mountains, is idyllic and is perfect not just for swimming, but also for hiking, rowing, sailing and fishing. It is well worth treating yourself to a trip on the steamer. The nearby Klostergasthof Andechs attracts hoards of visitors with its delicious beer and historic monastery. You could round off the day in one of the traditional bars or restaurants in Herrsching or Inning. Getting there: Take the Autobahn Lindau and exit towards Herrsching through Weßling and Seefeld. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small and peaceful |
Rathausstraße Munich, Bayern 83727 Germany |
Located about 10km east of Lake Tegernsee, Lake Schliersee is smaller, more romantic and just as popular with day-trippers. In the summer, tourists flock to the villages dotted around the lake for swimming, walking, cycling, boat-trips and health spas, as well as for skiing in the winter. Despite all that, the lake has remained relaxed, because of heavy restrictions on construction at the water's edge, so that the walk around the lake is still relatively unspoilt. The lake is surrounded by high, forested mountains, which are perfect for hiking. At the end of an energetic day, several restaurants and pubs tempt visitors in to sample their delicious (fish) suppers. The easiest way of reaching Lake Schliersee is by train and information is available at the main railway station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Bavaria's warmest bathing lakes |
zwischen Uffing und Murnau Munich, Bayern 82418 Germany |
Surrounded by wonderful countryside, Lake Staffelsee has seven islands. To the west lie extensive hills and moorlands. The Staffelsee was formed from the melted ice of the Loisach glacier, and the lake's dark, slightly murky waters are a particular feature, as is the swift warming of the water in summer to 25 degrees Celsius. It is one of the warmest lakes in Bavaria suitable for bathing, and is popular among all age groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The foothills of the Alps |
Hauptstrasse 1 Munich, Bayern 83684 Germany |
Situated some 50km south-east of Munich, Lake Tegernsee has been a magnet for tourists for many years. Not only can visitors indulge in endless leisure pursuits like swimming, cycling, walking and sailing, it is above all its idyllic location which makes this area special. The lake nestles at the bottom of a range of mountains which rise up from the water's edge, among them Wallberg (1732m) and Risserkogel (1826m). Hikers will be well and truly in their element here, while the less energetic will enjoy the lovely route to Schliersee. Because of the lake's popularity, there are plenty of hotels, guest houses, pubs and cafés located on its shores. The easiest way of getting here from Munich is to take the S-Bahn (S2) to Holzkirchen and then the train to Tegernsee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Little Versailles |
Schloss Schleißheim Munich, Bayern 85716 Germany |
In 1684 Prince Max Emmanuel II commissioned Zuccalli to build Schloss Lustheim opposite the old Schleißheim Castle. Zuccalli's construction combined a hunting lodge, residential rooms and fanciful leisure facilities, and was without rival at the time. This fine example of a late baroque stately home now houses an exhibition of Ernst Schneider's porcelain collection, which provides a good overview of the whole range of Meißen porcelain. The garden is a further attraction; it was also planned by Zuccalli and is one of the few remaining baroque gardens in Germany. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich airport |
Erdinger Moos Munich, Bayern 85326 Germany +49 89 975 00 http://www.munich-airport.de/ |
Built in 1992 by a team of international architects, Munich Airport (MUC) is ultra-modern yet also simple and understated, and is widely regarded as one of the most impressive modern airports in the world. About 15 million passengers pass through each year, making Munich one of the busiest airports in Europe. Nearly 100 airlines fly to and from Munich. Major carriers include Air France, Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa and United Airlines. Parking: Munich Airport has numerous short stay car parks (EUR 3 per hour) and several underground garages for longer stays (EUR 15 per day). Facilities: Terminal 1 contains all the usual airport amenities like restaurants, bars and a multitude of shops. The Kempinski Airport Hotel and the Munich Airport Center, a ritzy conference-cum-leisure centre, are located between terminals one and two. Transport to and from the airport: The car journey to the city centre (on the A9 or A92) takes 45 minutes on a good day, but as the route tends to be very congested, it is easier to use the S-Bahn (urban railway). Trains run every 10 minutes and stop at almost every inner-city station. The journey to the Hauptbahnhof (main station) takes 41 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provincial palace on the outskirts of the city |
Maximilianshof 1 Oberschleißheim Munich, Bayern 85764 Germany +49 89 315 5272 |
Built in the 16th century by Duke Wilhelm V as a simple farmhouse, the Duke's son, Elector Maximilan I, converted the house into a high Renaissance-style manor house between in 1617-23. The original outhouses were kept, and remain intact today. Large scale renovation was necessary after a bad fire in 1944, and the Altes Schloss now forms part of the Bavarian National Museum, showing exhibitions on East and West Prussia and the Gertrud Weinhold collection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The new buildings are coming... |
In der naehe von der St. Michael's Kirche Munich, Bayern 81737 Germany |
At the St. Michael's Church the street leads to the Pflanzeltplatz. The church was built in the Baroque style and at the gate a proud old house with a wooden stairway expects the visitor. Church and Pflanzeltplatz still seem to have a touch of pure urban character, the old Perolehe (Bärenwald). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A walk in green meadows |
Benediktstraße Ebenhausen Munich, Bayern 82067 Germany +49 8178 790 http://www.abtei-schaeftlarn.de |
Those visiting Schäftlarn would be well advised to take a walk through the lovely countryside before or after a visit to the monastery. Founded in 760, the monastery changed allegiances several times over the centuries, the last time being in 1866 when it was transferred to the Benedictines. Most of the buildings were constructed in 1702-07 according to plans drawn up by Giovanni Antonio Viscardis. The monastery chapel was rebuilt between 1733-57 and provides an excellent example of Bavarian Baroque. The interior contains frescos by Johann Baptist Zimmermann; the altar and pulpit were built by sculptor Johann Baptist Straub. Visitors should make sure that they sample the monks brew in the beer garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich's Versailles |
Schloss Schleißheim Oberschleißheim Munich, Bayern 85764 Germany +49 89 315 8720 http://www.schloesser.bayern.de/ |
Schloss Schleißheim is a monument to the fantasies of an absolutist ruler and a passionate art collector. Built during the reign of Elector Max Emanuel, the splendid baroque palace was intended as a royal residence, though the Elector himself was forced into exile and never lived here. Building work was begun in 1701 by Zuccalli and continued between 1719-26 by Joseph Effner the Younger. French architectural features are evident in the facade and the building's interior, which is a triumph of elegance. The most impressive rooms are the Große Saal, the Viktoriensaal and the Große Galerie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hiking, biking, swimming and sailing |
Starnberg Straße Munich, Bayern 82319 Germany |
The second largest lake in Upper Bavaria became famous when 'Fairytale King' Ludwig II lost his life on its banks amid mysterious circumstances in 1886. The spot is now marked with a cross and still attracts hoards of tourists. The village of Berg is also of interest as it is where the Kings of Bavaria used to have their summer retreat. Organised boat trips offer great views of the mountains and the villas along the waterfront (Staatliche Seenschiffahrt Starnberger See; tel. +49 8151 12023). An array of restaurants and taverns provide visitors with all they need in terms of refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Wildlife park |
Osterfeldweg 20 Poing Munich, Bayern 85586 Germany +49 81 218 0617 http://www.wildpark-poing.de |
This privately-run wildlife park is a good alternative to Tierpark Hellabrunn, particularly in good weather. All types of local wildlife roam 50 hectares of land, which recreates their natural habitat as much as possible. There are many sorts of game including wild deer, stags, roes and rams as well as beasts of prey (in a separate enclosure) like foxes, polecats, martens and even lynx. Farm animals such as ponies, sheep and goats can be fed by the children, although you are not recommended to bring your own feed, as appropriate animal fodder is for sale. The birds of prey exhibition is particularly worth seeing, with a falconer talking about the various types of birds and demonstrating hunting and flying techniques. Access: via the motorway intersection to the east (Autobahnkreuz Ost), take the A94 towards Passau, turn off at the junction for Parsdorf or Poing and follow the signposts to the wildlife park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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