Munich Things to Do

There is quite a story to the events that led to the building of the Dreifaltigkeitskirche. During the War of the Spanish Succession, a local girl had a vision that Munich would only be spared if a church were built. For a whil... more

The Hauptpost (Main Post Office) was erected as the Törring Palace in 1747-58 by Johann Anton Gunetzrhainer. The north façade was added by Leo von Klenze in the mid-19th century and fits in with the style of Max-Joseph-Platz, t... more

Built for meetings and functions of the Munich Künstlergenossenschaft (Munich Artists' Association), the Künstlerhaus was erected at the height of Munich's 'Golden Age' (1892-1900). Another storey was added overlooking the Karl... more

Home of a gifted students' foundation, Maximilianeum also houses the state parliament (Bavarian Langtag). A palatial structure, this monument overlooks the east bank of the River Isar. The interior is decorated with beautiful w... more

Located in the heart of the city, close to the city center, Drückebergergasse is also known as the Slackers alley. It is a very popular narrow road, located just behind the Feldherrnhalle. A very fascinating piece of history is... more

Located above the Isar river, Ludwigsbrücke is an arch bridge linking the city center with suburb, Haidhausen and the neighborhood, Au. The bridge was seriously damaged in the second world war, but now has been restored and is... more

A remarkable statue made of iron, stands 18.52 meters tall guarding the Ruhmeshalle -Hall of Fame. Sculpted by Ludwig Michael and cast in iron by Ferdinand Miller, the statue depicts an amazon women holding the wreath of victor... more

This tall gigantic figure located in front of Munich Re Group building sure to grab your attention. Created by American artist, Jonathan Borofsky, the Walking Man is a 17-metre sculpture portraying a tall man taking big steps f... more

This church has over 60,000 members. Programs for children are offered as well as Sunday school for adults. The choir is well-known in the area and perform at many local events. The church is also famed for its  interest in c... more

One of Munich's best-known landmarks, the neo-gothic Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) was built during the period of architectural revival in Germany from 1867-1909. Although it is now an unmistakable part of the cityscape, its ar... more