Maximilianeum

The palatial home of the Bavarian state parliament.

Nearby Attractions

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Marienplatz
This square has been the heart of Munich since 1158.
Neues Rathaus
Overlooking Marienplatz, Munich's New Town Hall is famous for its spectacular glockenspiel.
Viktualienmarkt
Munich's most popular local market sells all kinds of Bavarian delicacies.
Isar River
The picturesque river that cuts through the heart of Munich.
Residenz
Located near Odeonsplatz, this was the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs of the House of Wittelsbach.
Deutsches Museum
The world's largest museum of 'Masterpieces of Science and Technology.'

Related Tours

The Political Highlights of Munich, including Trip to Dachau
The Heart of Munich
You will begin your tour of the political highlights of Munich, in the historic Old Town, where you will be visiting the 12th century, heart of the city- Marienplatz. Here you will see the neo-gothic Rathaus (New Town Hall), complete with its world-famous Glockenspiel clock. A short walk on, you will come across the Viktualienmarkt, a bustling market district where you can pick up anything from flowers, spices and traditional German fare. 

You will then head back to Marienplatz to see the stunning medieval Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady), with its little green domes that sit atop its two towers and unrestricted views of beautiful Munich, and the Alps off into the distance. You will then have the pleasure of paying a visit to Odeonsplatz which is home to fantastic German institutions such as the Concert Hall, Theatre, and the Residenz. 

From Englischer Garten to Dachau Camp

You will walk on to the historic Bavarian parliament and where you can walk along the Isar and approach the beautiful Englischer Garten. Established in 1789, the Englischer Garten is Munich’s most famous city park and is also the oldest in the world. Here you will find the exceptional Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower), surrounded by a gorgeous oriental garden and cafe. 

You will then proceed to take the suburban train to Dachau concentration camp. Today the camp serves as a reminder for the horrors during the Second World War. About 30 minutes from central Munich, the camp was one of the first to be opened in Germany and saw over 40,000 people die here. 

After your tour you will either have the option of visiting a local Biergarten or the nearby Hofbrauhaus, a traditional German beer hall, serving amazing German food and the best local beers. 
The Essential Highlights of Munich
You will begin your tour of beautiful Munich, in the historic Old Town, where you will be visiting the 12th century, the heart of the city- Marienplatz. Here you will see the neo-gothic Rathaus (New Town Hall), complete with its world-famous Glockenspiel clock. The square also boasts many beautiful boutiques and restaurants. 

You will then explore the Viktualienmarkt, a bustling market district, complete with 140 shops and stalls where you can pick up anything from flowers, spices and traditional German treats. Enjoy a treat (included in the tour price) before heading to a local Biergarten or the nearby Hofbrauhaus, a traditional German beer hall where you will find Oktoberfest all year round!  Enjoy a short break and a beer before continuing with the tour (a glass of beer is included in the tour price).

Next, we see the Alter Hof, the former imperial residence of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor before paying a visit to Odeonsplatz, named after the former Odeon Concert Hall and home to the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria and the largest city palace in Germany. Explore the Residenz gardens and courtyards before heading out to Munich's Englischer Garten. Established in 1789, the Englischer Garten is Munich’s most famous city park and is also the oldest in the world. Here you will encounter must-see attractions including the very popular surfing spot!

Finally, we will head back into the old town and end the tour by the magnificent medieval Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady), maybe one of the city's most recognisable landmarks with its little green domes that sit atop its two towers. 

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