If you visit Munich and want to make free and unmissable visits, here are the 11 most important free activities and visits to the city!
Capital of the Land, Munich is a city of southern Germany with more than 1.5 million inhabitants and whose name refers to a former Benedictine monastery which was exactly at the current location of the old city.
Free visits and activities are very numerous, and to help you choose, here is a selection of 11 best visits and free activities to do in Munich during your stay. Follow us!
1. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Munich
Located in downtown, la Notre-Dame Cathedral of Munich is a major tourist attraction, but also the emblem of the city, as well as the seat of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
Cathedral of the 15th century, the domes of this one were inspired by the famous Dôme du Rocher in Jerusalem. Its dimensions are phenomenal, with 109 meters long for 40 meters wide, and 99 meters high for both towers.
The interior, in gothic style, is extremely simple, but gives an impression of size and its white walls and columns give great brightness.
When entering the nave, a fingerprint is visible on one of the pavers of the Cathedral. According to legends, this one would be in the exact place where the devil stood when he mocked this church without windows, because from this point the windows are not visible. This brand is called Teufelsritt Or the devil's kick.
Finally, you can easily admire a panoramic view of the city as well as the Bavarian Alps by climbing the steps of the south tower.
2. Englischer garten
L’ Englischer garten , or the English Garden of Munich, is a park near 375 hectares which extends in the northeast of the city. Can be considered a free visit to Munich since there is no entrance fee, this park is a real fresh air blow after a busy day in the city centre.
Its large expanses of greenery actually hide many buildings such as a Japanese tea house where the tea ceremonies, the monopteros - a completely round temple — or Chinese tour a wooden pagoda of more than 25 meters high.
It is therefore a multifaceted place, and you will probably need more than one visit to discover all the corners and secrets. Note that during the summer, the park’s lawns are often frequented by nudists, and this since the 1960s.
3. Hofgarten
Natural extension of the Englischer Garten, the Hofgarten is an ideal baroque park for family walks, but also picnics. During walks, it is possible to observe multiple flowerbeds, but also statues and fountains — like that of the nymphs — as well as the memorial dedicated to the Munichian who was killed in the First World War.
4. Eisbachwelle
If you are in a lack of sensation during your trip to Munich and want a free sports activity, then Eisbachwelle is an excellent destination. This artificial wave created by a rock in the artificial stream crossing the Englischer Garten is perpetual and will allow the most sporting to spend moments out of the ordinary.
5. Theatinerkirche
Located in the very heart of the city of Munich — in the square of the Odeon — the church of theatins, or Theatinerkirche , is a 17th century building having been built for theatin fathers, a religious order created in 1524. Although it was partially destroyed during the Second World War, the church was quickly rebuilt and could be used again. 1955 .
It is a rather imposing monument with an impressive dome that, from inside, will make you lose balance by its height, structure and multiple decorations. Moreover, the crypt adjacent to this church is one of the most important in the city, since it contains no less than 47 tombs members of the family Wittelsbach .
6. The church of Saint-Pierre
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Whether you are a Christian or not, Saint-Pierre church you will probably want to make a small detour and to sit there for a few moments to visit it and admire the impressive pieces of art there.
From the imposing altar and the magnificent gildings, to the sculpted decoration covering the walls and the vault of this church, passing by, of course, its statues and works of art hanging on the walls, you will be sure to be blown away by the splendour of this historic monument of the 12th century.
7. Asamkirche
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Also called Asam Church, the Asamkirche is a unique monument of its kind and that is perhaps the one that best worth the detour among the free visits to Munich. Its late baroque style architecture is simply surprising and beautiful.
If the outside of the church will already give you chills, wait to enter! The majestic statues and paintings extending from the floor to the vault will carry you, and the gildings will certainly amaze you.
8. Munich Olympic Park
Complex 3 km2 , Munich Olympic Park is located in the north of the city. It is easily traceable thanks to the Olympiaturm a tower of more than 290 meters high. The park is free of access and has vast lawn areas, but also the Olympic Stadium Munich, Olympic swimming pool of the city and other equipment, such as rink and race tracks .
You will also find a artificial lake and many restaurants and bars which are open most of the time. In the summer, the park often hosts concerts and festivals, ideal for music lovers.
9. Rathaus-Glockenspiel
The Rathaus-Glockenspiel is one of the free activities in Munich that attracts the most tourists. This carillon, reproducing two stories dating from the 16th century — the first releasing the marriage of the Duke Wilheim V , and the second representing a dance symbolizing the fidelity and perseverance of the tonneliers during a plague epidemic in 1517 in Munich — gathers thousands of passers-by every day.
The carillon is composed of 43 bells in total and ring every day at 11am and 12pm, but also at 5pm in summer, for nearly 10 minutes.
10. Prinzengarten
Surrounding him Nymphenburg Palace , Prinzengarden is another park 200 hectares where you can enjoy a walk in the middle of many statues, fountains, streams and ponds. If you are approaching enough of the lake, you can meet many ducks, but especially majestic swans by dozens.
11. Gasteig
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Top cultural place in Munich, one might think that all concerts given in this place are paying. But Repeat , they are accessible to the general public and free, even to the Philarmonic orchestra. In addition, some free exhibitions are sometimes organized Gasteig , what to rejoice if you are lovers of art and music.
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