Munich's best viewsSt. Peter's Church offers great views, perfect for photos. You will see Alps on one side, Frauenkirche and the Olympic tower on the other, but only if it's clear. We took the alarmingly swift ride up the Olympic tower (Olympiaturm) at Olympiapark to catch the panoramic view of Munich. Despite the clouds, it had been worth the ticket price. Neuschwanstein Castle lies about 50 miles southwest of Munich and is a mustsee. Head to the bridge behind the castle to get probably the most breathtaking views. A trip is worth the walk and the steep steps, whilst the views of the Bavarian Alps, castle and the surrounding lakes are incredible.~
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Kids will enjoy riding the dragon from The Neverending Story and watching the famous stunt show at the Bavaria Film Studios. The Munich Zoo "has a beautiful children's area. And it's located in a nice wooded area to walk around and start to see the animals. It's good eating and bathroom facilities. We spent a long, rainy day in the Deutsches Museum and had a great time. There's a Kinder Museum in the basement with water exhibits, what to climb and a lot of musical instruments to pound on. Obviously, that has been the highlight for the kids. Gartenpool For a bird's-eye view of the glockenspiel, visit the Cafe Glockenspiel, that is on the fifth floor in the building directly across from the glockenspiel at Marienplatz. Have one of their coffees and the apple strudel- wonderful. If you will get tickets, take your true love to a romantic opera at the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House. Walk, turn in hand along Lake Staffelsee and ingest the dazzling view of the charming countryside. The legendary Staatliches Hofbrauhaus is a totally brilliant destination for a visit. We were a small grouping of lads from England, and we met up with several nationalities and drank and sang songs all afternoon. A certain must for all tourists, and I still have the headache to prove it! Go to the Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum) on Sunday, when the entrance fee is only 1 euro. We were just enthralled with the wood sculpture by Tilman Riemenschneider from the 15th century. The Marienplatz is really a pedestrian-only area in old Munich. We sat at an outside cafe and enjoyed snacks and a beer, while waiting for the glockenspiel to perform. At Olympiapark, it's possible to swim in the Olympic pool if you should be so inclined or even climb up on the roof of the stadium. There are numerous pathways around the lands which are well-maintained and safe. Best noted for hosting Oktoberfest, Theresienwiese is also home to the Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival) and the Christmas Market, where, besides mulled wine, you may also get a Hot Caipirinha, quite a good thing in December. Try not to get lost at Hirschgarten, the biggest beer garden in Europe, with room for 8,000! It is a must visit for the beer, outside atmosphere and food.