Germany

A cultural city break in Munich

Munich makes a satisfying city break if you like your days to include art, history and good food. Bavaria’s capital has a distinctly local character, from its beer gardens to the royal collections shaped by the Wittelsbach dynasty. My Germany coverage centres on Munich, with a two-day guide to help you put a visit together.

Munich’s Old Town Hall and its pointed tower overlooking a busy Marienplatz beneath a blue sky
Marienplatz, Munich
The golden façade and twin towers of the Theatinerkirche in Munich, with sunlight appearing beside the church
The Theatinerkirche, Munich
Bavaria / A two-day itinerary

Two days in Munich

This itinerary pairs the old town and Nymphenburg Palace with a day around the museum quarter and English Garden. The Alte Pinakothek would be my first choice for its Old Masters, but there are options for modern art and Munich’s more difficult history too. You’ll also find places to eat, neighbourhoods to stay in and practical transport advice, so you can shape the two days around what interests you most.

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