Category: Munich

The Hofbrauhaus is the best place for beer in Munich. Or perhaps, the world. Established in 1589 as the Royal Brewery in the Kingdom of Bavaria, it is today a major attraction welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors annually. At Hofbrauhaus, tourists and locals experience Bavarian culture, food, and some of the world’s finest beer.  […]

Allianz Arena is FC Bayern Munich’s home ground and welcomes five million visitors annually for its two attractions – the Allianz Arena tour and the FC Bayern Museum. It has a seating capacity of 75,000 for football matches and is the first stadium in the world with a full color-changing exterior. This article shares everything […]

Dachau concentration camp is the first Nazi camp to be set up and formed the template for the others that followed.  Within a few weeks of being appointed Reich Chancellor, Adolf Hitler set up the Dachau camp to eliminate his political opponents. Eventually, Jews, Sinti, Roma, gay, criminals, and other perceived ‘anti-socials’ were also brought […]

Neuschwanstein Castle is in Bavaria, near Fussen, approximately a two-hour drive south of Munich. Unlike the traditional, dark castles, Neuschwanstein is different – its bright colors, beautiful design, and fairytale-like location make it seem out of a dream. Built by Bavarian King Ludwig II, also known as the ‘Fairytale King,’ it is now Germany’s most […]

Neuschwanstein Castle is the most popular tourist attraction in Germany, and the best place to view it from is Queen Mary’s Bridge. Work on the Disney-like castle started in 1869 and was only partially completed in 1886 when King Ludwig II mysteriously died. Since then, the castle has been open to the public, attracting more […]

Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe.  Every year 1.4 million people visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, which ironically was built for a single inhabitant – Ludwig II of Bavaria.  The shy King built the imposing structure because he wanted to get away from the public. It is […]

Linderhof Palace in Ettal is one of the most artistic and stylish complex of the 19th century.  Of all the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Linderhof Castle was the only one completed during his lifetime.  This masterpiece, influenced by French architecture and modeled on the small summer palaces, attracts half a […]