3 days in Munich: itinerary with a day trip to Neuschwanstein

Munich mixes Bavarian beer halls, palaces and big parks with modern museums. Spend two days in the city and the third on a day trip to Neuschwanstein, the fairy-tale castle in the Alps.

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Day 1: Old town

1. Marienplatz, Munich – The main square; the Glockenspiel in the New Town Hall plays at 11:00 and 12:00.
2. Frauenkirche, Munich – The cathedral with the two onion-domed towers.
3. St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter), Munich – Climb the tower for the best view of Marienplatz.
4. Viktualienmarkt, Munich – Food market and beer garden, good for lunch.
5. Hofbräuhaus, Munich – The famous beer hall for dinner with Bavarian music.

Day 2: Parks, palaces and BMW

1. English Garden, Munich – One of the largest city parks in the world; watch the surfers on the Eisbach wave.
2. Munich Residenz – The former royal palace of the Bavarian kings.
3. Nymphenburg Palace, Munich – Baroque summer palace with large gardens.
4. BMW Welt, Munich – Free car showroom next to the BMW Museum and the Olympic Park.

Day 3: Day trip to Neuschwanstein

1. Neuschwanstein Castle – King Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle; tours run at fixed times, so book ahead.
2. Hohenschwangau Castle – The yellow castle where Ludwig grew up, below Neuschwanstein.
3. Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge) – Bridge over a gorge with the classic view of Neuschwanstein.

Tips

• Book Neuschwanstein tickets online; the trip takes about 2 hours each way by train and bus.
• For groups, the Bayern-Ticket covers regional trains and buses for a whole day.
• Most shops are closed on Sundays.

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