Lonely Planet Pocket Munich

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787017740
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685641

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Munich is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Raise a stein of bier at an authentic beer hall, feel your brow grow higher among world-class art collections at the Alte Pinakothek and revel in the blingfest that is Schatzkammer der Residenz - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Munich and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Munich: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 10 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Altstadt, Maxvorstadt, Schwabing and the Englischer Garten, Haidhausen and Lehel, Nymphenburg, Neuhausen and Olympiapark, Westend and Theresienwiese, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Munich is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest guide for an in-depth look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in m

Altstadt & the Residenz

The Altstadt is a must-see for all visitors to Munich – some of the city’s best sights, eateries and shops can be found within the inner ring road, at the centre of which is the Marienplatz, the city’s main square and an ideal spot to get your bearings.

The nearby Residenz, a sprawling palace from where Bavaria’s royals once ruled, should be top of your ‘to-visit’ list. Combine a trip to the palace with a stroll along Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s most exclusive shopping street. In the afternoon visit the Stadtmuseum for the lowdown on the city’s history then wander down to the Asamkirche, which offers Munich’s finest church interior. Follow this with a spot of shopping in Kaufingerstrasse or at the Stachus before dining at one of the Altstadt’s many traditional taverns, such as the inimitable Hofbräuhaus.

Frauenkirche | WESTEND61/GETTY IMAGES ©

Getting There & Around

X The main U-Bahn station for the Altstadt is Marienplatz, which is linked to every other part of the city. Karlsplatz (Stachus) is a useful stop for the west of the Altstadt, and Sendlinger Tor for the south.

d Isartor, Marienplatz and Karlsplatz are on the Stammstrecke, the line along which all trains run through central Munich.

Top SightsResidenz

Home to Bavaria’s all-powerful Wittelsbach rulers from 1508 until WWI, the Residenz is Munich’s number one attraction. Taking up a large chunk of the city centre, the Residenz is adjoined by several other quintessential Munich sights, including the exquisitely baroque Cuvilliés Theatre...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Munich
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Munich Neighbourhoods
• Altstadt & the Residenz
• Maxvorstadt
• KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
• Schwabing & the Englischer Garten
• Historic Munich
• Schleissheim
• Haidhausen & Lehel
• Nymphenburg, BMW & Olympiapark
• Oktoberfest
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer