Only 2.5 hours by direct flight from Bordeaux with Lufthansa, explore Munich for a long weekend. Discover the capital of Bavaria in Germany, famous for its beer, pretzels, baroque architecture and art.
3 days in Munich
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Day 1
- Visit Marienplatz, Munich's central square, and admire the city hall and its famous clock.
- Explore the Viktualienmarkt, a market of fresh produce and crafts where you can taste local specialties like white sausages and pretzels.
- Walk around the Frauenkirche, Munich's cathedral, famous for its two towers.
- Stroll through the English Garden, a large city park, even larger than Central Park, ideal for a breath of fresh air.
- End your day with a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus, Munich's oldest brewery, for a taste of the local beer and traditional music.
Day 2
- Visit Nymphenburg Palace, a magnificent baroque palace with extensive gardens.
- Explore the Deutsches Museum, the world's largest museum of science and technology, with interactive exhibits on energy, transportation and communication.
- Relax in the Olympiapark, site of the 1972 Munich Olympics, with a view of the Olympic Tower and Olympic Stadium.
- Stroll through the Schwabing district, known for its trendy stores, restaurants and bars.
- End your day with Bavarian cuisine at a local restaurant, such as the Augustiner-Keller or the Löwenbräu-Keller.
Day 3
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale castle of Ludwig II of Bavaria, located about two hours' drive from Munich.
- Stroll through the Maxvorstadt district, known for its cafes and art galleries.
- End your day with a classical concert at the Munich State Theatre, the city's opera house.
Unusual activity in Munich: urban surfing
Any surfing fans around? When you're in the Jardin Anglais, don't miss the Eisbachwelle and try to tame the most famous urban surfing wave in the world!