Munich Highlights – 5 of the Best

Munich Highlights

Munich is a large city condensed into a small area. While with the old town contains a concentration of Munich highlights to enjoy, there is more to uncover than those which are confined to the cobbled streets of the Alt Stadt.… Read the rest

Nymphenburg Palace: Marstallmuseum

Nymphenburg Palace: Marstallmuseum – Horse decoration and harnesses from the coronation procession of Emperor Karl VII

When wandering through the grandeur of Munich’s Nymphenburg Palace, the Marstallmuseum is a hidden gem that may fly under the radar of the typical tourist path.… Read the rest

Badenburg

Badenburg

Tucked away in the lush palace park of Nymphenburg in Munich, the Badenburg Pavilion is one of those hidden gems that you might just stumble upon if you take the time to wander off the main path. At first glance, it looks like just another charming Baroque pavilion but step inside and you’re transported into a world of early 18th century luxury and leisure.… Read the rest

Amalienburg

Amalienburg

Amalienburg at Schloss Nymphenburg serves as a summer residence and hunting lodge. Elector Karl Albrecht (who reigned from 1726 to 1745) commissioned it for his wife, Maria Amalia. Munich court architect Francois Cuvilliés designed the single-storey building, which features a unique hall of mirrors partly decorated in silver.… Read the rest

Nymphenburg Palace Park

Nymphenburg Palace Park

You know a place is special when you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale just by walking through its gates. That’s exactly how I feel as I enter the Nymphenburg Palace Park in Munich. While the palace itself is undeniably grand, dripping in Baroque opulence and royal history, the gardens and palace park steal the show with their quiet beauty, lush landscapes and hidden architectural gems.… Read the rest

Nymphenburg Palace: Porcelain Museum

Nymphenburg Palace: Porcelain Museum

Nymphenburg Palace, (Munich, Germany), is not only a symbol of Baroque grandeur but also home to a porcelain museum containing one of the most historically significant collections in Europe. The palace itself was the summer residence of the Bavarian royal family, the Wittelsbachs and within its vast complex lies the celebrated Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory—an enduring institution of artistic and artisanal excellence since its founding in the mid-18th century.… Read the rest