Marienplatz is Munich's central square located in the heart of the city. Start your day by admiring the glockenspiel at the New Town Hall, stroll around the square to the famous Viktualienmarkt for a delicious brunch, and end your morning by visiting St. Peter's Church for its panoramic views of Munich. Spend your afternoon shopping at the upscale boutiques on Maximilianstrasse and visit the Bavarian National Museum to see the impressive art collections.
Spend your morning at the Nymphenburg Palace and immerse yourself in a royal world with its impressive palace rooms, galleries, and gardens. Afterward, enjoy your lunch at the palace's restaurant. In the afternoon, head to the Englischer Garten to experience the green oasis in the heart of Munich, and explore its numerous landmarks and sights. Don't miss the chance to surf the Eisbach waves and have a beer at the famous Chinesischer Turm beer garden.
Spend your final day visiting the most famous castle in Bavaria, the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy the scenic drive through the picturesque countryside, and then take a guided tour of the castle and its enchanting interiors. Afterward, have lunch at the castle's restaurant, and then take your time to admire the postcard-perfect views of the Alps from the castle's viewing bridge. On your way back, stop by the gorgeous village of Oberammergau and visit its charming shops and galleries.
Munich has an excellent public transportation network of buses, trams, and underground trains that cover the entire city. A single ride ticket costs €3.30 or a one-day ticket costs €8.20. For your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, renting a car is the best option, and costs around €100-150 per day.
If you have more time, visit the museums in the Kunstareal neighborhood and the beautiful Residenz Palace. You can also take a day trip to the beautiful city of Salzburg in Austria. If you have less time, skip the Bavarian National Museum, and take a guided tour to the beautiful Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site instead.
Munich International Airport (MUC) is the main airport serving Munich, located about 18 miles from the city center. It's a hub for Lufthansa and offers a wide variety of flights from all over the world.