Nymphenburg Palace

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Nymphenburg Palace

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Baroque palace with expansive gardens, museums, and royal coaches

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"Built in the 17th century, Nymphenburg Palace is one of the largest royal castles in Europe. Planned as a summer residence for the Bavarian monarchy, it was expanded over time and now features additional pavilions and gallery wings, plus a French Baroque façade by Joseph Effner. The palace exterior and expansive, English-style gardens—complete with lakes, geysers, and waterfalls—are the real highlights here, but the interior, with its Baroque, Neoclassical, and Rococo era rooms, is also worth seeing. Be sure to check out the Steinerner Saal (Stone Hall) with its striking ceiling frescoes, the Schönheitengalerie (Gallery of Beauties) with works by court painter Joseph Karl Stieler, and the palace chapel of St. Magdalena. There are also a few interesting museums on site, including ones dedicated to royal coaches, porcelain, and natural history."

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Nymphenburg Palace

Mike M.

Google

A splendid royal palace complex in the western suburbs of the city. Initially built as a summer residence for the rulers of Bavaria, the palace is open year-round to visitors for self-guided tours. There are actually 5 different buildings on the palace grounds that are open to the public: the main palace itself, the Marstallmuseum, and 3 smaller outbuildings. You can purchase a combination ticket for all 5 buildings at one price, or if you're short on time you can buy a ticket just for the palace itself. I feel you should allow at least 3 hours if you want to see everything. When I was there, the main palace required timed-entry tickets, but the other buildings did not. The main palace is stunning, with ornate sitting rooms, exquisitely decorated bedrooms, and an elegant great hall. Tours are self-guided, but there are detailed signs in each room (in both German and English). I loved being able to walk around at my own pace. An audio tour was available, but I felt the signs went into so much detail that I didn't need the audio guide. I highly recommend visiting the Marstallmuseum while you're here. It contains many interesting objects used by the royal family, including magnificent stagecoaches and an impressive porcelain collection. The palace grounds also feature Schlosspark Nymphenburg, a huge public park with manicured flowerbeds, green meadows, and wooded areas. You could easily spend an entire day exploring all that Nymphenburg has to offer! This was one of my favorite activities in Munich. If you interested in Bavarian history and culture, this is a must-do!

Subodh S.

Google

Nicely maintained. The bus and tram stop are a bit away, 10 mins walk. Cycles are not allowed inside. Water is not not clean, lots of ducks and can spot different birds and deer sometimes. Good to visit in snow, Autumn and summer

William W.

Google

The palace is truly amazing, stunning architecture and very elegant, this is evident when you approach along the water. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to enter the palace and just walked around the garden instead, absolutely stunning and very well maintained. There was no fee to enter the garden and it was very peaceful and a good place to relax and unwind and go for a pleasant stroll. You could easily spend a few hours here. Highly recommend this place for a visit when in Munich.

Tongz N.

Google

Here is a very impressive place, whether it's the beautiful Baroque architecture or the grand hall with its amazing ceiling frescoes. Although some of the interior decor might seem simple, the Marstallmuseum, which displays luxurious and magnificent carriages and sledges, especially those of King Ludwig II, is an unmissable highlight. Moreover, the area in front of the palace features a wide canal and pond, as well as a large park, which is perfect for strolling, taking photos, enjoying nature, and soaking up the very fresh and pleasant air.

Marina S.

Google

This place is gorgeous! I went there in March 2025 and even though all the statues were covered up and the ground was still partially frozen in the morning, I absolutely loved it. It is so peaceful and well kept, going inside the palace and then taking a stroll around the garden is a very enjoyable experience. I recommend going there right when the palace opens, to avoid eventual crowds or waiting lines - this makes everything more pleasant

Hamdi K.

Google

This is my first time here, and I'm very impressed with the structure and the property itself. It has a large, well-planned garden. When it's not crowded, it's a very relaxing and peaceful place. With a small grove, pools, and walking paths, it promises a beautiful Munich experience worth your time.

James H.

Google

Beautiful palace and garden / park. The park / garden is immense and would be a fantastic place to walk regularly. Taking the S Bahn from city center and entering through the park at the very southern tip on foot is what I recommend. You can also take a bus near the metro stop and get really close without a vehicle.

Kate F

Google

Stunning palace and gardens. Beautiful to visit in the autumn. Entry into the gardens is free. €10 for entry into the palace which is quite small and not quite worth it for €10. Other castles on property closed during colder months.

Sara C.

Yelp

Nymphenburg Palace is a gorgeous place to visit just about 20 minutes outside of Munich (or less, depending where in Munich you're coming from). We arrived too late to join one of the interior tours, so we just viewed the palace and grounds from outside. And let me tell you - that was enough! There are five palaces on the Nymphenburg grounds. We saw two of them, Nymphenburg itself (the largest) and Amalienburg, which was built as a hunting lodge for the daughter of Emperor Joseph I. Nymphenburg was beautiful on the outside with its Baroque architecture. It almost looked boxy and boring from afar, but once you got closer, you could see the intricate nature of each window, sculpture, pillar, and staircase. The Amalienburg Palace definitely appeared to have been built for a feminine client (Maria Amalia of Austria), with its pink and white color scheme, and delicate Rococo style. The grounds surrounding Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Park) were also just as intricately kept and well manicured. You can walk around the grounds for hours, gazing at all the flowers, hedges, ponds, and more. And lastly, Nymphenburg Park also is the home for many wild animals, including deer, frogs, foxes, and swans. The swans were the only ones we saw while there, because they love to swim and glide around all the waters in front of the palace and within the park. I know there are several castles and palaces to visit while you're in Germany, but an afternoon or morning at Nymphenburg is definitely worthwhile!

Rachel K.

Yelp

What a beautiful castle and park! WOW! I think this was the first castle I have ever seen in real life and it was vast and stunning. It was really cool to see how the main building was linked to so many others along the property. They also had beautiful green areas as a lot of water where ducks and geese were living their best lives. There were so many people enjoying the castle and then heading off into the park. It was very dog friendly and we had fun dog watching as we walked through the area. While we took public transport and started at the Botanical Gardens, there was a parking lot area where busses were bringing people in and people were driving in and walking in from the nearby area. We only wish we had more time so we could have spent a few hours here walking around. It was stunning!

Curt T.

Yelp

Huge place. Plan to spend at least half a day here. The museums are included if you get the city pass. There is a small little cafe on the grounds. The lake and fountain and the back were nice. long walk but worth it. Many geese and swans are swimming and walking around so watch your step!!

Alisa J.

Yelp

Beautiful castle. It looks intimidating from the outside because of the size but there's a few rooms to see inside so it's not too much. If you don't do the audio guide you don't need to spend too much time here.

Blu M.

Yelp

This is such a beautiful palace with lots to see and quite affordable as well. The land is well maintained and taken care of. There are audio guides available and can be used throughout the museum. I actually kind of regret not getting that just because some of the art in there needed the audio guide to explain it better. Overall, it's very beautiful and it was not too busy since I came in a down season.

Huey B.

Yelp

Schloss Nymphenburg is hands down one of the coolest Castles in the heart of Munich and also the birthplace of King Ludwig II who's early birthdays parties became the foundation of the over 200 year old Oktoberfest celebration. King Ludwig II also is notorious for amazing Schloss Neuschwanstein which was used as exact duplicate by Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle. Schloss Nymphenburg is also famous for its onsite manufacturing of fine porcelain, which are highly sought throughout the world. Make you visit while in beautiful Munich, Germany.

Bruce K.

Yelp

It is amazing how much of Munich shuts down on Sundays but the Schloss is still open for business. Today, lots of tourists taking pictures including a busload taking what looked like wedding pictures. Commissioned in 1664 after the birth of Maximillian II Emanuel, the central building was completed in 1675 and it hasn't stopped growing since then. Two pavilions were added, the south section was extended to include the stables in 1719, the orangery building was completed in 1758 and the grand circle added. In 1795, the galleries were widened. In 1826, the gables were removed and an attic-style decoration was added under the roof. The park has been open to the public since 1792. A favorite summer residence for various rulers of Bavaria, King Max I Joseph died here in 1825 and his great-grandson King Ludwig II was born here in 1845. In 1863, Ludwig and Otto von Bismarck was held here. The current ruler in residence is the head of the Houes of Wittelsback, currently Franz, Duke of Bavaria. Famous sites, beautiful views, great history to be seen. I'd love to fly a drone over this for pictures. Even if you're not up for the palace, the park itself is amazing. Well worth a couple of hours on a pretty Sunday morning. [Review 12034 overall, 1817 of 2019.]

Debi J.

Yelp

Beautiful castle, pay to see the horse museum as well! We had a lovely time. Buying photos and postcards is better than taking them.

Christina R.

Yelp

The palace itself is stunning and worth a look. I came during the winter months and I would have to recommend against that if you are planning a visit. Mostly because the sculptures are all boarded up.

Yuko H.

Yelp

This gorgeous palace and garden was a bit of out of way and couldn't get a chance to visit here in the past several times visiting Munich. I took a train to Laim from the central station and from there a taxi was approximately 11€ one way. I didn't know they have a local bus available from the hbf central station. I saw a hop on hop off bus route includes this location too if you are visiting here on holiday. Entrance to the palace inside was 6€, very gorgeous inside and worths the visit. They do not allow any food or drinks, not a large backpacks, use their complimentary locker near the gift shop. Unlike many other palace, they allow photos to be taken. Bring your camera! Lockers at near the gift shop is free and some of them are large enough to accommodate a standard carryon language. Their garden is immaculately maintained and it was unfortunate I only had a limited time available to enjoy the entire garden. If I had time, I may have tried their boat at their pond in the back garden.

Dave C.

Yelp

One of my favorite things to do in München is to rent a bike and ride thru the Nymphenburg Park! You are surrounded by history, architecture, a beautiful park, and many locals stroll thru this area daily. I have visited München more than 10x and I always find myself coming back to this park. I have only been inside the Schloss (or Palace) one time but highly recommend if this is your first time in this park. This palace is summer residence to the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, Max Emanuel, who was born in 1662 to the Bavarian Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy. In 1679 this Palace was complete with its geometrical gardens, palace complex, and park surrounding the Schloss. Currently they give guided tours, have an incredible Café-Restaurant, and gift shop for things to take-away. If you are a history buff, this place is for you!

David J.

Yelp

The palace and park at Nymphenburg is a magnificent example of a European royal summer palace and a must-see on any visit to Munich. Commissioned by Elector Ferninand Maria of Bavaria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy in 1664, and expanded in 1701 and again in 1715, it ranges in style from Neoclassical to Baroque and Rococo. The park behind covers 180 hectare and was laid out for Elector Max Emmanuel in the early 18th Century in the formal French style, but remodelled in the 19th Century in the English Landscape style. As well as woodland, formal canals, lakes and streams, the park includes three pavilions erected for Max Emanuel and one, for Elector Karl Albrecht in 1734-9 for his wife, the rococo gem of the Amalienburg. You can visit the rooms in the main building with an audio guide; the former stables house the Marstallmuseum of Royal carriages and sleighs, as well as the Palace's works class collection of porcelain. A combined ticket covers all of these as well of the four pavilions. The park is wonderful to visit on a sunny day as it is easy to escape the crowds: wear walking shoes as you'll walk several kilometres if you visit them all. The paths are almost all gravel but am effort is made to provide level access. There are several places providing refreshments. Tram 17 stops about 5 minutes from the palace gates.

Ann C.

Yelp

Absolutely gorgeous summer retreat and park, with several museums and historical buildings on-site. The park itself sprawls across many acres, and the grounds are well-maintained and tidy. It was surprisingly not too crowded even though there were many people - it's *that* big. Loved the carriage and sleigh museum, especially, which is housed in the former stables.

Susan A.

Yelp

I visited this location in January. After visiting, I would advise those planing travel to try to time their travels for during the warmer months. I feel that, for me at least, the gardens would have been the highlight of my visit. Visiting in the winter eliminated that opportunity. Be sure to bring Euros, as they do not accept credit cards, which surprised me, given the number of international visitors they receive. While the royal residence had some very beautiful rooms and furnishings, only a small portion of the building could actually be toured. I appreciated that most of the rooms had some English translation on their informational displays, though. The museum of horse-drawn coaches and sleighs was very unique....not sure there are any others like it. The porcelain exhibit was very nice as well. If you are an art or porcelain lover, be sure to visit the Nymphenburg porcelain shop, which is along the road leading to the main buildings. The porcelain art displayed was outstanding and unique. Ingrid greeted me in the shop and was absolutely wonderful...so informative and hospitable. She made me feel very welcome, and her love for the art of fine porcelain was very clear. She also spoke both German and perfect English, which was very nice.

Laura G.

Yelp

The Nymphenburg Palace was the most touristy place that we visited in Germany and Austria. As soon as you walk into the palace you are in a gift shop. The gift shop sis where you buy tickets to tour the buildings. You can walk the gardens surrounding the palace for free. The palace was built to be the summer home of a European royal family. It is the largest royal palace in Europe. Construction on the castle started in 1664 and was completed by 1675. Many times over the years the palace was remodeled and expanded on. Although it is open to the public it is still used as a residence and chancery to the head of the House of Wittelsbach. Many of the rooms in the castle are in the original baroque decor while other rooms were redesigned in the rococo style. The paintings on the ceilings are breathtakingly beautiful and there are family portraits everywhere. You definitely get the feeling that this is a home that was lived in and loved. In the south wing of the palace there is a carriage museum called Marstallmuseum. They have on display the development of carriages from the 17 century to the 19th century.

Julie M.

Yelp

A royal palace that is beyond beautiful. The gardens are lovely. People who work there are helpful and mindful of older folks. There are beautiful places outside to sit in the shade and people watch. A close walk to city buses and hop on hop off bus.

Chun P.

Yelp

Nymphemburg Palace is small and little known to most of the tourist world. But don't let that deter you from exploring this enchanting palace, especially its expansive front yard with its swan and duck filled pond, and the beautiful expansive gardens. The rooms and hallways are filled with impressive artwork to keep us average human folks happy and in awe. Everything is luxurious, lavish, and stunning. Nymphemburg may not be the Versailles or the Schoenbrunn, but you'll still leave feeling you were just wandering through a magical fairy tale. Its only 4.50 to visit this fine palace; that's about the price of a beer in Munich. And you can't drink all day long in Munich, can you? Or maybe you can...worth 1-2 hours of your time before you head out to Oktoberfest.

Tacoma G.

Yelp

Hop on hop off goes directly to it And comes every 20 min to pick u up Wish vasser was near by or sold at gift shop

Jason L.

Yelp

This is an amazing attraction with much to see and do. If you purchase the combination ticket for €11,50 you'll have 6 attractions included in you admission. They are: Schloss Nymphenburg Marstallmuseum Amalienburg Badenburg Pagodenburg Magdalenenklaus Not to mention the park itself is a sight to see. Whether you're just strolling along or want to jog it's an amazing walk. You won't have to worry about much. Fairly peaceful especially that many tourists are occupied with Oktoberfest. Just ensure you keep your map. The sights are easy to find following signs however, if you decide to go off path or change things up its best you keep it to be able to orient yourself in this large compound.

Philip S.

Yelp

In 2016, I visited many museums and galleries in Germany, and have become a great admirer of the varying works of art, especially from the late 18th - 19th Century, and the Palatinate history. Despite many visits to Munich, it was only in November that I visited Schloss Nymphenburg for the first time, and it was beautiful. One definitely needs to spend a few hours here, especially to take in everything it has to offer. It is a great park to visit, run, jog, or stroll around, and the symmetry of the architecture and grounds is an absolute delight. It is very well cared for and maintained. To enter the museum it would cost a small fee, but you would gain access to several exquisite parts to the palace, such as the Hall of Mirrors, and other small halls, the palace tour, and Marstallmuseum of carriages.

Bea B.

Yelp

I am neither terribly cultured nor well-traveled, but, at first glance, I thought to myself, this place looks like the palace at Versailles! After taking a tour of the grounds via Christoph Engels' 'sight-jogging' tour, I found out that the Nyphenburger Schloss is indeed modeled on that French wonder. To be honest, I didn't visit the Schloss itself, but rather toured the grounds by visiting various Pagodas, the Orangerie buildings, the church, the falls and such. What I truly enjoy about the grounds of the Schloss is the blend of French manicured garden and wild English garden. As a jogger, I really liked being able to run on the various paths, taking different courses each time I ran. Even on overly warm days, I could manage a fairly successful run as one is able to run almost virtually entirely shaded by trees. How lovely! I would encourage any park lover to visit this exquisite area. It does not disappoint.

Adam C.

Yelp

Very nice park...very very large....a nice visit to add to your trip..worth it.... The palace itself is enormous..I only saw a small portion...pictures don't do it justice.. A worthy visit.. Sadly I only took a few pictures before battery died

KC C.

Yelp

Stopped here on the drive to Munchen with the family in late August. It was a hot day, which made it nice being out in the gardens, but not the greatest to be inside. We parked on the road and found a spot relatively close. Bought the ticket to the palace, not realizing it didn't cover the carriage house. I was able to upgrade the ticket versus buying a separate one. It's a huge park, so you can make a day of being out there. However, for my kids, they only lasted a few hours and that included going to the cafe, which was the only place on the grounds, though I noticed a few restaurants nearby. Have to echo the other reviews on the beauty and splendor. Would have liked to have visited in the Fall.

Jeff C.

Yelp

Such a beautiful place to walk in Munchen. I've been there multiple times starting in 2004. It's a great place to see the baroque architecture of the buildings and have a quiet family walk. If you have young kids, a suggestion is to bring or buy a balance bike so your little ones have something to engage them while you take in the surroundings. If you have trouble envisioning what Nymphenburg might be like, think Versailles but with more space and less people.

Emma W.

Yelp

Spend a few hours or the whole day... There's more than enough to see here!! If you just want to wander the park, it's free. And it is extensive with many winding paths to get lost. This also looks like a popular place to jog. Very well manicured and maintained. There is even a place where you can take a gondola ride.... Now, if you want to inside the buildings you need a get a ticket. It's not very expensive and I would suggest getting the combo ticket that includes everything. The building in The park are worth seeing. One has a room of mirrors, not to be missed. One is a church with a very interesting take. It was designed to look old... One is a building with distinct asain decorating influence. One has amazing dutch tile work. Most of the buildings in the park are small but very much worth it. As for the main house the opening hall is the best... The rest is interesting but more standard. The carriage house is also very interesting!! Such opulence... Very fun place... And if you're hungry, there is a restaurant on site.

Matt B.

Yelp

A great visit, excellent sites great refreshment and food. A must see while in the area

Jessica W.

Yelp

I actually preferred this tour to the tour of Neuschwanstein. The castle is so much more ornate and detailed. It reminded me of Versailles and the Munich Residenz. Just Gold and marble and mirrors everywhere! I was in awe! The tour guides are also amazing and informative! Loved it!

Valerie K.

Yelp

This is a pretty near landmark in the Munich area. The history is pretty amazing as is the art of the interior. It offers one of the best tours we were on during our time spent in Germany overall. I honestly did get a bit tired of the tour towards the end, but that's just me. It's really amazing to see the interior and the gardens around it. Be sure to tip your tour guide as they rely on tips for a living. :)

Sven G.

Yelp

Unbedingtes Muss für jeden München Besucher, am besten kombiniert mit einem Kammerkonzert an einem Sommerabend.

Colleen C.

Yelp

I think I've finally covered enough ground here to really give Nymphenburger Scholsspark the review it truly deserves. Yes, you'll see up there I've checked in quite a few times. As this is within walking distance to my temporary home, I find myself here quite often. Visit #1: My first Sunday in Munich. Severely jet lagged (I'm a baby!) and somewhat sick...I force myself out in the snow for a walk to get some fresh air and check out the 'hood. I trudge over to the park and am delighted to see SO MANY people. Running through the snow, skating on the ponds, playing some game I'm not quite sure of that looks like curling, delighting in some carts with sausages and hot beverages, spending lots of quality time together. I thought to myself "wow, the Germans just get it, so awesome everyone is out enjoying the snowy (but sunny) day." Then I realized its because EVERYTHING is closed on Sunday. They have no choice, they HAVE to go to the park! Lucky for them, this park is the BEST. Since then I've been back multiple times and on every Sunday (literally, there is nothing open) to walk, run, sit or stroll. There are always lots of little groups of people walking about, and it's always comfortably buzzing on weekends, quieter on week days. No one is on their phones. People talk politely. It's just...awesome. Nothing frantic or frenetic about it. The palace itself is quite remarkable, but for me...the park is really the gem here. Winding trails, rivers, natural beauty. All impeccably kept, clean and dare I say it...safe. Of course its hard to see after dark, but I never feel unsafe as I run (yes, I'm starting to run, the park has inspired me!), walk, etc. There are so many paths and ways to get around the park. Plus, there are no bikes allowed. Foot traffic only, so the danger zone is low. It's also not TOO big in that you can get lost. You've always got an anchor point in the castle and the long stretch of river and straight paths that offshoot from it...so you aren't ever too far from the middle to find your way back. There are also many little side buildings, ponds, etc that are enjoyable to check out. Certainly not as masterful as the palace...but beautiful nonetheless. There are plenty of garbage cans and all of the paths are very well kept, and are either gravel or paved. Plus, there are awesome ducks, swans, birds, and red-mohawked squirrels that live here. Obviously, I've seen most of these things before...but the ones living here are high society...I pretend they are cheering for me as I run really slowly by them! Hey, whatever it takes. A gorgeous park, worth making the trek out to this area...especially if you find yourself in Munich on a Sunday. I promise you, this will be quite enjoyable. Other points of interest nearby: *Botanical Gardens *Palmenhouse Cafe (enjoy a beer!)

N T.

Yelp

We did not take the tour. The size is amazing! Parking is in short supply, but if you follow the road toward the exit you will find open spaces that are actually closer. Many tour busses. The gardens are spacious and there are lots of good vantage spots for pictures. We enjoyed watching the ducks and spotted a gigantic fish in the Canal.

Sam S.

Yelp

The carriage house is filled with dozens of amazing gilded carved carriages and sleighs, even a horse-drawn hearse! Seriously worth the trip for those alone. Also check out the magnificent porcelain collection, working 200-year old pump house and paintings of 36 different beautiful women. Yes, buy the combo ticket! On a clear autumn day, we loved walking through the carefully-maintained grounds, in woods, over bridges and around a lake, discovering the "smaller" buildings, especially the last one, designed to replicate ruins. Bring a map! Ask for directions at each stop before wandering to the next, as signs are minimal. Gift shop contains an extensive selection of lovely items, all very high-priced. Gorgeous postcards are only 95 cents. Transportation options: 0.75 miles from Gern subway station, walk through one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods of Munich. Or trams are directly in front of palace entrance. No matter what, you will be walking a lot, so wear your sturdiest shoes.

Vanessa V.

Yelp

I don't know about you, but I wish I could say: "I'm going to hangout in my Baroque-style palace this summer." Schloss Nymphenburg was just that: a summer residence for Bavarian royalty. Even if you don't own a palace, you can visit theirs for a few hours. This palace is located outside the city center. You might have to take a few methods of transportation to get here, but the trip is worth it. The land that the palace sits on is gigantic. There are a number of features to see on the property aside from the palace that you can choose to tour separately; there is a "combination" ticket option to see everything. Furthermore, there is a student discount -- with ID -- with no age restrictions. The palace tour is self-guided, and you can choose to checkout an audio guide at an additional cost. I'm not sure on the number of rooms visitors are usually able to tour because renovations were taking place during my visit, so my tour was limited to 10 rooms -- each with its own uniquely extravagant touch. What sets Schloss Nymphenburg apart from other palaces I've visited in Germany is that visitors can take photos. No more having to be stealthy or having to burn every single detail about the place into your brain. Schloss Nymphenburg is a must-visit if you plan on coming to Munich. However, I'd suggest spending the day touring both the park and the palace.

Fab S.

Yelp

Amazing property but very underwhelming due to most of the attractions being closed or unavailable. All the statues were covered. A few rooms were closed and Oh...what garden? Rigggght!!!! They dont tell you any of this when you pay for your package fee. Take into consideration the season when you visit this palace because if you pay full price for everything it's a pure SCAM! Pay for the main castle tour and skip the rest. They should fire everyone at the front desk for their misleading tactics.

Avalon O.

Yelp

You can take a public bus out to this beautiful Palace. It is on my must see list for Munich visitors.

Joanna T.

Yelp

You can reach this Schloss in about 20 minutes via tram from the city center, but once you're here you feel a world away from the big city. The reason to come here is the grounds (free) and outbuildings - the Schloss itself is "ok" and you only get to see 10-15 rooms. The grounds are beautiful on a sunny day - they are mostly wooded parklands vs manicured formal gardens. There are miles of gravel paths and canals filled with ducks. Bird watchers will be in heaven here. The outbuildings are amazing - Amalienburg is a gorgeous pint sized pleasure place ala Grand Trianon from Versailles. Every surface seems to be gold or silver flocked. There's also a small "village" housing the original pump works (still in use) and a palatial bathhouse with an inground pool. For me, the highlight was the coaches museum filled with old carriages and sleighs. Ludwig II's personal carriages and sleighs are especially lavish and examples of amazing workmanship. Definitely worth a visit.

James P. B.

Yelp

The Nymphenburg is beautiful! Definitely worth it to get a ticket to visit the inside rooms. The chariots are also amazing to see in person, the craftsmanship is astounding!

Michael B.

Yelp

What a place, both inside and out. Audio guide was extremely helpful, and everything seemed to have a story behind it. Worth a half a day.

Mark D.

Yelp

My wife and I spent two weeks traveling through Bavaria and Austria earlier this year. We visited numerous castles and palaces, and Schloss und Park Nymphenburg was the most enjoyable of the lot. I think that most of the visitors were enamored with the royal living quarters and common areas, but for me the hidden gem was the royal stables. Two indoor riding stables filled with original royal sleighs and carriages as well as the complex harnesses of the horses that pulled them. When you think royal stables think large multi story cut stone buildings with spiral marble stair cases and hardwood floors made of wood block. We loved it.

Janelle L.

Yelp

This is a must see in Munich! I loved everything about this schloss and I honestly think this was more breathtaking and interesting than the Palace of Versailles in France. Not only is the main palace beautiful but the other smaller "backyard-palaces" were amazing as well!

Holly B.

Yelp

Do not miss this gorgeous place! A ticket inside is well worth the 6€. Didn't make it past the apartments and gallery of beauties, but that was enough for a good hour visit.

Sam S.

Yelp

You cannot come to Munich and miss this place. Gorgeous palace and gardens in the city of Munich an oasis that takes you back in time to the grandeur of the past. The area is beautiful the palace gardens are immaculate and, worth spending a day strolling through the grounds and surrounding fields.

Marcus K.

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Did not go inside but the gardens are very nice to walk through and they are free. Lots of statues to explore and of course there are lots of ducks and geese on the pond. The obligatory cafe is just behind the Schloss as well. They just closed but is looked wonderful for cake and coffee. Will have to return.

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It's the grounds that are the delight for me here. That and the restaurant. Beautiful sculpted greenery, everywhere one looks. The peacefulness and tranquillity that pervade this place stills ones inner disquiet, and with each breath calm prevails. What a park. Check it out. And if you get a chance have a nice snack or more at the nice restaurant on the grounds, secluded and attractive, and a wonderful menu. Lots of wonderful things to enjoy, and do save room for dessert! Market fresh provisions, well presented. Enjoy!

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Schloss Nymphenburg, in German, Nymphenburg Palace in English, a unique combination of architecture and garden design, that stately Royal Bararian summer residence is one of the best examples in Europe of a synthesis of these arts. After the birth of the heir to the throne Max Emanuel, in 1664, prince elector Ferdinend (Maria) comissioned the great Italian architect Agostino Barelli (not the guy with the modern noodles) to build Nymphenburg Palace. During the reign of the son, Max Emanuel, the basic complex was extended with side galleries and residencial buildings designed by the next architect, Henrico Zuccalli. Finally in 1714 the unique Bavarian architect Joseph Effner completed the four-winged ensemble of buildings, modernized the facade of the central building French style, the at first "private house" of the Wittelsbach family had become an extensive summer residence of of impressing absolutist proportions. Karl Albrecht, next prince elector, completed the complex on the city side with the Rondell buildungs . Here we find King Ludwig I 's world-famous so called Gallery of Beauties, exhibiting the portraits of the his time most beautiful women, even nowadays a very impressing collection of real beauties, noble ladies as well as less respected ones. They gradually tormed one of the main attractions for the visitors. Here Ludwig II, the fairytale King was born and educated, here we find impressing individual works of art and art collections of the Wittelsbach family and the Bavarian state collections. Coming to Munich in summer, with enough time to spend half a day in the building complex or the complex surrounding parcs, you should go there, you will be charmed by the unique impressive ambiente you will find. You will never forget that memory. Enjoying that castle with all its complexes round you begin to understand how and why the Fairytale King became what he was, the piritus rector of creating impressive new castles, sponsoring the music writer Wagner and his imposing works. Thus Ludwig ruined his country that time, and that was why he was slain, on the pother hand he invented by his oeuvres the modern time tourisme of Bavaria, month by month bringing millions of cash to his former poor, now sery rich country. His investment into archtecture probably was, by todays eyes, the most genial investment ever. So the nowadays Bavarian people do good to admire and hold popular ther greatest sponsor ever.

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My friend told me about this place, said that there is castle that you should check out, now before this I'd never seen a castle in real life before and my first word was WOW as I started to approach it, it was truly massive in size and scale and not only the castle but the areas that surrounded it as well, the castle itself is enclosed within a giant park, you can walk around the castle and take photos and even walk around the surrounding park for free but I thought it was worth it to pay the 11 euro to see the interior as well as other surrounding areas of the campus, I think there is an option for 6 euro just for the interior, it's amazing to think that this place is still standing after reading that it was built in the 1700s, inside you see how things were designed and decorated as long as being able to read about the history of the place and who lived there before, the 11 euro also gets you access to 5 smaller buildings around the campus, I only made it to 3 other ones as I was tired since they are spaced apart pretty well, also there is a small biergarten nearby where you can get food and drinks

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One of the best place for #trailrunning without leaving the city #peaceful. Single track along the wall or wider dirt paths. Just great and peaceful where the kings roamed

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A wonderful place to spend the day and ponder about the meaning of life. This beautiful garden/park puts most everyone in a gr8 mood :) The castle was built in honor of the birth of the son of the reigning King at that time...What a wonderful way to celebrate life!!!

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Definitely worth a visit. I learned a lot about the family of King Ludwig. As far as the 'castle' itself goes, it's more of what we Americans would consider a mansion or Estate in England. It's definitely not a castle like Neuschwanstein at all. The amount of gold leaf is astounding! Some beautiful grounds accompany the castle too.

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Beautiful castle, pay to see the horse museum as well! We had a lovely time. Buying photos and postcards is better than taking them.

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Hop on hop off goes directly to it And comes every 20 min to pick u up Wish vasser was near by or sold at gift shop

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A great visit, excellent sites great refreshment and food. A must see while in the area

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Unbedingtes Muss für jeden München Besucher, am besten kombiniert mit einem Kammerkonzert an einem Sommerabend.

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You can take a public bus out to this beautiful Palace. It is on my must see list for Munich visitors.

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The Nymphenburg is beautiful! Definitely worth it to get a ticket to visit the inside rooms. The chariots are also amazing to see in person, the craftsmanship is astounding!

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What a place, both inside and out. Audio guide was extremely helpful, and everything seemed to have a story behind it. Worth a half a day.

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Do not miss this gorgeous place! A ticket inside is well worth the 6€. Didn't make it past the apartments and gallery of beauties, but that was enough for a good hour visit.

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