A Day in Westend
Morning
Begin at the Bavaria.
Climb up to the statue’s head and enjoy the glorious view across
Theresienwiese. Behind the Ruhmeshalle is the attractive Bavariapark.
Walk through to its northern end and visit the impressive collection of
the Verkehrszentrum ,
a branch museum of the Deutsches Museum, housed in three historic fair
halls. Cross Heimeranstr. and follow Ganghoferstr. until it intersects
with Tulbeckstr. Here, Kao Kao is a good choice for a coffee break
(Tulbeckstr. 9). Stroll and browse in the multicultural district from
Tulbeckstr. to Ganghoferstr., and then on to Gollierstr., which ends at
Gollierplatz. For lunch, try Rüen Thai (Kazmairstr. 58), one of the best
Thai restaurants in the city.
Afternoon
Ganghoferstr. and
Pfeuferstr, will take you over a S-Bahn track bridge into the eastern
section of Westpark. Stroll westward, past the mysterious “floating”
granite sphere, to the marshland ponds and try to spot the frogs.
Walking across a bridge over a major city motorway takes you into the
western section of the park and its Thai pagoda, Japanese garden, rose
garden with over 2,000 roses, and a manmade lake complete with stage at
its centre for open-air music, theatre, and film in summer. For coffee
or a pint of beer, stop in at the See-Café or the restaurant set in the
tranquil surroundings of the rose garden.
Best of the Rest
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Flaucher
Munich’s
Isar beach par excellence. Every summer, sun worshippers flock to the
gravel banks along the southern Isar, and many stop in at the pretty
beer garden of the same name .
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Floßlände
River
rafts full of merry revellers land here in summer. Downstream, the Isar
is being restored to its natural state as gravel islands, canal walls,
and artificial embankments are removed. The waves and rapids at the
Flößlände are a paradise for surfers, and an alternative to the frigid
Eisbach near the Haus der Kunst. Nearby is the Floßlände pub and beer
garden (Zentralländstraße 30), and the Asam-Schlössl.
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Asam-Schlössl
Cosmas
Damian Asam acquired this 17th-century building in 1724 and decorated
the façade with frescoes. The small castle houses a restaurant with a
beautiful garden.
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South Isar Banks & Großhesseloher Bridge
Wonderful
paths along the right banks of the Isar River are ideal for walking. To
the south, the Großhesseloher Bridge leads across the Isar to the
Waldwirtschaft pub and beer garden (Großhesselohe, Georg-Kalb-Straße 3).
Farther along the river is a pub in the old Isartal train station
(Großhesselohe, Kreuzeckstr. 23).
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Marienklause
In
1865 Martin Achleiter, the lock-keeper at Auer-Mühlbach, built this
timber chapel to give thanks for having survived floods and falling
rocks in the gorge.
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Gutshof Menterschwaige
This
1803 manor house with beer garden – once the love nest of Lola Montez
and Ludwig I – is an ideal destination at the end of a day’s excursion.
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Geiselgasteig & Bavaria Filmstadt
Called
“Hollywood on the Isar,” Geiselgasteig is a historic film-studio
complex, where productions for television and the big screen are made.
Enjoy guided tours and stunt shows at Bavaria Filmstadt .
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Schäftlarn Monastery
Founded
in 762, this monastery with Baroque church is located between Grünwald
and Wolfratshausen and has a popular small pub with beer garden.
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Hirschgarten
Largest beer garden in the city, near Nymphenburg palace, with deer pens .
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Nymphenburg
A beautiful residential neighbourhood, with villas flanking both sides of the boulevard leading to the palace.
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Concerts are held in the church at Schäftlarn monastery on most Saturdays. Call 08178 34 35 for details.
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Shops & Markets
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More & More
Glass, porcelain, home decor, and everything else necessary to make your living space beautiful. Great gift selection, too.
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Moma Li Design
One-of-a-kind, deceptively simple, clean-cut garments made by a Munich designer. All pieces are fashioned by hand.
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Hussfeld & Zang
The
emphasis here is on German- and Scandinavian-designed gifts, textiles
and soft furnishings. Items are made from natural materials.
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Move
This
store stocks a large selection of running shoes, from Diesel to Nike.
Fans will be thrilled to discover much-sought-after special models.
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Nymphenburger Keramik
If you are looking for decorative tiles for your bathroom, this is the place to go. Large selection of natural stone tiles.
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Moulin
The
jewellery created by Christian Mühlbauer – seductive precious stones
and quality jewellery in elegant settings – are true pieces of art. Or
create your own design and have a piece made to order.
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Who’s Perfect
Top-of-the-line
items for office and home with barely perceptible defects. Everything
is half price. There is also an interesting designer furniture
exhibition.
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Schmuck & Objekte Herzkönig
Jewellery
as art – art as jewellery. This store sells perfect examples of
goldsmithing and all manner of objets d’art. Creations range from
earrings to wedding rings.
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Perlerie
Glass pearls, stones and all the accessories needed to create your own jewellery.
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Corsetterie
Actresses, opera divas, and stars looking for that perfect shape shop here for made-to-measure corsets.