Veröffentlicht von The Marienplatz has been the central square of Munich for 800 years. It is said that the most expensive properties in Europe are currently located around the square. The Marienplatz is also an important underground and suburban railway junction. It is the starting point of the wide pedestrian zone (Kaufingerstraße) with many department stores. The large building on Marienplatz is the New City Hall, which was built around 1900. In the tower of the town hall there is the famous carillon with automatic dancing figures that dance the so-called „Schäfflertanz“. The carillon (in summer 4 times a day) is world famous.
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The New Munich City Hall
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On the northern side of Marienplatz is the large New City Hall of Munich. As Munich grew strongly in the 19th century, the Old City Hall on the east side of Marienplatz became too small. Around 1860 it was decided to build a new building. The architect of the building in neo-Gothic style was the Austrian student of architecture Georg von Hauberisser, who was only 25 years old at the time. In 1867 the construction of the New Town Hall on Marienplatz was started and was not completed until about 30 years later. It is one of the most beautiful town halls in Germany.
Schlemmer-Tour Viktualienmarkt MunichA very popular guided tour in Munich is the gourmet tour over the famous Viktualienmarkt in the centre of the city at Marienplatz. Duration of the market tour is about 2 hours, you can try many things for free: Sausage, cheese, fruits and many Bavarian specialities. Well done, entertaining and informative. Our recommendation. >>>>> More Information and Booking |
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A close-up of the famous carillon at the New City Hall in Munich
A tourist magnet is the carillon in the Munich City Hall, which is a great attraction especially for tourists from America and Japan. The carillon with 43 bells and the figures rotating in a circle takes place 4 times a day in summer (times: 11 am, 12 pm, 5 pm and 9 pm). The upper level of the rotating figures represents a ducal wedding from 1568 (William V and Renate of Lorraine). The lower level illustrates the so-called Schäfflertanz, a very famous Bavarian dance that goes back to the coopers (barrel makers) in the 19th century. Sometimes more than 1000 people on Marienplatz marvel at the carillon at the front of the Munich City Hall.
The dancing figures of the carillon at Marienplatz can only be recognized with binoculars
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Map of the Marienplatz in Munich on the map
The Marienplatz with the town hall is considered the centre of the capital of Bavaria. |
Gastronomy at Marienplatz
Directly opposite the town hall is the restaurant and café „Am Marienplatz“. The famous Bavarian veal sausage is said to have been invented here in 1857. In the restaurant you can taste delicious Weißwurst with sweet mustard, a pretzel and one or more white beers. Real Munich residents eat the Weißwurst only in the morning before noon, but tourists can also eat it in the afternoon and evening.
A good possibility to eat cheap Bavarian food is directly at Marienplatz. In the „Donisl„, according to the motto of the restaurant „Munich does not have to be expensive“, no main meal costs more than 8,35 € (2011). The menu is very large. Even duck is available for the low price. On the menu you will find almost all known Bavarian dishes. Often there is Bavarian live music on the upper floor. Current info 2014: Unfortunately, the Donisl no longer exists, but it will reopen in 2015 after extensive renovation. Current Info 2017: The Donisl is reopened. The kitchen is very good, but the prices are a bit higher than a few years ago.
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Day excursion from Munich There are great day tours by bus to the world famous Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich. The best tour also stops at other famous places in the area like Linderhof. |
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Tip: Great city tour through MunichMany important sights in Munich are not far from each other in the center. There is a very good walking tour of the city every day, ideal for a first overview of the attractions in the city center. On this tour you can see, among other things, Marienplatz with the town hall, the famous Frauenkirche, the Hofbräuhaus and the famous Viktualienmarkt. Duration of the tour approximately 1.5 hours, 1-2 times a day, language German. Almost all participants rated this city tour very positively. Can be booked online, not expensive. More on this at the following link: >>>>> Information, prices and booking on the internet city tour of Munich city center at Getyourguide.de |
Munich Toy Museum
On the eastern side of Marienplatz is the Old Town Hall of Munich with the Old Town Hall Tower. Inside is the Toy Museum. For example the dolls, teddy bears and trains of the private collection are interesting.
Opening Hours 2017: The Toy Museum at Marienplatz in Munich is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission price in 2017: 4 Euro admission for adults, 1 Euro admission for children, families pay the total admission price of 8 Euro. The prices are okay and have not been increased for many years.
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You can get out on the way and continue on the next bus (hop-on hop-off)
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All 3 lines depart directly opposite Munich main station
Other buildings at Marienplatz Munich
The „Hugendubel“, the largest bookstore in Munich, is also at Marienplatz. On 6 floors you can find books on every topic. Furthermore you can find the famous, big fashion store „Ludwig Beck“ at Marienplatz. Since 150 years high quality clothes are sold here, almost all Munich citizens know the „Ludwig Beck am Rathauseck“. Not far from Marienplatz is the most famous market in Munich, the Viktualienmarkt.
You can rent a rickshaw with driver at the Marienplatz. Similar to a taxi, the rickshaw driver takes his passengers to other sights in Munich. A rickshaw ride to the Hofbräuhaus about 500 meters away is especially popular. You should negotiate the fare in advance.
Directions to Marienplatz Munich: All S-Bahn lines, U-Bahn U3 and U6. In addition, bus line 52 to Munich Zoo leaves directly from Marienplatz. It is one of the very few bus lines in the centre of Munich.