Nymphenburg Palace in Munich photographed from above with a drone.

The palaces of Bavarian royalty and nobility

Castles & palaces in and near Munich

You can visit an array of stunning castles and palaces and relaxing palace parks in Munich and its environs. Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Palace), Schloss Schleissheim (Schleissheim Palace) and Schloss Blutenburg (Blutenburg Palace) are all within an easy distance, while the dream castles built by King Ludwig II or the Sisi Palace in Possenhofen on Starnberger See (lake), where the famous Empress Sisi spent her summers, are also perfect for a day trip from Munich. Here is an overview of Munich's castles and city palaces.

Castles & Palaces

Schleißheim palace complex nearby Munich photographed from above in autumn.

Schleißheim Palaces

Schleissheim Palaces: insider tip in the north

The magnificent Schleissheim palaces just in the north of Munich, are considered to be among the most beautiful Baroque buildings in Germany.

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Castles & Palaces

King Ludwig's favourite castle

Schloss Linderhof

The perfect insight into the life of Bavaria's Fairytale King: Linderhof Palace was Ludwig II's favourite place where he spent most of his time.

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Castles & Palaces

The Nymphenburger Park in Munich photographed from above.

A jewel of the Baroque

Schloss Nymphenburg

Nymphenburg Palace served as a summer residence for the Electors and Kings of Bavaria in the 18th century. Today it is one of the largest castles in Germany.

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Castles & Palaces

The former hunting lodge

Schloss Blutenburg

Schloss Blutenburg in the west of Munich once served as a hunting lodge and was first mentioned in a document in 1432.

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Castles & Palaces

Neuschwanstein Castle in the surrounding region of Munich.

Straight out of a picture book

Schloss Neuschwanstein

King Ludwig II built his fairytale castle Neuschwanstein in order to withdraw from public life. Things turned out differently.

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Castles & Palaces

Herrenchiemsee Palace with the fountain and a fountain figure in the front.

The Bavarian Versailles

Schloss Herrenchiemsee

The Fairytale King's most magnificent building: on Herreninsel in Chiemsee (lake), King Ludwig II created a second Versailles in 1878.

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Excursions

Day tour

Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

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Tours & Excursions

Kehlsteinhaus Berchtesgaden including a panoramic view of the valley in the surroundings of Munich.

Berchtesgaden area and Eagle's Nest

The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

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The day trip takes you along the Alpine Road to Berchtesgaden area with its dreamlike scenery.

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Dream castles Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

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Immerse yourself in the world of the fairytale king!

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View of the Salzach river and the castle in Salzburg.

Salzburg and the Lake District

Visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

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Visit the birthplace of composer extraordinaire Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, stroll through the Baroque old town and then relax on the journey to beautiful Lake Wolfgang.

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View over the old town of Innsbruck and a mountain range in the background.

Innsbruck and the Swarovski Kristallwelten

Visit the Austrian city Innsbruck right in the alps and the impressive experience world of the famous glass manufacturer, the "Swarovski Kristallwelten".

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Visit the Austrian city right in the alps and the impressive world of the famous "Swarovski Kristallwelten".

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Romantic Road: Rothenburg and Harburg

Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

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Hop on and be whisked away by one of the world's most beautiful stretches of street: the Romantic Road to Rothenburg and Harburg.

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Local Love

Light and red limestone in a check pattern form the wonderful floor in the Stone Hall, Nymphenburg Palace.

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Glamour on the floor

What would the opulent architecture be without the noble parquet at Schloss Nymphenburg?

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Arts & Culture

The golden carriage of King Ludwig at the Museum in the former royal stables in Munich.

The Wittelsbach family's fleet of vehicles

Marstallmuseum

The Marstallmuseum in Schloss Nymphenburg (palace) is home to a splendid collection of over forty antique coaches, sleighs and gala carriages.

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Arts & Culture

Porcelain on display in the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich.

Perfect craftmanship

Museum Nymphenburger Porzellan

Schloss Nymphenburg is home to the world's only collection of Nymphenburg porcelain. Over 1,000 valuable exhibits are on display.

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Arts & Culture

A bust of King Ludwig II. on the Cornelius Bridge in Munich

The high-tech king

Ludwig the geek

King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as the Fairytale King, built palaces and devices that were visionary. Here are just five of his amazing inventions.

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Urban & Districts

A red and gold room in the residence with large paintings and antique furniture

I have never been to... the Residenz

A Maze of Gold and Glitter

Our author was born and raised in Munich – and yet has never been to the Residenz (city palace). Now it's time for a first visit!

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Arts & Culture

Golden crown with countless gemstones and pearls in the Residence Museum in Munich.

Treasury at Munich’s Residenz

The treasures of the Wittelsbach family

The collection of precious items on show at the Schatzkammer at Munich's Residenz (city palace) is one the best examples of its type in the world.

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Arts & Culture

Rich Rooms with wall coverings and stucco in the Munich Residence.

A visit to the Residenz

You'll be left agog!

How does a canary-yellow bathroom become part of the Munich city palace?

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Urban & Districts

The monument to Max I. Joseph in front of the Residenz

Munich's royal monuments

Four kings and a prince regent

In Munich there are several fantastic monuments to admire. Where they are and what makes them so special: an overview.

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Royal Munich

King Ludwig II

The tragic monarch

The Bavarian King Ludwig II was no fan of Munich during his lifetime.

Although Ludwig II (1845-1886) was born in Munich and is also buried here, he really was no fan of the city during his lifetime.

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Rider statue, Prince Regent Luitpold, made of bronze in front of the museum building.

The Prince Regent Luitpold

Munich's golden age

Never before had there been so much art and progress witnessed in the city: The reign of Prince Regent Luitpold is considered to be Munich's “Golden Age”.

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Commemorative plaque at the birthplace of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth in Munich

Sisi

A real Munich child

The Austrian Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, spent her youth as a Bavarian princess in Munich.

The Austrian Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, spent her youth as a Bavarian princess in Munich. She has become known worldwide as “Sissi” thanks to the films starring Romy Schneider.

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