Nymphenburg Palace
Palacio de Nymphenburg
Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg 1, Munich) – located 15 minutes outside (west) of downtown Munich, this Baroque castle (built in 1675), was the summer residence of Bavaria’s royalty. Visiting Nymphenburg Palace today is like walking through a book on Bavarian history. The Kings and Electors of Bavaria left their mark here over a period of almost 200 years. The first heated indoor pool of the modern age and the silver-blue Amalienburg hunting lodge from the rococo period are essential to a perfect baroque palace, and offer an extravagant yet delicate richness of detail. In Nymphenburg Palace’s north wing is the Museum of Man and Nature — which takes you back in time through the history of the Earth and mankind. Nearby attractions: Hofgarten Park Munich is one of the largest Renaissance gardens north of the Alps. To the north of Munich, Lustheim House in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace contains a famous collection of historical Meissen porcelain. South of Munich is Am Schachen House, which was used by King Ludwig II as a private retreat during his stays in the mountains. A botanical Alpine garden was laid out in front of the house in 1900. Admission: €6 (general), €5 (reduced). Hours: 9 am – 6 pm (April – October 15)(daily), 10 am – 4 pm (October 16 – March)(daily).