Overview
Completed in 1675, Nymphenburg was the Bavarian royals' summer palace, featuring lavish Baroque and Rococo interiors. The 200-hectare grounds are crisscrossed by canals and dotted with four small garden pavilions — Amalienburg, Badenburg, Pagodenburg, and Magdalenenklause — making it perfect for long strolls. Inside, King Ludwig I's 'Gallery of Beauties' displays 38 portraits of women he commissioned, and the room where 'Fairy-Tale King' Ludwig II was born has been preserved. The adjacent Marstallmuseum showcases Ludwig II's opulent carriages and sleighs. Combined ticket about EUR 17. 5-minute walk from Tram 17 Schloss Nymphenburg stop.
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00 (10:00-16:00 October-March)
Travel Tips
The combined ticket covering the palace, Marstallmuseum, and four pavilions offers the best value. The gardens alone are free to wander.
Hotels near Nymphenburg Palace
Hotels and guesthouses in Munich, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Munich
Other attractions in Munich
Marienplatz
Munich's central square, where the Glockenspiel of the New Town Hall captivates visitors.
Neuschwanstein Castle
The fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney - about 2 hours from Munich.
English Garden (Englischer Garten)
A city park larger than Central Park, famous for Eisbach surfing and its beer gardens.
Hofbräuhaus
The world's most famous beer hall, founded in 1589 — the heart of Munich beer culture.
Viktualienmarkt
A 200-year-old open-air food market — Bavaria's beer-garden and Weisswurst paradise.
BMW Museum & BMW Welt
BMW's 100-year history and future in a single museum — paired with the futuristic BMW Welt.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
The Nazis' first concentration camp — a stark memorial confronting the tragedy of WWII.