Tag: München

On the western edge of München you can find Schloß Nymphenburg, a splendid testament to Baroque architecture and the grandeur of Bavaria’s royal past. The palace was commissioned in 1664 by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, in celebration of the birth of their son, Max Emanuel. Initially conceived as a summer residence, it began as a modest cubic pavilion surrounded by gardens and auxiliary buildings, but over centuries expanded into a lavish complex under successive members of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The palace’s transformation mirrored the dynasty’s aspirations: its façade, gardens, and interiors were continually embellished, culminating in a breathtaking ensemble of halls, museums, and parkland.

The Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn is the zoological garden of München, Germany. It was opened in 1911 and you can visit 18500 animals of more than 700 species. It is located at Giesing-Harlaching close to the wetlands of the river Isar, the Flauchersteg and the Flaucher. It is financed by the city of München as well as many private donors and participates in 38 wildlife conservation programs.

The Flaucher is a section of the river Isar close to the city center of München, Germany and the Tierpark Hellabrunn. There the river spreads into different arms creating various river islands. It is an area that is used for recreation, for swimming and to have barbecues. In summer it gets pretty crowded but if you’re lucky you can find your own semi-private section here between trees.

It’s no secret that along the river Isar at München, Germany you can find the best places to relax. Close to the Baldeplatz there are nice green areas to sit close to the water, to walk through the shallow parts of the river or to enjoy the faster flow around the Weideninsel (willow island) within the river.