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DE THE SUMMER RESIDENCE OF THE WITTELSBACHES
Impressions
Description:
Be inspired by the legendary history of the baroque pleasure palace and its spectacular additions.
During our tour, we will learn not only how people lived and represented themselves in the castle in the past, but also how the castle is used today.
Join me as you visit not only the fairytale king's birthplace, the extravagant ballroom, or the historic chambers of the builders, but also learn about intrigues at court, in a place where you don't know where to look first: in King Ludwig I's Gallery of Beauties.
Furthermore, the garden is perfect for a stroll in the sun or serves as a stunning backdrop for your group photo. All in all, a place well worth seeing!
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At a glance:
Let yourself be transported back to a time when people still wore powdered wigs or when their wasp waists were securely corseted above their many gathered skirts. This journey through time is best enjoyed while gazing out over the Baroque gardens from the Rococo-style ballroom.
Combine your visit to the palace, which offers insights into the ideal of beauty of various Bavarian rulers, with a long walk in the Nymphenburg Palace Park, where four other park palaces await your visit.
Learn how even the most magnificent Baroque gardens fell out of fashion after the French Revolution. English gardening became the new fashion, something Munich residents still benefit from today when they jog, walk, or stroll through the park on Sundays.
The most important things in brief:
Meeting point:
at the castle's bus parking lot or in the entrance area near the ticket counters
(Tram line 17 or 12/16 to Romanplatz)
Duration:
Available as a 2 or 3-hour tour, depending on how long you wish to spend in the garden.
Distance:
Almost nothing in the castle, in the park it depends on the weather and your fitness level.
Group size:
max. 20 people
Tailor-made:
Are you interested in the vehicle fleet of former Bavarian rulers? No problem, then we'll just stop by the Marstallmuseum.
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„"Ms. Ranft was an authentic, pleasant and very knowledgeable person.".
Her tour was perfectly tailored to our group. It covered all aspects, from art history and historical facts to entertaining topics.
We can highly recommend Ms. Ranft and would book another tour with her anytime.“
Peter Brändli from Switzerland, in Munich on the occasion of a family reunion in autumn 2025
My tips for before and after our tour:
You can easily spend a whole day exploring the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace. There you'll find not only the palace itself, but also many other museums that offer insights into the lives of the Wittelsbach rulers. Marstallmuseum It's all about horses, because here you'll find carriages, sleighs, and riding equipment from the Wittelsbach family's collection. Nymphenburg Porcelain Museum In contrast, the focus is on the festively set tables. Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory It not only achieved worldwide fame through the genius of master model maker Franz Anton Bustelli, but also still stands for exquisite quality in table decoration today. Things are quite different in the Museum „Man and Nature“. Here, evolution takes center stage, and children of all ages have fun.
But if you've already had enough of a museum experience after visiting the castle, then the nearby Neuhausen beckons with its pretty side streets, the lively Rotkreuzplatz or the Sacred Heart Church, a masterpiece of contemporary sacred architecture.
Frequently asked questions:
Are there any entrance fees for visiting the castle?
Who designed the Stone Hall?
Can I have a snack during the tour?
Of course! While I'm unlikely to be able to organize a baroque banquet with fireworks for you, I'd be happy to reserve a table that would allow you to take a break from the opulent display. The Palm House, the Gasthaus Schwaige, or a charming little café in the palace gardens are all options.
Still questions?
Write to me or just call me:
Grit Ranft
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