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Munich Surrounds |
 Kloster
Andechs
beer garden with its famous Klosterbier ("Cloister Beer") and
the nearby church on the "Heilige Berg" (holy mountain). Already
in its antiquity, the Heilige Berg was established as a holy site in the
10th Century. In 1455 Benedictine monks founded the cloister Andechs. For
more than 500 years the cloister-brewery has beer pouring its characteristic
Starkbier ("strong beer") for the public. www.andechs.de
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Wieskirche
Built between 1746 and 1754, this imposing church is one of the
purest examples of its kind emerging from the Rococo period. It
was designed by Dominikus Zimmermann (UNESCO heritage listed!).
The "Broadway Production" of the life of King Ludwig
II is currently being staged in a nearby complex built specially
for the show. The costly venue stands before an imposing background,
which includes a view of the castle itself; www.wieskirche.de |
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 Starnberger
See
Munich's nearest lake and popular recreational destination for Munich
locals, with numerous swimming beaches, sporting options and boat trips.
The year 1886 is historically relevant here, as that was when King Ludwig
II and his physician Dr. Gudden met their untimely, and as yet unexplained,
deaths in the lake. A wooden cross on the eastern bank of the lake near
Schloss Berg, marks the spot; www.seenschifffahrt.de
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Tegernsee
- Schliersee
these lakes are about 60km south of Munich near the Austrian border. Starting
point for beautiful mountain walks, and also for swimming - best on warm
summer days;
www.tegernsee.de
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 Zugspitze:
the highest point in Germany at 2964m above sea level - ride the cable car
from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the summit and glacier - glacier ski season,
November to May;
www.zugspitze.de/main_en.php |
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Freilichtmuseum
(open-air museum) Glenleitn
on 25 hectares on the banks of the Kochelsee, visitors can experience the
agricultural and pre-industrial history of upper Bavaria. The unique house
building style of upper Bavaria can be seen, as well as craft shops, country
gardens and small farming properties as they were in the 18th Century. There
are permanent displays including demonstration gardens and various farm
animal enclosures; www.glentleiten.de |
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Märchenwald
(Fairytale Forrest) Wolfratshausen
Europe's largest fairytale park, complete with animated figures, giant
slide, dragon swing, mini railroad and much more. Located in the Isar
district near Wolfratshausen.
www.maerchenwald-isartal.de
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 Wildpark
(Wilderness Park) Poing
The park with the most densely packed wildlife population in Germany, on
57 hectares. Over 100 deer and 50 wild sheep as well as numerous wild pigs
live here. Most have become tame over time. A poultry pen, pony yard, miniature
goat enclosure, fishponds and aquatic habitats as well as bird aviaries.
www.wildpark-poing.de |
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