Attractions in Altstadt (Munich)

Fußgängerzone

The area between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz in the center of town was turned into a pedestrian area in 1972. Just stroll along, do a bit of window shopping and enjoy the flowers, fountains and the general atmosphere. Or else, take your visa card on a tour through the shops along historic Neuhauser Straße und Kaufinger Straße. During the summer, the area attracts numerous street performers, all hoping that people will fill their pockets in appreciation.

Jewish Museum Munich

It will be an enlightening tour to the Jewish Museum if you're seeking to know the history of the Jews in Munich. Objects, carefully chosen to highlight the life, culture and beliefs of the Jews are permanently on display. Various temporary exhibitions are also held where Munich's ancient collections or exhibits by collectors are displayed. The complex consists of a Synagogue and a Community Center as well.

The Charles Spa

At The Charles Spa located in The Charles Hotel, you have to leave your worries aside and simply relax. The amazing massages given by well trained masseurs will help you unwind yourself. The tranquil and peaceful ambiance will put you in a  relaxing mode. Take a dip in the cool swimming pool and get refreshed. For the fitness freaks, it features a well maintained and well-equipped fitness center. Choose a beauty and body treatment to suit yourself and come out glowing.

Rathaus-Glockenspiel

Located in Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, Rathaus-Glockenspiel is a very famous tourist attraction. It is a clockwork structure built in the 19th century and is exactly opposite Café Glockenspiel, which provides a perfect view of the structure. A mock dance is shown which tells the story of the marriage of the local Duke Wilhelm V. The whole act lasts for 12-15 minutes depending on the tune that is being played. A small golden bird chirps three times to mark the end of the act. A must see spectacle, when in Munich.

Theatinerkirche Sankt Kajetan

The visitor can thank Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, wife of Elector Ferdinand Maria, for the construction of Theatinerkirche Sankt Kajetan church, which she was promised in return for the birth of a male successor. By 1662, the deed was done. Construction of the church was supervised by architect Zucalli and Spinelli, who devised the magnificent baroque dome. The building is dominated by conical towers with bulging spiral roofs. In 1768, the façade was remodelled in the rococo style by François Cuvilliés the Elder. Faisenberg's carved wooden pulpit is the most striking feature in the pale stone interior.

Alter Hof

Alter Hof castle, the residence of the Bavarian royal family since 1253, was built to the north-east of the city so as to protect the Emperor against possible uprisings by the citizens of Munich. The remains of the castle, with its late-Gothic bay window (known as the 'Affenturm'), the gatehouse to the north and the enclosure to the west, form the oldest group of medieval buildings in the city. The buildings have been reconstructed several times, most notably in the nineteenth century and after the Second World War.