Simply put: Nymphenburg Palace is stunning.
One of the 16 things that I wrote about in a list of things to do in Munich, was to visit the visually stunning Nymphenburg Palace, a short distance from the center of Munich by train, bus, tram, or car.
The palace, which reminds me a lot of the the very famous palace in Versailles, France is smaller than its predecessor, is stunning both inside and outside, and is a lot less crowded.
When you first enter the grounds, you will come upon a small lake inhabited by swans, geese, and ducks. As you pass the lake and make your way through the grounds in front of the palace, you will arrive at the front doors of the palace, where you can visit the rooms of the palace for a small fee or pass straight through the bottom floor of the palace and out into the backyard for free.
If you choose to enter the museum-like rooms, you can see the room where Maximilian II Emanuel was born, the famous Gallery of Beauties created by King Ludwig I to display all of the women whom he had slept with, and the Great Hall designed by Johann Baptist Zimmermann and François Cuvilliés the Elder.
Palace Grounds
The front of the palace
The main entrance of the palace
A statue in front of the palace
The rear end of the palace
A statue in the backyard of the palace
The backyard of the palace
Inside the Palace
The Great Hall
Part of King Ludwig I’s Gallery of Beauties
The Antechamber
The bedroom
How truly stunning!! I can’t believe I was just in Munich last year and didn’t go to this – I’m not even sure if I knew of it but we were only there a couple of days – if I’m ever back, I’ll have to check it out!
You definitely should! It is so stunning 😀
Beautiful photos, Chanel! Unfortunately I didn’t stop here when I visited Munich, but it definitely looks like a must-see for next time.
Thanks Jenny 🙂 You have to on the next trip!
We were just in Munich but unfortunately did not have time to leave the airport. Now I know where to go when we actually have time to explore the city. This palace looks amazing.
It was so amazing! It reminded me a lot of Versailles, without the crowds 😀
I’ve seen it only from outside since we visited on Easter day (I think) and it was closed! It is very beautiful both inside and outside!
Wow! Well hopefully you will be able to see it on your next time to Munich Anna; it truly is beautiful 😀
So beautiful! I love palaces and royalty lol. The Gallery of Beauties-wow!
So do I Nadeen! Something about seeing how royalty lived that is wonderful 😀
Gallery of Beauties… I need one of those in my house 😉 One thing I do love about Europe is the abundance of palaces. I never tire of experiencing such grandeur and opulence. Gorgeous photos!
Thank you Francesca! I love Europe for all of the opulence too 😀
Can you believe that I still haven’t been to Germany? I’ll have to check this place out if (when) I make it over to Munich. I may be spending Christmas there, but I’m not sure yet. Great photos!
Thanks Ryan! If (When) you do get to Munich – make sure to check it out; it is really beautiful! 😀