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Allianz Arena
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Germany

Allianz Arena

7.9
4.5/5
287 reviews

The Allianz Arena, the home stadium of the Bundesliga Bayern Munich, was built and put into use on May 31, 2005. The opening ceremony of the 2006 World Cup in Germany was held here. The Allianz Arena is the most modern stadium in Europe. When Bayern Munich play at home, the stadium, which can seat 66,000 spectators, will be mapped by a lighting system into a red glow that can be seen from miles away. The inside of the stadium provides a variety of recreational facilities for fans. Facilities such as catering services, nursery, hall of fame, fan store are all available, and all areas serving fans total about 6,500 square meters. There are also some offices and meeting rooms. The Allianz Stadium is conveniently located near the A9 highway and has the largest underground car park in Europe - providing 10,000 parking spaces. Its unusual surface consists of 2874 diamond-shaped membrane structures, which are self-cleaning, fireproof, waterproof and thermally insulating. Each membrane structure can be illuminated at night in red, blue and white, corresponding to Bayern, 1860 And the colours of the German national team's jersey.

Munich · 22.2 km from Freising
BMW Museum
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Germany

BMW Museum

8.9
4.6/5
742 reviews

The BMW Museum is located at the BMW brand experience center in Munich, the global headquarters of BMW, and is the core venue showcasing the century-old history of the BMW brand. The museum covers a total area of approximately 5,000 m² and features a "bowl-shaped" design, adjacent to the iconic BMW "four-cylinder building" headquarters. The exhibition halls of the BMW Museum are designed as an encircling space, divided into seven themed exhibition areas, presenting the entire process from the spark of inspiration to the realization of products. It displays various BMW automobiles, BMW motorcycles, and some special-purpose vehicle samples produced over the years, and employs modern high-tech means such as sound, light, electricity, and multimedia, as well as photographic and audiovisual materials, to enhance the artistic space of product display, comprehensively interpreting the history of the growth and development of the BMW automobile company. The halls are connected by ramps and platforms, with a visiting route stretching approximately one km, and walking through it feels like shuttling through a three-dimensional city of automobile culture.

Munich · 28.5 km from Freising
Munich Residence
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Germany

Munich Residence

8.6
4.7/5
297 reviews

The Munich Residence is located in the heart of Munich's old town, serving as the residence and power center for the dukes, electors, and kings of the Wittelsbach family from the early 16th century until 1918. After centuries of continuous expansion, it evolved from a castle into a large palace complex with ten courtyards and hundreds of halls. The king's building, the old palace, and the banquet hall face different directions, showcasing overlapping styles of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism. Today, it is open to the public primarily as the Residence Museum, the Treasury, and the Cuvilliés Theatre. The palace offers a dense concentration of highlights: the antiquities gallery, built in the late 16th century, is the oldest hall here. Stretching over 60 m long with its vaulted ceiling covered in frescoes, it initially displayed the duke's collection of ancient Roman statues and later served as a royal banquet hall for centuries, standing as a representative Renaissance hall north of the Alps. The treasury houses over a thousand royal treasures of the Wittelsbach dynasty, including crowns and scepters. The Cuvilliés Theatre is one of Europe's best-preserved Rococo court theaters, with its ornate tiered loggias. Mozart's opera "Idomeneo" premiered here in 1781, and concerts are still frequently held. During the visit, also watch for the shell-decorated grotto courtyard and the ancestral gallery lined with family portraits—both located along the route to the antiquities gallery and easy to miss if not paying attention. The noses of the bronze lions in front of the gate have been polished shiny by travelers, as local legend says rubbing them brings good luck—worth a try when passing by. The palace was severely damaged in World War II, and most of the exquisite halls seen today were meticulously restored to their original postwar state. The entire tour route is quite long, so allocating most of a day is recommended for a thorough visit. After exploring, you can take a leisurely stroll in the adjacent court garden.

Munich · 31.4 km from Freising
Marienplatz
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Germany

Marienplatz

7.8
4.7/5
783 reviews

The square was built in 1158 and is one of the larger and more important squares in Munich. Because both the New Town Hall and the Toy Museum Munich are located around the square, Marienplatz is known as Munich's city living room. It is now a transportation hub in Munich, as well as a place for cultural activities and leisure for citizens. The FC Bayern Munich football team also celebrates their victories here. Square architecture No matter the time, Marienplatz is always bustling. If you want to explore Munich properly, Marienplatz is a great starting point. Marienplatz is not large, but you can see Munich's historical heritage and cultural accumulation everywhere. The architectural complex on the square is well worth seeing: in the center of the square stands the Column of St. Mary, topped with a golden statue of the Virgin Mary. She holds a scepter in her left hand and cradles the Holy Child in her right, looking holy and dignified. The magnificent Gothic building on the north side of the square is the New Town Hall. At 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, you can enjoy the interesting puppet dance at the Town Hall Tower. The bronze statue fountain on Marienplatz is the Fish Fountain, which faces the entrance of the New Town Hall. The eye-catching onion-domed building to the northwest of the square is the Church of Our Lady. You can climb the tower to overlook the entire city of Munich, and it is also a great place to photograph Marienplatz. The pointed building to the northeast is the Toy Museum Munich.

Munich · 32 km from Freising
Nymphenburg Palace
No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Germany

Nymphenburg Palace

7.3
4.4/5
306 reviews

Nymphenburg Palace is located in the western suburbs of Munich, serving as the summer residence for successive rulers of the Wittelsbach dynasty and an important representative of German Baroque palace and garden art. The palace's broad facade stretches gracefully, with a straight canal extending in front where swans glide year-round—a scene often regarded as one of Munich's classic images. Highlights inside the palace include the lavishly decorated Stone Hall, once the grand venue for royal celebrations, where ceiling frescoes and chandeliers complement each other; the "Gallery of Beauties," commissioned by Ludwig I and lined with over thirty portraits of 19th-century Munich beauties; and the queen's bedchamber where the "Fairy Tale King" Ludwig II was born. The museum in the converted former stables displays royal carriages and sledges, with Ludwig II's gilded carriage being particularly striking, alongside porcelain from the Nymphenburg royal manufactory. The palace gardens transition from French geometric flower beds to English landscape woodlands, dotted with pavilions like the Amalienburg, Badenburg, and Pagodenburg: the pink-walled Amalienburg is a delicate Rococo hunting lodge, with its Mirror Hall being especially notable, while the Pagodenburg was a retreat for the royal family's tea parties and summer relaxation. These garden pavilions are spaced far apart, requiring ample time for walking tours; many travelers enjoy ending their visit by strolling back along the canal to watch the swans.

Munich · 32.4 km from Freising
Therme Erding
No. 2 of Hot Springs Attractions in Germany

Therme Erding

4.6

The hot spring park has complete facilities, including open swimming pools, saunas and water slides, so visitors can have a comfortable experience.

Erding · 16.6 km from Freising
Deutsches Museum
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Germany

Deutsches Museum

7.1
4.6/5
244 reviews

The Deutsches Museum is located on the Museumsinsel in the Isar River in Munich. Founded in 1903, it is one of the world's leading comprehensive museums of science and technology. Its permanent exhibition areas are spread across five floors and cover dozens of themes, including chemistry, optics, atomic physics, energy and power, aerospace, robotics, mathematics, photography, and musical instruments. The exhibits are particularly strong in physical objects; from steam engines and diesel engines to aircraft and spacecraft, more than two centuries of technological evolution are laid out as a visible thread. The building itself is also worth noting: when the main building was completed, it was one of Munich's earlier large buildings constructed with reinforced concrete, deliberately used at the time to showcase the engineering standards of the era, making the architecture itself an exhibit. Every star exhibit in the museum has a story. In the chemistry exhibition area stands the experiment table that witnessed the discovery of nuclear fission in 1938, an experiment that brought physics into the atomic age; in the energy and power exhibition area sits an early diesel engine prototype made in 1897; in the aerospace section, visitors can see the huge cross-section of an Airbus A300 fuselage and try out a flight simulator; and the Foucault pendulum hanging in the museum tower turns the Earth's rotation into a phenomenon visible to the naked eye through the slow deflection of its swing direction. Since its establishment, this museum has upheld the philosophy of "seeing and touching," with button-operated experiment stations and interactive installations in every exhibition area: the humanoid robots in the robotics section will mimic your movements, the musical instruments section features automated instruments that can play the trumpet on their own, the railway model diorama brings together train models from various European countries, and the microscope theater puts the microscopic world—invisible to the naked eye—on stage; the chemistry and other sections also maintain the tradition of live experiment demonstrations, so if you come across one, be sure to stop and watch. The museum complex is enormous, and seeing it all in one visit is nearly impossible. It is recommended to pick two or three key exhibition areas in advance and head straight for them, then leave some time for interactive exhibits you discover along the way. Most exhibit descriptions are in both German and English, and families with children aged three to eight can head straight to the dedicated children's interactive exhibition area. After your visit, take a stroll along the banks of the Isar River. The Museum Island area is a favorite spot for Munich residents to walk and jog, and the old town skyline is just across the river.

Munich · 32.5 km from Freising
BMW Welt
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Munich

BMW Welt

6.3
4.8/5
303 reviews

BMW Welt is the BMW Group's brand exhibition and customer experience center in Munich, combining vehicle displays, new car handovers, conferences, and cultural performances, and it is adjacent to Olympiapark München, the BMW Museum, and the BMW Headquarters. The building itself was designed by the Austrian Blue Sky architecture firm, with a wavy roof covering the entire transparent glass atrium and the iconic double-cone glass tower twisting upward through the roof. The roof is fitted with approx. 8,000 square meters of photovoltaic solar panels, with an output of approx. 810 kW. Inside, the space is divided by brand, with dedicated areas for BMW, MINI, Rolls‑Royce, and BMW Motorrad where new models on sale can be viewed up close; a roughly 100-meter-long exhibition belt runs through the atrium to showcase the BMW brand's current models. The central atrium also serves as the delivery area: customers who book a new car complete the handover here, and the new vehicle is slowly raised from the lower level to the display platform via a circular lift. The venue hosts themed exhibitions and events year-round, and jazz performances have been held here for many years. Opposite the street is the BMW Museum, which tells the story of the century-old brand.

Munich · 28.6 km from Freising
Alte Pinakothek
No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Germany

Alte Pinakothek

6.6
4.8/5
57 reviews

The Alte Pinakothek (Alte Pinakothek) is an art gallery in Munich, Germany that forms part of the city's arts district. This is one of the oldest art galleries in the world and one of the well-known art galleries for the collection of early "painting masters". It houses the works of painters from the Middle Ages to the mid-18th century and is part of the Bavarian State Museum of Painting.

Munich · 31 km from Freising
Visitors Park ( Munich Int'l Airport )

Visitors Park ( Munich Int'l Airport )

3.4

Visitors Park is located inside Munich International Airport, where you can watch impressive planes take off and land from the viewing hill, and visit the new adventure playground or interactive exhibits with your family.

Freising · 5.8 km from downtown

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Freising Audio Tour: Mystical Spires and Bishopric Treasures
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Munich Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour [Explore Landmark Buildings/Choose Between Two Bus Routes/Luxury Open-top Bus/Explore at Your Own Pace]
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Munich Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour [Explore Landmark Buildings/Choose Between Two Bus Routes/Luxury Open-top Bus/Explore at Your Own Pace]

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A day trip from Munich, Germany: Hallburg Castle + Rothenburg, along the Romantic Road.
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A day trip from Munich, Germany: Hallburg Castle + Rothenburg, along the Romantic Road.

Duration: 8 hrs
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Residenz München: Museum Entrance + Residence Serenade Concert
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Residenz München: Museum Entrance + Residence Serenade Concert

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Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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English Garden + Nymphenburg Palace + Deutsches Museum + Siegestor 1-day tour
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English Garden + Nymphenburg Palace + Deutsches Museum + Siegestor 1-day tour

Duration: 12.7 hrs
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Munich city: Residence + Marienplatz + BMW Museum [Chinese/English optional] [admission ticket not included]
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Munich city: Residence + Marienplatz + BMW Museum [Chinese/English optional] [admission ticket not included]

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Regensburg Audio Tour: Echoes and Legends of the Innenstadt Crossroads
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Featured Food & drink in Freising

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Atelier Munich restaurant reservation service for the trending restaurant in Munich, Germany
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Atelier Munich restaurant reservation service for the trending restaurant in Munich, Germany

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Restaurant reservation service for Tantris Red in Munich, Germany
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Germany Munich Schwarzreiter Tagesbar & Restaurant popular restaurant reservation service
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2 hour Munich old city Christmas market walking tour | Marienplatz to mulled wine market
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2 hour Munich old city Christmas market walking tour | Marienplatz to mulled wine market

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Munich Les Deux viral restaurant reservation service
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Munich's popular Augustiner-Keller restaurant reservation service
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Restaurant reservation service for the popular Augustiner Klosterwirt in Munich, Germany
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Giorgia Trattoria restaurant reservation service in Munich, Germany
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BMW Welt

BMW Welt

6.3
4.8/5
303 reviews
Munich · 28.6 km from Freising
Victuals Market

Victuals Market

5.9
4.3/5
41 reviews
Munich · 32.2 km from Freising
English Garden

English Garden

5.3
4.5/5
269 reviews
Munich · 28.4 km from Freising
New Town Hall

New Town Hall

5.5
4.7/5
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Munich · 31.9 km from Freising
Siegestor

Siegestor

5.2
4.6/5
85 reviews
Munich · 30.2 km from Freising

What travelers say about Freising

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133***21August 14, 2026
5.0
Bayern Munich's home stadium lives up to its name. Although it's not large, it has a rich history. I also visited the Bayern Munich club museum, which has so many trophies that it's almost overflowing.

Allianz Arena

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Anonymous userOctober 1, 2026
5.0
If you are a fan of BMW and car, it is very interesting to learn the history and progress of BMW with so much information to learn.

BMW Museum

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Jason EggJuly 1, 2026
5.0
The Munich Residence is one of the most impressive historical attractions in Munich. The palace is beautifully decorated with grand halls, elegant rooms, and detailed artwork that show the wealth and history of the Bavarian royal family. I enjoyed walking through the different sections of the palace, especially the lavish rooms filled with paintings, chandeliers, and antique furniture. The museum was well organized, and there was plenty of information about the history of the building and its former rulers. The peaceful courtyards also provided a nice place to relax during the visit. Overall, the Munich Residence offers a wonderful mix of history, art, and architecture. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in culture and royal history, and I would gladly visit again.

Munich Residence

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Mohamed khalielOctober 26, 2026
4.0
Marienplatz is the beating heart of Munich, where Bavarian charm, stunning architecture, and vibrant city life come together beautifully! 🇩🇪✨ From the magnificent New Town Hall to the famous Glockenspiel and charming surrounding streets, every corner feels like a postcard. 🏛️❤️ If Munich is on your travel bucket list, this magical square is a must-visit! Who would you love to explore it with?

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TW HamburgDecember 17, 2025
5.0
Amazing place A must-visit for anyone interested in European history, art, and stunning landscapes. It offers a perfect blend of opulent interiors, fascinating museums, and expansive, serene gardens.Nymphenburg Palace is not just a museum; it's a complete cultural experience. The combination of-inspiring art, fascinating history, and the tranquil, sprawling park makes it an unforgettable highlight of Munich.

Nymphenburg Palace

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AL travelingAugust 23, 2026
5.0
Although Munich is not the capital, the Deutsches Museum carries the national name. It displays industrial technology principles, popular science knowledge in various engineering disciplines, and also possesses artistic beauty, making it well worth a visit.

Deutsches Museum

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老少皆宜（）February 23, 2023
5.0
BMW brand cars are world-famous. Its headquarters is in Munich, Germany. We visited the BMW Museum and BMW World at the headquarters, which exhibited both old cars from decades ago and concept cars under development.

BMW Welt

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ohnoalinJanuary 13, 2026
4.0
Overall it’s a nice experience. Absolutely gorgeous stairs and delicious cafe. However, it’s not really big gallery, you can finish if pretty quick

Alte Pinakothek

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Don't miss these attractions in Freising: Allianz Arena, BMW Museum, and Munich Residence. If you like Culture & history, try Freising Audio Tour: Mystical Spires and Bishopric Treasures. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Atelier Munich restaurant reservation service for the trending restaurant in Munich, Germany.

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