Munich, Bavarian Castles and the Alps (A Photo Series)

Tripoto
26th Dec 2017
Photo of Munich, Bavarian Castles and the Alps (A Photo Series) by Diptarka Gupta

Situated in Southern Germany, just north of the Alps the Bavarian Capital Munich is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. It is also one of the most cultural and historic city in the country. After the World War II, Munich's central part was rebuilt keeping the old world charm. The city's rich heritage can be seen from the magnificent Baroque palaces, crown jewels and great paintings. A trip to Munich is incomplete without visiting the huge Beers Halls with great atmosphere. Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany lies to the south of Munich on the Austrian border. With beautiful fairytale like castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria around the city makes a visit to Munich an awesome experience.

Day 1

Swan Lake at Nymphenburg Palace

Photo of Schloß Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Nymphenburg Palace

Photo of Schloß Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Nymphenburg Palace

Photo of Schloß Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

The golden hour at Nymphenburg Palace

Photo of Schloß Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Visit to Munich is incomplete without beer in a Beer Hall. Hofbraühaus Weißbier, Hofraühaus Original, Hofbraühaus Dunkel(L to R)

Photo of Hofbräuhaus München, Platzl, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Schnitzel

Photo of Hofbräuhaus München, Platzl, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Schweinhaxe (Pork Knuckle) served with bread dumpling - a popular Bavarian dish

Photo of Hofbräuhaus München, Platzl, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta
Day 2

Beautiful town of Oberammergau in the Alps

Photo of Oberammergau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Along the river Amer

Photo of Oberammergau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

A blend of fall and winter

Photo of Oberammergau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Snow covered way to Linderhof Palace

Photo of Linderhof Palace, Linderhof, Ettal, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

One of the palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where he was able to live and see it completed.

Photo of Linderhof Palace, Linderhof, Ettal, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

When you imagine about a fairy tale castle - the one that comes up your mind!!! No wonder Walt Disney got inspired by this...

Photo of Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße, Schwangau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Tried to hike up to Marienbrücke to get the classic view of Neuschwanstein Castle, but extremely slippery conditions didn't allow me to go further. Bur got a view of Hohenschwangau Castle, lakes and grasslands covered in snow in this attempt.

Photo of Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße, Schwangau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

With the lights on...

Photo of Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße, Schwangau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta
Day 3

Rathaus-Glockenspiel at Marienplatz

Photo of Marienplatz, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Inside St. Peter's Church

Photo of St. Peter's Church, Rindermarkt, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Heavy snowfall at Viktualienmarkt

Photo of Viktualienmarkt, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Antiquarium at Residenz, Munich

Photo of Residenz, Residenzstraße, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Royal Crown

Photo of Residenz, Residenzstraße, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

At the first glimpse you might think that these are made out of glass. But they are all carved out of rock crystals.

Photo of Residenz, Residenzstraße, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Cuvillés Theatre

Photo of Cuvilliés-Theatre, Residenzstraße, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

BMW Z3 - from Bond movie GoldenEye

Photo of BMW Museum, Am Olympiapark, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Italian-designed microcar Isetta. BMW manufactured Isetta between 1955-62.

Photo of BMW Museum, Am Olympiapark, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

BMW Art Car series. This one was designed by Andy Warhol.

Photo of BMW Museum, Am Olympiapark, Munich, Germany by Diptarka Gupta
Day 4

Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany from Eibsee

Photo of Eibsee, Grainau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

The new record breaking cable car from Eibsee to Zugspitze

Photo of Eibsee, Grainau, Germany by Diptarka Gupta

Zugspitze summit

Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta

Viewing platform below the summit

Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta

Frozen Lake Eibsee from Zugspitze

Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta
Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta

View of 4 countries from 1 spot. All the nearby mountains are from Austria, the far mountains are from Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta

Frozen Lake Eibsee from Zugspitze

Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta
Photo of Zugspitze by Diptarka Gupta