Leisure tips - Victor's Residenz-Hotel Munich

At the aviation museum Flugwerft Schleißheim, around 70 flying objects bear witness to a century of civilian and military aviation history.

It presents exhibits from the fields of aerospace, including various aeroplanes, helicopters, engines and jets. It also contains various items of equipment and a flight simulator. From the glazed workshop, you can watch from a gallery and see how the exhibits undergo restoration. Fascinating!

The English Garden is one of the largest parks in the world. Over its total length of 78 kilometres, you will find wonderfully designed landscapes, streams and buildings such as the famous Chinese Tower.

It is the green heart of Munich, and offers relaxation not just for stressed city-dwellers: the English Garden in the north-east of Munich on the west bank of the Isar. Admission is free. Enjoy a relaxed walk in the park, stroll to the Chinese Tower or the impressive Monopteros, and let the landscape work its magic on you. Incidentally, naturism is permitted in two areas of the English Garden, which has made it a symbol of Munich's cosmopolitanism.

The stately Benedictine abbey was founded on 28 April 1330 by Emperor Ludwig of Bavaria. The monastery has several inns and a brewery.

When the monastery was established, it focused on earthly concerns as well as the salvation of the soul. In particular, the trade route to Augsburg and Verona was to be secured. The importance of the abbey as a place of pilgrimage grew in the 17th and 18th centuries. The monastery church with its magnificently painted dome and Baroque organ is particularly impressive.

It used to be the favourite destination of former Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl – and for good reason. The crystal-clear mountain lake is surrounded by a picturesque landscape.

This lake, which is up to 190 metres deep, sits at the foot of the Watzmann. Depending on the time of day and the season, the water shimmers in different colours, from royal blue to emerald green. The view over to the Chapel of St. Bartholomew, which stands in front of the rugged east wall of the Watzmann, is simply unique. Passengers are carried around the lake on large electric boats. 

Welcome to the fairytale king's fairytale castle. You'll be amazed by the magnificence and splendour of this wonderful palace with its fabulous rooms and the enchanting park.

Ludwig II was also called the fairytale king. He created an architectural monument in Linderhof Castle. The lines between dream and reality seem to blur. Although it is the smallest of Ludwig II's castles, it was also always his favourite, and he visited it many times. The young king's love for the mythological world of Richard Wagner, whose operas he loved so much, is reflected throughout. The castle and the extensive park are open to visitors.   

Neuschwanstein is so much more than a castle. It was Ludwig II's fairytale, fabulous place of longing that casts its spell over more than 1.5 million visitors every year.

The wonderful castle, which was built by the Bavarian king Ludwig II, is modelled on a medieval castle with towers and battlements. Just like the castle itself, the Bavarian king's wishes became increasingly extravagant and excessive during its construction. The costs soared accordingly. However, they were paid out of the king's private fortune rather than by the treasury. Very sadly, he didn't live long enough to see its completion: he died on 13 June, 1886.

Neuschwanstein Castle is in Hohenschwangau near Füssen. It is considered the major work of historicism. Its two largest rooms are the throne room and the Singers' Hall. Neuschwanstein Castle is considered a symbol of Romanticism, and serves as a model for many buildings all over the world.

Bus excursions are available from the hotel every day. We will be pleased to provide you with further information.

Nymphenburg Palace is the impressive summer residence of the House of Wittelsbach. Marvel at its fabulous interior; stroll through the 180-hectare park which has wonderful fountains, and enjoy an unforgettable day in the west of Munich.

Nymphenburg Palace was completed in its first form around 1679. At that time, the building consisted of a cubic pavilion, the Hofmark church and some outbuildings. Over time it was extended, especially during the reign of Elector Max Emanuel. It bears the architectural signature of Joseph Effner and of the garden designer Dominique Girard in particular.

It's about 30 minutes to the palace from our hotel. Alternatively, you can take the S1 (to Laim), then take the 141 (Hirschgartenallee stop), and then walk the last 800 metres or so. (Duration 50 minutes)

Information on the entrance prices is here.

Experience baroque magnificence at Schleissheim Palace, which comprises Old Schleissheim Palace, New Schleissheim Palace and Lustheim Palace. The estate is now regarded as one of the major residences in the Munich area, along with Nymphenburg Palace, and is also considered one of the most significant baroque palaces in Germany.

Particularly worth seeing are the fabulous baroque gardens and the Gallery of baroque paintings owned by the Bavarian State Picture Collections, which includes works by Rubens and van Dyck, and the collection of Meissen porcelain.

"Grüß Gott" in this wonderful Isar metropolis. Use our hotel as your base for exploring the blue-and-white state capital.

"My arrival was happy and merry," wrote the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of a visit to Munich. The virtuoso composer and "bon vivant" quite possibly appreciated the charming cosmopolitanism of the Bavarian state capital, which has so much more to offer than just the famous Stacchus shopping precinct, the Viktualienmarkt, the Hofbräuhaus and the Odeonsplatz, to name but a few of the sights. Munich is a feeling that is best experienced in person. We hope you enjoy doing so. The S1 will get you to the heart of the city in just 20 minutes.

Just 25 kilometres south-west of Munich is one of Bavaria's most beautiful bathing lakes with water of an excellent quality, and a wonderful alpine panorama.

Lake Starnberg is the fifth-largest lake in Germany. The people of Munich use it for recreational purposes. There is a 48 kilometre circular walk around the lake. There are also lots of cafés and restaurants. With a maximum depth of 127.8 metres, Lake Starnberg is one of the deepest lakes in Germany.

You can easily get there from our hotel on the S-Bahn. Take the S1 to Laim at Unterschleißheim station, and then change to the S6 to Starnberg.

Every year, the various themed areas of the biggest spa in the world delight some 1.7 million visitors. Its state-approved thermal water bubbles up from a depth of 2.3 km, and pampers guests in numerous pools.

The 27 spectacular slides in the waterslide park offer endless fun for all ages; there is also a wave pool. With over 30 saunas and steam baths, the Vital-Oase with its sulphur mineral springs and numerous beauty and wellness offers guarantees pure relaxation. Come and enjoy yourself!