Munich is the perfect gateway to the alps. But even from the airport and in Munich city it is possible to enjoy a fantastic view on the Alps. Check out the 5 best alpine views in Munich.
1.Visitor's Hill at Munich Airport
The Visitor's Hill at Munich Airport offers a unique view of the runways from 28 meters high. You can see airplanes landing and taking off, again- everything in front of an amazing alpine scenery. And twice a day a special guest comes to visit: The A380, the biggest passenger aircraft in the world.
For more information head to https://www.munich-airport.com/visitors-park-262040
2. St. Peters Church
The St. Peters Church is the oldest Church in Munich- called only "Old Peter" by locals. Not only does it offer an amazing view over the city of Munich, but weather permitting, you can even see the Alps in a distance of over 100 kilometres.
Of course, the "Old Peter" is also a bell tower with a glockenspiel of 8 bells, from which you can see through the window when climbing the 299 stairs to the top.
Climb with us: http://www.muenchen.de/int/en/sights/churches/church-of-st-peter.html
3. Olympic Tower
You can't get closer to Munich's sky than on the viewing platform of the Olympic tower located in the Olympic Park. At 190 meters high it offers a special view of the surrounding area as well as the Olympic Park. Insider tip: Go to the restaurant's tower at night; you'll have a romantic view of the city with all its beautiful lights. To ensure that you can enjoy a 360° view, the restaurant rotates slowly, completing one round in 53 minutes.
Enjoy the view: http://www.olympiapark.de/en/olympic-park/event-locations/olympic-tower/
4. Planetarium German Museum
If you want to study stars, planets and galaxies this is where you should go. At the Planetarium German Museum you can experience the fascinatingnight sky- but also during the day it's definitely worth a visit. The Planetarium has two observation domes with a view over Munich plus the architecture and mechanics of the domes alone is worth a visit. And, on a clear day, it is possible to enjoy the Alps surrounding the beautiful scenery.
Take a look: http://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/exhibitions/natural-sciences/observatory/
5. Rooftop Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel *****
The "China Moon Roof Terrace" at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is famous for its stunning panoramic view over the city of Munich: On sunny days you can see the city panorama including the Twin towers of the Church of our Lady in front of a breathtaking alpine setting. Even though the pool is reserved for guests of the hotel only, the terrace is open to every visitor who would like to enjoy Asian, Mediterranean or Arabic food with a magical view.
For more information follow http://www.mandarinoriental.com/munich/hotel/hotel-information/
