Best of Munich Electric Bike Tour

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What you'll see and do

1. Wittelsbacher Brunnen

   The Wittelsbacherbrunnen is a monumental fountain located on the northwestern edge of Munich's city center, at the transition between Lenbachplatz and Maximiliansplatz. Constructed between 1893 and 1895, it was designed by sculptor Adolf von Hildebrand in the Neo-Classicist style. The fountain serves as an allegory for the primal forces of water.

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2. Karolinenplatz is a public square in Munich's Maxvorstadt district. It is the first square in Munich to take up the Strahlenplatz motif. At the same time, Karolinenplatz symbolizes the development of the special relationship between Bavaria and France in the early 19th century. The square was named after Queen Caroline of Bavaria.

   5 minutes here

3. Konigsplatz

   Königsplatz (King's Square) is a square in Munich, Germany. Built in the style of European Neoclassicism in the 19th century, it displays the Propyläen Gate and, facing each other, the Glyptothek (archeological museum) and the Staatliche Antikensammlungen (art museum). The area around Königsplatz is home to the Kunstareal, Munich's gallery and museum quarter.

   5 minutes here

4. Fuhrer Building

   The Führerbau ("the Führer's building") is a historically significant building at Arcisstrasse 12 in Maxvorstadt, Munich. It was built between 1933 and 1937, during the Nazi period, and used extensively by Adolf Hitler. Unlike many other buildings associated with the Nazis, it still stands today and currently houses the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.

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5. Alte Pinakothek

   The Alte Pinakothek, (Old Pinakothek) is an art museum located in the Kunstareal area in Munich, Germany. It is one of the oldest galleries in the world and houses a significant collection of Old Master paintings.

   5 minutes here

6. Pinakothek der Moderne

   The Pinakothek unifies the "Sammlung Moderne Kunst" (National Collection of Modern and Contemporary Arts), the "Staatliche Graphische Sammlung" (National Collection of Works on Paper), the "Neue Sammlung" ('New Collection': National Museum for Design and Applied Arts) with the "Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität" (Munich Technical University's Museum of Architecture), in one building and is deemed one of the most important and popular museums of modern art in Europe.

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7. Siegestor

   The Siegestor (English: Victory Gate) in Munich is a three-arched memorial arch, crowned with a statue of Bavaria with a lion-quadriga. The monument was originally dedicated to the glory of the Bavarian army. Since its restoration following World War II, it now stands as a reminder to peace.

   5 minutes here

8. Odeonsplatz

   The Odeonsplatz is a large square in central Munich which was developed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze and is at the southern end of the Ludwigstraße, developed at the same time. The square is named for the former concert hall, the Odeon, on its northwestern side. The name Odeonsplatz has come to be extended to the parvis (forecourt) of the Residenz, in front of the Theatine Church and terminated by the Feldherrnhalle, which lies to the south of it. The square was the scene of a fatal gun battle which ended the march on the Feldherrnhalle during the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch.

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9. Residenz Munchen

   The Residenz (Residence) in central Munich is the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections.

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10. Hofgarten

    The Hofgarten (Court Garden) is a garden located between the Residenz and the Englischer Garten. The Hofgarten was built in 1613–1617 by Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria in the style of Italian Renaissance garden. In the center of the garden is a pavilion for the goddess Diana, built-in 1615 by Heinrich Schön the elder.

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11. Bayerische Staatskanzlei

    Bayerische Staatskanzlei is also the name of the building in Munich that houses the personal offices of the chancellery staff. It was erected from 1989 to 1993 around the central dome of the former Bavarian Army Museum, which had been built in 1905 at the site of the Hofgartenkaserne barracks and was demolished in World War II.

    5 minutes here

12. English Garden

    With an area of 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) (370 ha or 910 acres), the Englischer Garten is one of the world's largest urban public parks. The name refers to its English garden form of informal landscape, a style popular in England from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century.

    10 minutes here

13. A beer garden (German: Biergarten) is an outdoor area in which beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. Beer gardens originated in Bavaria, of which Munich is the capital city, in the 19th century, and remain common in Southern Germany. There has been a beer garden run by Antje Schneider[4] since 1974, with 7000 seating places, which is the second largest beer garden in Munich after the Hirschgarten. The beer garden, which sells Hofbräu beer, is one of the most famous places for tourists.

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14. Eisbachwelle

    Eisbachwelle, is just past a bridge near the Haus der Kunst art museum, where the river forms a standing wave about one metre high which is a popular river surfing spot. The water is cold and shallow—sometimes only 40 cm deep—making it only suitable for experienced surfers

    10 minutes here

15. Friedensengel

    The Angel of Peace is part of the Maximilian Park and a point de vue at the eastern end of a line of sight forming Prinzregentenstrasse. Next to the Isar, slightly elevated above street level, is an open space with a fountain; this has a dolphin waterspout surrounded by four smaller waterspouts. Two staircases lead to the observation deck . A column 38 metres high and in the Corinthian style is located here, on top of which is a six-metre statue of the Angel of Peace. It is a replica of the Nike of Paeonius.

    5 minutes here

16. The Maximilianeum, a palatial building in Munich, was built as the home of a gifted students' foundation but since 1949 has housed the Bavarian State Parliament.

    5 minutes here

17. Deutsches Museum

    The Deutsches Museum (German Museum, officially Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik (English: German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology)) in Munich, Germany, is the world's largest museum of science and technology, with about 125,000 exhibited objects from 50 fields of science and technology. It receives about 1.5 million visitors per year.

    5 minutes here

18. The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market to a popular market for gourmets. In an area covering 140 stalls and shops offers items including flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, cheese, fish, and juices.

    5 minutes here

19. Ohel Jakob Synagogue

    Ohel Jakob Synagogue (transliterated from Hebrew as "Jacob's Tent") is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at the Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in Munich, Germany. It was built between 2004 and 2006 as the new main synagogue for the Jewish community in Munich. The synagogue was inaugurated on 9 November 2006 on the 68th anniversary of the Kristallnacht.

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Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 14 travelers per booking

Operated by

Fat Tire Tours Munich

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Group may be mixed with non-Ebikes

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