München is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, starting with the grounds of Oktoberfest. A full 18-hole round covers 12.2 km and uses 116 portals to bridge the gaps between distant districts. Skip knows every curb and cobblestone here, even the ones where the crumbs are best, and acts as the local guide for the walk.
This is not just a party; it is Oktoberfest, a folk festival held annually in Munich on the Theresienwiese. It combines a beer festival with a fun fair and began in 1810. You can pick out the massive scale of the event, as it is the world's largest Volksfest. The festivities run from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. I've seen plenty of crumbs dropped around these grounds, so keep an eye on the pavement while you walk. It is a sight that defines the city for many visitors.
This isn't a painting or a small monument, but a colossal statue located in Munich, southern Germany. Bavaria is a female personification of the Bavarian homeland and is recognized as an architectural heritage monument. The statue is a bronze sand-cast 19th-century work designed by the architect Leo von Klenze. Work on the piece started in 1850. I've found the scale of this one is quite a shock when you first see it, especially since it looms so large over the surrounding area. It is a great spot to stop and appreciate the craftsmanship of the era.
You will first notice the towering presence of St. Paul, a Gothic Revival minor basilica and parish church. It is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria that reaches a height of 97 meters. Located in the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt quarter of Munich, the church was built between 1892 and 1906, with its inception in 1906. Georg von Hauberrisser was the architect of the building. This site is a significant part of the local landscape, combining its role as a parish church with the scale of a minor basilica.
Look closely at the Gothic Revival details of Karlstor. This gate tower is a medieval city gate located in Munich. While it is now an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, it once served as a defensive fortification and a checkpoint for those entering the city. Arnold Zenetti is the architect of this structure. I have found the ledge here is a great spot to watch the crowds pass through the gate. It is a wonderful place to pause and observe the flow of the city before you continue your walk.
Let me show you Sendlinger Tor, a gate tower and city gate located at the southern extremity of the historic old town area of Munich. This architectural heritage monument in Bavaria was started in 1308 and served as a fortification for defence. You can pick out the gothic style, as it is one of only three remaining gothic town gates in the city. Architects Arnold Zenetti and Wilhelm Bertsch are associated with the structure. I've always found the scale of these old fortifications impressive when compared to the modern traffic flowing around them.
The Frauenkirche is a Gothic Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Designed by architect Jörg von Halsbach, the building is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria and is recognized as the largest hall church in the world. Beyond its scale and Gothic architecture, the site serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. Visitors can see the influence of the Gothic style throughout the structure, which remains one of the most significant religious sites in the region.
You will first notice the massive scale of the Residenz in central Munich. This royal palace is the largest city palace in Germany and is an instance of a château. It was the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. Built in the Renaissance architecture style, the site began its inception in 1385. Today, it is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. I've found the wide spaces here are great for stretching your wings and getting a better view of the city.
The Haus der Kunst is an art museum located at Prinzregentenstraße 1. Designed by architect Paul Troost, the building is an example of Nazi architecture and was started in 1937. It was originally built as the Haus der deutschen Kunst. Today, the site is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. I've noticed the scale of the place always makes the surrounding street feel a bit smaller, which is a common feeling when you first approach the facade of this particular museum.
You can find the Bayerisches Nationaltheater on Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich, Germany. This opera house is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria and was designed by architects Karl von Fischer and Leo von Klenze. The building is an example of Neoclassical architecture. Inside, it is the home of the Bavarian State Ballet, the Bavarian State Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Opera. I always think the square makes for a great spot to pause and look around before you head inside to see the building up close.
You will first notice the imposing height of the Isartor, a gate tower that reaches 40 meters into the sky. Located at the Isartorplatz in Munich, this structure is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. Its inception was in 1337, and it remains a key piece of the city's history. As a city gate, it provided a primary entrance to the old center. I've always found the scale of these old fortifications impressive compared to the modern traffic flowing around them.
Founded in 1903, the Deutsches Museum in München is a national museum dedicated to science and technology. It is a massive collection where you can find about 125,000 exhibited objects. I think you will be impressed by the variety, as the exhibits cover 50 fields of science and technology. It is a popular spot for visitors, with 1,690,588 people coming through the doors annually. It's the kind of place where I have to be careful not to get lost among all the machinery.
In the historic section of central Munich, you can find St. Lukas. This church building was started in 1893 and was built between 1893 and 1896. Albert Schmidt was the architect, and the style of the building is Historicism. It is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. This site is a significant point of interest for those visiting the city, as it represents a specific era of construction and design within the urban center.
Look closely at the Renaissance Revival architecture style of the Maximilianeum. This parliament building is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria and was designed by architects Friedrich Bürklein, Gottfried Semper, and Karl Kergl. While it has housed the Bavarian State Parliament since 1949, it was originally built as the home of a gifted students' foundation. I usually find that taking a moment to view the building from the nearby banks is the best way to appreciate the scale of the whole facade. It is a great spot for a breather before you move on to the next hole.
The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum is a state museum in München dedicated to cultural history. I can show you how the collection is divided into an art historical collection and a folklore collection, which allows you to see both formal art and traditional life. It was founded in 1855 and remains a major draw for the city, seeing 146,000 annual visitors. It is a great spot to see the intersection of high art and traditional folk life in one place, making it a useful stop for anyone wanting to understand the local heritage. I've noticed the crowds are always quite curious here.
The Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan is a Roman Catholic church in Munich, Southern Germany. Its inception was in 1663, and Agostino Barelli and Lorenzo Perti were architects of the building. This baroque structure is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. It was founded by Elector Ferdinand Maria and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy. Since its construction, the church has remained a significant part of the city's religious landscape. Currently, the administration of the church is handled by the Dominican Order.
Let me show you Marienplatz. Since 1158, this area has been the main square of Munich, Germany, and it remains a central square located right in the city centre. When you walk through the area, you can pick out that the space is an instance of a square, a street, and a pedestrian zone. It is a place where the city's history is visible in the very ground you walk on. I've found the open layout makes it a great spot for people-watching, though you have to watch out for the crowds moving through the pedestrian zone.
This is not a public parish, but a filial church in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Sankt Johann Nepomuk is a church building designed in Rococo styles and baroque architecture. It was built from 1733 to 1746 by the Asam brothers, who served as the architects. Specifically, sculptor Egid Quirin Asam and painter Cosmas Damian Asam built the site as their private church. Today, the building is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. It is a place where the artistry of the Asam brothers is visible in every detail of the structure.
You might mistake this for a secular structure, but Basilika St. Bonifaz is an abbey and abbey church. Located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, this Benedictine monastery was founded in 1835 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Georg Friedrich Ziebland served as the architect for the project, which began in 1835. The building is designed in the Romanesque Revival style and is also considered an example of modern architecture. Today, it is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. You can see these distinct influences in the facade as you move through the neighborhood.
Leo von Klenze was the architect of the Alte Pinakothek, which is an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. This building is both an art museum and a national museum with an inception in 1836. You can find it in the Kunstareal area in Munich, Germany. Inside, the museum houses a collection of Old Master paintings from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. It is a popular destination that sees 224,771 annual visitors. I always find the scale of the galleries impressive when I'm flying over the district.