I bet you didn’t know that Nymphemburg Palace is not the only royal big residence in the Munich area, there is also the Schleißheum Palace. This complex is made out of three individual palaces in the village of Oberschleißheim, north of Munich. The Schleißheim Palace was planned as a summer residence for current Bavarian rulers of the House of Wittelsbach.  The ensemble consisting of the New and Old Palaces, Lustheim Palace and the extensive baroque garden is a splendid example of court architecture and garden design from the 17th and 18th centuries.

There are a lot of exhibitions, concerts and different events in all the different buildings as well as in the gardens. During winter you can experience this palace on a whole different form, since it is not filled with flowers and colors like in summer, it still has the elegance and majesty that a royal palace is known for.

The entrance fees are very accessible and if you are not interested in going inside you can enter the garden for free and have a look or take a run. I went with my bike to visit this castle and the truth is that it is worth to visit this beautiful complex, since you have to cross the whole town and very unique sights, like a small airport, an old tank testing area where people fly kites nowadays, etc.

I try to have a routine planned and of course not everything turns out as I want to, but I also love being spontaneous and getting to know new places. I am really thankful for being here in Munich, with a completely new life from the one I had in Mexico. I cannot say it is better or worse but this experiences sure make my stay in Munich much more lovely.

Claudia Rendon