Bavarian, convivial, Munich

Munich - the friendly, cosmopolitan city. Munich combines tradition and innovation like no other German city: on the one hand, there is Oktoberfest, the futuristic BMW Welt and the Allianz Arena. On the other, there are more than 100 museums and galleries. Furthermore, you can look forward to Bavarian conviviality in the numerous beer gardens. You will come across bustling Bavarian activity while shopping in the city centre or on the luxurious Maximilianstrasse.

The Bavarian capital is considered the northernmost Italian city. This is a place where you can essentially enjoy Mediterranean life while still in Germany. Countless beer gardens and streetside cafés create this atmosphere. The many verdant spaces, such as the Englischer Garten and the Isar floodplains, also remind one of Mediterranean life. The lively districts Schwabing, Haidhausen and Giesing play their part as well.

Plan on spending some time sightseeing in Munich. For landmarks are lined up here one after another: Frauenkirche cathedral, Munich Residence, the Pinakothek der Moderne art museum, the Königsplatz square, the Ludwigstrasse royal avenue, countless breweries, famous clubs like the P1 - the list is practically endless. And of course: Oktoberfest. Every year six million people come from around the world to celebrate together. Oktoberfest beer and roasted chicken with potato salad is a delight. One popular trend is to attend Oktoberfest in traditional costume. You can easily find a dirndl or lederhosen during a round of shopping.

If the city becomes too loud or too crowded, the people of Munich must only travel a few minutes. Then they arrive in wonderful natural surroundings. Virtually no other city has as much nature to offer as the area to the south-west of Munich. The impressive Alps are ideal for a long hike. An excursion to the idyllic lakes with sensational views of the mountains is highly recommended. You can head across fields and meadows or along the well established paths. Many legendary destinations can easily be explored from Munich, from the fairytale castles of Ludwig II to the Upper Bavarian lakes and the Zugspitze mountain.

Distances to the places of interest

• Oktoberfest: 0.2 km
• Pinakothek: 3.8 km
• Marienplatz (Glockenspiel): 2.2 km (approx. 25 minutes on foot)
• Viktualienmarkt: 2.4 km
• Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo: 5.1 km
• Olympiapark: 5.6 km
• Bavaria Film Studios: 10.9 km
• Deutsches Museum: 3.7 km
• Frauenkirche cathedral: 2.1 km
• Englischer Garten: 5 km