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Located 40 km away from Munich downtown is Franz Josef Strauß Airport (MUC), also known as Munich Airport. It is the seventh busiest airport in Europe, and second busiest in Germany by passenger traffic. It is the main international gateway into the city, and serves as a second hub to Lufthansa. Thе airport has three terminals and two runways. Transit to and from the city is by the Munich S-Bahn train, bus, taxi or car hire.
The best time to visit Munich is from March to May for the best weather; except you are visiting for Oktoberfest, during which it is best to pack warm clothing for the weather.
The Munich Residence served as the seat of government and residence of the Bavarian dukes, electors and kings from 1508 to 1918
The city is famous for its culture, beautiful architecture, tourist attractions, and the Oktoberfest beer celebration which takes place annually. Munich’s historic centre still retains most of its look from the late 1800s, despite being damaged during WWII and later rebuilt.
A major international centre for medicine, research, business and engineering, the city features landmarks such as the Frauenkirche, Neues Rathaus, and world class museums as the BMW Museum and the Deutsches Museum.
Music band in traditional bavarian clothes in front of Marienplatz town hall in Munich
A cosmopolitan city full of culture and art, Munich is a village and metropolis at the same time, featuring centuries-old buildings alongside modern ones and iconic monuments and landmarks.
The city is the capital of beer and is popular for its annual Oktoberfest, European art and a central Marienplatz square that offers a glockenspiel show with re-enactments from the 16th century. Whether as a tourist, student or immigrant, there is much to do and see in Munich.
The largest city parks in the world – larger than both London’s Hyde Park and New York’s Central Park
Covering an area of 370 hectares, making it one of the largest city parks in the world – larger than both London’s Hyde Park and New York’s Central Park. The Englischer Garten stretches onwards from behind the Residenz on the left bank of the Isar and was created in the 18th century. From the famed hill known as the Monopteros, Englischer Garten offers splendid views of the city. Its grounds also contain jogging and cycling paths as well as multiple recreational football fields.
The park features sights such as a Chinese Tower, as well as a Japanese teahouse, and activities such as surfing, which is made possible by the strong current on the man-made Eisbach River.
Located on Marienplatz, Munich’s town hall, Neues Rathaus was first completed in 1874, but was expanded years after to accommodate the growing population of the city.
The neo-gothic building has a façade, 100 metres long, and up to 400 rooms. The headquarters of the city’s administration and seat of the Mayor’s office, this monumental building and postcard favourite, dominates the north side of the Marienplatz and is a must-see while in the city.
The world’s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest attracts up to seven million visitors yearly to an event where over 7.5 million litres of beer is consumed. This event dates back to when Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen married Prince Ludwig in 1810. Oktoberfest begins on the third Saturday of September every year, and stretches over 16 – 18 days. It involves beer drinking as its main activity, under 14 gigantic tents permanently set up in Theresienwiese, to the west of the city. Each tent can hold up to 8,500 people.
The world’s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest attracts up to seven million visitors yearly to an event where over 7.5 million litres of beer is consumed. This event dates back to when Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen married Prince Ludwig in 1810. Oktoberfest begins on the third Saturday of September every year, and stretches over 16 – 18 days. It involves beer drinking as its main activity, under 14 gigantic tents permanently set up in Theresienwiese, to the west of the city. Each tent can hold up to 8,500 people.
The delicious dishes consumed in the city are products of the many farmlands and tradition of Bavaria where Munich is located. A few of these delicacies you could come across include, schweinshaxe, a traditional and tasty dish also known as roasted pig knuckle.
There is also the popular sauerkraut, which is made from fermented raw cabbage, fermented in its own juices. It is usually served as a side dish, or with bread. Another common staple is the salty, twisted bread known as pretzels and which usually accompany a good old serving of beer.