General Information
Euro currency. CET timezone. Munich Airport (MUC) is Germany's second-busiest, 40 min from centre by S-Bahn.
What to Eat
Weisswurst (before noon!), Schweinshaxe, Brezn (pretzels), Obatzda cheese and apple strudel.
Best Time to Visit
June–September for beer gardens and Alpine hikes. Oktoberfest runs late September to early October. Christmas markets in December.
Arts & Culture
Alte Pinakothek, Deutsches Museum, BMW World, Residenz palace and Bavarian State Opera.
Overview
Munich is the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany. It is known for its annual Oktoberfest, beer halls, and well-preserved medieval architecture.
Best Time to Visit
Summer for beer gardens and Alpine hiking. Late September/early October for Oktoberfest. December for Christmas markets.
Getting Around
MVV network covers U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses. A day pass is excellent value. Walking the old town is easy.
Local Cuisine
Weisswurst (eaten before noon), Schweinshaxe, Brezn (pretzels), Obatzda, Leberkäse and apple strudel.
Safety Tips
Munich is one of Germany's safest large cities. Exercise normal caution at Oktoberfest — it gets very crowded.
Cultural Etiquette
Say 'Grüß Gott' (greeting). Prost! (cheers) with eye contact. Tipping 5–10% is standard. Separate bins for recycling.
Munich Map
Essence of Munich
Beer Garden Culture
Hofbräuhaus steins, shady chestnuts and six million Oktoberfest revellers.
Fairy-Tale Castles
Neuschwanstein — the Disney inspiration — just 90 minutes south.
Alpine Proximity
World-class skiing and hiking with a one-hour train ride.
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