Munich
Big-city atmosphere with rural alpine charm
Take flights to Munich for stein-swinging beer halls, foodie markets and views of the snow-dusted Bavarian Alps.
Things to do
Sunlight filters through the oak trees in the vast 18th-century English Garden, where Münchners come to walk, row gently across Kleinhesseloher Lake and sunbathe naked. Climb up to Monopteros temple for views over Munich's skyline that reach to the Alps on clear days.
Shopping
No Munich city break is complete without a morning stroll around the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Hungry locals wander the stalls for Bavarian cheeses, preserves, wine and glossy fruit. Toast your picnic findings in the chestnut-shaded beer garden.
Restaurants
Oompah bands strike up and dirndl-clad waitresses slam down steins of foamy wheat beer under the soaring vaults of Munich's Hofbräuhaus. Loosen a belt notch for a carnivorous Munich holiday lunch of salty pork knuckles or herby Weisswurst (veal sausage).
Nightlife
See Munich’s spires twinkle over relaxed cocktails on Leopoldstrasse after your Munich flights. DJs spin tunes as fashionistas nibble sushi in über-cool lounge bars, while bohemian types frequent late-night pavement cafés or watch up-and-coming bands play..
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Munich. Ride carousels and find crafts on Mariahilfplatz at May's Auer Dult traditional market, or dust off your lederhosen for Munich’s beer-guzzling Oktoberfest in late September.
Upcoming events
- Reisepavillon
22 - 25 Apr 2010 (annual)
- Neues Rathaus
1 Nov 2009 - 30 Apr 2010; Weekdays only (various dates)
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Nightlife
SpotlightHofbräuhaus
The loud and kitsch Hofbräuhaus has communal tables, buxom barmaids in traditional dress, and plenty of Gemütlichkeit (cosy ambience). This More about this item
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SpotlightViktualienmarkt
The Viktualienmarkt in the Altstadt is a veritable showplace of Bavarian agriculture, with attractive market stalls and burly market traders More about this item
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SpotlightGerman Museum
The German Museum (Deutsches Museum) ranks among the nation's most visited museums. On an island in the city centre, it More about this item
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