Munich Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Munich

Where is it located?: Munich lies in the far south of Germany, in the Bavaria Region.

Why do people go there?: Lederhosen, Bavaria and beer, Oktoberfest is the best of all three of these things. The other 11 months of the year, however, there’s more than enough “leftovers” to still go around.

How do travelers get there?: Take advantage of German efficiency and take the train.

Currency: Euro

City Code: 89

Population: 1.3 million

Languages: German, but a decent amount of younger people speak English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Altstadt, Schwabing, Bogenhausen, Haidhausen, Englischer Garten, Nymphenburg, Sendling, Theresienwiese, Olympic Park

Attractions: Beer, Old Olympic Sights, Oktoberfest

Accommodations: Munich Hostels, Munich Hotels

Tourist Office: http://www.germany-tourism.de/

Off-the-beaten-path: The Eibsee, Neuschwanstein, Suedfriedhof, King Ludwig castles

Health Issues: None

Tips for Visiting

When to go: If you like beer, fight the crowds and join in the fun during Oktoberfest. Otherwise, late spring is a very nice time, before the summer rush.

Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Nein, Please = Bitte, Thank you = Dank, Do you speak English? = Macht sie sprechen Englisch?

How to get around?: The S-bahn, U-bahn, streetcars and buses all overflow during Oktoberfest. Eurail is valid on the S-bahn.

Good to know: Munich has the strongest economy among other cities of Germany.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Munich is the Franz Josef Strauss International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Munich travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.