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.
