1,349,000
Munich (München) is the million-strong capital of Bavaria as well as the third largest city in Germany. Its proximity to the Alps and the Bavarian life-style make it one of the most popular cities that Germans want to live in. The prosperous city also offers many pieces of beautiful architecture a diverse cultural life with theatres, operas, or museums. Certainly, one of the most famous cultural events is the annual Oktoberfest visited by many beer-loving tourists. But there are further festivals like the Tollwood Festival as well.
Munich's motto is "München mag dich" (Munich loves you)
The exact date of Munich foundation is unclear. It is assumed that is was founded in 1158 and thus the city celebrated its 850th "birthday" in 2008.
Booking information for guided tours:
Phone ++49 (0)89 / 233 30-231
Fax ++49 (0)89 / 233 30-337
gaestefuehrungen@muenchen.de
Munich can be easily reached by car. There are several Autobahn highways surrounding the city.
Moreover Munich is connected to most European cities by train as well. The Hauptbahnhof station is Munich's central junction for international train traffic. The very good public transport system consists of underground trains (U-Bahn) and the urban railway S-Bahn which can be used to get nearly every point in the city.
Munich International Airport—Germany's second biggest airport—is the starting point for everyone who is traveling *by plane*.
Munich's center provides a very good pedestrian shopping zone: the Fußgängerzone. Mid-priced goods can be bought in the Kaufingerstraße while high-priced luxury good can be found in Maximilianstraße.
In summer, be sure to visit one of the many beer gardens.
