Destinations » Germany » Munich Travel Guide
Welcome to Munich - Bavaria's beautiful capital! This lively German city has a superb tourism scene - brimming with exciting attractions, cultural delights, glorious historical architecture, great shopping opportunities and tranquil parks, Munich really does have something for everyone.
Munich is a cosmopolitan city that retains its traditional charm of a provincial town and cultural wealth whilst exuding a warm Mediterranean flair. There are fascinating museums and sights. With its imposing dome-topped towers, the 'Frauenkirche' is Munich's most famous landmark. Relax in one of the many beer gardens, enjoy tasty Bavarian specialities and, of course, no visit would be complete without a 'Maß' of beer!
There is a wide range of accommodation available in Munich, from hotels to apartments and hostels. Alongside regular flights to the city from many major airports, Munich is an extremaly accessible location with many tours and packages to keep tourists entertained.
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Check availability >Fashionistas looking for exclusive designer boutiques should head for Maximilianstrasse, Theatinerstrasse and Briennerstrasse. For high street shops and department stores try the pedestrian area between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz Stachus.
Smaller alternative boutiques and trendier street clothes can be found in Munich's Gärtnerplatz district, and in Schwabing, Munich's Bohemian and student quarter.
Opening times (larger shops, department stores, supermarkets):
Mon-Sat 09:00 - 20:00
There are a huge number of restaurants, bars and pubs in Munich and visitors will find something for every price range and taste. But no visitor to Munich should miss out on trying some of the typical local cuisine!
Bavarian & German Food
Ratskeller - Marienplatz 8
Situated underneath the historic Rathaus, this vast restaurant offers one of the most atmospheric surroundings in Munich.
Wirthshaus in der Au- Lilienstr. 51
A very popular local restaurant serving creative Bavarian food in authentic settings.
Beer halls and gardens
One of the finer ways to sample Bavaria's best brews and tasty local delicacies are the many beer halls and beer gardens all over the city, i.e.:
Chinesischer Turm
A popular beer garden located around the famous Chinese Tower in the centre of the English Garden. Brass bands play on Sundays.
Augustiner Beer Garden - Arnulfstr. 52
In walking distance of Munich's main station, this giant leafy beer garden is buzzing with life and good cheer.
Marienplatz
This square in the city centre is the heart and soul of Munich's Old Town with the neo-gothic Town Hall and starting point of Munich's pedestrian zone.
Odeonsplatz
At the square's south end looms the impressive Field Marshals' Hall Monument, at the west side is the beautiful Theatiner Church and at the east side of Odeonsplatz a gate leads the way to the Royal Gardens.
English Garden
One of the largest city parks in Europe and the perfect place for strolling, paddle-boating and enjoying the Bavarian beer in the park's popular beer gardens.
Viktualienmarkt
Just around the corner from Marienplatz and the Town Hall, you will find one of Europe's finest food markets. In summer, the entire place is transformed into a beer garden.
Nymphenburg
A baroque palace surrounded by a vast, beautiful park area in the north-western part of Munich.
- A&O City Hauptbahnhof Munich

- A&O Munich Hackerbrücke

- Ambiance Rivoli Hotel

- Angelo Designhotel Munich

- Arthotel Munich

- Azimut Munich City Ost

- Bayerischer Hof

- Best Western Atrium Hotel

- Best Western Munich Airport

- Carmen

- Comfort Hotel am Medienpark

- Comfort Hotel München Ost

- Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Center

- Creatif Hotel Elephant

- DeragHotel Max Emanuel

- Deutsches Theater Downtown

- Easy Palace City Hostel

- Eckelmann

- Eden Hotel Wolff

- EuroHotel & Suites Munich

- Eurostars Grand Central

- Fleming's Hotel Munich City

- Fleming's Hotel Munich Schwabing

- Four Points by Sheraton Central

- Four Points by Sheraton Munich Olympiapark

- Germania

- Hilton Munich City

- Hilton Park Munich

- Holiday Inn Express Munich-Messe

- Holiday Inn Munich City Centre

- Hotel Alfa

- Hotel Amba

- Hotel Ambiente

- Hotel Europa Munich

- Hotel Europäischer Hof

- Hotel Gasthof Zur Post

- Hotel Hauser

- Hotel Mark

- Hotel Meier City Munich

- Hotel Nymphenburg

- Hotel Rivoli

- Hotel Westend

- InterCityHotel Munich

- K+K Hotel am Harras

- Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich

- King's Hotel Center

- King's Hotel First Class

- Königshof Hotel

- Le Méridien Munich

- Leonardo Hotel & Residence Munich

- Leonardo Hotel Munich City Centre

- Leonardo Munich City West

- Ludwig

- Mandarin Oriental Munich

- Maritim Hotel Munich

- Munich Marriott Hotel

- NH Munich Airport

- NH Munich am Ring

- NH München Deutscher Kaiser

- Novotel Munich City

- Novotel Munich Messe

- Orly

- Park Inn by Radisson München Frankfurter Ring

- Park Inn by Radisson Munich East

- Platzl Hotel

- Raeter Park Dependance

- Regent

- Renaissance Munich Hotel

- Schiller 5

- Sheraton Munich Airport

- Sheraton Munich Arabellapark

- Sheraton Munich Westpark

- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

- Tessin

- The Charles Hotel by Rocco Forte

- The Westin Grand Munich

- Torbräu

- Tryp Hotel Munich

- Tulip Inn Munich Schwabing

- Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich

