Munich Travel Guide

Munich is a trendsetter city. It gave the world pale lager beers, Helles and Pilsner, beer halls and gardens and of course the world famous Oktoberfest.

Sipping on a stein, munching on a hearty bierwurst and listening to some oompah music – you’re in Munich; you just have to do it. Walk it all off visiting Marienplatz where the faux Middle Ages Rathaus stands over the city, aim to be there at 11am to see the glockenspiel clock re-enact two stories from the 16th Century. The Frauenkirche is a real piece of medieval architecture that you can’t miss and you can easily spend an hour wandering through Virtualienmarkt (the Victual Market).

Then head to Residence Palace on the edge of the Old Town, it’s the former royal palace of the Bavarian Monarchs. The distinctive styling’s of BMW cars is another trend that Munich introduced to the world and you can take a day tour from Munich to the factory and Museum.

And at the end of November each year, Munich lights up with the Christkindlmarkt, this famous Christmas Market where you can feel the Christmas cold and smell the traditional scents of Christmas.

Munich Highlights
Marienplatz - The heart of Munich since its foundation in 1158, it is here you will find the famous Glockenspiel which goes off every day at 11am, 12pm and 5pm and is free to view.

Oktoberfest - Originally a celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria’s wedding to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in October 1810. Today it is the largest beer drinking festival in the world. Don’t let the name fool you, it actually takes place from mid September and ends in October. Booking early is essential as accommodation is always at a premium.

Hofbräuhaus - Quintessentially Bavarian. The Hofbräuhaus is a historic beer hall selling traditional food and fantastic beer. The hall is made up of long wooden tables and benches. Nearly always you’ll need to share a table with strangers, but don’t worry, after your second stein we bet you’ll all be the best of friends.

Frauenkirche - The most well known and largest cathedral in Munich. Its two towers can be seen throughout the city.

Oom pah music - Associated with Volkstümliche Musik, a form of popular German music, listening to an Oompah band is a “must do” experience when in Munich.

BMW museum - This is a great Museum and you don’t even have to like cars to enjoy it!. The interior design and architecture of the museum itself is extraordinary and the interactive displays and easy to read historical information will keep you interested ight to the end. If you do happen to like cars then this place will blow your mind.

Kaufingerstrasse & NeuhauserStrasse - It’s Munich’s busiest shopping street & one of the oldest streets in the city.