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Munich is a vibrant European destination, as it is one of the most fascinating and international oriented cities of Germany.  At this Bavarian metropolis you will find more than 330 Munich hotels. Hence, in this section we present you some Munich hotels that could satisfy your preferences. Our list varies from cheap hotels in Munich to luxurious 5-star Munich hotels. Moreover, we present interesting tourist information about Munich events, sightseeing and places you should visit during your city break in this unique German city!

Tourist Guide Munich

Munich is a very attractive destination, as it is one of Germany’s most vibrant, fascinating and international oriented cities. During your city break in Munich you will realize that the city has its own great history with distinct culture and strong regional characteristics. Moreover, the capital of Bavaria is a financial and publishing hub and a city that represents a great part of Bavarian history. Start your city tour from the remarkable Marienplatz, which is a large open square named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column in its centre. In Marienplatz you will see the Old and the New Town Hall. Close to Marienplatz you will find the Peterskirche. This is the oldest church of the inner city. Another fascinating symbol of Munich is the Frauenkirche one of the most famous buildings in the heart of the city that serves as its main cathedral. Of course, do not forget to make a walk at the famous four grand royal avenues of the 19th century, where you will find magnificent buildings. The four grand royal avenues connect Munich's inner city with the suburbs. Furthermore, just few kilometers from the center it is worth visiting the two large baroque palaces, namely the Nymphenburg and the Oberschleissheim. Both are reminders of Bavaria's royal past and surely they will amaze you with their impressive style. Additionally, Munich is a very green city and if the weather allows it, you can visit one of its famous parks. The most well known park is the one of the Englischer Garten, which is close to the city centre and covers an area of 3.7 km.

Of course, Munich hosts a lot of Museums and art galleries. Most famous ones include the art museums of the Maxvorstadt district, to the northwest of the city centre. Here, you'll find museums such as the Glyptothek, the Alte Pinakothek (European paintings from the Middle Ages through the Rococo), the Neue Pinakothek (late 18th to early 20th Century art), and the Pinakothek der Moderne, which houses four collections, including architecture, design and applied arts, contemporary paintings and sculpture, and the Bavarian state graphics collection. Another important museum in the same neighbourhood is the Lenbachhaus - Kunstbau. Moreover, to the southeast of the main art-museum district the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst has an extensive collection of Egyptian Art. Finally, if you like sports, you can visit the Olympiapark where the 1972 Summer Olympics were hosted.

Lifestyle Munich

As the night falls, Munich comes alive. A unique variety of bars, clubs, discos, cafes and music halls infuse an incredible rhythm to the city. The Bavarian capital is famous for its breweries and the Weissbier (or Weizenbier, wheat beer), which is considered as a speciality from Bavaria. Beer plays an important role in Bavarian lifestyle and certainly you will be amazed from the way locals are appreciating a glass of Bavarian beer. There are more than 20 major beer gardens in Munich, with four of the most famous and popular being located in the Englischer Garten. Of course, the biggest event of the city takes place every October. It is the worldwide known Oktoberfest. This is a 16-day festival held each year in Munich, where people enjoy large Bavarian beers and eat local traditional delicacies. Furthermore, dining in Munich can be exciting as well. The local culinary specialties are very tasty and they will make you love the Bavarian cuisine. So, don’t waste time and experience the unique atmosphere of Munich’s lifestyle. Visit the famous Hofbräuhaus, one of the oldest breweries in Munich and the Kultfabrik, a former industrial compound converted to host many discos and pubs.

Transportation

Munich has an extensive network of underground lines that will take you just everywhere easily and fast. You can use either the metro lines of U-Bahn that cross nearly the entire city or the urban railway lines of S-Bahn. And even at night there are no limits on your transportation as there are numerous night buses and trains. Maps of Munich’s extensive transportation network can be found in any train or tram station. Moreover, the main railway station is Munich Hauptbahnhof and the main Aiport of the city is Franz Josef Strauss International Airport. Two lines of the S-Bahn S8 from the east and S1 from the west are connecting the city with the airport. It is suggested that you buy a CityTourCard that includes a free use on public transport for 24h, 48h or 72h and saves you money and time. For more information visit www.mvv-muenchen.de or ask your Munich hotel.