Munich

• As well as hosting the largest Beer festival in the world (Oktoberfest), the city also has the world’s largest Hot Spa: Therme Erding.
• Munich is home to one of the world’s largest museums! The Deutsches Museum hosts information regarding Science, History and Technology.
• Freddie Mercury used to live in Munich.
  • Held in the city, his 39^th birthday party is famous for its extravagance.
  • It is said that Freddie flew in many of his closest friends to party at Henderson’s night club, and he demanded that everyone dress in black and white drag.
• Escalators become faster during Oktoberfest! During this time of year, the city is visited by so many people, that the city is forced to speed up the escalators to manage the increase in people.
• Munich loves famous folk…
  • As well as Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix also famously smashed one of his guitars in one of the nightclubs in Munich.
• Munich is further north than any major US city.
• There are over 60 beer gardens in Munich.
• Munich Technische Universitat has 4-storey-high slides, that help students get to classes faster.
• World famous composer Richard Strauss was born in Munich.

This baroque palace in the West of Munich was the summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs. With its lavishly decorated interior and the famous “Gallery of Beauties” commissioned by Ludwig I, the palace is one of Munich‘s favourite attractions.

The Glockenspiel in the tower balcony of the Neues Rathaus is world-famous and definitely worth a visit.

Since 1908, figurines representing stories from Munich’s history have been twirling on two levels daily at 11:00 am, 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm.

At the top of the city hall’s 255ft high tower is an observation deck, accessed via a lift and offering an impressive view over the rooftops of the city (even as far as the Alps in nice weather).

This is another gem offered to you, from the beautiful city of Munich!

This park is a short south-westerly journey from the city centre and is often overlooked by tourists.

It boasts a BBQ area situated by the lake AND an outdoor cinema! Furthermore it also contains a Japanese garden and a Thai Temple.

If BBQ’s aren’t your thing then simply visit the beer garden that is on site and enjoy a spit-roasted fish (steckerlfisch)!

What is a Steckerlfisch?

A skewered, heavily seasoned, grilled fish. As a rule, freshwater fish from the lakes, rivers or pond farms south of Munich are used – such as trout or whitefish. The crispy skin is typical of the Steckerlfisch!

Marienplatz has been the cultural heart of Munich since the 1100’s and is the geographical centre of the city, containing buildings such as the Old & New Town Halls.

Monthly average rental costs are calculated based on apartments both inside and out of the city centre.

• 1 bedroom – 1,550 euros
• 2 bedroom – 1,800 euros
• 3 bedroom – 2,100 euros

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The BMW Museum offers a fascinating presentation of the company, cars from today and yesteryear, and with fascinating insights into their historical models.

Approximately 125 of the brands most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorcycles and engines are displayed in a surface area of 5,000sq ft.

Pinakothek der Moderne is the largest modern art museum in Germany.

Four outstanding collections offer an extensive overview of fine applied arts, from the 20th century to the present day.

The Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus and Kunstbau houses the largest collection of Blauer Reiter art in the world; this is the place to visit if you love the works of Kandinsky and Klee. Other collections include 19th century, classical modernism, post-war modernism and contemporary art.

This landscaped park (and site of the 1972 Olympic Games) contains sport facilities, lakes, bicycle paths, concert venues, restaurants and a football stadium, as well as its landmark “tent-style“roofs.

At a height of 150 feet the Olympic Hill towers over the park grounds and is an ideal spot to enjoy a view over the roofs of Munich and to the mountains beyond.

SEA LIFE Munich can also be found in the park.

This market offers a wide range of goods such as cheese, meat, bread, flowers and organic products.

There’s even home-made beer for sale at the 24 stalls between Arcisstraße.

The Auer Dult is both a market and folk festival. It takes place three times a year with a different name on each occasion; Maidult in spring, Jakobidult in summer, and Kirchweihdult in autumn.

Market traders and showmen have been setting up their stalls on Mariahilfplatz since 1905, so the Dult, which translates roughly as “church festival”, has a long tradition. And its history extends back even further, as the first ever Dult was held in 1310 on what is now known as Sankt-Jakobs-Platz (square).

Want to see a different view of the city? Then visit Restaurant 181 at the Olympia tower. Built for the 1972 Olympic Games, the tower is 291 metres high and offers the best views in Munich. As the restaurant takes 53 minutes to rotate you will see the whole 360 degree view whilst you eat!

Munich has a an extensive public transport system, comprised of buses, streetcars  a subway (U-Bahn) and suburban rail service (S-Bahn).

Click this link for maps, timetables and journey planners.

Munich Airport Taxi | +49 176 70 108 481
Taxi München | +49 89 59 083 793
Fa.Taxiunternehmen Fink | +49 177 7 807 808

Bayern Munich is famous for being one of the best professional football clubs in the world, and regularly plays in the Bundesliga, the top tier league of German football.

How can we not mention their superstar player and England captain, Harry Kane. WHAT. A. PLAYER!

TSV 1860 Munich came to real prominence in the mid-1920s, when it began competing in the upper leagues.

Despite being founded 40 years prior to Bayern Munich, they now sit in the shadow of their rival.