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Located in southern Germany, Munich is set to the north of the Bavarian Alps on the River Isar and is Germany’s third largest city.
Located in southern Germany, Munich is set to the north of
the Bavarian Alps on the River Isar and is Germany’s third largest city.
Unlike the metropolitan cities of Berlin
and Frankfurt, Munich has held on to its traditions in an increasingly modern
world. It is renowned for its art,
architecture, being the capital of Bavaria and of course, most importantly, as the
beer capital of Europe.
Probably its most famous event is Oktoberfest which conjures
images of red faced men in lederhosen downing countless steins of beer and
eating sausages to the sound of oompah music.
Munich is definitely a city that has something to offer
everyone be it culture, hi-tech, parks and greenery, night-life, architecture,
beer gardens, shopping or the skiing and sailing close by.
Of course, to make the most of your time here, it has the
added benefit of being close to Austria and Italy, and such destinations as
Prague and Budapest, making it a marvellous point from which to explore Central
Europe.
Munich has a continental climate which
is strongly modified by the proximity of the Alps. Normally summers are fairly
warm and very wet, while winters are cold with light snowfalls.
The average monthly temperatures are:
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°C |
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Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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4 |
8 |
12 |
18 |
21 |
23 |
22 |
18 |
14 |
7 |
3 |
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-4 |
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3 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
9 |
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0 |
-4 |
If you are into your
designer labels and luxury goods, you’re in for a treat. Many of the shops in
Munich are in the upper price ranges but there are still a good number of
smaller boutiques and souvenir shops to browse around.
The most popular shopping
area is the central pedestrian zone in the old town between Kaufintgerstrasse,
Neuhauserstrasse and Marienplatz. Here you will find all manner of department
stores, international chain stores and leading sports shops. It is a very
mainstream shopping area.
For something a bit
more exclusive head for Theaterinerstrasse (just off Marienplatz). This is the
place for exclusive boutiques and stylish arcades. In this area you will find
Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s answer to Bond Street – wall to wall international
designers.
The area for small
boutiques, antiques, second-hand clothes shops and jewellery is Viktualienmarkt.
But if your prefer your shopping undercover there are three shopping centres in
the city – Riem Arcade (Messestadt Ost), PEP (Neuperlach) and OEZ (near Olympic
Park).
For the browsers
amongst you, Munich also has several markets including Viktualienmarkt (Monday
to Saturday) selling sausages, cheese, herbs, fruit and vegetables; Auer Dult,
a huge flea market which occurs in May, July, August and October;
Chistkindlmarkt which is Munich’s Christmas Market held in Marienplatz.
Munich is a city that
has a lot of entertainment to offer its residents and visitors. As well as the
many restaurants and bars, there are venues for music, theatre, opera, cinema
and clubbing.
The city is home to
three internationally renowned orchestras – Munich Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio
Symphony Orchestra and the Bavarian State Orchestra. The main venue for
classical concerts is the Philharmonic Hall in Gasteig Munich.
There are numerous
theatres in the city that show first class opera and theatrical performances.
Venues include Gasteig Munich, Deutsches Theatre and Munich Kammerspiele. Opera
is also often performed at the National Theatre.
When it comes to
nightlife in the city make sure you dress up. Jeans and trainers will not get
you past the bouncers on the doors! If you enjoy your evenings dancing to the
latest hits try:
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Munich is ideally
placed to explore the stunning surrounding Bavarian Alpine region. There are
many beautiful places to explore. Here are just a few suggested excursions you
may enjoy:
Tap water is considered
safe to drink throughout Germany.
Medical care is of a very high standard but visitors are advised to take out
travel insurance before travelling as medical treatment can be very expensive.
Crime rates are
generally very low but you should still exercise the usual precautions with
your valuables especially when in busy tourist areas.