Sights And Attractions

Tourists flock to the city in late September for the world famous Oktoberfest to indulge in beer, revelry and fair activities lasting two weeks. However, the best time to visit Munich is during the summer months, when the entire population seems to be enjoying the sun and the atmosphere in the city’s incomparable beer gardens.
Marienplatz, where the main pedestrian streets converge, is the undisputed center of the city. In medieval times it was a marketplace, but today it is the focus of major cultural and political events in the city.

Located on the western edge of the city, the Nymphenburg Palace is a huge baroque palace once the summer residence of the Bavarian ruler King Ludwig I, and today boasts a resplendent interior and beautiful gardens worth at least a couple of hours' wandering.
The Neue Pinakothek stands opposite the Alter Pinakothek, this museum is the more modern half of Munich's flagship art collection, housing an impressive array of European works from the late-18th to the early-20th century. One focus is on the German art of the 19th century, an unrivaled collection of enormous historical importance.

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Shopping

The Viktualienmarkt, founded in 1807 is Munich's largest fresh fruit and vegetable market and is a great spot to stroll around, stock up on supplies or have a bite to eat. Everything from farm-fresh vegetables to exotic fruits are on offer, and there are also a number of stands offering hearty German snacks, as well as a pleasant summer beer garden, shaded by old chestnut trees.

The most popular shopping spot in the city is around the central pedestrian zone in old town, stretching between Kaufingerstrasse, Neuhauserstrasse and Marienplatz. Here, you can stroll between well-known department stores, international chains and leading sports shops. It's quite mainstream and not particularly different from any other European main street.

Food

Munich is famed for its hearty Bavarian fare and noisy beer halls, but it is equally packed with first-rate restaurants. One of the city's specialties (and the Bavarian national dish) is the Weisswurst, a mildly spiced sausage.

There are currently six breweries in the city: Augustiner Bräu, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräuhaus, Löwenbräu, Paulaner and Spaten. Beer quality is still based on the Reinheitsgebot (Purity Edict), introduced by the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV in 1516, which forbids the use of anything other than the core ingredients of barley, hops and water in the brewing process. Drinking a foaming Stein of beer in one of the city’s beer halls is an essential part of the Munich experience.

Hofbräuhaus:

With a 400-year history, legendary Hofbraeuhaus is one of Munich's best-loved beer halls. The live traditional Bavarian music is a perfect accompaniment to the top-class menu and constantly flowing beer.

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