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A Munich Germany travel guide

"The web's grooviest guide to one of the world's greatest cities"

“First time in Munich? Then welcome, and as we say here, servus! Let's start the tour, shall we? We’re standing in Marienplatz, the beating heart of the city. Directly front of you is the Neues Rathaus. That’s our neo-gothic City Hall.”

Nagy / Presseamt München

“Impressive, don’t you think? And as soon as those kids get out of the way you'll be able to see more of the detail. In the middle of the tower is the famous Glockenspiel. It jumps into action three times a day.

“Over there to your right is the Fish Fountain. It’s the city’s favourite meeting spot so if anyone gets lost on the tour just head back here and we’ll find you. But don’t let anyone throw you in like they used to do to the butchers.

“Look up there to your left. See the two towers with the onion domes? That’s the Frauenkirche, our cathedral. We’ll go inside later and see the Devil’s footprint. I think you'll like the story behind that. One of the towers is a little bit higher than the other, can you tell which?

“Have a look around here but please don’t take too long. There’s heaps to see in this city and we’re just getting started.

“So come along now, the Hofbräuhaus is right around the corner…..”

Munich, you're standing in it

Maybe you aren't in Munich yet, but the fact you’ve found this website tells me you’re at least thinking about a visit to this southern German capital.

Prost!: There's a lot more to Munich than the best beer in the world. It can, however, be a good place to start. ©AFP

Destination Munich isn't just the Web’s grooviest travel guide to the world’s greatest city.

It's also the most fun, informative and entertaining “helping hand” for planning your visit.

Here you’ll find stacks of tips on where to stay, eat and party.

Ready for some sightseeing?
There are tons of reviews on the city’s top-notch attractions.

Are you just here for Oktoberfest? Done it a bunch of times, let me help you out with that.

And if you want to read a story about the city’s rich culture and traditions I’ve got that covered too. It’s not just leather shorts and lager, you know!

So pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. Please enjoy reading about, and hopefully coming to, the city they call Europe’s biggest village

Top 11 attractions

Stuff of dreams Before visiting this grand palace, you need to get yourself into a “think big” frame of mind – so just take a moment, close your eyes and imagine: King Kong, monster trucks, Oktoberfest beer mugs, America’s deficit. You there yet? If yes, you may be ready to confront the Triple Quarter Pounder of palaces, Munich’s Nymphemburg. Click here to read more

Top 10 stories

GOOD SPIRITS: A couple enjoy the Munich Oktoberfest parade. Pic © Globe Photo

PARTY TIME: The Munich Oktoberfest is the world's biggest festival - visit once and you'll understand why. Pic © Oliver Lang AFP/Getty

Oktoberfest picture galleries

In addition to all the photos you'll find among the Oktoberfest stories, here's a collection of over 90 great shots from the fest. If you roll your mouse over the image you'll see another shot from inside.

Do a survey, help a student. I’ve been asked to assist a nice young student doing a dissertation on Munich. It’s all about travelling to the city and what impressions people have of the place. She’s put together a quick questionnaire, you can help her out by filling it out here. So take a minute, answer the questions and earn a few free brownie points.

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