Welcome to Destination Munich

What comes to mind when you think of
Munich and Bavaria?

Lederhosen, laptops and fairy-tale castles. State-of-the-art cars and age-old traditions.
Golden beer, white sausages and rolling green hills all the way to the Alps.
Sweet dreams are made of this and so is Bavaria, Germany’s most enchanting corner and a must on any European tour.
Hi, I’m Stu, a journalist and long-time lover of all things Munich and Bavaria. I’ve created this site for people who are planning a trip to this beautiful part of Germany, and those who just have an interest in the region.
It's a place I’ve come to love and if you’re lucky enough to visit, I’m sure you will too.
So pull up a chair and get comfy. It’s time to explore Munich and Bavaria - Its world-class attractions, leafy biergartens, its countryside castles and kooky customs. As they say here: Willkommen in Bayern!

Munich is the jewel of Germany - a viabrant, fun and fascinating city.

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So what's new in Munich?

2018 is shaping up to be another fantasic year in the Bavarian capital. Coming up is the Strong Beer Festival, one of Munich's best events. There's a brillliant introduction at the link above and a Q&A about the most popular 'Starkbierfest' at Paulaner Nockherberg here.

Other upcoming events include St Patrick's Day in Munich, the Augsburg Plärrer and the Munich Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival).
And of course, Octoberfest, the world's greatest beer festival, begins on September 22 in 2018.
Our Oktoberfest coverage is better than ever this year: You can see inside the magnificent beer tents while they're empty, get tips on visiting the festival with kids and even take an Oktoberfest quiz.
You can also read up on Oktoberfest trivia, take a look around the Oide Wiesn and read what not to do with this report on the Top Eight Oktoberfest Mistakes.

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Are you travelling to Munich with children and want to make sure you experience the best of Bavarian food and drink? Check out our new guide to Eating out with kids in Munich - 10 places parents won't want to miss.

If you're fascinated by Germany's history, Munich is the perfect place to learn about one of its most inspiring chapter - The White Rose resistance group, which stood up to the Nazis during the Second World War. A refurbished museum has recently opened at a city univeristy - learn about the White Rose Museum here.

There’s plenty more to see and do, and this site is here to provide you with all the information you need to plan and enjoy your visit to the region.

Book a day-trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles - This tour takes you to the splendid castles of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria.
Visit fairytale Neuschwanstein and intimate Linderhof, lunch in Hohenschwangau, and take a small detour through the little town of Oberammergau.
From US$65.04. Find out more about the tour.
*Find loads of other great tour offers here.

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To introduce this beautiful part of the world let’s join a "tour" of the city centre…

BMWs and fine brews, lederhosen and Dirndl
dresses, what comes to mind when you think
of Munich? Pic:  Traveller_40

"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. Impressive, don’t you think? In its centre is the famous Glockenspiel. It jumps into action three times a day.

"And 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.

"Now 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…

10 handy features of this travel guide...

There's a lot more to Munich than the best beer
in the world. It can, however, be a good place to
start. That's me on the right in my lederhosen,
can't wait for the Munich Oktoberfest 2017.

Maybe you aren't in Munich yet, but the fact you’ve found this guide tells me you’re at least thinking about visiting the southern German capital.
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 and finding things to do in Munich.
Here are 10 things Destination Munich can do to help you plan your visit:

1. HELP YOU SAVE $$$: Let’s face it, travelling isn’t easy on the wallet. Destination Munich contains heaps of ideas for how to help you keep costs down.
For details on great value tours and activities see: Tours in Munich

2. SHOW YOU WHAT TO DO IN MUNICH: This website includes over 60 reviews of Munich monuments and attractions. There are also dozens of stories with tips on what to do and see in the city on our Munich Attractions page. And if it's retail therapy you need, check out our guide to Shopping in Munich Germany

3. GET READY FOR THE OKTOBERFEST: The world’s biggest folk festival draws millions of visitors who have the best time of their lives. Be one of them! Oktoberfest Munich

4. CHECK OUT SOME OTHER FESTIVALS: There are tons of other great festivals and events in Munich aside from the big mamma mentioned above. Check out a few of them here: Munich Festivals

5. SLEEP EASY: Find the right place to stay for your budget and tastes, be it a five-star luxury hotel, a budget family guesthouse, a student-friendly hostel or even a campsite! Accommodation Munich

6. GET AROUND: Train, tram, subway and bus, the site has a complete guide on getting around Munich and how to buy public transport tickets: Getting Around Munich

7. GET OUT OF THE CITY: Age old towns, mad kings and castles, mountains and romantic roads - Bavaria is the stuff of dreams. Here are some ideas to help you explore it: Day Trips from Munich

8. STOP YOU FROM GETTING LOST: Destination Munich includes dozens of inlaid maps of attractions, festivals, transport networks, etc. There are also links to where you can download free PDF Munich maps.
Each review page also includes directions you’ll know the quickest way to get to where you’re going: Munich and Bavaria Maps

9. GIVE YOU THE BACK STORY: Bavaria’s culture is unique in the world and its history is turbulent and fascinating. Here’s where we scratch past the surface and find out what makes it so unique: Munich Backstory

10. SELL YOU A TAKE-WITH GUIDE: Years in the making, the PDF eBook Destination Munich and Bavaria can now be yours to own. It’s 285 pages of maps, photos and info. Print it out or use it on your tablet or smartphone as you travel: Destination Munich eBook

So, that's about all from me for now. Please enjoy reading about, and hopefully coming to, the city they call Europe’s biggest village.

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