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Many people who think of German culture think of Bavaria and the state capital, Munich, a land of beer halls, oompah music and lederhosen. While such clichés can be found in abundance, Munich has so much more to offer.
The city is the largest and most diverse in southern Germany and has been a centre for culture and the arts for nearly a thousand years. Unlike many German cities, Munich retains much of its old-world charm, having been painstakingly rebuilt following the devastation of World War Two, and still possesses a stylish and exciting atmosphere.
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Must-do
Take a stroll through the Old Town for the finest examples of medieval and renaissance architecture north of the Alps. Make sure you visit the Residenz Museum, once the seat of the Duchy of Bavaria. It’s the largest urban palace in Germany, and the trappings of this ancient royal house are here on display. Once you’ve explored the Old Town, head to the Deutsches Museum. Occupying an island on the River Isar, as the oldest and largest science museum in the world, it hosts more than 28,000 exhibits. Meanwhile, football fans shouldn’t miss the opportunity to visit the Allianz Arena, home of renowned team Bayern Munich.
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Munich’s Oktoberfest is the ultimate celebration of Bavarian culture. Beginning on the third Saturday of September and running for up to 18 days, the city is taken over by beer tents, street performances and fairgrounds. The event attracts more than six million visitors, so choose a different time of year if you aren’t a fan of that sort of fanfare. For cultural pursuits of a more sedate nature, visit galleries and venues that celebrate notable artists, musicians and writers who have called Munich home, including the famed Lenbachhaus museum with its fine Kandinsky art collection. In addition, Munich has been renowned as the epicentre of German cinema for more than a century.
Find out moreAdventurous spirit
Munich’s excellent railway links make excursions a breeze. For nature lovers, Bavaria sits at the very heart of Europe and combines fantastic landscapes from the soaring Alps to the mysterious Black Forest. Scattered across this breathtaking scenery are gloriously opulent castles straight from the pages of a fairy tale, such as Neuschwanstein Castle. If you’re interested in jumping to another city for a day, you can do so with ease. A particular highlight is picturesque Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, but in truth, almost all major European cities can be reached within a few hours by train while enjoying amazing scenery.
Find out moreWith the kids
Many of Munich’s multitude of museums offer interactive exhibits. The Kids’ Kingdom at the Deutsches Museum has more than a thousand different child-friendly activities, while the Bavarian Film Studio features interactive exhibits, rides and live shows to delight film buffs of any age. For fun outdoors, the English Garden is one of the largest city parks in the world. There are more than 900 acres to explore and they are packed full of fun activities, some of which are unique to the park. You would be hard pressed to name another urban park where you can watch surfing.
Find out moreRetail therapy
If you’re looking for local delicacies, Munich’s Viktualienmarkt should be your first stop. With more than 140 stalls covering 2.2square miles, there’s more than a bounty of local produce on offer. Besides the smorgasbord of culinary delights, you can find souvenirs, handcrafted jewellery and much more. For luxury boutiques, head to the western side of Maximilianstrasse, but you may find yourself distracted by the utterly unique architecture. If you can tear yourself away, you’ll find a fantastic concentration of outlets from Europe’s top designers.
Find out moreFood and drink
Munich is an excellent place to sample traditional German food. Sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels and more, it’s truly hearty, delicious fare. In Munich there’s only really one thing to wash it all down: beer. The birthplace of weissbier (wheat beer) and the home of Oktoberfest, Munich’s beer halls are world-famous. Most are connected to onsite breweries, some of which are still run by monks, just as they’ve been for centuries. It’s possible to drink beer that never sees the sun as every step of the brewing process, right up until your stein is poured, is done in-house.
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