🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Marienplatz
- ✓Neuschwanstein Castle
- ✓Munich Residence
- ✓English Garden
- ✓Nymphenburg Palace
- ✓BMW Museum and Welt
- ✓Deutsches Museum
- ✓Viktualienmarkt
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Munich
Munich
The capital of Bavaria, world-famous for its Oktoberfest, is a city that combines traditional Bavarian culture with modern urban functions.
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Recommended Hotels in Munich
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
- ★Bayerischer Hof
- ★Mandarin Oriental Munich
- ★Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- ★The Charles Hotel
- ★Hotel Torbräu
- ★Platzl Hotel
- ★Louis Hotel
- ★Hotel Deutsche Eiche
- ★25hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Hofbräuhaus
€15-30Traditional Bavarian beer hall serving roast pork, pretzels, and local beers
•Augustiner-Bräu
€12-25Historic brewery restaurant, authentic Munich atmosphere
•Ratskeller München
€18-35Traditional Bavarian cuisine in Neues Rathaus cellar
•Tantris
€150-250Two Michelin star fine dining, modern European cuisine
•Dallmayr
€60-120Gourmet delicatessen restaurant, fine dining
•Schneider Bräuhaus
€12-28Wheat beer specialty, traditional Bavarian dishes
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Kaufingerstraße & Neuhauser Straßeshopping_street
Main pedestrian shopping street from Marienplatz to Karlsplatz. International brands, department stores like Galeria Kaufhof, Ludwig Beck. Very crowded on weekends.
- •Maximilianstraßeluxury
Munich's luxury shopping boulevard. Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Cartier. High-end boutiques in historic buildings. Window shopping even if not buying.
- •Viktualienmarktmarket
Fresh food market perfect for local specialties, spices, flowers, artisan products. Great for edible souvenirs and picnic supplies. Closed Sundays.
- •Schrannenhallefood_hall
Gourmet food hall near Viktualienmarkt. Specialty foods, international cuisine stalls, organic products. Modern glass building with outdoor seating.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Buy Bayern Ticket for unlimited regional train travel on weekends (€27 for up to 5 people) - great for day trips to Neuschwanstein, Salzburg, or Nuremberg
- • Oktoberfest runs late September to early October. Book accommodation 6-12 months ahead. Tent reservations require table booking with minimum food/drink purchase
- • Beer gardens open when chestnut trees bloom (usually April-October). Bring your own food but buy beer on-site. Self-service sections cheaper than waiter service
- • Many museums free on Sundays (Pinakothek museums, Lenbachhaus). Bayern Ticket valid for museum discounts
- • Traditional Bavarian dress: Lederhosen for men, Dirndl for women. Locals wear them for festivals and special occasions
- • Respect quiet hours (Ruhezeit): 10pm-6am weekdays, all day Sundays. No loud music or construction
- • Cash still preferred at many restaurants and shops. ATMs (Geldautomat) widely available
- • German efficiency: trains and museums run exactly on schedule. Arrive early for timed entries
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
May-September for outdoor activities, September-October for Oktoberfest, December for Christmas markets
💰Daily Budget
$80-160/day
👥Popular With
Beer enthusiastsCulture loversFamiliesFootball fansHistory buffs
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1 (CET)
💬Local Language
German (Bavarian dialect)
💱Currency
EUR (Euro)
📅Munich 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Historic Munich & Beer Culture
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Morning2h
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Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus Glockenspiel
💡 Arrive by 10:45am to see 11am Glockenspiel performance. Climb tower (€6.50) for city views. Explore Viktualienmarkt nearby for breakfast snacks.
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Afternoon3h
🎭
Munich Residenz Tour
💡 Buy combined ticket for Residence Museum, Treasury, and Cuvilliés Theatre (€17). Audio guide included. Don't miss the Treasury's crown jewels.
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Evening3h
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Hofbräuhaus beer hall dinner and experience
💡 Arrive by 6pm to secure table (or book ahead for groups). Order Maß (1 liter) beer, roast pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe), and pretzels. Live oompah music nightly.
💡Tips
- •Munich City Tour Card provides unlimited transport plus museum discounts. Available for 1-6 days.
- •Free walking tours depart Marienplatz daily at 10:45am. Tips-based, excellent introduction to city.
- •Sundays most shops closed except restaurants, museums, and tourist sites. Plan accordingly.
- •FC Bayern München matches at Allianz Arena are experience even for non-football fans. Book tickets early.
- •Christmas markets (late November-December 24) are magical. Marienplatz, Residenz, and Chinese Tower markets are highlights.