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Munich - Germany
Munich, the capital of Bavaria is located on the Isar River. Its image is that of a high-spirited and festival-addicted city. There is an old charm to the city which combines with the energetic, cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect mix. Munich is renowned for its architecture and culture. The city is a haven of culture, with a huge number of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the famous celebrations of Oktoberfest.   Munich is also the technological center of Germany and is home to hundreds of technology companies. The city has many nicknames  including 'Athens on the Isar', 'the German...Read More

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Hotels In Munich

This is a three star hotel located in the centre of Munich between Stachus...
This stark and simple hotel is quite popular as it is situated in the heart...
Located in the train station area, the seven-storey Eden Hotel is a mere 5 minutes walking distance...
The hotel is housed in a 19th century Victorian villa in the centre of...
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Munich - Germany

Munich History
Munich was established in 1158 by Henry the Lion who was the duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The city's name comes from the settlement near which it was situated, called Munichen. In 1255 it became the residence of the Wittelsbach family, the dukes of Bavaria. It became the capital of Bavaria in 1503. Munich developed into a leading cultural and artistic center under the 19th century kings Louis I, Maximilian II and Louis II. During this time it also played a leading role in the development of 19th and 20th century German painting.     After the First World War, Munich saw great political... read more

Eden Hotel - Wolff
Located in the train station area, the seven-storey Eden Hotel is a mere 5 minutes walking distance...		 Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Luxury, elegance and style are the keywords of this hotel. On any visit to...
Bayerischer Hof
With 160 years of tradition, this family run hotel caters to an...
 Konigshof
Konigshof is the hotel where real world functionality combines with other...
Charles Hotel
Opened in October 2007, with popular tourist attractions close at hand, the...
 Schlicker
This centuries old hotel has now been modernized with only the breakfast room retaining its old...
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Maximilianstrasse / Theatinerstrasse
Exclusive and elite boutiques can be found around Maximilianstrasse and Theatinerstrasse. In...		 Rene Lezard
This is a stylish fashion house located on the most expensive shopping street of Munich, the...
Fünf Höfe
For a more expensive shopping experience, you can visit the many stores, boutiques and galleries...		 Prada
This is a well-known international brand for women's clothes and...
Karstadt
Karstadt is another upscale department store carrying wares ranging from...
 Kaufingerstrasse / Neuhauserstrasse
In the historic city center, you will find an extensive pedestrian-only shopping area....
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Maidult Fair
This is a fair for enjoying arts and crafts produced by gifted artisans whose skills have been...		 Opera Festival
The Munich Opera Festival is an annual opera festival that takes place at the National Theatre. It...
Fruhlingsfest
This Spring Festival, held on the last Saturday in April, is a smaller version of the Oktoberfest...		 Munich Blade Night
Munich Blade Night is the world's largest inline skating event. Thousands of people participate in...
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the most famous and some may say infamous festival of Munich. It is held annually...		 Music and Theatre Biennale
This festival is held every other year during the month of May. 
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Knigshof
This restaurant offers an outstanding service and the most succulent dishes. It is one of the most...		 Boettner's
Boettner's offers a fare that uses ingredients of the highest quality like...
Mark's Restaurant
Up a wide stairway on the hotel's mezzanine is Mark's, a splendid restaurant...
 Schuhbecks Südtiroler Stuben
This is a luxurious restaurant ranked at the top of all those in Bavaria. A...
Acuarello
This is a great Italian restaurant. Classical music sets the stage for a...
 Tantris
This restaurant serves Munich's most sophisticated cuisine. The food is...
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Fast Facts
Location:
Southeastern Germany, on the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps

Local City Name:
München
Area:
310 sq km
120 sq miles
Population:
1,338,000

Dialing code:
+49 89
Currency:
Euro (€)

Ethnic mix:
16% of Munich residents are foreigners, with very large Turkish and Balkan communities living here. Turks, Albanians, Croats, Serbs, Greeks, Austrians and Italians are also amongst the most populous groups in the area. 39.5% of Munich inhabitants are Catholic and 14.2% are Protestant.

Languages:
German, English

Time zone:
GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)

Average January Temperatures:
1°C (34°F).

Average July Temperatures:
23°C (73.5°F).

Annual Rainfall:
905mm (35.7 inches).

Emergency Nos:
Medical Aid: 112
Police: 110
Fire: 112 
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When To Go

When to go
Munich, the capital of the largest federal state of Germany, Bavaria, is one of the most popular cities in the country. The best time of the year to visit Munich is from May to early October, when ...

Kids In Tow

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Deutsches Museum
This museum is the largest museum of technology and ...

Health & Safety

Health & Safety
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