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The guide was updated: 2020-02-24

In Munich there is so much more than just the Oktoberfest or Lederhosen. The beautiful bavarian capital has much more to offer. A mixture of exclusive shopping, art, culture, indulgence and tradition makes this city unmistakable. Moreover, Germany’s most cheerful residents live here.

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Population:	1.5 million
Currency:	1 Euro, € = 100 cents
Emergency numbers:	110 Police 112 Fire brigade, Ambulance
Newspapers:	Süddeutsche Zeitung Münchner Merkur Abendzeitung tz Bildzeitung/Munich Prinz (events) Prinz (events)
Website:	www.einfach-muenchen.de www.simply-munich.com
Opening hours:	Department stores and large shops are open from about 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays from 10am to 6pm (larger ones until 8pm). Grocery shops often open from 7am. The shops are closed on Sundays. A small selection of food is available in garages, at the central station and also at the airport.
Tourist information:	City Hall (Rathaus) Address: Marienplatz 2, 80331 Munich Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-7:30pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun + public holidays 10am-2pm Grand Central Station Address: Bahnhofplatz 2, 80335 Munich Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun + public holidays 10am-6pm

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Munich has come to be associated with the Oktoberfest, the Hofbräuhaus, the Olympic grounds and the Fasching carnival. However, Munich also has an international reputation as a metropolis of both, art and culture. Its music scene ranges from classical to jazz and pop and the many museums display impressive collections.

BMW Welt

BMW Welt

Since it opened in 2007, BMW Welt has become one of Bavaria’s most popular tourist attractions. Over two million visitors flock here every year to experience the wide range of exhibitions, events, the children’s Junior Program and the guided tours.

MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art

MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art

Street art as a form of art of the 21st century is rightly considered as a global celebrated phenomenon, nevertheless street art hasn't arrived enough in the art discourse. The newly build Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA) wants t o make a change by enrolling street art into art history and by building a bridge between the international art scene, artists and the public. The idea of MUCA is to bring art and its people together to a place of self-reflection, with the main question of what a visionary museum stands for.

ESO Supernova Planetarium

ESO Supernova Planetarium

Right next to the headquarters of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Garching, the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre opened in May 2018. It is supposed to be a interactive learning centre for all age groups. The highlight is the ultra-modern planetarium with its 360-degree dome. A total of ten different guided tours are offered in German and English, on which visitors can find out more about science and the nature of the universe

Hi- Sky Munich

Hi- Sky Munich

In the midst of the creative bustle, a 78 metre high Ferris wheel, the “Hi-Sky München” will await visitors from April 2019. The largest transportable Ferris wheel in the world will be set up temporarily in the place where the new concert hall of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra will be built by 2021.

Hey Minga

Hey Minga

If you would like to find out something about Munich’s sub-culture, you have come to the right place at “Hey Minga”. In the red VW transporter called “Gerti”, you can discover Munich far away from the standard tourist attractions. Two- or four-hour tours are available. There are also seasonal offers, for example the “Hey Wiesn Tour”. (Website only in German language

Kreativquartier (creative quartier)

Kreativquartier (creative quartier)

Dieses Gelände steht für Diversität und Heterogenität. Das Stadtbild hier überrascht mit alten Industriebauten, bunten Graffiti, wild wuchernden Gärten und schafft so eine inspirierende Atmosphäre. Artists run their studios and open workshops as well as designers run their studios. Rehearsal and performance stages of the independent performing arts can be found as well as institutions and initiatives of artistic and cultural education. Sociology-ecological start-ups research and test alternative social models. Everywhere you can find performances, exhibitions, workshops or concerts. Their content, themes and aesthetics are rarely on the agenda in traditional Munich culture. This site stands for diversity and heterogeneity. The cityscape surprises with old industrial buildings, colorful graffiti, wild gardens and creates an inspiring atmosphere.

Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek

The Alte Pinakothek is home to one of the world's most renowned collections of European paintings from the 14th to the 18th century. The displays include works by Dürer, Raffael, Leonardo, Tizian, El Greco, Rubens, Rembrandt, Boucher and others.

Pinakothek der Moderne

Pinakothek der Moderne

Four museums under one roof: The Sammlung Moderne Kunst, the Neue Sammlung - The International Design Museum Munich, the Architekturmuseum der TU München and the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München.

Museum Brandhorst

Museum Brandhorst

The Brandhorst collection comprises more than 1,000 works by path-breaking artists of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke, Damien Hirst and Mike Kelley. The museum also displays current video installations.

Haus der Kunst

Haus der Kunst

The Haus der Kunst is an internationally leading center for contemporary art featuring an interdisciplinary program. Every year the gallery presents about ten exhibitions of new talents and established artists. Since 2011 a selection of video art from the Goetz Collection has been shown in several displays in the former air raid shelter. In addition to exhibitions and evenbts, great store is set by research, study and dissemination of knowledge.

Lenbachhaus

Lenbachhaus

The Städtische Galerie in Lenbachhaus has a unique collection about the 'Blue Rider' artist group. In addition to artworks from the 19th century, the museum also exhibits art from the period after 1945.

NS Documentation Center (NS Dokumentationszentrum)

NS Documentation Center (NS Dokumentationszentrum)

A distinctive symbol of memory: The NS-Documentation Center is designed as a place of learning and remembrance. It stands at the historical location of the "Braunes Haus", the former party headquarters of the NSDAP in Munich.

Olympiapark München

Olympiapark München

As a venue for the XX. Olympic Summer Games In 1972, a 3 km² sports landscape was built in the north of Munich. The Park continues to serve as a venue for cultural, social, and religious events.

Tierpark Hellabrunn (Munich's Zoo)

Tierpark Hellabrunn (Munich's Zoo)

Tierpark Hellabrunn is based on the geo zoo concept - hardly surprising as 100 years ago they were the first to display animals by the continent the origiate from and keep them - wherever possible - in their natural communities. So you are able to see the whole world in just one day: from penguins to elephants, kangaroos to sea lions, birds of prey to carnivores. Inspiring Highlights: - Unique animal encounters - Daily feeding times and shows - Individual tours - playgrounds and children's zoo - Exciting classes in the zoo's school

Altes Rathaus

Altes Rathaus

The Old Town Hall, an elegant example of Bavarian Gothic, is a focal point closing of the eastern side of the Marienplatz. The tower houses the Toy Museum.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Commencing in the second half of September and for 16 days on, Munich’s Theresienwiese transforms into something that might seem like the world’s largest fun fair! The Oktoberfest, or "Wiesn" as the locals call it, is a beer festival above all, but also with lots of sale stands and other events and exciting happenings. In 2010, the Oktoberfest celebrated its 200th anniversary. Starts second last Saturday of September and ends on the first Sunday of October. Don’t miss the Bavaria and the Hall of Fame on the hill above the Theresienwiese. It was built between 1843 and 1853 and was commissioned by Ludwig I of Bavaria to honour prominent Bavarians to whom the country, science and the arts are indebted.

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