WHY VISIT MUNICH?  

Home to Oktoberfest, Munich is the best place to explore traditional, Alpine Germany. It’s also a great jumping off point for outdoors activities in the Alps mountains and surrounding lakes. And did we mention it’s a fantastic place to surf? Hundreds of surfers gather on the Eisbach, a small stream of the Isar River located in Munich’s largest public park. The surfers jump in the chilly water to ride the 1 meter high (by 12 meters across) wave, made with the help of strategically placed rocks.

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WHERE TO STAY IN MUNICH?

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Map of Germany and Central Munich

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Cortina Hotel ($$$$) Austere chic with lots of beige and white tones. Hip crowd in the lobby.

Hotel Munich Palace ($$$) Low key, classic and luxurious digs. Use their bikes to get around town.

Pension Am Jakobsplatz ($$) Amazing location, fabulous breakfast and unbeatable price point. Minimalist and well-lit.

WHERE TO EAT IN MUNICH?

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China Moon Roof Terrace ($$$) Amazing views of the city from next by the Mandarin Oriental’s rooftop pool. Don’t miss the watermelon starter. 

Hofbrauhaus ($$) Regal beer hall with classic German food. Prost!

Viktualienmarkt ($) Farmers market with fresh veggies, snacks, meats, cheese, anything you could possibly want.

WHERE TO GO AT NIGHT IN MUNICH?

Bar Gabanyi ($$) Best cocktails in Munich. Cosy with secret garden.

Jazzbar Volger ($$) Mellow jazz tunes and tasty drinks.

Zephyr Bar ($$) Hip, creative cocktails and drinks.

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Oktoberfest in Munich

BEST INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS FOR MUNICH?

Munich design blog @dasmuenchnerkindl

Alpine wanderlust @munichandthemountains

HOW TO GET TO MUNICH?

Fly into Munich’s MUC airport, the second largest in the country, after Frankfurt. If you’re coming the U.S., Munich is a nine hour direct flight from NYC and DC. It also possible to fly into Frankfurt airport and drive 4 hours south to Munich. There are also regular, well-priced flights to Munich from most large European capitals via EasyJet, Norwegian Air, Lufthansa and British Airways.

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Oktoberfest Tent and Grounds

HOW TO GET AROUND MUNICH?

Walking is your best bet. Otherwise, jump on a bike or taxi. If you have the time, then get to know Munich’s super efficient underground, the U Bahn or suburban trains, S Bahn.