Tourist Guide to Munich from VisitGermany.com

Munich or Munchen is the capitol of the Bavarian region of Germany. Placed 50kn north of the German Alps, Munich has a population of 1.4 million people. The city offer outstanding sights, tourist attractions and entertainment to keep even the fussiest traveler amused whilst in this breathtaking city.

Within Munich there are a vast number of excellent restaurants, bars and pubs and caters for every taste. Munich has it's very own speciality food dishes which must be sampled whilst there and vegetarians are also treated to their own alternatives too. There are some must see Beer Cellars in Munich too. Augustiner-Keller, Hofbrauhaus and Lowenbraukeller all give you the chance to savor Oktoberfest all year round.

Travelling to and from Munich is done best by air. This applies even within the surrounding area. However, there are also both rail and cross country busses available at a very reasonable price too. Whilst in the city of Munich, the public transport is excellent. The local MVV system blends trams, buses, U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains to make everywhere easy to find as well as easily accessible for everyone. Both car and bike hire is very easy with many designated bike zones in the area and like most beautiful cities; Munich is also a wonderful city to discover by foot.

For more information on must-see locations and sights within Munich, please visit our must see page.