Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. This wonderful city is one of the hidden treasures of not only the country but also of Europe.
Munich offers many pleasant surprises to those who choose visiting the city during their holidays, and there is always a lot of fun things to do in Munich whatever time of year you visit. Go to the local markets, go shopping, enjoy the landscape, the festivals, yes, most things about this charming German city are amusing and interesting.
If you are kind of a foodie then it is likely that you have come to the city for its very famous Munich Germany Marathon Oktoberfest – the World’s most famous beer festival. For two weeks, the Munich Oktoberfest attracts millions of people visiting its beer tents (”Bierzelte”) and fairground attractions. It is not uncommon in Munich to find beer that is infused with lemonade. Since it tastes nothing like a beer, you may drink more than intended without realizing!
The Munich Christmas market can give you a taste of a unique drinks, as well as other traditional and local fare.
Munich is not only about its beer and drinks. Many tourists and travelers come to explore and see the city. The Munich Zoo, known as Hellabrunn Zoo, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and in 2013 the Munich Zoo was ranked as the 4th best zoo in Europe.
The city of Munich has a humid continental climate. The warmest month of the year, on average, is July. The coolest month of the year, on average, is January. You should certainly visit Munich at least once in your lifetime, and a wonderful time to do so is during spring season. Then you can indulge in traditional Easter celebrations and spring fairs.
Population | 1 388 308 |
Country | Germany |
Language | English |
Currency | Euro |
Longitude | 11.566667 |
Latitude | 48.133333 |
Airport | Franz Josef Strauss, Germany (MUC) |
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