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Munich

Bavaria capital and Germany third-largest city renowned worldwide for Oktoberfest beer festival, traditional beer gardens, Marienplatz Gothic architecture, Alpine proximity, and authentic Bavarian culture with lederhosen dirndl traditions.

About this City

Munich represents Bavaria heart and Germany premier cultural destination featuring world-famous Oktoberfest attracting 6+ million visitors annually. Historic Marienplatz showcases Gothic New Town Hall with Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche twin towers, and traditional architecture. Beer garden culture flourishes in English Garden, world largest urban park with Eisbach river surfing. Alpine proximity enables day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle, Zugspitze peak. Traditional Bavarian culture includes lederhosen dirndl clothing, brass band music, folk dancing, hearty cuisine. Major attractions include BMW World, Pinakothek art museums, Viktualienmarkt food market, Olympic Park. Automotive heritage showcased through BMW, sophisticated cultural scene, proximity to fairy tale castles within Bavaria Free State.

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Quick Facts

  • Population1,487,708
  • RegionBavaria
  • Coordinates48.1351°N, 11.5820°E
  • ClimateOceanic climate (Alpine influence)
  • Time ZoneCET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2, late Mar–late Oct)

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