Old town (Marienplatz)
Ideal for: first visit
The pedestrian historic heart, between the town hall, churches and the market.
Munich
The Bavarian capital, its Marienplatz, beer halls and museums, on the doorstep of the Alps.
Plan your stay in Munich
Best areas to stay in Munich
Maxvorstadt
Ideal for: culture, solo
The museum (Pinakotheken) and university district, lively and central.
Schwabing
Ideal for: couples, local life
Cafés, shops and the English Garden nearby, in a residential setting.
Around the main station
Ideal for: arriving by train, day trips
Handy for trains and close to the Theresienwiese, home of Oktoberfest.
Practical info about Munich
Munich is easy to explore on foot and by S-Bahn. During Oktoberfest (late September to early October) and major trade fairs, accommodation is in high demand: book early.
What to see in Munich
- Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, with its animated glockenspiel;
- the Frauenkirche and its twin towers, the city’s emblem;
- the Viktualienmarkt, the big open-air market;
- the Residenz, the former palace of Bavaria’s rulers;
- the English Garden, one of Europe’s largest city parks;
- the Pinakotheken, Nymphenburg Palace and, on a day trip, Neuschwanstein Castle.
Getting to Munich
From the airport, S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 reach Marienplatz in about 35 to 45 minutes; trains leave every 10 minutes on average.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Germany.