 | Munich today Munich, the capital of Bavaria is located on the Isar River. Its image is that of a high-spirited and festival-addicted city. There is an old charm to the city which combines with the energetic, cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect mix. Munich is renowned for its architecture and culture. The city is a haven of culture, with a huge number of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the famous celebrations of Oktoberfest. Munich is also the technological center of Germany and is home to hundreds of technology companies. The city has many nicknames including 'Athens on the Isar' |
 | Munich back then Munich was established in 1158 by Henry the Lion who was the duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The city's name comes from the settlement near which it was situated, called Munichen. In 1255 it became the residence of the Wittelsbach family, the dukes of Bavaria. It became the capital of Bavaria in 1503. Munich developed into a leading cultural and artistic center under the 19th century kings Louis I, Maximilian II and Louis II. During this time it also played a leading role in the development of 19th and 20th century German painting. After the First World War, Munich saw great political |
 | Eden Hotel - Wolff Located in the train station area, the seven-storey Eden Hotel is a mere 5 minutes walking distance |  | Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Luxury, elegance and style are the keywords of this hotel. On any visit to th |
 | Bayerischer Hof
With 160 years of tradition, this family run hotel caters to an international |  | Konigshof
Konigshof is the hotel where real world functionality combines with other wor |
 | Charles Hotel
Opened in October 2007, with popular tourist attractions close at hand, the C |  | Schlicker This centuries old hotel has now been modernized with only the breakfast room retaining its old wo |
 | Maximilianstrasse / Theatinerstrasse Exclusive and elite boutiques can be found around Maximilianstrasse and Theatinerstrasse. In Maximil |  | Rene Lezard This is a stylish fashion house located on the most expensive shopping street of Munich, the Maxmi |
 | Fünf Höfe For a more expensive shopping experience, you can visit the many stores, boutiques and galleries a |  | Prada
This is a well-known international brand for women's clothes and accessories. |
 | Karstadt
Karstadt is another upscale department store carrying wares ranging from clot |  | Kaufingerstrasse / Neuhauserstrasse In the historic city center, you will find an extensive pedestrian-only shopping area. Kaufingerstra |
 | Tollwood World Culture Summer Festival The Tollwood Festival takes place in Olympia Park. It lasts 24 days, with a variety of different sho |  | Christkindlmarkt Germany is famous for its Christmas markets and the Christkindlmarkt in Munich's Marienplatz is one |
 | Munich Blade Night Munich Blade Night is the world's largest inline skating event. Thousands of people participate in t |  | Christopher Street Day The Christopher Street Day actually lasts three days and is full of gay and lesbian fun, with street |
 | Fasching Festival Fasching or Carnival is a boisterous six week long festival consisting of street parties and balls. |  | Corpus Christi The Corpus Christi festival consists of street parades and dressed-up horses. |
 | Haxnbauer This restaurant, located near Marienplatz, specializes in German cuisine. The finely marinated por |  | Mark's Restaurant
Up a wide stairway on the hotel's mezzanine is Mark's, a splendid restaurant |
 | Beim Zedelmayer Zedelmayer attracts a varying clientele and is famous for its Bavarian cuisine. It is located near t |  | Mövenpick Restaurant
This restaurant is located in the city center and is decorated with a differe |
 | Cafe Glockenspiel This café is located at the Marienplatz and is the busiest one there. It gets especially busy at 10 | | Al Mercato This is a no-frills Italian restaurant serving cheap pizzas and pasta dishes, just south of the Vikt |
 | Fast Facts Location: Southeastern Germany, on the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps Local City Name: München Area: 310 sq km 120 sq miles Population: 1,338,000 Dialing code: +49 89 Currency: Euro (€) Ethnic mix:
16% of Munich residents are foreigners, with very large Turkish and Balkan communities living here. Turks, Albanians, Croats, Serbs, Greeks, Austrians and Italians are also amongst the most populous groups in the area. 39.5% of Munich inhabitants are Catholic and 14.2% are Protestant.
Languages: German, English Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Average January Temperatures: 1°C (34°F). Average July Temperatures: 23°C (73.5°F). Annual Rainfall: 905mm (35.7 inches). Emergency Nos: Medical Aid: 112 Police: 110 Fire: 112 |
