A Short Trip to Munich

Millions of people come to visit Bavarian’s capital every year, only Berlin outperforms it in the number of tourists. This is not surprising as Munich is a fascinating city. For instance, it boasts the world’s oldest cinema - the Neues Kino Gabriel, which has been open since 1906. The Englischer Garten with hundreds of streams and bridges is among the largest urban parks globally. Munich is the place where BMW is headquartered and home to the much-loved Oktoberfest. It is an ideal destination for a short weekend trip. Its beautiful sights, countless museums, mouth-watering delicacies, and excellent Bavarian beer will let you never forget this city.

The Oktoberfest has been the main celebration of beer culture for over two hundred years. This truly global event with its staggering seven million visitors annually is held in September/October on the Theresienwiese meadow. However, in the other months of the year, you can also enjoy beer culture by exploring the city's breweries. The oldest one - Augustiner-Bräu - has been practicing beer magic since the 14th century. Hofbräuhaus is also among the most famous, exporting its liquid gold all over the world. Tap House is the place to savor craft beer. Food in Munich is just as incredible as the different kinds of beer, you can find buns with spicy white sausages - Munich's favorite street snack, sauerkraut - pickled cabbage, which is a perfect garnish for pork and knödel - dumplings with plum sauce. Steinheil 16, Pils Corner, and Goerreshof are among the top-rated restaurants with traditional cuisine in Munich.

Munich at the weekend

You can start exploring the city on the Marienplatz – Munich’s central square, which is also a popular shopping spot and an event venue. Enjoy the 85-meter view from the Neues Rathaus - the new town hall, as well as the chime and the spectacular reenactment of historical events of the Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Viktualienmarkt - the farmer’s market nearby, is a great place to stock up on fresh groceries and have a delicious meal.

Both the Nymphenburg Palace and the Cuvilliés Theater are stunning landmarks that will bring you a lot of aesthetic pleasure.

The BMW Museum as well as the other buildings of the complex, such as the main plant and the BMW Welt, are must-visit places, where you will learn everything about the brand, cutting-edge technologies in the industry, and much more. Another heaven for the curious mind is the German Museum of Science and Technology. It has an activity space for small children, making it a perfect family attraction.

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