Munich

No other city in Germany is associated more with massive beer consumption than Munich and the annual highlight of this activity is of coarse the Oktoberfest.  Yet there is so much more to see and do in this Bavarian city !

Top 10 Sights in Munich:

1) Marienplatz
located in central Munich, this plaza was created in 1158 and is a great place from which to explore sights such as the old townhall, the " old Peter ", the new townhall, and the Viktualien market.

2) Frauenkirche (Church) 
Visible from almost anywhere in Munich: this two dome church has become a symbol of the Bavarian capital.

3) Die Residenz
Known in German as " Die Residenz " , this spectacular palace was the former home of the Bavarian monarchy, until its collapse towards the end of WWI.  Built in 1385, the palace has been completely renovated and is an impressive sight to behold. Info.

4) The English Garden
as one of the largest inner city parks in the world, the English Garden offers many opportunities for fun and relaxation.  Here you can visit beer gardens, sunbathe at the lake or go horseback riding.

5) Kaufinger Street
is one of the oldest streets in Munich.  Today it is Munich's main shopping mile and is frequented by many locals and visitors. Its Germany's second busiest shopping zone !

6) Oktoberfest
it is the world's largest and best known public festival.  More than 6 Million visitors each year.  It takes place during the last two weeks of September and the first week of Oktober.  Within 16 days, 7 million liters of beer, almost 500,000 chickens, and 100 Oxen, are consumed.  Info.

7) Hofbraeuhaus ( Historic Beer Hall ) 
A trip to Munich would not be complete without a visit to the world's most famous beer hall - the Hofbraeuhaus.  Built in 1589, the Hofbraeuhaus has been serving beer for more than 400 years.  The beer hall is also infamous as a place for Nazi meetings - some of Hitler's most influential and best known speeches took place here. Info.

8) The German Museum ( Das Deutsche Museum )
1,4 million visitors come to this science museum each year. It is one of the largest and oldest science museums in the world. Science exhibits aren't the only thing you can see here - in the art and musical instruments section the world's oldest harpsichord can be examined. Info.

9) Old Pinakothek
" Alte Pinakothek " as it is known in German is considered to be Munich's most important art museum and is certainly one of the most impressive in Europe. The museum was damaged during WWII, but has been completely restored. Info.

10) New Pinakothek
Across the way from the Old Pinakothek is the New Pinakothek, which has a collection of over 400 works of art from the 18. and 19. century.