Pulsing with prosperity and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness), Munich (München) revels in its own contradictions. Folklore and age-old traditions exist side by side with sleek BMWs, designer boutiques and high-powered industry.
Its museums include world-class collections of artistic masterpieces, and its music and cultural scenes give Berlin a run for its money.
Despite all its sophistication, Munich retains a touch of provincialism that visitors find charming.
The people’s attitude is one of live-and-let-live – and Müncheners will be the first to admit that their ‘metropolis’ is little more than a Weltdorf, a world village.During Oktoberfest representatives of the entire planet turn out to toast the town.
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These tours & activities make it easy:
- Visit Hitler's mountain retreat Eagle's Nest
- Take a multi-day tour from Munich to Frankfurt along the Romantic Road
- Discover the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof
