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This charming Bavarian city is a popular tourist destination, not only for its famed Oktoberfest Festival, but also because it's nothing like the rest of Germany really.

A charming combination of old world allure and modern flair, the city boasts numerous attractions, including numerous Munich museums such as the BMW Museum, Deutsches Museum, Museum Brandhorst, the City Museum of Munich and the National Bavarian Museum, to name a few. Head to the Marienplatz to see some historic buildings and marvel at the uniquely German architecture, visit Olympia Park and eat lunch in the revolving restaurant from the adjacent observation tower to enjoy breathtaking views over the city.

Looking for a bit of fresh air and respite from the rat race? Head to the Englischer Garten in Schwabing to relax and unwind in the picturesque gardens, and while you there, you can pay Munich's second biggest beer garden. For travellers looking for a bit more adventure, Munich is also the gateway to the Bavarian Alps and sport enthusiasts from near and far flock here each winter.

Visitors planning on doing lots of sightseeing should purchase the Munich CityTourCard which entitles the bearer to free public transport in Munich and a discount card for many tourist attractions and is available for either one or three days.

Marienplatz

The Marienplatz is the heart of Munich and the site of its most important historic buildings. The square is dominated by the Neo-Gothic Town Hall featuring its famous Glockenspiel, both built in the 19th century. The Glockenspiel delights visitors when it chimes the hours...  see full details

Olympia Park

Munich's massive Olympic Park complex was constructed for the 20th Olympic Games in 1972, but remains a marvel of modern engineering. Its main stadium is a like a massive tent, which can seat close on 70,000 spectators, topped by the largest roof in...  see full details

Nymphenburg Palace

About five miles (8km) from the city centre, accessible by tram and bus, is the interesting Schloss Nymphenburg, originally a summer home for the Munich aristocracy. The palace has been expanded, altered and fitted with various eccentricities by succeeding owners over the centuries since...  see full details

Alte Pinakothek

Munich's art museum houses one of the most important collections in Europe on two floors of a large neo-classical building. Roughly 700 paintings are on display featuring the work of the greatest European artists from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Highlights include works...  see full details