Munich
Germany
- Safety rating
- 8.6/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September brings warm beer-garden weather, while late September's Oktoberfest is the iconic time to visit.
- Population
- 1.5M
Overview
Bavaria's prosperous capital blends grand royal palaces, beer-hall traditions, and world-class museums with easy access to the Alps. Home to the legendary Oktoberfest, leafy English Garden, and a polished, affluent lifestyle, Munich is one of Germany's most beloved cities.
Top attractions
See Marienplatz and its Glockenspiel, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the Deutsches Museum.
Getting around
An excellent U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus network covers the city, and the center is very walkable.