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Munich
Germany · MUC
Beer gardens, Alpine day trips, and Oktoberfest.
About
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union (EU). The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people. It is the third largest metropolitan region by GDP in the EU. Munich is located on the river Isar north of the Alps. It is the seat of the Upper Bavarian administrative region. With 4,800 people per km2, Munich is Germany's most densely populated municipality. It is also the second-largest city in the Bavarian dialect area after Vienna.
Source: Wikipedia — Munich (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan40°F14d wet
- Feb45°F12d wet
- Mar51°F13d wet
- Apr58°F12d wet
- May64°F16d wet
- Jun74°F15d wet
- Jul75°F15d wet
- Aug75°F14d wet
- Sep67°F13d wet
- Oct59°F12d wet
- Nov47°F12d wet
- Dec41°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from MunichFrom $642 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bodyflying & Indoor Skydiving at FlyStation MunichFrom $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Third Reich Walking Tour Munich - Nazi Origins - Max.16 per groupFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Andechs Monastery Brewery Hike from MunichFrom $279 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Half Price Fantastic Munich City TourFrom $119 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Munich Third Reich Walking Tour: The Rise of Hitler and the NazisFrom $36 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Munich Airport (MUC), about 18 mi away.
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