Munich

One of Germany’s most vibrant cities, Munich is renowned for BMW and beer. With its beautiful centre dominated by the town halls and the Frauenkirche there is a lot to see in this city which has some excellent shopping and even a traditional Christmas Market. The Deutsches Museum is one of the best in the world and there are many other museums, theatres and other forms of entertainment for visitors. Munich is synonymous with beer festivals and the famous Oktoberfest. There are beer gardens where the famous brew can be sampled and many excellent restaurants. Munich is an excellent base for exploring the magnificent Bavarian countryside.