Sometimes called the "Village of One Million" Munich is a southern city located near the Alps. This wonderfully charming 800-year-old city is the capital ofBavaria and the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. Despite its name, events starts in late September and spills into the first week of October — dancing oompah bands and food dominate.

Main Attractions in Munich
Deutsches Museum is the largest museum of technology and natural sciences in the world, with over 13 acres of exhibitions containing invaluable original machines and equipment, from a full-size reconstructed coal mine to space travel technology. Frauenkirche, Cathedral Church of Our Lady, is the Metropolitan Church of the Archbishop of Munich-Freising and is a landmark for the city of Munich. Marienplatz is named after the column of the Virgin Mary at its center the Marienplatz is one of the most famous part of Munich. Peterskirche, Church of St. Peter, is the oldest parish church in Munich and has a very ornate interior decorated with old masters from six centuries. Rathaus, the new Town Hall, was built from 1867 - 1909 in Flanders Gothic style this is one of the most famous buidlings in Munich; its facade, over 300 feet in length, features strikingly elaborate stone ornamentation.

Travel Tips in Munich
Munich is served by one Airport 28km to the northwest of the city with excellent connections to the city. The Hauptbahnhof is right in the city-centre and also at the heart of a very well thought out undergound system. The railway system is a real pleasure and there are arrivals and departures to all European destinations.