MuNiCh _ You Will lovE it _ HIGHLIGHTS

MUNICH
_ Y OU W ILL LOV E IT
_ H I G H L I G H T S
Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus
(New Town Hall) Here at the heart of Munich’s
bustling city center visitors can marvel at the largest
carillon in Germany _ page 19
Residenz & Antiquarium
One of Europe’s most
splendid palace complexes houses the largest secular
Renaissance hall north of the Alps _ page 8
Englischer Garten (English Garden)
The
first public garden on the European continent is even
more spacious than Central Park or Hyde Park _ page 8
Hofbräuhaus The world’s most famous beer hall
guarantees unforgettable impressions of Bavarian atmosphere, music and specialties _ page 17
Pinakothek der Moderne The largest museum
of modern art and design in Germany offers art-enthusiasts a unique range of 20th and 21st century art _ page 10
Oktoberfest
The magical flair of the world’s largest
beer festival draws people from near and far to Munich to
have fun and party _ page 16
Allianz Arena
The smooth outer skin of this
top-modern stadium is the world’s largest membrane
shell that can be impressively illuminated in white,
red and blue _ page 23
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Marienplatz and
Neues Rathaus [5]
(New Town Hall)
Enjoy the hustle and bustle at
Marienplatz, the heart of Munich with the largest carillon
in Germany. The tower of the
New Town Hall is 85 meters
high and offers visitors a great
view over Munich.
Frauenkirche
(Cathedral Church
of Our Lady)
The cathedral with its two towers in late Gothic style is the
true landmark of Munich.
Odeonsplatz
(Odeonsplace) and
Ludwigstrasse
(Ludwigstreet)
A walk along this monumental avenue from the Field
Marshall’s Hall in the South
towards the Triumphal Arch in
the North offers great insight
into Munich’s 19th century
architecture.
Schloss Nymphenburg [6]
(Nymphenburg Palace)
This glorious Baroque palace
was built as the summer
residence of the Wittelsbach
family. Today, Schloss Nymphenburg is home to two museums and is surrounded by
picturesque parklands.
Residenz & Antiquarium
[2]
The Wittelsbacher’s residence
is one of Europe’s most splendid palace complexes. The inte-
_ T h e Ve r y B es t
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The capital of Bavaria offers its visitors
a fantastic mix of things to see and do.
A wide range of cultural events coupled
with fun, tradition and down-home activities go hand-in-hand with the latest
fashion and trends. Each tour of the city
is an unforgettable experience.
rior design gives an idea of the
dynasty’s splendor throughout
the centuries. A highlight is the
Antiquarium, the largest secular Renaissance hall north of
the Alps. But also the CuvilliésTheater, with its affectionately
restored Rococo décor, is worth
a visit.
Viktualienmarkt
(Victuals Market)
Just a stone’s throw from
Marienplatz, Munich’s oldest
and most popular food market
offers the greatest variety of
fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other regional and
international delicacies.
Hofbräuhaus [1]
The most famous beer hall in
the world attracts both tourists
and locals alike, where they
drink beer in 1 liter mugs, eat
typical Bavarian food like the
Weisswurst and where they
swing and sway to the cheerful
live music.
Englischer Garten [8]
(English Garden)
The English Garden is Munich’s
green heart in the middle of
the vibrant city. For more than
200 years it has offered its
visitors beautiful walking trails,
sunbathing areas and cozy
beer gardens.
Deutsches Museum [4]
(German Museum)
A museum of superlatives: the
Deutsches Museum is one
of the oldest and the largest
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G u ided t o u rs f o r gr o u ps
The Munich Tourist Office offers skillful, certified guides
for your city tour. You can
choose from 29 languages
(incl. Sign Language).
gaestefuehrungen@
muenchen.de
www.muenchen.de/guides
by bus
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Gray Line SIGHTseeing
A department of Autobus Ober­
bayern, Hop-On Hop-Off Tours &
Day Trips to Neuschwanstein,
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Zug­spitze, Dachau or Salzburg.
[email protected]
www.munich-sightseeing.com
by taxi
Taxi Guide Munich
The Taxi Guides, trained by the
Tourist Office, provide their services in German, English, French,
Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish,
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Arabic, Hebrew and Yiddish.
24-hour service
[email protected]
www.taxi-guide-muenchen.de
individually & ecologically
Call a Bike
An entire fleet of 1,200 superb
high-tech bikes is at your service
around the clock for 8 cents per
minute of cycling time. Simply
register online or call the service
hotline, and you can take your
bike ride.
[email protected]
www.callabike.de
science and technology collections in the world. Its unique
exhibits wow visitors of all
ages.
Olympiapark [7]
(Olympic Park)
The Olympic Park is the ideal
place to spend your leisure
time. 365 days a year it hosts
various music, sports and
cultural events. The park is
crowned by the world-famous
tent-like roof of the Olympic
Stadium.
Allianz Arena
Construction of the Allianz Arena began on the occasion of
the World Championship 2006.
Today, the futuristic building
is home to the famous soccer
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clubs “FC Bayern München”
and “TSV 1860 München”.
Pinakotheken [3]
The collections of the Alte
Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek
and the Pinakothek der Moderne form a unique museum
complex covering art from
the Middle Ages all the way
through to Classic Modernism.
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Rikscha-Mobil
Bike-taxi guides
[email protected]
www.rikscha-mobil.de
Munich Walk Tours
Visitors have a choice of different
tours like the City Walk, the Third
Reich tour, the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial tour, the Beer
and Brewery tour, a Bike tour, a
City Audio tour and a Night ski,
snowboard and sled tour during
winter.
[email protected]
www.munichwalktours.de
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M u ni c h Cit y T o u rCard
This ticket was especially designed for visitors to Munich. The ticket is not
only valid for public transportation in Munich, it also includes discounts
of up to 50 percent on over 45 attractions like sights, city tours, bike
rentals, museums, restaurants and shopping. The Munich CityTourCard
can be purchased at any public transportation selling points and vending
machines, e.g. at the airport, as well as at the tourist information center
at Marienplatz and the main train station.
The CityTourCard includes a brochure introducing selected partners,
a map of downtown Munich and a subway map. It is available in six
versions for individual travelers and groups.
For prices and additional information: www.citytourcard.com
Stattreisen München e.V.
(Munich City Walks)
On foot
[email protected]
www.stattreisen-muenchen.de
Spurwechsel - City Tours in
Munich
Individual city tours with qualified
guides in Munich & Upper Bavaria:
possible in many languages and for
various themes (e.g. Arts, Politics,
Nature, Beer, History) by bike, by
foot, with horse carriage or bus.
Best offers for unique Tramway
Party Tours.
[email protected]
www.spurwechsel-muenchen.de
Mike’s Bike Tours
Mike‘s Bike Tours offers
the use of comfortable Cruiser
Bikes, helpful tips and advice.
[email protected]
www.mikesbiketours.com
Munich very quietly
Association of the Deaf Munich
Services are offered to the hearing
impaired by nine Munich experts:
city tours in German and Greek
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International Sign Language as well
as American Sign Language.
[email protected]
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For more information
_ W H E R E ART S AR E AT HO M E
Munich Tourist Office
Phone +49 89-23 39 65 00
[email protected]
www.munich-tourist.de
Along with Paris, Munich has been the destination of choice for artists,
creative minds and Bohemians since the 19th century. Munich has upheld its tradition as city of the arts ever since then. Visitors can expect
to find countless first-rate museums. No matter whether your taste is in
the classics, modern art, or the avant-garde, whether you like paintings,
sculptures, graphic art or design: Munich’s got it!
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Fine museums with
rich collections
Deutsches Museum [1]
(german Museum)
The museum traces the development of science and
technology from its origins to
the present day. Founded by
the engineer Oskar von Miller
in 1903, the museum is one of
the largest science and technology museums in the world. It
houses 50 exhibitions covering
a floor area of 47,000 square
meters. The laws of nature,
instruments and technological
methods are presented in this
apex of knowledge. Learning by doing – this concept
enthralls around 1.5 million
people every year.
Museumsinsel 1
80538 Munich
information@
deutschesmuseum.de
www.deutsches-museum.de
Deutsches Museum
Verkehrszentrum
(Transport Museum)
The Transport Museum on
Theresienhöhe shows historic
exhibits and new technologies
plus insights into the world of
transport of yesterday, today
and tomorrow. With the halls
“Urban Transport”, “Travel”,
“Mobility and Technology”, the
museum presents its unique
collection in the context of
a new and unusual concept:
transport as interaction between means of transport,
infrastructure, planners and
users.
Theresienhöhe 14a
80339 Munich
verkehrszentrum@
deutsches-museum.de
www.deutsches-museum.de
play are more than 800 paintings. This superb and extensive
collection allows visitors to
explore the advancements in
painting from the Middle Ages
up to the end of the Rococo
period. The collections on
display in the Alte Pinakothek
date back to the dukes, electors and kings of Bavaria from
the House of Wittelsbach. King
Ludwig I commissioned the
building from architect Leo von
Klenze.
Barer Str. 27
80333 Munich
[email protected]
www.pinakothek.de
Neue Pinakothek
(New Gallery)
The Neue Pinakothek offers an
overview of European art from
Classicism to Art Nouveau. Its
founder was King Ludwig I
of Bavaria, who opened the
museum in 1853. Following
the destruction of the museum
during the Second World War,
Alte Pinakothek
(Old Gallery)
The Alte Pinakothek is one of
the oldest and most significant
galleries in the world. On dis10
a new building was opened in
1981. Thanks to the expansion
of the collection through endowments and purchases, the
Neue Pinakothek is one of the
most important museums of
19th century art in the world.
Barer Str. 29
80799 Munich
[email protected]
www.pinakothek.de
Pinakothek der Moderne
(Modern Gallery) [3, 4]
This is the largest museum of
modern art and design in Europe. With a total exhibition
area of over 12,000 square
meters, the Pinakothek der
Moderne combines four mu­
seums under one roof: art,
design, architecture and works
on paper. Visitors to the museum can enjoy an outstanding
collection of prints, sculptures,
photographs, paintings, design-objects and architectural
models of the 20th and 21st
century. The Pinakothek der
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Moderne does not just celebrate its contents: it is a civic
space for public enjoyment, a
meeting place, a forum for
events and get-togethers as
well as exhibitions.
Barer Str. 40
80333 Munich
[email protected]
www.pinakothek-der-moderne.de
Glyptothek and State
Collection of Antiquities
[2]
The Glyptothek, Munich’s oldest Museum founded in 1830,
was commissioned by King
Ludwig I as a monument to
ancient Greece. It is home to
a fine collection of sculptures
from the Greek and Roman
era. The museum is part of the
Königsplatz complex, which
was arranged in the style of a
forum, with the Glyptothek on
the north side and the State
Collection of Antiquities to the
South. The latter hold one of
the most distinguished collec-
Jewish Museum [7]
The Jewish Museum opened
in March 2007 and was built
in conjunction with the Main
Synagogue and the Jewish
Community Center. The three
buildings form an outstanding
architectural ensemble right in
the heart of Munich. In the museum, 900 square meters of
exhibition area on three floors
await the visitors. The lower
level hosts the permanent exhibition focusing on Munich’s
Jewish history and Jewish
culture and identity. The two
upper floors offer space for
changing exhibitions, giving the
possibility to address current
developments and events in
Jewish history, culture, art and
present day Jewish life.
St.-Jakobs-Platz 16
80331 Munich
juedisches.museum@
muenchen.de
www.juedisches-museummuenchen.de
tions of Greek, Etruscan, and
Roman art like vases, bronzes
and terracotta objects, in addition to glass and jewellery.
Königsplatz 3
80333 Munich
[email protected]
www.antike-am-koenigsplatz.mwn.de
Museum Brandhorst [6]
The Brandhorst collection
presents over 700 works from
seminal artists of the 20th and
21st century, like Cy Twombly,
Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst
and Mike Kelley. The prismatic
colored façade of the Museum
Brandhorst attracts passers-by
to explore the multi-faceted
collection inside the building.
The Berlin architects of Sauerbruch Hutton erected the
three-story building-corpus that
houses 3,200 square meters
of exhibition space.
Theresienstr. 35a
80333 Munich
[email protected]
www.museum-brandhorst.de
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Haus der Kunst [5]
Located at the southern edge
of the English Garden, the
impressive museum building
is an example of Nazi design
paying homage to classical architecture. The museum’s highceilinged walls serve as the
stage for changing exhibitions
of mostly contemporary art.
The exhibitions feature photography, design and performance
by international artists as well
as painting, architecture and
video art.
Prinzregentenstr. 1
80538 Munich
[email protected]
www.hausderkunst.de
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Munich offers a vast range of cultural activities. The city’s opera,
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theater and orchestra rank top among the finest in the world. The
many small stages and cabarets located throughout the city are
highly enjoyable. Throughout the year, the numerous festivals and
events are scintillating. Pure fun during the stout season, annual
festivals – and for the real sports fanatics – the annual marathon.
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Entertainment in Munich
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MusicMetropolis Munich
Experience Munich with its
singular orchestras and star
conductors: Christian Thielemann
with the Munich Philharmonic,
Mariss Jansons with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
and Kent Nagano with the
Bavarian State Orchestra. The
combination of these three
orchestras results in a successful brand, the MusicMetropolis
Munich. For the first time, music
lovers can get online an overview
of all concerts and book tickets
from all orchestras directly.
[email protected]
www.musikmetropolemuenchen.de
www.muenchen-and-more.eu
ries of opera history, enjoy an
evening in the thrilling atmosphere of the Bavarian State
Opera - one of the world’s leading opera houses. Over 30 operas performed in one season
along with ballets, concerts
and song recitals make the
program one of the most richly
varied performance schedules
of all the international opera
houses. Tours of the National
Theater are conducted almost
every day.
Max-Joseph-Platz 2
80539 Munich
[email protected]
www.staatsoper.de
National Theater [1]
(Bavarian State Opera)
If you want to see one of the
masterpieces from five centu-
Deutsches Theater
Since October 2008 the Fröttmaning district offers the
Deutsches Theater a new home
while the traditional downtown
theater is being reconstructed.
In the theater tent visitors can
experience events presented
on a new stage with a unique
flair while enjoying extraordinary entertainment.
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 11
80939 Munich-Fröttmaning
[email protected]
www.deutsches-theater.de
Gasteig [4]
Every day, 6,000 visitors come
to Munich’s great cultural center on the banks of the river
Isar. Besides classical concerts
of the Munich Philharmonic
Orchestra, a broad spectrum of
musical and cultural events are
held in this remarkable building
made of red brickwork.
Variety on stage
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Rosenheimer Str. 5
81667 Munich
[email protected]
www.gasteig.de
Cuvilliés Theater [2]
The Cuvillíes-Theater offers
contemporary theater productions on a historical stage.
Visitors marvel at the affectionately restored wood carvings
in the colors of white, red and
gold making up the interior of
this unique Rococo theater.
Residenzstr. 1
80539 Munich
[email protected]
www.residenz-muenchen.de
GOP Varieté-Theater
Munich’s top-notch address
for an international vaudeville
show combined with the culinary delights of a show & dine
theater. A unique mixture of
artistic, acrobatic and comedic
elements guarantees first-class
entertainment that guests will
never forget.
Maximilianstr. 47
80538 Munich
[email protected]
www.variete.de
Gärtnerplatztheater [5]
The repertoire of the Gärtnerplatztheater includes opera,
contemporary works and ballet. It offers a legendary jazz
program and with its stylistically inviting building at the heart
of the Glockenbach district it is
definitely worth the visit.
Gärtnerplatz 3
80469 Munich
[email protected]
www.staatstheater-amgaertnerplatz.de
by Munich’s most beautiful
sights and sites.
www.muenchenmarathon.de
STOUT beer season [6]
The traditional stout beer
season in Munich is festively
celebrated every year one
week after carnival and lasts
up to four weeks. The tapping
of the first barrel of “Salvator”
(stout beer) in the restaurant
Paulaner Wirtshaus on the
Nockherberg attracts celebrities and VIPs. Feasting also
takes place at the Löwenbräu­
keller, with performances by
groups in folkloric costumes
and a competition in raising a
“stein” of beer.
www.loewenbraeukeller.com
www.nockherberg.com
The Long Night of Music
Music fans and nighthawks
alike enjoy the Long Night
of Music. Around 120 venues
unite for a large-scale event
that lasts between 8 pm and
3 am. The multi-faceted program includes live music from
rock, pop and classical, to jazz,
klezmer, cabaret, church music
and salon music.
www.muenchner.de
www.muenchenticket.de
The Long Night of Munich
Museums
This major event offers thrilling and variety-filled nights
in Munich’s museums and
cultural facilities. More than 90
participating institutions open
their doors for this very special
experience of art and culture.
www.muenchner.de
www.muenchenticket.de
Maidult (the May Fair)
and Jakobidult
(St.James’ Fair)
Fans of flea markets, connoisseurs of traditional carousels,
crockery collectors and those
who delight in Bavarian specialties will find all they need at
the May Fair on Mariahilfplatz.
The second of Munich’s traditional fairs is always held at the
end of July: the Jakobidult
(St. James’ Fair)
www.auerdult.de
Tollwood Summer and
Winter Festival [7]
The Summer Tollwood in the
Olympic Park invites the visitors
to stroll along the colorful market stands featuring arts and
crafts and culinary specialties
from around the world. In winter, the Tollwood festival invites
Munich Marathon [8]
Holding out is well worth it,
because the itinerary passes
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visitors to an atmospheric
Christmas market, theater and
music located in various tents
on Theresienwiese.
www.tollwood.de
Munich Film Festival
The international film scene
presents itself in Munich.
Movie fans, international stars,
young talents, representatives
of the film industry and journalists meet to discover new
films together.
www.filmfest-muenchen.de Munich Opera Festival [3]
As part of Munich’s annual
Opera Festival, each summer
the entire city will be invited
to the festival concert Opera
For All on Marstallplatz (free
entry). The program includes
a concert with the Bavarian
State Orchestra, joined by the
youth orchestra ATTACCA.
www.staatsoper.de
Classical Music on
Odeonsplatz
Munich’s largest annual openair classical music concert
is held in May. The music is
enjoyed under a starry firmament, when Odeonsplatz is
reminiscent of an Italian piazza
framed by festively lit historic
buildings.
www.klassik-am-odeonsplatz.de
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e v e r y o ne ’ s t a s t e b u d s
For those who would like to enjoy a cozy meal, enjoy a
”Weißwurst“ (white sausage) or ”Knödel und Kraut“ (dumplings
and cabbage). For people on the run, there are hamburgers and
french fries. For those curious for new tastes, cuisines
from all around the world welcome you. For those on a budget,
there are plenty of delicious snacks. For the gourmet, the
selection is a dream come true. No matter what group you
belong to, you will find happy faces and a friendly smile.
Traditional Bavarian
Restaurants
Andechser am Dom
[email protected]
www.andechser-am-dom.de
Augustiner Bräu
[email protected]
www.augustinerrestaurant.com
Hackerhaus
[email protected]
www.hackerhaus.de
Terrine
[email protected]
www.terrine.de
Mark´s Restaurant
(In the Hotel Mandarin
Oriental)
www.mandarinoriental.com
Tantris [3]
[email protected]
www.tantris.de
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
MUNICH CITY EAST
[email protected]
www.courtyardmunich.com
Sheraton München Westpark
[email protected]
www.sheraton.com/westpark
***** Hotels
Derag Hotel
Prinzessin Elisabeth
[email protected]
www.deraghotels.de
Torbräu
[email protected]
www.torbraeu.de
Excelsior
[email protected]
www.geisel-privathotels.de
*** Hotels
Bayerischer Hof
[email protected]
www.bayerischerhof.de
Königshof
[email protected]
www.geisel-privathotels.de
Mandarin Oriental
Munich
[email protected]
www.mandarinoriental.com
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Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
[email protected]
www.sofitel.com
Event Dining and
Creative Cuisine
Nektar [2]
[email protected]
www.nektar.de
Ederer
[email protected]
www.restaurant-ederer.de
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The most important
addresses
Le Méridien München
[email protected]
www.lemeridien.com
Acquarello [4]
[email protected]
www.acquarello.com
Ratskeller [7]
[email protected]
www.ratskeller.com
Gourmet and
First-Class Restaurants
Munich offers a broad range of rooms and overnight accommodations. In every price range and
location. For young people in young hotels and fine beds for guests who are used to comfort.
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Lenbach [6]
[email protected]
www.lenbach.de
Brenner
[email protected]
www.brennergrill.de
Weisses Brauhaus [5]
[email protected]
www.weisses-brauhaus.de
H ave a g o o d night
Schuhbeck’s
Südtiroler Stuben
[email protected]
www.schuhbeck.de
Haxnbauer
[email protected]
www.haxnbauer.de
Spatenhaus
[email protected]
www.kuffler-gastronomie.de
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The Charles Hotel
[email protected]
www.thecharleshotel.com
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Delicacy Shops
and Restaurants
Westin Grand München
[email protected]
www.westingrandmunich.com
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Dallmayr [1]
[email protected]
www.dallmayr.de
Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel München
reservations.vierjahreszeiten@
kempinski.com
www.kempinskivierjahreszeiten.com
The Charles Hotel
[email protected]
www.thecharleshotel.com
Käfer [8]
[email protected]
www.feinkost-kaefer.de
**** Hotels
Brewery Restaurants
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Hacker Pschorr
Bräuhaus
[email protected]
www.braeuhaus-an-der-bavaria.de
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angelo Designhotel
München
[email protected]
www.angelo-munich.com
anna hotel
[email protected]
www.geisel-privathotels.de
Paulaner
am Nockherberg
[email protected]
www.nockherberg.com
Best Western Hotel
Cristal, garni
[email protected]
www.cristal.bestwestern.de
Unionsbräu
[email protected]
www.unionsbraeu.de
Cortiina, Hotel garni
[email protected]
www.cortiina.com
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Fleming’s Hotel
München City
muenchen-city@
flemings-hotels.com
www.flemings-hotels.com
Hilton Munich City
[email protected]
www.hilton.de/muenchencity
Hilton Munich Park
[email protected]
www.hilton.de/muenchenpark
Holiday Inn München
City-North
[email protected]
www.holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Munich
City Center
[email protected]
www.holidayinn.com
INN SIDE Premium Hotels
Parkstadt Schwabing
[email protected]
www.innside.de
Maritim Hotel München
[email protected]
www.maritim.de
München Marriott Hotel
muenchen.marriott@
marriotthotels.com
www.marriott-muenchen.de
Novotel München City
[email protected]
www.novotel.com
Platzl Hotel
[email protected]
www.platzl.de
Sheraton München
Arabellapark
arabellaparkmuenchen@
sheraton.com
www.sheratonarabellapark.com
CONRAD-Hotel de Ville
München
[email protected]
www.conrad-hotel.de
Cosmopolitan,
Hotel garni
cosmopolitan@
geisel-privathotels.de
www.geisel-privathotels.de
Derag Hotel Max Emanuel
[email protected]
www.deraghotels.de
Derag Hotel
Karl Theodor
[email protected]
www.deraghotels.de
Mercure München
Old Town, Hotel garni
[email protected]
www.mercure.com
Mercure München
Schwabing, Hotel garni
[email protected]
www.mercure.com
Suitehotel München
Parkstadt Schwabing
[email protected]
www.suite-hotel.com
** Hotels
Ibis München Nord
[email protected]
www.ibishotel.com
Ibis München Parkstadt
Schwabing
[email protected]
www.ibishotel.com
Motel One München
Sendlinger Tor
muenchen-sendlingertor@
motel-one.com
www.motel-one.com
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_ P r o s i t : O k t o be r fes t
Nobody does it better than the people of Munich: 6,000,000 visitors from
all around the world come to join the fun on the ”Wies‘n“ each year. And
just as they did 200 years ago, here they find traditional carousels, can
enjoy a ride on the romantic Ferris wheel high above Munich and the house
of horrors will send shivers down anyone’s spine. The slogan today still remains: Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit – “Let’s drink to easy-going hospitality!“
Today people from all continents come to the “Wies’n”
– as the Munich people call the
Oktoberfest – to enjoy all the
attractions: beer in heavy steins,
the unique and funloving atmosphere in traditionally-decorated
giant beer tents, the splendid
brewery carriages drawn by
dray horses, the music of the
brass bands, pretzels and roast
chickens, the thrilling roller
coasters and colorful roundabouts and so much more.
Since the beer tents at the
Oktoberfest fill up very quickly,
we recommend that groups
book a table in advance either
by calling reservation numbers
listed below or by contacting a
local ground operator. The “Vintage Wiesn” (“Oide Wiesn”)
will be set up in the southern
part of the Theresienwiese.
Here, guests can experience
the historical roots of the world’s
most famous public festival with
old-fashioned carousels, sideshows and a wide program of
cultural and traditional highlights.
Hippodrom
Fax: +49 89-29 54 42
www.hippodrom-oktoberfest.de
Armbrustschützen
Fax: +49 89-23 70 37 05
www.armbrustschuetzenzelt.de
Hofbräu
Fax: +49 89-4 48 35 87
www.hb-festzelt.de
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Hackerbräu
Fax: +49 81 70-73 85
www.hacker-festzelt.de
Schottenhamel
Fax: +49 89-54 46 93 19
www.festzelt.schottenhamel.de
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Winzerer Fähndl
Fax: +49 89-62 17 19 19
www.winzerer-faehndl.com
Schützen-Festzelt
Fax: +49 89-23 18 12 44
www.schuetzen-festhalle.de
Käfer‘s Wies‘n Schänke
Fax: +49 89-4 16 82 07
www.feinkost-kaefer.de
Weinzelt
Fax: +49 89-24 24 38 81
www.kuffler-gastronomie.de
Löwenbräu
Fax: +49 89-4 70 58 48
www.loewenbraeuzelt.de
Bräurosl
Fax: +49 89-89 55 63 56
www.braeurosl.de
Augustiner
Fax: +49 89-51 99 41 11
www.augustiner-braeu.de
Ochsenbraterei
Fax: +49 89-38 38 73 40
www.ochsenbraterei.de
Fischer-Vroni
Fax: +49 89-65 25 34
www.fischer-vroni.de
Info
Check out the latest news on
the world’s greatest beer festival: www.oktoberfest.de
Here are the dates of the Oktoberfest from 2012 to 2015 –
reservations should be made
at least 9 months in advance!
2012: Sept. 22 – Oct. 7
2013: Sept. 21 – Oct. 6
2014: Sept. 20 – Oct. 10
2015: Sept. 19 – Oct. 4
A ll o f M u ni c h is a beer garden
The Oktoberfest lasts a good two weeks. The beer garden season begins in
the spring and lasts until late fall. Sitting in the shade under chestnut trees
and enjoying a fresh tapped beer accompanied by traditional Bavarian cuisine,
here you will find a much quieter setting in a much cozier atmosphere. You
live and let live.
TIP
St. Paul‘s Church
Climb to the top of the tower:
Enjoy the wonderful panorama
with a view of the entire Oktoberfest area. The ascent is
only possible during the Oktoberfest.
St.-Pauls-Platz 10
80336 Munich
St-Paul.Muenchen@
erzbistum-muenchen.de
www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/
StPaulMuenchen
Bier- & Oktoberfestmuseum [1]
Located in one of Munich‘s
oldest houses dating from
1340, the Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum presents everything about the cultural history
of beer, the Oktoberfest and,
of course, the unique quality of Munich brews. You will
also find a great collection of
historic steins and sample the
precious liquid downstairs,
along with some tasty Bavarian
food.
Museum:
Tuesday-Saturday
1:00 – 6:00 pm
(7:00 pm for reservations)
Restaurant:
Tuesday-Saturday
1:00 pm – midnight.
Monday 6:00 pm – midnight
Sterneckerstr. 2
80331 Munich
[email protected]
www.bier-undoktoberfestmuseum.de
Addresses and
opening hours:
Königlicher
Hirschgarten
(Royal deer garden)
Hirschgarten 1
80639 Munich
open 11:00 am – midnight
[email protected]
www.hirschgarten.de
Hofbräukeller [4]
Innere Wiener Str. 19
81667 Munich
open 10:00 am – midnight
[email protected]
www.hofbraeukeller.de
Hofbräuhaus [5]
(Royal Court Brewery)
The Hofbräuhaus was founded
in 1589 and is probably the
most famous beer hall in the
world. With an overall capacity of 3,500 seats, live music
on three floors every day and
its unique atmosphere, it is a
must-see for visitors as well
as for citizens of Munich.
The groundfloor contains the
large beer hall „Schwemme“
and the chestnut tree shaded
beer garden. On the first
floor you find the restaurant
“Bräustüberl“, on the 2nd floor
the vaulted festival hall with
600 seats.
Chinesischer Turm [2, 3]
(Chinese Tower)
Englischer Garten 3
80538 Munich
open 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
[email protected]
www.chinaturm.de
Augustiner-Keller
Arnulfstr. 52
80335 Munich
open 10:00 am – 1:00 am
[email protected]
www.augustinerkeller.de
Löwenbräukeller
Nymphenburger Str. 2
80335 Munich
open 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
[email protected]
www.loewenbraeukeller.com
Aumeister
Sondermeierstr. 1
80939 Munich
open 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
[email protected]
www.aumeister.de
Enjoy the Bavarian specality
buffet with traditional folklore
dancers and many more attractions of the Hofbräuhaus
historic festival hall daily from
6.30 pm until 10 pm. Reservations are required.
Platzl 9
80331 Munich
open 9:00 am – 11:30 pm
[email protected]
www.hofbraeuhaus.de
Seehaus
Kleinhesselohe 3
80802 Munich
open 10:00 am – 1:00 am
[email protected]
www.kuffler-gastronomie.de/
seehaus.html
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This is paradise – for both high-limit credit card holders as
well as for those with small pocketbooks. Every label from
around the world can be found here. From the huge brands
to the specialty brands. Then, there’s the fun in discovering
so much more. Shops ranging from crazy to traditional,
offering an eclectic choice of products.
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KulturGut AG
KulturGutAG designs shopping
facilities on behalf of the Bavarian
State Government in close partnership with the Bavarian Department
for State-Owned Palaces, Gardens
and Lakes. The range includes
aesthetically designed silk scarves,
cushions, bags, napkins, decorative
bottles and even Nymphenburgmade porcelain.
Shops can be found at the Residenz Munich as well as most of the
State-Owned Castles and Palaces
in Bavaria like Nymphenburg Castle
and Neuschwanstein Castle.
[email protected]
www.schloesser-bayern-shop.de
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Tempting shopping paradise on the Isar river
Marienplatz [5]
The city’s most important
shopping miles branch out
from the Marienplatz and the
Town Hall. Next to the shops
selling traditional wear, you will
find department stores specializing in sports equipment
where you can outfit yourself
for your first excursion to the
Alps.
Tal and Platzl
Beginning on the Marienplatz,
the Tal (literally, the “valley”) is
an authentic shopping street
with second-hand shops selling everything from modern
and traditional attire to furniture stores. Souvenirs of a
different kind are sold between
the Tal and the Hofbräuhaus
(Platzl): from beer mugs to
hand-crafted items and from
products for soccer fans to
culinary treats.
Pedestrian Zone and
Stachus [4]
The popular shopping area is
the nerve center of the city.
Lined with department stores
and European chains it is great
for shopaholics and bargain
hunters alike.
Sendlinger StraSSe and
Asampassage [1]
About halfway between
Marienplatz and Sendlinger Tor
is the lovely Asamkirche with
its exquisite Rococo interior.
Along the way, the shops lining
the street beckon with stylish
clothes and accessories. Longestablished stores specializing
Fünf Höfe and
Schäfflerblock [7]
It’s not only people with an
artistic sense and eccentric
taste in fashion, literature and
interior design who will feel at
home in the shopping paradise
between Odeonsplatz and
Marienplatz. The vicinity of
the Kunsthalle gallery and the
splendid architectural surroundings create an urban beauty
promising excellence but still
within your reach. Trendsetters particularly appreciate the
Schäfflerblock stores. And if
you’re interested in culinary
crossovers, this is the place
to be: where else can you
find Asian delicacies, Belgian
chocolates, English scones and
Dresden stollen within such a
short distance?
Brienner StraSSe
The Brienner Straße is lined
with luxury stores and boutiques: this is the place to shop
for classy cars and crystal,
fine fabrics and Oriental rugs,
golf attire and Nymphenburg
porcelain – and last but not
least haute couture and interior
design.
Schwabing
The renowned student quarter
near the university features
excellent Antique shops and
bookstores (selling both new
and second-hand books), but
also discount boutiques of all
kinds: after all, young people
are the main customers here!
In the nearby Hohenzollernstraße, trendy and sassy styles
can be found at affordable
prices.
in home fabrics, fresh fashion
and stylish furnishings create
an attractive urban mix and a
unique shopping experience.
Gärtnerplatz
The picturesque Gärtnerplatz
district within walking distance
of the city center has become
a mecca for trendsetters,
where lovers of the eccentric
meet the international gay
scene. Creativity is everywhere, and the latest fashions
beckon in the shop windows.
The variegated boutiques give
the quarter a pert flair and a
cozy atmosphere.
MaximilianstraSSe [3, 6]
The famous lifestyle mile is an
architectural jewel specializing
in luxury goods. The shops
all bear prestigious names,
whether they sell watches, art
or fashion. Not far from the opera are the Maximilianhöfe, the
former royal stables categorized as an historic monument
which now houses offices,
cafes and stores where you
can shop and relax in a feudal
atmosphere.
ResidenzstraSSe and
TheatinerstraSSe [2]
The area originally reserved
for the purveyors to the royal
families is a great place to go
window shopping. The best
local and international designers and shoemakers tempt
men and women alike with
custom-made clothing, traditional outfits and gowns, hats
and footwear. Connoisseurs
will take delight in the variety
of fine tobacco products, teas
and coffees.
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M u ni c h
opening hours
Stores generally open between
9:00 and 10:00 am and close at
8:00 pm.
Saturdays, they are open until
4:00,6:00 or 8:00 pm, depending
on the store. Sundays, all stores
are closed – except at Munich
Airport.
tax-free shopping
The VAT Rate in Germany is 19
percent for regular goods and 7
percent for some goods like food or
books. It is included in the purchase
price. As a traveler residing in a
non-EU country you are entitled to
claim a refund of your VAT – charges to be deducted – which leaves
you with up to 14.5 percent. To
qualify for Tax Free Shopping, you
need to make a minimum purchase
of Euro 25.00 and the goods need
to be exported within three months
plus the month of purchase.
Three easy steps
for Tax Free Shopping:
1_Refund Cheque: Ask the shop
staff for a Refund Cheque when
paying for your purchases
2_Customs Stamp: Show your
purchases, receipt and passport to
customs when leaving the country
and have your Refund Cheque
stamped. Note: If you are traveling
further within the European Union
you can only have your receipts
stamped at the final point of departure from the EU.
3_Refund Office: Show the stamped Refund Cheque and passport
at a nearby refund office. You can
get your refund as an immediate
refund on your credit card or paid
in cash. At Munich Airport, you‘ll
find the Cash Refund Offices in Terminal 1 (Arrival B) and in Terminal 2
(level 4 and 5).
www.globalrefund.com
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MUNICH
_ T h e C l u bs , t h e In - C r o w d ,
W h e r e t h e Ac t i o n i s
These are Munich‘s five main
pub quarters: Haidhausen,
Neuhausen, Maxvorstadt,
Glockenbach and Schwabing.
From here it is only a short
walk from one bar to the next
and the nights are longer than
anywhere else in town. Yet every quarter has its own special
charm. In Haidhausen, a former working-class area, people
meet dressed in jeans and
casual wear. In Neuhausen
the atmosphere is equally relaxed. In Maxvorstadt you
mainly find pubs for students.
South of the city center, in
the Glockenbach district (a
part of Isarvorstadt), Munich‘s
subculture is at home. The
Gärtnerplatz is the center
of the district. Schwabing remains Munich‘s prime nightlife
district.
The Clubs, the In-Crowd,
Where the Action is
Munich’s nightlife has another
center: the Maximiliansplace
right next to the famous Karlsplatz in downtown Munich.
Some of the hippest clubs and
bars are waiting to turn the
city nightlife into a vibrating
adventure. Some of the club
highlights in Munich are:
Pacha
[email protected]
www.pacha-munich.de
089 Bar
[email protected]
www.089-bar.de
Rote Sonne
[email protected]
www.rote-sonne.com
Over 100 gay and lesbian
friendly bars, cafés, restaurants, clubs, saunas, theaters,
social establishments and
dozens of shops can be found
all over the city, especially in
the hip Glockenbach district
between Gärtnerplatz and
Sendlinger Tor.
Baby
[email protected]
www.babymunich.com
Max & Moritz
[email protected]
www.maxundmoritz.tv
Munich – the Party City
Morizz
www.club-morizz.de
Selig
[email protected]
Oberangertheater
[email protected]
Deutsche Eiche
www.deutsche-eiche.de
NY.Club
[email protected]
Inge’s Karotte
[email protected]
Kultfabrik /
Optimolwerke
www.kultfabrik.de
www.optimolwerke.de
Atomic Café
[email protected]
www.atomic.de
P1
[email protected]
www.p1-club.de
Schumann’s
[email protected]
www.schumanns.de
Numerous parties take
place in changing locations all over the city
Welcome to Gay and
Lesbian Friendly Munich
The whole year round a wide
range of special events entice
gay and lesbian visitors to
come to Munich and to be part
of the colorful clubbing scene:
On Shrove Monday, the
Oberangertheater offers the
city’s largest masked ball, on
Shrove Tuesday the craziest
fancy dresses can be found
in and around the “Deutsche
Eiche”. In March the stout
beer season attracts mostly
members of the leather scene.
Europe’s largest gay and lesbian film-festival “verzaubert”
(bewitched) held in April is a
must-see for all cineasts. On
Munich along with Berlin and
Cologne is one of the most
gay and lesbian friendly cities in Germany. Over 100,000
lesbians and gays living in Munich are proud of the colorful
diversity of their community.
Since 1996 a representative
of the “Rosa Liste” (pink list),
Munich’s gay and lesbian political party, is even a member of
Munich’s City Council. This is
something absolutely unique
in Europe. Munich is a city
of tolerance and acceptance
based on the slogan “live and
let live”!
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the 1st of May, the community
dances around the world’s first
gay and lesbian maypole. This
is also the prelude to numerous street festivals that turn
various districts of Munich into
party zones and take place till
mid-September. The Gärtnerplatz-Festival with an open-air
concert, the Christopher Street
Day on the Marien Square
with a colorful parade and the
“town hall clubbing” as well
as the Hans-Sachs-StreetFestival belong to the absolute
highlights of Munich’s festival
season.
On certain dates during the
Oktoberfest some beer tents
are traditionally dedicated to
the gay and lesbian community. And even during the Christmas season the gay scene
attracts both locals and tourists
alike to the “Pink Christmas
Market” on the Stephans
Place in Munich’s Glockenbach
district.
Of course, Munich as a cultural center attracts gay and
lesbian tourists all year round.
Welcome to gay and lesbian
friendly Munich!
C o n v en t i o n , E v en t s
This charming city in Southern Germany is situated in the midst
of a beautiful pre-alpine countryside in the heart of Europe
and offers a spectacular variety of culinary, artistic and cultural
highlights. Bavaria’s capital successfully combines tradition
with the vitality of a 21st century high-tech location – a perfect
environment for your conferences and incentives.
The Bavarian metropolis is open 24/7. Thousands of cozy
taverns, bars and lounges and clubs for the in-crowd await
to greet their guests. If that‘s not enough, there are plenty
of festivals all year round. Open air events during the summer and the romantic Christkindlmarkt marking the height
of the Christmas season.
The Big Five
_ M ee t i ngs , Incen t i v es ,
Owing to its modern awardwinning airport, the city is easily reachable from all over the
world. An efficient public transport system gets people
around swiftly.
Munich is a top conference
destination. Where better to
hold a meeting or a conference
than where others spend their
holidays? While hiking, skiing,
swimming or sailing, you will
regain your balance after an
intense business day.
Fairs International Group a
unique portfolio of products.
This integrated concept allows
the city to cover every imaginable type of convention, conference or tradeshow event,
regardless of size – whether
for 5 or 500,000 participants,
or even more.
The city stands for successful
conventions, since the broad
range of event facilities and
experienced congress industry
professionals provide the optimal framework for a very special conference. More than 250
different event locations offer a
wide variety of options to organize congresses, symposia,
incentives and events in exceptional and uniquely customized
settings.
Munich is a city where business and pleasure can be combined. This is why companies
choose the city for their incentives and events. The range of
possibilities is nearly endless:
Those who are not afraid of
height will love climbing the
tent roof of the Olympic Stadium. Experienced hosts treat
their guests to the delights of
nouvelle cuisine in a circus tent
or another unique setting. A
Bavarian evening in a proper
inn with the chance for a brewery visit is as popular as a stroll
through lively city quarters.
Groups will have fun on a rafting trip on the Isar River, relax
during a steamer voyage on
Lake Starnberg or marvel at
the wealth of the royal castles.
Other popular destinations for
incentives and events are the
famous mountain Zugspitze
The possibilities range from
the Olympic Stadium to festive
brewery halls and from representative facilities within the
Royal Residence and Nymphenburg Castle to the famous
Deutsches Museum (German
technology museum). In addition, renowned Munich congress hotels offer more than
sober business accommodations: comfort, style, excellent
service and an optimal price.
Various congress centers provide a suitable location for any
project: The International Congress Centre Munich (ICM),
the M, O, C, Event Centre and
the New Munich Trade Fair
Centre are marketed jointly,
which gives the Munich Trade
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and the Allianz Arena, Munich’s
soccer stadium. A recent addition to Munich’s portfolio is the
BMW Welt; the flexible array of
spatial options includes a business center and club with indoor and outdoor terraces, a
945 m2 multifunctional auditorium for up to 700 people and
truly breathtaking venues like
the Double Cone. From typically Bavarian or functionally
modern to royal. Munich provides the suitable setting for
every occasion.
If you need more information
or support, let the Convention
Bureau, the Business Travel
Service or the Munich Tourist
Office help you:
Business Travel Service
[email protected]
www.muenchen.de/incentives
Munich Tourist Office
[email protected]
www.muenchen-tourist.de
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Wildlife at
Hellabrunn Zoo [3, 4]
Hellabrunn Zoo was established as the world’s first „geozoo“ in 1911 and covers an area
of 36 hectars. The zoo has over
17,000 animals representing
more than 700 species. The
animals enjoy a natural environment making Hellabrunn one
of the most beautiful zoos in
the world. The natural habitats
provide ideal conditions for the
preservation of endangered
animals. The unique jungle
tent is an absolute must-see.
The large aviary, where birds
fly freely, and the classic pet’s
corner give visitors a chance to
connect with animals without
disturbing their natural areas.
Tierparkstr. 30
81543 Munich
[email protected]
www.tierpark-hellabrunn.de
Sea Life [2]
With its unique concept, Sea
Life aims at providing comprehensive insight into the different habitats of the underwater
life and to sensitize visitors to
the threatened ecosystem. At
Sea Life Munich, you will find
spectacular fresh-water and
marine life displays with over
10,000 creatures representing
150 different species. The visitor starts his or her dive in the
Isar river. Via the Danube and
the Black Sea, the journey continues on to the depth of the
Mediterranean.
The definite highlight is the
spectacular 400,000 liters Mediterranean tank complete with
a walk through an underwater
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A few hours to relax in the petting areas of the city
zoo, an evening with clowns and acrobats at the circus, a stroll through the most exciting architectural
landscape of the city at Olympiapark. These are just
three ideas, at least one of which would be worth
your while.
Bavaria Filmstadt
Geiselgasteig [1]
Welcome to the magical world
of motion pictures and TV!
Here at Bavaria Film City, you
can experience where and
how major films and popular
TV series are produced on a
daily basis. Bavaria Studio City
offers three outstanding attractions: the fascinating 90 minutes guided tour, the amazing
live action stunt show and the
4 D motion simulation theater
experience.
Bavariafilmplatz 7
82031 Geiselgasteig
[email protected]
www.filmstadt.de
tunnel, which invites visitors
to enjoy a journey through the
magical world of underwater
wildlife – without getting wet!
Willi-Daume-Platz 1
80809 Munich
[email protected]
www.sealifeeurope.com
Olympiapark Munich:
Simply one-of-a-kind! [5]
Ever since 1972 when Olympiapark was constructed for
the Summer Olympics the
terrain, approximately one
million square meters in size,
has captivated visitors with
its outstanding architectural
design that is set masterfully
in a magnificent landscape. The
visitors’ service offers a variety of spectacular tours: The
highlight is the tent roof tour, a
most unusual expedition above
the world-famous tent roof.
50 meters above the holy turf,
you are guided along the edge
of the roof of the Olympic Stadium. Another option that really kicks butt: the abseil tour.
The really brave can rope slide
over 40 meters from the edge
of the tent roof down into the
arena of the Olympic Stadium.
For those who want to reach
up even higher, you can enjoy
the breathtaking view from
the approx. 200 meter Olympic
Tower or dine at the revolving
restaurant at airy altitudes.
Even the highest rock museum
in the world is at home in
Olympic Tower.
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21
80809 Munich
[email protected]
www.olympiapark-muenchen.de
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Germany’s most successful soccer team,
FC Bayern, has won every prize imaginable.
You can watch the successful team play at
the magnificent Allianz Arena. But even when
no game is on, the Arena is a must-see!
Munich boasts two of
the top clubs in the European League
FC Bayern München –
a unique club for
more than 100 years
More than 20 national championships and over 12 million
fans in Germany have made
Bayern Munich the largest
German soccer club. Not only
its national and European titles
won with players like Franz
Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller,
Lothar Matthäus and Oliver
Kahn made Bayern Munich
to what it is today, but also
its unique Bavarian self-conception. Tradition, confidence,
strength, respect and innovation stand for this club for
more than 100 years.
[email protected]
www.fcbayern.de
entry in the UEFA-Cup was
without a doubt the biggest
success story in their recent
history.
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.tsv1860.de
Allianz Arena
The arena received its name
from its partner, the Allianz
AG. Not only does the arena’s
name stand for the deep connection between the company
and the city of Munich, but it
also symbolizes the alliance
between the two soccer teams
“FC Bayern München” and
“TSV 1860 München”, who
jointly use this “Football Temple” as their home stadium. The
entire arena, with a capacity
of almost 70,000 visitors, is
surrounded by a smooth outer
skin of translucent foil cushions
which can be illuminated in
white, red and blue, depending
on the event held.
Arena Tours
Professionally guided tours
lasting approximately 75 minutes are organized and operated by Arena One GmbH. Tours
are conducted daily, except on
matchdays and days featuring
an event. Both individuals and
groups can enjoy a comprehensive introduction to one of
Europe’s most modern stadiums. Groups (11 or more persons) must book in advance.
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.allianz-arena.de
TSV 1860 München –
the famous local
rival
TSV 1860 München, also
known as the “Munich Lions”,
was one of the important
founding members of the national soccer league. In 1964
they won the German Cup for
the second time and in 1965
the European Cup. This victory
was followed by the German
Championship in 1966. Their
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fan stores
For real fans of either ”FC Bayern
München“ or ”TSV 1860“, the
Allianz Arena leaves nothing to be
desired: Both teams have their
own megastores where fans can
purchase any merchandise: imaginable from banners and soccer
shirts to pins and scarves.
FC Bayern München
Megastore in the ServiceCenter,
Säbener Str. 51-57
Megastore in the Allianz Arena,
Markenwelt, Level 3
Munich, Orlandostraße 1
(near Hofbräuhaus)
Munich, Main Station,
Mezzanine Level
TSV 1860 München
Megastore in the Allianz Arena
Markenwelt, Level 3
Munich, Grünwalder Str. 114
Munich, Orlandostr. 8
FC Bayern Soccer Tour
If available with original team bus.
Join this tour and visit the major
sights in Munich as well as the
Allianz Arena – venue for the World
Soccer Championship 2006. A
visit to the FC Bayern Grounds will
follow. Because visits to the Arena
are not offered on match days
the alternative is a visit to the VIP
area of the Olympic Stadium and
Olympic Park.
Gray Line SIGHTseeing
sightseeing@
autobusoberbayern.de
www.stadtrundfahrtenmuenchen.de
MUNICH
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Men get antsy when they arrive in Munich. Not (just)
because of the beer gardens. No, this is the birth
place of BMW. Here you will find the legendary automobiles of the past and the stars of today. A mere
half-hour by Autobahn and the story continues: AUDI,
just as rich in tradition, just as much a success-story.
BMW Welt [1]
Audi Forum [4]
At BMW Welt, BMW´s unique
meeting place and delivery
center, you can experience the
whole world of BMW: from
automobile and motorcycle
innovations and exhibitions,
new technologies and designs,
to interesting cultural events.
The main focus of BMW Welt
is the personalized car delivery.
In special guided tours, you
can take a look behind the
scenes of BMW Welt. And
while adults are exploring the
BMW Welt, enjoying culinary
highlights or browsing one
of the two shops for BMW
lifestyle products, children can
explore the world of mobility in
the Junior Campus.
Lerchenauer Str. 57
80809 Munich
[email protected]
www.bmw-welt.com
The stylish and futuristic buildings of the Audi Forum in
Ingolstadt are situated around
a Mediterranean Piazza and
host the “museum mobile”, the
Audi costumer and delivery
center, conference facilities, a
movie theater and an exclusive
restaurant. Here, directly at the
heart of the Audi headquarters,
visitors can take part in exciting tours of the state-of-the-art
manufacturing plant. At the
Audi museum, mobile visitors
experience the breathtaking rate at which automotive
developments have advanced
and learn more about the
forerunner brands of Audi.
Be captivated by multimedia
installations, dream cars from
past decades and spectacular
unique specimens.
Audi Forum Ingolstadt
85045 Ingolstadt
[email protected]
www.audi.com
The BMW Museum [2, 3, 5]
Since its opening in 1973, the
BMW Museum has thrilled
visitors with its dynamic architecture, its world-famous
design and a unique range of
original exhibits. Reopened in
2008, the museum brings the
history of the company, the
brand and its products alive in
an innovative and fascinating
profile. The BMW Museum
presents a survey of the
engines, motorcycles and automobiles of the BMW brand
that is globally unique.
Spiridon-Louis-Ring
80809 Munich
[email protected]
www.bmw-museum.de
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Munich is one of Germany’s most important centers of business and industry. So, it’s just the right place for conventions
and trade shows, for conferences and meetings for the international business world. Everything needed in terms of space
and facilities are there – no matter how demanding the clientele. Here the city’s flair is an added bonus, free of charge.
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Munich Convention
Bureau
Get a close look at the production process of cars on a guided
tour of the BMW Munich Plant.
Visitors experience how parts are
manufactured from heavy coils
of steel, how they are assembled
into a car body and painted. It is
possible to see how an engine is
produced. Follow a car on its way
to completion, from the wedding
of the engine and the car body to
various quality tests. Plant tours
are offered in German and English
and take place on weekdays. They
start and end in the BMW Welt and
are available for a fee.
www.bmw-werk-muenchen.de
“Premium Cars of Southern
Germany” is a new travel package
promoted by the cities of Munich,
Stuttgart, and Ingolstadt. Enjoy the
beautiful countryside of Southern
Germany while driving premium
cars by AUDI, BMW, Mercedes,
and Porsche. The unique round trip,
which usually starts in Munich can
be augmented by a huge choice
of optional tour packages. All the
overnight stays will be hosted in 4
or 5-star hotels.
[email protected]
www.spillmann.de
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Messe München International (MMI) [1]
In 1998 Messe München
International (MMI, Munich
Trade Fairs International Group)
opened its modern exhibition
center, which today provides
180,000 square meters of hall
space and 360,000 square meters of open-air sites. It is one
of the world´s leading trade-fair
companies and has a portfolio
of close to 40 trade shows
spanning both capital and
consumer goods as well as
key high-tech industries. Over
30,000 exhibitors from more
than 100 countries and over
two million visitors from more
than 200 countries take part in
trade show events in Munich
every year. With six subsidiaries in Europe and in Asia and
with 66 foreign representatives
serving 89 countries, MMI has
a truly global network.
[email protected]
www.messe-muenchen.de
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is the central contact point
for all convention and meeting planners and organizers.
For more than fifty years, the
Munich Convention Bureau has
been successfully engaged in
the conference and incentive
market. Extensive experience,
professional expertise, an unbiased approach and flexibility
are just a few of the qualities
that characterize the Bureau.
The Munich Convention Bureau and the well-established
local convention industry work
hand in hand. From business
meetings to major international
conventions – their cooperation has only one goal in mind:
The success of every event.
[email protected]
www.muenchen.de/kongresse
ICM – International Congress Center Munich [2, 3]
The ICM – International Congress Center Munich – is one
of today’s most state-of-the-art
and successful convention
centers in the world. In addition to an experienced team
of professionals, as a result of
its prestigious and inviting atmosphere, the center satisfies
all the prerequisites for events
of any size. With seating for
up to 6,000 people, flexible
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rooms for up to 3,032 people
and some 8,000 squaremeter
of exhibition space, it sets new
standard terms of architecture,
equipment, infrastructure and
service.
A particular advantage is that
it is located directly next to the
New Munich Trade Fair Center.
Combining the ICM with Hall
C1 alone makes it an outstanding venue for events with up
to 12,000 participants. And by
combining the ICM with other
exhibition halls, even “mega
events“ for larger groups of
participants are no problem
whatsoever.
[email protected]
www.icm-muenchen.de
M,O,C, – A Multifunctional Event Center
The M,O,C, is Messe
München’s special exhibition
center for small and exclusive
to medium-sized and expanding events. In a unique way,
it combines the advantages
of conference hotels and congress centers with the functional structure of exhibition
halls. It provides a flexible
room concept for individual
event planning on approx.
30,000 square meters of event
space and consequently offers
a lot more than just a conventional event center. Every
year, over 150 trade shows
and events are hosted at the
M,O,C, Event Center.
[email protected]
www.moc-muenchen.de
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Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus
(New Town Hall) Here at the heart of
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Munich’s bustling city center visitors can marvel
at the largest carillon in Germany.
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Residenz & Antiquarium
One of
Europe’s most splendid palace complexes hou-
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ses the largest secular Renaissance hall north of
the Alps.
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Englischer Garten (English
Garden) The first public garden on the
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European continent is even more spacious than
Central Park or Hyde Park.
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Hofbräuhaus The world’s most
famous beer hall guarantees unforgettable
impressions of Bavarian atmosphere, music and
specialties.
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Pinakothek der Moderne The
largest museum of modern art and design in
Germany offers art-enthusiasts a unique range
of 20th and 21st century art.
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Oktoberfest
The magical flair of the
world’s largest beer festival draws people from
near and far to Munich to have fun and party.
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Allianz Arena
The smooth outer
skin of this top-modern stadium is the world’s
largest membrane shell that can be impressively
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illuminated in white, red and blue.
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