The City

Munich is a lush city with the river Isar flowing through it. The city is clean, safe, quiet and a pleasure to walk around. It is a culture rich city with numerous museums, galleries and breathtaking churches with activities such as orchestras, ensembles, opera houses and theatres to compliment it. Munich has it all; good weather, great outdoor activities, beer and fine dining. 

Tourism

Airport

Coordinates: 48°21’17”N 11°47’15”E

Munich “Franz Josef Strauss” Airport is located 28km northeast of Munich. It is named in memory of the politician Franz Josef Strauss. Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany and the 27th busiest airport in the world.

Airlines

The following airlines have regular flights to Airport:

• Air France (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Lufthansa (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Emirates (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• South African Airways (SAA) (from Cape Town and Durban)
• Turkish Airlines (from Cape Town)
• Egypt Air (from Johannesburg)
• Virgin Atlantic (from Cape Town)

What to see

• Neuschwantein Castle
• Lake Starnberg
• Rathaus
• Altes Rathaus
• Isartor – Isar Gate
• Karlstor Stachus
• Frauenkirch – Cathedral Church of Our Lady
• Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan
• Deutsches Museum
• Mareinplatz
• Karlsplatz

Events

• Oktoberfest – One of the most popular beer festivals. Selling beer, German goods and German products and is known for family entertainment such as carnival games and fun park rides.
• Fasching (Carnival) – A festival of parades, elaborate costumes, masked balls and street parties. Streets are lined with food and drink merchants while people are dressed in costumes, dancing, eating and drinking.
   
• Munich Ballet Week – The Munich Ballet Week is dedicated to the talents from the internationally recognised Bavarian State Ballet, combining modern and classical ballet dancing.
• Munich Opera Festival – The most important cultural event in Munich featuring more than 70 different performances, organized by the popular Bavarian State Opera.
• Auer Dult – The Auer Dult is a traditional street fair and flea market, organized in city of Munich thrice a year, respectively in months of April, July and October.
• Tollwood Summer Festival – The Tollwood Summer Festival brings international theatre companies, pop, rock and jazz music to tents and open-air stages.
• Movies, Moon & Stars – Enjoy movies and a picnic under the stars in the relaxing setting at an open-air amphitheater.
   

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General Information

Munich is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the Euro. Munich has and excellent public transport system consisting of trams, buses, an underground system and S-Bahn trains. Hiring a car to get around the city is a waste of money, finding available parking is a nightmare. It is only recommended to hire a car if you want to explore the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Weather

Munich has continental weather with definite seasons. Summers are warm with frequent thunderstorms in the evenings. Winters are very cold, wet and usually snow covered during December and January. Summer and spring is the best time to visit Munich when you can enjoy warm weather and beautiful sunsets.