Munich, Germany Hotels and City Guide

Munich - Travel Tips

When to Visit - Arts and Events

The Oktoberfest is synonymous with Munich, characterising the good-natured personality of the hospitable capital city of Bavaria. The popular 16-day festival, with its traditional brass bands, fun fairs and perpetual flow of beer, is held on the Theresenwiese. It originates from the engagement of Prince Ludwig and Princess Theresa in 1810.

Munich Dining

Munich has a wide selection of gourmet restaurants, beer gardens and outdoor cafés. Bavarian food is hearty and plentiful with specialities that include sausages, meat loaf, soup and dumplings. Chicken breast, with a crunchy almond coating and veal, served in sour cream, are also well worth trying. The choice of desserts is endless, with delicacies such as rich chocolate Bavarian cream tart, whisky parfait with berries or delicious Black Forest gateau. Beer, from the famous Munich breweries, is the favoured drink, although local white wines are especially good.
Those seeking more variety, might visit one of the many Italian, Greek or Thai restaurants.

Munich Tipping Advice

Service charge is often incorporated in most bills. However, it is customary to tip porters about two Deutschmarks per bag and hotel cleaning staff, a couple of Deutschmarks per night. Although a service charge is generally included in restaurant bills, it is usual to tip between five and ten percent. Give the tip to the waiter or waitress as you pay the bill.

Hotels in Munich, Germany