Munich
Munich blends world-class museums, stunning baroque architecture, and legendary beer culture into a city that rewards savvy travelers with free museum Sundays, excellent public transit, and hearty meals that won't break the bank. Despite its reputation as one of Germany's pricier cities, smart planning makes Munich surprisingly accessible.
Why go to Munich
Marienplatz & Glockenspiel
The beating heart of Munich, where the famous carillon chimes daily at a towering neo-Gothic city hall-completely free to watch.
Deutsches Museum
The world's largest science and technology museum with jaw-dropping exhibits on everything from mining to aerospace.
Nymphenburg Palace & Gardens
A breathtaking baroque royal palace with sprawling free gardens perfect for a half-day escape.
English Garden (Englischer Garten)
One of the world's largest urban parks, famous for surfers riding the Eisbach river wave year-round.
BMW Museum & BMW Welt
A futuristic temple to automotive history-BMW Welt is free to enter and dazzlingly spectacular.
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Good to know in Munich
- Buy a Munich City Day Ticket ($10-14) for unlimited U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus travel-it pays for itself after two trips and covers the airport S-Bahn.
- Tipping is appreciated but modest: round up the bill or add 5-10%; handing cash directly to the server is the local custom rather than leaving it on the table.
- Tap water (Leitungswasser) is excellent and safe throughout Munich-ask for it at restaurants to avoid paying $4-6 for bottled water.
- State-run museums (Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Glyptothek, etc.) charge only €1 admission every Sunday, making it the best single day for culture lovers.