DK Travel : Munich

Of the city he lived in for many years, 20th-century writer Thomas Mann said that “Munich glows”. And indeed, the sky is often a brilliant blue dotted with puffy white clouds in “Italy’s northernmost city”, where the relaxed, often Baroque lifestyle gives it a southern flair. Englischer Garten and the Isar meadows are right in the middle of the city; Starnberger See and the mountains are virtually on the doorstep. But Munich is also a city of art and culture with an abundance of historic buildings, museum treasures, and a lively cultural scene. Fine art, leisure, and la dolce vita make this a unique city.

For Munich on the Internet, visit www.muenchen.de With 1.3 million inhabitants, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city.

Julius Thannhauser

Carnival entertainer (1860–1921), whose fame reached far beyond Munich.
Justizpalast

Dominating Stachus, the high court was completed by Friedrich Thiersch in 1898.
Kaffee Giesing

This renowned café was founded by songwriter Konstantin Wecker. Live music from 9pm.
Kaffee Giesing

Sunday brunch with live music. Patio.
Kaiserplatz & Kaiserstraße

Russian Expressionist painter Vasili Kandinsky captured the silhouette of St Ursula’s church on canvas. Ornate buildings from the Foundation Period flank the Kaiserstraße. In 1902, Lenin lived at No. 46.
Karl Valentin

Still a popular figure, the comedian who turned things upside down and inside out was a Munich native (1882–1948).
Karl Valentin

Satirist, actor, comedian, and a well-known character in the city, Valentin (1882–1948) performed for many years with his sidekick Liesl Karlstadt.
Karlsplatz

Also known as Stachus, this square with large fountains just past Karlstor marks the end of the pedestrian zone.
Kart Palast

Go-cart racing for children older than 14 and taller than 140 cm (4.6 ft).
Kempinski Hotel Airport München

A highlight of this hotel is the palm atrium with 20-m- (65-ft-) tall palm trees and a view of the airport runways – a perfect setting for receptions, exhibitions, or presentations. The 389 rooms are well equipped with amenities for business travellers.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges.
- under 60 €
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- 100–150 €
- 150–200 €
- over 200 €