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.

Osteria Italiana

The city’s oldest Italian restaurant is tranquil and understated. Wonderful small courtyard.
Osterseen

South of Lake Starnberg near Seeshaupt, travellers will find the delightful Osterseen, a group of some 20 small moor-land lakes that are among the warmest in Bavaria. This is a perfect spot to go for swimming and peaceful walks in a nature reserve.
Osterwaldgarten

Family-oriented beer garden with a restaurant in the Englischer Garten offering Bavarian cuisine. Usually crowded.
Otto Falckenberg

Falckenberg (1873–1947), artistic director of the Münchner Kammerspiele (1917–44).
P1

Hangout of FC Bayern football club players and other celebrities, with a reputation that reaches far beyond Munich. Extremely strict doormen are infamous for refusing entry to “ordinary folk.” On weekdays, P1 feels like a lounge rather than a nightclub.
Pacha

This nightclub, consisting of two floors with a restaurant, is perfect for a night of dancing with a Spanish flavour.
Palace

Small, first-class hotel near the Prinzregententheater with 74 rooms and suites furnished with a French flair. Garden, restaurant, and bar, as well as fitness area and rooftop patio.
Paläontologisches Museum

Archaeopteryx bavarica , a prehistoric bird, is a highlight at this dinosaur museum.
Panoramarestaurant Wallberg

Opened in 1998, the restaurant lies 100 m (330 ft) below Wall-berg’s summit (1,700 m/5,650 ft). Spectacular view of the Alps and Tegernsee.
Papierwerkstatt

Fine Japanese paper and accessories, paper lanterns, paper baskets, and more.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes, and extra charges.
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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with a glass of wine or beer (or equivalent meal), taxes, and service charges.
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