State capital Munich

Munich - this name does not only represent Oktoberfest and Hofbräuhaus, Olympic site and carnival, Viktualienmarkt and Schwabing. The Bavarian Capital also has a worldwide reputation for arts and culture.

The cultural program of the Isar-metropole is of particular variety: Munichs Theaters are among the most reknown stages in Germany. Its music scene offers anything from classic to jazz and pop music, and is always open for the latest trends. Its museums convinces through its rich collections. Munich is also a center of film industry, the media capital and of course a culinary melting pot.

A part of a perfect city trip is an extensive shopping tour. Munich offers paradise-like base for real shopping frencies: Briennerstraßte, Malls and store chains in the pedestrian area, fancy and extraordinary items in many galleries in the districts like Gärtnerplatz, Glockenbach, Haidhausen or Schwabing, traditional Bavarian costumes, artwork and souvenirs in special stores, delicious food from all over the world at Dallmayr or Käfer, the leading delicatesse houses of Europe, or on the Viktualienmarkt in the cities´ heart.

For more information on Munich city life please take a look at

http://www.münchen.de