MuNiCh _ You Will lovE it _ HIGHLIGHTS
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MuNiCh _ You Will lovE it _ HIGHLIGHTS
MUNICH _ Y OU W ILL LOV E IT _ H I G H L I G H T S Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) Here at the heart of Munich’s bustling city center visitors can marvel at the largest carillon in Germany _ page 19 Residenz & Antiquarium One of Europe’s most splendid palace complexes houses the largest secular Renaissance hall north of the Alps _ page 8 Englischer Garten (English Garden) The first public garden on the European continent is even more spacious than Central Park or Hyde Park _ page 8 Hofbräuhaus The world’s most famous beer hall guarantees unforgettable impressions of Bavarian atmosphere, music and specialties _ page 17 Pinakothek der Moderne The largest museum of modern art and design in Germany offers art-enthusiasts a unique range of 20th and 21st century art _ page 10 Oktoberfest The magical flair of the world’s largest beer festival draws people from near and far to Munich to have fun and party _ page 16 Allianz Arena The smooth outer skin of this top-modern stadium is the world’s largest membrane shell that can be impressively illuminated in white, red and blue _ page 23 6 7 MUNICH 1 Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus [5] (New Town Hall) Enjoy the hustle and bustle at Marienplatz, the heart of Munich with the largest carillon in Germany. The tower of the New Town Hall is 85 meters high and offers visitors a great view over Munich. Frauenkirche (Cathedral Church of Our Lady) The cathedral with its two towers in late Gothic style is the true landmark of Munich. Odeonsplatz (Odeonsplace) and Ludwigstrasse (Ludwigstreet) A walk along this monumental avenue from the Field Marshall’s Hall in the South towards the Triumphal Arch in the North offers great insight into Munich’s 19th century architecture. Schloss Nymphenburg [6] (Nymphenburg Palace) This glorious Baroque palace was built as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach family. Today, Schloss Nymphenburg is home to two museums and is surrounded by picturesque parklands. Residenz & Antiquarium [2] The Wittelsbacher’s residence is one of Europe’s most splendid palace complexes. The inte- _ T h e Ve r y B es t 2 The capital of Bavaria offers its visitors a fantastic mix of things to see and do. A wide range of cultural events coupled with fun, tradition and down-home activities go hand-in-hand with the latest fashion and trends. Each tour of the city is an unforgettable experience. rior design gives an idea of the dynasty’s splendor throughout the centuries. A highlight is the Antiquarium, the largest secular Renaissance hall north of the Alps. But also the CuvilliésTheater, with its affectionately restored Rococo décor, is worth a visit. Viktualienmarkt (Victuals Market) Just a stone’s throw from Marienplatz, Munich’s oldest and most popular food market offers the greatest variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other regional and international delicacies. Hofbräuhaus [1] The most famous beer hall in the world attracts both tourists and locals alike, where they drink beer in 1 liter mugs, eat typical Bavarian food like the Weisswurst and where they swing and sway to the cheerful live music. Englischer Garten [8] (English Garden) The English Garden is Munich’s green heart in the middle of the vibrant city. For more than 200 years it has offered its visitors beautiful walking trails, sunbathing areas and cozy beer gardens. Deutsches Museum [4] (German Museum) A museum of superlatives: the Deutsches Museum is one of the oldest and the largest 3 G u ided t o u rs f o r gr o u ps The Munich Tourist Office offers skillful, certified guides for your city tour. You can choose from 29 languages (incl. Sign Language). gaestefuehrungen@ muenchen.de www.muenchen.de/guides by bus 4 Gray Line SIGHTseeing A department of Autobus Ober bayern, Hop-On Hop-Off Tours & Day Trips to Neuschwanstein, 5 Zugspitze, Dachau or Salzburg. info@munich-sightseeing.com www.munich-sightseeing.com by taxi Taxi Guide Munich The Taxi Guides, trained by the Tourist Office, provide their services in German, English, French, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, 6 Arabic, Hebrew and Yiddish. 24-hour service info@taxi-guide-muenchen.de www.taxi-guide-muenchen.de individually & ecologically Call a Bike An entire fleet of 1,200 superb high-tech bikes is at your service around the clock for 8 cents per minute of cycling time. Simply register online or call the service hotline, and you can take your bike ride. info@callabike.de www.callabike.de science and technology collections in the world. Its unique exhibits wow visitors of all ages. Olympiapark [7] (Olympic Park) The Olympic Park is the ideal place to spend your leisure time. 365 days a year it hosts various music, sports and cultural events. The park is crowned by the world-famous tent-like roof of the Olympic Stadium. Allianz Arena Construction of the Allianz Arena began on the occasion of the World Championship 2006. Today, the futuristic building is home to the famous soccer 8 clubs “FC Bayern München” and “TSV 1860 München”. Pinakotheken [3] The collections of the Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne form a unique museum complex covering art from the Middle Ages all the way through to Classic Modernism. 8 Rikscha-Mobil Bike-taxi guides info@pedalhelden.de www.rikscha-mobil.de Munich Walk Tours Visitors have a choice of different tours like the City Walk, the Third Reich tour, the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial tour, the Beer and Brewery tour, a Bike tour, a City Audio tour and a Night ski, snowboard and sled tour during winter. tours@munichwalktours.de www.munichwalktours.de 7 M u ni c h Cit y T o u rCard This ticket was especially designed for visitors to Munich. The ticket is not only valid for public transportation in Munich, it also includes discounts of up to 50 percent on over 45 attractions like sights, city tours, bike rentals, museums, restaurants and shopping. The Munich CityTourCard can be purchased at any public transportation selling points and vending machines, e.g. at the airport, as well as at the tourist information center at Marienplatz and the main train station. The CityTourCard includes a brochure introducing selected partners, a map of downtown Munich and a subway map. It is available in six versions for individual travelers and groups. For prices and additional information: www.citytourcard.com Stattreisen München e.V. (Munich City Walks) On foot info@stattreisen-muenchen.de www.stattreisen-muenchen.de Spurwechsel - City Tours in Munich Individual city tours with qualified guides in Munich & Upper Bavaria: possible in many languages and for various themes (e.g. Arts, Politics, Nature, Beer, History) by bike, by foot, with horse carriage or bus. Best offers for unique Tramway Party Tours. info@spurwechsel-muenchen.de www.spurwechsel-muenchen.de Mike’s Bike Tours Mike‘s Bike Tours offers the use of comfortable Cruiser Bikes, helpful tips and advice. mikesbiketours@gmail.com www.mikesbiketours.com Munich very quietly Association of the Deaf Munich Services are offered to the hearing impaired by nine Munich experts: city tours in German and Greek 9 International Sign Language as well as American Sign Language. info@gmu.de MUNICH 1 For more information _ W H E R E ART S AR E AT HO M E Munich Tourist Office Phone +49 89-23 39 65 00 tourismus@muenchen.de www.munich-tourist.de Along with Paris, Munich has been the destination of choice for artists, creative minds and Bohemians since the 19th century. Munich has upheld its tradition as city of the arts ever since then. Visitors can expect to find countless first-rate museums. No matter whether your taste is in the classics, modern art, or the avant-garde, whether you like paintings, sculptures, graphic art or design: Munich’s got it! 5 3 2 6 4 Fine museums with rich collections Deutsches Museum [1] (german Museum) The museum traces the development of science and technology from its origins to the present day. Founded by the engineer Oskar von Miller in 1903, the museum is one of the largest science and technology museums in the world. It houses 50 exhibitions covering a floor area of 47,000 square meters. The laws of nature, instruments and technological methods are presented in this apex of knowledge. Learning by doing – this concept enthralls around 1.5 million people every year. Museumsinsel 1 80538 Munich information@ deutschesmuseum.de www.deutsches-museum.de Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum (Transport Museum) The Transport Museum on Theresienhöhe shows historic exhibits and new technologies plus insights into the world of transport of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With the halls “Urban Transport”, “Travel”, “Mobility and Technology”, the museum presents its unique collection in the context of a new and unusual concept: transport as interaction between means of transport, infrastructure, planners and users. Theresienhöhe 14a 80339 Munich verkehrszentrum@ deutsches-museum.de www.deutsches-museum.de play are more than 800 paintings. This superb and extensive collection allows visitors to explore the advancements in painting from the Middle Ages up to the end of the Rococo period. The collections on display in the Alte Pinakothek date back to the dukes, electors and kings of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach. King Ludwig I commissioned the building from architect Leo von Klenze. Barer Str. 27 80333 Munich info@pinakothek.de www.pinakothek.de Neue Pinakothek (New Gallery) The Neue Pinakothek offers an overview of European art from Classicism to Art Nouveau. Its founder was King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who opened the museum in 1853. Following the destruction of the museum during the Second World War, Alte Pinakothek (Old Gallery) The Alte Pinakothek is one of the oldest and most significant galleries in the world. On dis10 a new building was opened in 1981. Thanks to the expansion of the collection through endowments and purchases, the Neue Pinakothek is one of the most important museums of 19th century art in the world. Barer Str. 29 80799 Munich info@pinakothek.de www.pinakothek.de Pinakothek der Moderne (Modern Gallery) [3, 4] This is the largest museum of modern art and design in Europe. With a total exhibition area of over 12,000 square meters, the Pinakothek der Moderne combines four mu seums under one roof: art, design, architecture and works on paper. Visitors to the museum can enjoy an outstanding collection of prints, sculptures, photographs, paintings, design-objects and architectural models of the 20th and 21st century. The Pinakothek der 7 Moderne does not just celebrate its contents: it is a civic space for public enjoyment, a meeting place, a forum for events and get-togethers as well as exhibitions. Barer Str. 40 80333 Munich info@pinakothek.de www.pinakothek-der-moderne.de Glyptothek and State Collection of Antiquities [2] The Glyptothek, Munich’s oldest Museum founded in 1830, was commissioned by King Ludwig I as a monument to ancient Greece. It is home to a fine collection of sculptures from the Greek and Roman era. The museum is part of the Königsplatz complex, which was arranged in the style of a forum, with the Glyptothek on the north side and the State Collection of Antiquities to the South. The latter hold one of the most distinguished collec- Jewish Museum [7] The Jewish Museum opened in March 2007 and was built in conjunction with the Main Synagogue and the Jewish Community Center. The three buildings form an outstanding architectural ensemble right in the heart of Munich. In the museum, 900 square meters of exhibition area on three floors await the visitors. The lower level hosts the permanent exhibition focusing on Munich’s Jewish history and Jewish culture and identity. The two upper floors offer space for changing exhibitions, giving the possibility to address current developments and events in Jewish history, culture, art and present day Jewish life. St.-Jakobs-Platz 16 80331 Munich juedisches.museum@ muenchen.de www.juedisches-museummuenchen.de tions of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art like vases, bronzes and terracotta objects, in addition to glass and jewellery. Königsplatz 3 80333 Munich info@antike-am-koenigsplatz.mwn.de www.antike-am-koenigsplatz.mwn.de Museum Brandhorst [6] The Brandhorst collection presents over 700 works from seminal artists of the 20th and 21st century, like Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Mike Kelley. The prismatic colored façade of the Museum Brandhorst attracts passers-by to explore the multi-faceted collection inside the building. The Berlin architects of Sauerbruch Hutton erected the three-story building-corpus that houses 3,200 square meters of exhibition space. Theresienstr. 35a 80333 Munich info@museum-brandhorst.de www.museum-brandhorst.de 11 Haus der Kunst [5] Located at the southern edge of the English Garden, the impressive museum building is an example of Nazi design paying homage to classical architecture. The museum’s highceilinged walls serve as the stage for changing exhibitions of mostly contemporary art. The exhibitions feature photography, design and performance by international artists as well as painting, architecture and video art. Prinzregentenstr. 1 80538 Munich mail@hausderkunst.de www.hausderkunst.de MUNICH _ C ULTUR E A N D PL E A S UR E 6 8 1 Munich offers a vast range of cultural activities. The city’s opera, 6 theater and orchestra rank top among the finest in the world. The many small stages and cabarets located throughout the city are highly enjoyable. Throughout the year, the numerous festivals and events are scintillating. Pure fun during the stout season, annual festivals – and for the real sports fanatics – the annual marathon. 2 7 4 5 Entertainment in Munich 8 3 MusicMetropolis Munich Experience Munich with its singular orchestras and star conductors: Christian Thielemann with the Munich Philharmonic, Mariss Jansons with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Kent Nagano with the Bavarian State Orchestra. The combination of these three orchestras results in a successful brand, the MusicMetropolis Munich. For the first time, music lovers can get online an overview of all concerts and book tickets from all orchestras directly. info@musikmetropolemuenchen.de www.musikmetropolemuenchen.de www.muenchen-and-more.eu ries of opera history, enjoy an evening in the thrilling atmosphere of the Bavarian State Opera - one of the world’s leading opera houses. Over 30 operas performed in one season along with ballets, concerts and song recitals make the program one of the most richly varied performance schedules of all the international opera houses. Tours of the National Theater are conducted almost every day. Max-Joseph-Platz 2 80539 Munich info@st-oper.bayern.de www.staatsoper.de National Theater [1] (Bavarian State Opera) If you want to see one of the masterpieces from five centu- Deutsches Theater Since October 2008 the Fröttmaning district offers the Deutsches Theater a new home while the traditional downtown theater is being reconstructed. In the theater tent visitors can experience events presented on a new stage with a unique flair while enjoying extraordinary entertainment. Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 11 80939 Munich-Fröttmaning kasse@deutsches-theater.de www.deutsches-theater.de Gasteig [4] Every day, 6,000 visitors come to Munich’s great cultural center on the banks of the river Isar. Besides classical concerts of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, a broad spectrum of musical and cultural events are held in this remarkable building made of red brickwork. Variety on stage 12 Rosenheimer Str. 5 81667 Munich zentral@gasteig.de www.gasteig.de Cuvilliés Theater [2] The Cuvillíes-Theater offers contemporary theater productions on a historical stage. Visitors marvel at the affectionately restored wood carvings in the colors of white, red and gold making up the interior of this unique Rococo theater. Residenzstr. 1 80539 Munich ResidenzMuenchen@bsv.bayern.de www.residenz-muenchen.de GOP Varieté-Theater Munich’s top-notch address for an international vaudeville show combined with the culinary delights of a show & dine theater. A unique mixture of artistic, acrobatic and comedic elements guarantees first-class entertainment that guests will never forget. Maximilianstr. 47 80538 Munich info-muenchen@variete.de www.variete.de Gärtnerplatztheater [5] The repertoire of the Gärtnerplatztheater includes opera, contemporary works and ballet. It offers a legendary jazz program and with its stylistically inviting building at the heart of the Glockenbach district it is definitely worth the visit. Gärtnerplatz 3 80469 Munich info@st-gaertner.bayern.de www.staatstheater-amgaertnerplatz.de by Munich’s most beautiful sights and sites. www.muenchenmarathon.de STOUT beer season [6] The traditional stout beer season in Munich is festively celebrated every year one week after carnival and lasts up to four weeks. The tapping of the first barrel of “Salvator” (stout beer) in the restaurant Paulaner Wirtshaus on the Nockherberg attracts celebrities and VIPs. Feasting also takes place at the Löwenbräu keller, with performances by groups in folkloric costumes and a competition in raising a “stein” of beer. www.loewenbraeukeller.com www.nockherberg.com The Long Night of Music Music fans and nighthawks alike enjoy the Long Night of Music. Around 120 venues unite for a large-scale event that lasts between 8 pm and 3 am. The multi-faceted program includes live music from rock, pop and classical, to jazz, klezmer, cabaret, church music and salon music. www.muenchner.de www.muenchenticket.de The Long Night of Munich Museums This major event offers thrilling and variety-filled nights in Munich’s museums and cultural facilities. More than 90 participating institutions open their doors for this very special experience of art and culture. www.muenchner.de www.muenchenticket.de Maidult (the May Fair) and Jakobidult (St.James’ Fair) Fans of flea markets, connoisseurs of traditional carousels, crockery collectors and those who delight in Bavarian specialties will find all they need at the May Fair on Mariahilfplatz. The second of Munich’s traditional fairs is always held at the end of July: the Jakobidult (St. James’ Fair) www.auerdult.de Tollwood Summer and Winter Festival [7] The Summer Tollwood in the Olympic Park invites the visitors to stroll along the colorful market stands featuring arts and crafts and culinary specialties from around the world. In winter, the Tollwood festival invites Munich Marathon [8] Holding out is well worth it, because the itinerary passes 13 visitors to an atmospheric Christmas market, theater and music located in various tents on Theresienwiese. www.tollwood.de Munich Film Festival The international film scene presents itself in Munich. Movie fans, international stars, young talents, representatives of the film industry and journalists meet to discover new films together. www.filmfest-muenchen.de Munich Opera Festival [3] As part of Munich’s annual Opera Festival, each summer the entire city will be invited to the festival concert Opera For All on Marstallplatz (free entry). The program includes a concert with the Bavarian State Orchestra, joined by the youth orchestra ATTACCA. www.staatsoper.de Classical Music on Odeonsplatz Munich’s largest annual openair classical music concert is held in May. The music is enjoyed under a starry firmament, when Odeonsplatz is reminiscent of an Italian piazza framed by festively lit historic buildings. www.klassik-am-odeonsplatz.de MUNICH _ T h i s c i t y w i l l en t e r t a i n e v e r y o ne ’ s t a s t e b u d s For those who would like to enjoy a cozy meal, enjoy a ”Weißwurst“ (white sausage) or ”Knödel und Kraut“ (dumplings and cabbage). For people on the run, there are hamburgers and french fries. For those curious for new tastes, cuisines from all around the world welcome you. For those on a budget, there are plenty of delicious snacks. For the gourmet, the selection is a dream come true. No matter what group you belong to, you will find happy faces and a friendly smile. Traditional Bavarian Restaurants Andechser am Dom info@andechser-am-dom.de www.andechser-am-dom.de Augustiner Bräu mail@augustinerrestaurant.com www.augustinerrestaurant.com Hackerhaus info@hackerhaus.de www.hackerhaus.de Terrine geniessen@terrine.de www.terrine.de Mark´s Restaurant (In the Hotel Mandarin Oriental) www.mandarinoriental.com Tantris [3] info@tantris.de www.tantris.de COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MUNICH CITY EAST welcome@courtyardmunich.com www.courtyardmunich.com Sheraton München Westpark westparkmuenchen@sheraton.com www.sheraton.com/westpark ***** Hotels Derag Hotel Prinzessin Elisabeth reservierung.muenchen@derag.de www.deraghotels.de Torbräu info@torbraeu.de www.torbraeu.de Excelsior excelsior@geisel-privathotels.de www.geisel-privathotels.de *** Hotels Bayerischer Hof info@bayerischerhof.de www.bayerischerhof.de Königshof koenigshof@geisel-privathotels.de www.geisel-privathotels.de Mandarin Oriental Munich momuc-reservations@mohg.com www.mandarinoriental.com 4 Sofitel Munich Bayerpost h5413@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com Event Dining and Creative Cuisine Nektar [2] enjoy@nektar.de www.nektar.de Ederer restaurant-ederer@t-online.de www.restaurant-ederer.de 2 The most important addresses Le Méridien München info.muenchen@lemeridien.com www.lemeridien.com Acquarello [4] info@acquarello.com www.acquarello.com Ratskeller [7] info@ratskeller.com www.ratskeller.com Gourmet and First-Class Restaurants Munich offers a broad range of rooms and overnight accommodations. In every price range and location. For young people in young hotels and fine beds for guests who are used to comfort. 3 Lenbach [6] info@lenbach.de www.lenbach.de Brenner info@brennergrill.de www.brennergrill.de Weisses Brauhaus [5] info@weisses-brauhaus.de www.weisses-brauhaus.de H ave a g o o d night Schuhbeck’s Südtiroler Stuben info@schuhbeck.de www.schuhbeck.de Haxnbauer info@kuffler.de www.haxnbauer.de Spatenhaus info@kuffler.de www.kuffler-gastronomie.de 1 The Charles Hotel info.charles@roccofortehotels.com www.thecharleshotel.com 5 Delicacy Shops and Restaurants Westin Grand München grandmuenchen@westin.com www.westingrandmunich.com 6 Dallmayr [1] info@dallmayr.de www.dallmayr.de Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel München reservations.vierjahreszeiten@ kempinski.com www.kempinskivierjahreszeiten.com The Charles Hotel info.charles@roccofortehotels.com www.thecharleshotel.com Käfer [8] kontakt@feinkost-kaefer.de www.feinkost-kaefer.de **** Hotels Brewery Restaurants 7 Hacker Pschorr Bräuhaus mail@hacker-pschorrbraeu.de www.braeuhaus-an-der-bavaria.de 8 angelo Designhotel München info@angelo-munich.com www.angelo-munich.com anna hotel info@geisel-privathotels.de www.geisel-privathotels.de Paulaner am Nockherberg info@nockherberg.com www.nockherberg.com Best Western Hotel Cristal, garni info@cristal.bestwestern.de www.cristal.bestwestern.de Unionsbräu info@unionsbraeu.de www.unionsbraeu.de Cortiina, Hotel garni info@cortiina.de www.cortiina.com 14 Fleming’s Hotel München City muenchen-city@ flemings-hotels.com www.flemings-hotels.com Hilton Munich City info.munich@hilton.com www.hilton.de/muenchencity Hilton Munich Park info.munich@hilton.com www.hilton.de/muenchenpark Holiday Inn München City-North mucls@queensgruppe.de www.holidayinn.com Holiday Inn Munich City Center hi.muenchen@whgeu.com www.holidayinn.com INN SIDE Premium Hotels Parkstadt Schwabing muenchen.schwabing@innside.de www.innside.de Maritim Hotel München info.mun@maritim.de www.maritim.de München Marriott Hotel muenchen.marriott@ marriotthotels.com www.marriott-muenchen.de Novotel München City h3280@accor.com www.novotel.com Platzl Hotel info@platzl.de www.platzl.de Sheraton München Arabellapark arabellaparkmuenchen@ sheraton.com www.sheratonarabellapark.com CONRAD-Hotel de Ville München info@conrad-hotel.de www.conrad-hotel.de Cosmopolitan, Hotel garni cosmopolitan@ geisel-privathotels.de www.geisel-privathotels.de Derag Hotel Max Emanuel reservierung.muenchen@derag.de www.deraghotels.de Derag Hotel Karl Theodor reservierung.muenchen@derag.de www.deraghotels.de Mercure München Old Town, Hotel garni h3709@accor.com www.mercure.com Mercure München Schwabing, Hotel garni h1104@accor.com www.mercure.com Suitehotel München Parkstadt Schwabing h5229@accor.com www.suite-hotel.com ** Hotels Ibis München Nord h0996@accor.com www.ibishotel.com Ibis München Parkstadt Schwabing h5239@accor.com www.ibishotel.com Motel One München Sendlinger Tor muenchen-sendlingertor@ motel-one.com www.motel-one.com MUNICH 1 _ P r o s i t : O k t o be r fes t Nobody does it better than the people of Munich: 6,000,000 visitors from all around the world come to join the fun on the ”Wies‘n“ each year. And just as they did 200 years ago, here they find traditional carousels, can enjoy a ride on the romantic Ferris wheel high above Munich and the house of horrors will send shivers down anyone’s spine. The slogan today still remains: Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit – “Let’s drink to easy-going hospitality!“ Today people from all continents come to the “Wies’n” – as the Munich people call the Oktoberfest – to enjoy all the attractions: beer in heavy steins, the unique and funloving atmosphere in traditionally-decorated giant beer tents, the splendid brewery carriages drawn by dray horses, the music of the brass bands, pretzels and roast chickens, the thrilling roller coasters and colorful roundabouts and so much more. Since the beer tents at the Oktoberfest fill up very quickly, we recommend that groups book a table in advance either by calling reservation numbers listed below or by contacting a local ground operator. The “Vintage Wiesn” (“Oide Wiesn”) will be set up in the southern part of the Theresienwiese. Here, guests can experience the historical roots of the world’s most famous public festival with old-fashioned carousels, sideshows and a wide program of cultural and traditional highlights. Hippodrom Fax: +49 89-29 54 42 www.hippodrom-oktoberfest.de Armbrustschützen Fax: +49 89-23 70 37 05 www.armbrustschuetzenzelt.de Hofbräu Fax: +49 89-4 48 35 87 www.hb-festzelt.de 1 Hackerbräu Fax: +49 81 70-73 85 www.hacker-festzelt.de Schottenhamel Fax: +49 89-54 46 93 19 www.festzelt.schottenhamel.de 16 Winzerer Fähndl Fax: +49 89-62 17 19 19 www.winzerer-faehndl.com Schützen-Festzelt Fax: +49 89-23 18 12 44 www.schuetzen-festhalle.de Käfer‘s Wies‘n Schänke Fax: +49 89-4 16 82 07 www.feinkost-kaefer.de Weinzelt Fax: +49 89-24 24 38 81 www.kuffler-gastronomie.de Löwenbräu Fax: +49 89-4 70 58 48 www.loewenbraeuzelt.de Bräurosl Fax: +49 89-89 55 63 56 www.braeurosl.de Augustiner Fax: +49 89-51 99 41 11 www.augustiner-braeu.de Ochsenbraterei Fax: +49 89-38 38 73 40 www.ochsenbraterei.de Fischer-Vroni Fax: +49 89-65 25 34 www.fischer-vroni.de Info Check out the latest news on the world’s greatest beer festival: www.oktoberfest.de Here are the dates of the Oktoberfest from 2012 to 2015 – reservations should be made at least 9 months in advance! 2012: Sept. 22 – Oct. 7 2013: Sept. 21 – Oct. 6 2014: Sept. 20 – Oct. 10 2015: Sept. 19 – Oct. 4 A ll o f M u ni c h is a beer garden The Oktoberfest lasts a good two weeks. The beer garden season begins in the spring and lasts until late fall. Sitting in the shade under chestnut trees and enjoying a fresh tapped beer accompanied by traditional Bavarian cuisine, here you will find a much quieter setting in a much cozier atmosphere. You live and let live. TIP St. Paul‘s Church Climb to the top of the tower: Enjoy the wonderful panorama with a view of the entire Oktoberfest area. The ascent is only possible during the Oktoberfest. St.-Pauls-Platz 10 80336 Munich St-Paul.Muenchen@ erzbistum-muenchen.de www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ StPaulMuenchen Bier- & Oktoberfestmuseum [1] Located in one of Munich‘s oldest houses dating from 1340, the Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum presents everything about the cultural history of beer, the Oktoberfest and, of course, the unique quality of Munich brews. You will also find a great collection of historic steins and sample the precious liquid downstairs, along with some tasty Bavarian food. Museum: Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 – 6:00 pm (7:00 pm for reservations) Restaurant: Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 pm – midnight. Monday 6:00 pm – midnight Sterneckerstr. 2 80331 Munich info@bier-undoktoberfestmuseum.de www.bier-undoktoberfestmuseum.de Addresses and opening hours: Königlicher Hirschgarten (Royal deer garden) Hirschgarten 1 80639 Munich open 11:00 am – midnight info@hirsch-garten.de www.hirschgarten.de Hofbräukeller [4] Innere Wiener Str. 19 81667 Munich open 10:00 am – midnight info@hofbraeukeller.de www.hofbraeukeller.de Hofbräuhaus [5] (Royal Court Brewery) The Hofbräuhaus was founded in 1589 and is probably the most famous beer hall in the world. With an overall capacity of 3,500 seats, live music on three floors every day and its unique atmosphere, it is a must-see for visitors as well as for citizens of Munich. The groundfloor contains the large beer hall „Schwemme“ and the chestnut tree shaded beer garden. On the first floor you find the restaurant “Bräustüberl“, on the 2nd floor the vaulted festival hall with 600 seats. Chinesischer Turm [2, 3] (Chinese Tower) Englischer Garten 3 80538 Munich open 10:00 am – 11:00 pm info@chinaturm.de www.chinaturm.de Augustiner-Keller Arnulfstr. 52 80335 Munich open 10:00 am – 1:00 am buero@augustinerkeller.de www.augustinerkeller.de Löwenbräukeller Nymphenburger Str. 2 80335 Munich open 10:00 am – 12:00 pm info@loewenbraeukeller.com www.loewenbraeukeller.com Aumeister Sondermeierstr. 1 80939 Munich open 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Aumeister@Aumeister.de www.aumeister.de Enjoy the Bavarian specality buffet with traditional folklore dancers and many more attractions of the Hofbräuhaus historic festival hall daily from 6.30 pm until 10 pm. Reservations are required. Platzl 9 80331 Munich open 9:00 am – 11:30 pm hbteam@hofbraeuhaus.de www.hofbraeuhaus.de Seehaus Kleinhesselohe 3 80802 Munich open 10:00 am – 1:00 am info@kuffler.de www.kuffler-gastronomie.de/ seehaus.html 2 3 4 5 17 MUNICH _ TH E S HOPPI N G C IT Y 1 This is paradise – for both high-limit credit card holders as well as for those with small pocketbooks. Every label from around the world can be found here. From the huge brands to the specialty brands. Then, there’s the fun in discovering so much more. Shops ranging from crazy to traditional, offering an eclectic choice of products. 2 4 3 7 5 6 KulturGut AG KulturGutAG designs shopping facilities on behalf of the Bavarian State Government in close partnership with the Bavarian Department for State-Owned Palaces, Gardens and Lakes. The range includes aesthetically designed silk scarves, cushions, bags, napkins, decorative bottles and even Nymphenburgmade porcelain. Shops can be found at the Residenz Munich as well as most of the State-Owned Castles and Palaces in Bavaria like Nymphenburg Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle. info@kulturgutag.de www.schloesser-bayern-shop.de 18 Tempting shopping paradise on the Isar river Marienplatz [5] The city’s most important shopping miles branch out from the Marienplatz and the Town Hall. Next to the shops selling traditional wear, you will find department stores specializing in sports equipment where you can outfit yourself for your first excursion to the Alps. Tal and Platzl Beginning on the Marienplatz, the Tal (literally, the “valley”) is an authentic shopping street with second-hand shops selling everything from modern and traditional attire to furniture stores. Souvenirs of a different kind are sold between the Tal and the Hofbräuhaus (Platzl): from beer mugs to hand-crafted items and from products for soccer fans to culinary treats. Pedestrian Zone and Stachus [4] The popular shopping area is the nerve center of the city. Lined with department stores and European chains it is great for shopaholics and bargain hunters alike. Sendlinger StraSSe and Asampassage [1] About halfway between Marienplatz and Sendlinger Tor is the lovely Asamkirche with its exquisite Rococo interior. Along the way, the shops lining the street beckon with stylish clothes and accessories. Longestablished stores specializing Fünf Höfe and Schäfflerblock [7] It’s not only people with an artistic sense and eccentric taste in fashion, literature and interior design who will feel at home in the shopping paradise between Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz. The vicinity of the Kunsthalle gallery and the splendid architectural surroundings create an urban beauty promising excellence but still within your reach. Trendsetters particularly appreciate the Schäfflerblock stores. And if you’re interested in culinary crossovers, this is the place to be: where else can you find Asian delicacies, Belgian chocolates, English scones and Dresden stollen within such a short distance? Brienner StraSSe The Brienner Straße is lined with luxury stores and boutiques: this is the place to shop for classy cars and crystal, fine fabrics and Oriental rugs, golf attire and Nymphenburg porcelain – and last but not least haute couture and interior design. Schwabing The renowned student quarter near the university features excellent Antique shops and bookstores (selling both new and second-hand books), but also discount boutiques of all kinds: after all, young people are the main customers here! In the nearby Hohenzollernstraße, trendy and sassy styles can be found at affordable prices. in home fabrics, fresh fashion and stylish furnishings create an attractive urban mix and a unique shopping experience. Gärtnerplatz The picturesque Gärtnerplatz district within walking distance of the city center has become a mecca for trendsetters, where lovers of the eccentric meet the international gay scene. Creativity is everywhere, and the latest fashions beckon in the shop windows. The variegated boutiques give the quarter a pert flair and a cozy atmosphere. MaximilianstraSSe [3, 6] The famous lifestyle mile is an architectural jewel specializing in luxury goods. The shops all bear prestigious names, whether they sell watches, art or fashion. Not far from the opera are the Maximilianhöfe, the former royal stables categorized as an historic monument which now houses offices, cafes and stores where you can shop and relax in a feudal atmosphere. ResidenzstraSSe and TheatinerstraSSe [2] The area originally reserved for the purveyors to the royal families is a great place to go window shopping. The best local and international designers and shoemakers tempt men and women alike with custom-made clothing, traditional outfits and gowns, hats and footwear. Connoisseurs will take delight in the variety of fine tobacco products, teas and coffees. 19 S h o pping in M u ni c h opening hours Stores generally open between 9:00 and 10:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. Saturdays, they are open until 4:00,6:00 or 8:00 pm, depending on the store. Sundays, all stores are closed – except at Munich Airport. tax-free shopping The VAT Rate in Germany is 19 percent for regular goods and 7 percent for some goods like food or books. It is included in the purchase price. As a traveler residing in a non-EU country you are entitled to claim a refund of your VAT – charges to be deducted – which leaves you with up to 14.5 percent. To qualify for Tax Free Shopping, you need to make a minimum purchase of Euro 25.00 and the goods need to be exported within three months plus the month of purchase. Three easy steps for Tax Free Shopping: 1_Refund Cheque: Ask the shop staff for a Refund Cheque when paying for your purchases 2_Customs Stamp: Show your purchases, receipt and passport to customs when leaving the country and have your Refund Cheque stamped. Note: If you are traveling further within the European Union you can only have your receipts stamped at the final point of departure from the EU. 3_Refund Office: Show the stamped Refund Cheque and passport at a nearby refund office. You can get your refund as an immediate refund on your credit card or paid in cash. At Munich Airport, you‘ll find the Cash Refund Offices in Terminal 1 (Arrival B) and in Terminal 2 (level 4 and 5). www.globalrefund.com MUNICH MUNICH _ T h e C l u bs , t h e In - C r o w d , W h e r e t h e Ac t i o n i s These are Munich‘s five main pub quarters: Haidhausen, Neuhausen, Maxvorstadt, Glockenbach and Schwabing. From here it is only a short walk from one bar to the next and the nights are longer than anywhere else in town. Yet every quarter has its own special charm. In Haidhausen, a former working-class area, people meet dressed in jeans and casual wear. In Neuhausen the atmosphere is equally relaxed. In Maxvorstadt you mainly find pubs for students. South of the city center, in the Glockenbach district (a part of Isarvorstadt), Munich‘s subculture is at home. The Gärtnerplatz is the center of the district. Schwabing remains Munich‘s prime nightlife district. The Clubs, the In-Crowd, Where the Action is Munich’s nightlife has another center: the Maximiliansplace right next to the famous Karlsplatz in downtown Munich. Some of the hippest clubs and bars are waiting to turn the city nightlife into a vibrating adventure. Some of the club highlights in Munich are: Pacha club@pacha-muenchen.de www.pacha-munich.de 089 Bar info@089-bar.de www.089-bar.de Rote Sonne info@rote-sonne.com www.rote-sonne.com Over 100 gay and lesbian friendly bars, cafés, restaurants, clubs, saunas, theaters, social establishments and dozens of shops can be found all over the city, especially in the hip Glockenbach district between Gärtnerplatz and Sendlinger Tor. Baby hello@babymunich.com www.babymunich.com Max & Moritz info@maxundmoritz.tv www.maxundmoritz.tv Munich – the Party City Morizz www.club-morizz.de Selig info@einfachselig.de Oberangertheater info@oberanger-theater.de Deutsche Eiche www.deutsche-eiche.de NY.Club info@nyclub.de Inge’s Karotte info@inges-karotte.de Kultfabrik / Optimolwerke www.kultfabrik.de www.optimolwerke.de Atomic Café anita@spectre.de www.atomic.de P1 info@p1-club.de www.p1-club.de Schumann’s info@schumanns.de www.schumanns.de Numerous parties take place in changing locations all over the city Welcome to Gay and Lesbian Friendly Munich The whole year round a wide range of special events entice gay and lesbian visitors to come to Munich and to be part of the colorful clubbing scene: On Shrove Monday, the Oberangertheater offers the city’s largest masked ball, on Shrove Tuesday the craziest fancy dresses can be found in and around the “Deutsche Eiche”. In March the stout beer season attracts mostly members of the leather scene. Europe’s largest gay and lesbian film-festival “verzaubert” (bewitched) held in April is a must-see for all cineasts. On Munich along with Berlin and Cologne is one of the most gay and lesbian friendly cities in Germany. Over 100,000 lesbians and gays living in Munich are proud of the colorful diversity of their community. Since 1996 a representative of the “Rosa Liste” (pink list), Munich’s gay and lesbian political party, is even a member of Munich’s City Council. This is something absolutely unique in Europe. Munich is a city of tolerance and acceptance based on the slogan “live and let live”! 20 the 1st of May, the community dances around the world’s first gay and lesbian maypole. This is also the prelude to numerous street festivals that turn various districts of Munich into party zones and take place till mid-September. The Gärtnerplatz-Festival with an open-air concert, the Christopher Street Day on the Marien Square with a colorful parade and the “town hall clubbing” as well as the Hans-Sachs-StreetFestival belong to the absolute highlights of Munich’s festival season. On certain dates during the Oktoberfest some beer tents are traditionally dedicated to the gay and lesbian community. And even during the Christmas season the gay scene attracts both locals and tourists alike to the “Pink Christmas Market” on the Stephans Place in Munich’s Glockenbach district. Of course, Munich as a cultural center attracts gay and lesbian tourists all year round. Welcome to gay and lesbian friendly Munich! C o n v en t i o n , E v en t s This charming city in Southern Germany is situated in the midst of a beautiful pre-alpine countryside in the heart of Europe and offers a spectacular variety of culinary, artistic and cultural highlights. Bavaria’s capital successfully combines tradition with the vitality of a 21st century high-tech location – a perfect environment for your conferences and incentives. The Bavarian metropolis is open 24/7. Thousands of cozy taverns, bars and lounges and clubs for the in-crowd await to greet their guests. If that‘s not enough, there are plenty of festivals all year round. Open air events during the summer and the romantic Christkindlmarkt marking the height of the Christmas season. The Big Five _ M ee t i ngs , Incen t i v es , Owing to its modern awardwinning airport, the city is easily reachable from all over the world. An efficient public transport system gets people around swiftly. Munich is a top conference destination. Where better to hold a meeting or a conference than where others spend their holidays? While hiking, skiing, swimming or sailing, you will regain your balance after an intense business day. Fairs International Group a unique portfolio of products. This integrated concept allows the city to cover every imaginable type of convention, conference or tradeshow event, regardless of size – whether for 5 or 500,000 participants, or even more. The city stands for successful conventions, since the broad range of event facilities and experienced congress industry professionals provide the optimal framework for a very special conference. More than 250 different event locations offer a wide variety of options to organize congresses, symposia, incentives and events in exceptional and uniquely customized settings. Munich is a city where business and pleasure can be combined. This is why companies choose the city for their incentives and events. The range of possibilities is nearly endless: Those who are not afraid of height will love climbing the tent roof of the Olympic Stadium. Experienced hosts treat their guests to the delights of nouvelle cuisine in a circus tent or another unique setting. A Bavarian evening in a proper inn with the chance for a brewery visit is as popular as a stroll through lively city quarters. Groups will have fun on a rafting trip on the Isar River, relax during a steamer voyage on Lake Starnberg or marvel at the wealth of the royal castles. Other popular destinations for incentives and events are the famous mountain Zugspitze The possibilities range from the Olympic Stadium to festive brewery halls and from representative facilities within the Royal Residence and Nymphenburg Castle to the famous Deutsches Museum (German technology museum). In addition, renowned Munich congress hotels offer more than sober business accommodations: comfort, style, excellent service and an optimal price. Various congress centers provide a suitable location for any project: The International Congress Centre Munich (ICM), the M, O, C, Event Centre and the New Munich Trade Fair Centre are marketed jointly, which gives the Munich Trade 21 and the Allianz Arena, Munich’s soccer stadium. A recent addition to Munich’s portfolio is the BMW Welt; the flexible array of spatial options includes a business center and club with indoor and outdoor terraces, a 945 m2 multifunctional auditorium for up to 700 people and truly breathtaking venues like the Double Cone. From typically Bavarian or functionally modern to royal. Munich provides the suitable setting for every occasion. If you need more information or support, let the Convention Bureau, the Business Travel Service or the Munich Tourist Office help you: Business Travel Service businesstravel@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de/incentives Munich Tourist Office tourismus@muenchen.de www.muenchen-tourist.de MUNICH 1 Wildlife at Hellabrunn Zoo [3, 4] Hellabrunn Zoo was established as the world’s first „geozoo“ in 1911 and covers an area of 36 hectars. The zoo has over 17,000 animals representing more than 700 species. The animals enjoy a natural environment making Hellabrunn one of the most beautiful zoos in the world. The natural habitats provide ideal conditions for the preservation of endangered animals. The unique jungle tent is an absolute must-see. The large aviary, where birds fly freely, and the classic pet’s corner give visitors a chance to connect with animals without disturbing their natural areas. Tierparkstr. 30 81543 Munich office@tierpark-hellabrunn.de www.tierpark-hellabrunn.de Sea Life [2] With its unique concept, Sea Life aims at providing comprehensive insight into the different habitats of the underwater life and to sensitize visitors to the threatened ecosystem. At Sea Life Munich, you will find spectacular fresh-water and marine life displays with over 10,000 creatures representing 150 different species. The visitor starts his or her dive in the Isar river. Via the Danube and the Black Sea, the journey continues on to the depth of the Mediterranean. The definite highlight is the spectacular 400,000 liters Mediterranean tank complete with a walk through an underwater MUNICH _ TH E F A M IL Y DA Y A few hours to relax in the petting areas of the city zoo, an evening with clowns and acrobats at the circus, a stroll through the most exciting architectural landscape of the city at Olympiapark. These are just three ideas, at least one of which would be worth your while. Bavaria Filmstadt Geiselgasteig [1] Welcome to the magical world of motion pictures and TV! Here at Bavaria Film City, you can experience where and how major films and popular TV series are produced on a daily basis. Bavaria Studio City offers three outstanding attractions: the fascinating 90 minutes guided tour, the amazing live action stunt show and the 4 D motion simulation theater experience. Bavariafilmplatz 7 82031 Geiselgasteig filmstadt@bavaria-film.de www.filmstadt.de tunnel, which invites visitors to enjoy a journey through the magical world of underwater wildlife – without getting wet! Willi-Daume-Platz 1 80809 Munich muenchen@sealife.de www.sealifeeurope.com Olympiapark Munich: Simply one-of-a-kind! [5] Ever since 1972 when Olympiapark was constructed for the Summer Olympics the terrain, approximately one million square meters in size, has captivated visitors with its outstanding architectural design that is set masterfully in a magnificent landscape. The visitors’ service offers a variety of spectacular tours: The highlight is the tent roof tour, a most unusual expedition above the world-famous tent roof. 50 meters above the holy turf, you are guided along the edge of the roof of the Olympic Stadium. Another option that really kicks butt: the abseil tour. The really brave can rope slide over 40 meters from the edge of the tent roof down into the arena of the Olympic Stadium. For those who want to reach up even higher, you can enjoy the breathtaking view from the approx. 200 meter Olympic Tower or dine at the revolving restaurant at airy altitudes. Even the highest rock museum in the world is at home in Olympic Tower. Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 80809 Munich info@olympiapark.de www.olympiapark-muenchen.de 3 2 _ W E AR E TH E C HA M PIO N S ! Germany’s most successful soccer team, FC Bayern, has won every prize imaginable. You can watch the successful team play at the magnificent Allianz Arena. But even when no game is on, the Arena is a must-see! Munich boasts two of the top clubs in the European League FC Bayern München – a unique club for more than 100 years More than 20 national championships and over 12 million fans in Germany have made Bayern Munich the largest German soccer club. Not only its national and European titles won with players like Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Lothar Matthäus and Oliver Kahn made Bayern Munich to what it is today, but also its unique Bavarian self-conception. Tradition, confidence, strength, respect and innovation stand for this club for more than 100 years. tickets@fcb.de www.fcbayern.de entry in the UEFA-Cup was without a doubt the biggest success story in their recent history. info@tsv1860.de tickets@tsv1860.de www.tsv1860.de Allianz Arena The arena received its name from its partner, the Allianz AG. Not only does the arena’s name stand for the deep connection between the company and the city of Munich, but it also symbolizes the alliance between the two soccer teams “FC Bayern München” and “TSV 1860 München”, who jointly use this “Football Temple” as their home stadium. The entire arena, with a capacity of almost 70,000 visitors, is surrounded by a smooth outer skin of translucent foil cushions which can be illuminated in white, red and blue, depending on the event held. Arena Tours Professionally guided tours lasting approximately 75 minutes are organized and operated by Arena One GmbH. Tours are conducted daily, except on matchdays and days featuring an event. Both individuals and groups can enjoy a comprehensive introduction to one of Europe’s most modern stadiums. Groups (11 or more persons) must book in advance. besucher@arena-one.com besucher@allianz-arena.de www.allianz-arena.de TSV 1860 München – the famous local rival TSV 1860 München, also known as the “Munich Lions”, was one of the important founding members of the national soccer league. In 1964 they won the German Cup for the second time and in 1965 the European Cup. This victory was followed by the German Championship in 1966. Their 4 5 22 23 S O c c er in M u ni c h fan stores For real fans of either ”FC Bayern München“ or ”TSV 1860“, the Allianz Arena leaves nothing to be desired: Both teams have their own megastores where fans can purchase any merchandise: imaginable from banners and soccer shirts to pins and scarves. FC Bayern München Megastore in the ServiceCenter, Säbener Str. 51-57 Megastore in the Allianz Arena, Markenwelt, Level 3 Munich, Orlandostraße 1 (near Hofbräuhaus) Munich, Main Station, Mezzanine Level TSV 1860 München Megastore in the Allianz Arena Markenwelt, Level 3 Munich, Grünwalder Str. 114 Munich, Orlandostr. 8 FC Bayern Soccer Tour If available with original team bus. Join this tour and visit the major sights in Munich as well as the Allianz Arena – venue for the World Soccer Championship 2006. A visit to the FC Bayern Grounds will follow. Because visits to the Arena are not offered on match days the alternative is a visit to the VIP area of the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Park. Gray Line SIGHTseeing sightseeing@ autobusoberbayern.de www.stadtrundfahrtenmuenchen.de MUNICH 1 Men get antsy when they arrive in Munich. Not (just) because of the beer gardens. No, this is the birth place of BMW. Here you will find the legendary automobiles of the past and the stars of today. A mere half-hour by Autobahn and the story continues: AUDI, just as rich in tradition, just as much a success-story. BMW Welt [1] Audi Forum [4] At BMW Welt, BMW´s unique meeting place and delivery center, you can experience the whole world of BMW: from automobile and motorcycle innovations and exhibitions, new technologies and designs, to interesting cultural events. The main focus of BMW Welt is the personalized car delivery. In special guided tours, you can take a look behind the scenes of BMW Welt. And while adults are exploring the BMW Welt, enjoying culinary highlights or browsing one of the two shops for BMW lifestyle products, children can explore the world of mobility in the Junior Campus. Lerchenauer Str. 57 80809 Munich infowelt@bmw-welt.com www.bmw-welt.com The stylish and futuristic buildings of the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt are situated around a Mediterranean Piazza and host the “museum mobile”, the Audi costumer and delivery center, conference facilities, a movie theater and an exclusive restaurant. Here, directly at the heart of the Audi headquarters, visitors can take part in exciting tours of the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. At the Audi museum, mobile visitors experience the breathtaking rate at which automotive developments have advanced and learn more about the forerunner brands of Audi. Be captivated by multimedia installations, dream cars from past decades and spectacular unique specimens. Audi Forum Ingolstadt 85045 Ingolstadt welcome@audi.de www.audi.com The BMW Museum [2, 3, 5] Since its opening in 1973, the BMW Museum has thrilled visitors with its dynamic architecture, its world-famous design and a unique range of original exhibits. Reopened in 2008, the museum brings the history of the company, the brand and its products alive in an innovative and fascinating profile. The BMW Museum presents a survey of the engines, motorcycles and automobiles of the BMW brand that is globally unique. Spiridon-Louis-Ring 80809 Munich infowelt@bmw-welt.com www.bmw-museum.de MUNICH _ A P a r a d i se f o r C a r F a ns 2 Munich is one of Germany’s most important centers of business and industry. So, it’s just the right place for conventions and trade shows, for conferences and meetings for the international business world. Everything needed in terms of space and facilities are there – no matter how demanding the clientele. Here the city’s flair is an added bonus, free of charge. 2 3 TIP Munich Convention Bureau Get a close look at the production process of cars on a guided tour of the BMW Munich Plant. Visitors experience how parts are manufactured from heavy coils of steel, how they are assembled into a car body and painted. It is possible to see how an engine is produced. Follow a car on its way to completion, from the wedding of the engine and the car body to various quality tests. Plant tours are offered in German and English and take place on weekdays. They start and end in the BMW Welt and are available for a fee. www.bmw-werk-muenchen.de “Premium Cars of Southern Germany” is a new travel package promoted by the cities of Munich, Stuttgart, and Ingolstadt. Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Southern Germany while driving premium cars by AUDI, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche. The unique round trip, which usually starts in Munich can be augmented by a huge choice of optional tour packages. All the overnight stays will be hosted in 4 or 5-star hotels. incoming@spillmann.de www.spillmann.de 24 3 5 1 Messe München International (MMI) [1] In 1998 Messe München International (MMI, Munich Trade Fairs International Group) opened its modern exhibition center, which today provides 180,000 square meters of hall space and 360,000 square meters of open-air sites. It is one of the world´s leading trade-fair companies and has a portfolio of close to 40 trade shows spanning both capital and consumer goods as well as key high-tech industries. Over 30,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and over two million visitors from more than 200 countries take part in trade show events in Munich every year. With six subsidiaries in Europe and in Asia and with 66 foreign representatives serving 89 countries, MMI has a truly global network. newsline@messe-muenchen.de www.messe-muenchen.de 2 4 TIP _ IT ’ S A B U S I N E S S W ORLD is the central contact point for all convention and meeting planners and organizers. For more than fifty years, the Munich Convention Bureau has been successfully engaged in the conference and incentive market. Extensive experience, professional expertise, an unbiased approach and flexibility are just a few of the qualities that characterize the Bureau. The Munich Convention Bureau and the well-established local convention industry work hand in hand. From business meetings to major international conventions – their cooperation has only one goal in mind: The success of every event. kongressbuero@muenchen.de www.muenchen.de/kongresse ICM – International Congress Center Munich [2, 3] The ICM – International Congress Center Munich – is one of today’s most state-of-the-art and successful convention centers in the world. In addition to an experienced team of professionals, as a result of its prestigious and inviting atmosphere, the center satisfies all the prerequisites for events of any size. With seating for up to 6,000 people, flexible 25 rooms for up to 3,032 people and some 8,000 squaremeter of exhibition space, it sets new standard terms of architecture, equipment, infrastructure and service. A particular advantage is that it is located directly next to the New Munich Trade Fair Center. Combining the ICM with Hall C1 alone makes it an outstanding venue for events with up to 12,000 participants. And by combining the ICM with other exhibition halls, even “mega events“ for larger groups of participants are no problem whatsoever. info@icm-muenchen.de www.icm-muenchen.de M,O,C, – A Multifunctional Event Center The M,O,C, is Messe München’s special exhibition center for small and exclusive to medium-sized and expanding events. In a unique way, it combines the advantages of conference hotels and congress centers with the functional structure of exhibition halls. It provides a flexible room concept for individual event planning on approx. 30,000 square meters of event space and consequently offers a lot more than just a conventional event center. Every year, over 150 trade shows and events are hosted at the M,O,C, Event Center. info@moc-muenchen.de www.moc-muenchen.de MUNICH _ M a p s & Inf o 7 Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) Here at the heart of 1 Munich’s bustling city center visitors can marvel at the largest carillon in Germany. 2 Residenz & Antiquarium One of Europe’s most splendid palace complexes hou- 3 ses the largest secular Renaissance hall north of the Alps. 5 Englischer Garten (English Garden) The first public garden on the 3 European continent is even more spacious than Central Park or Hyde Park. 4 Hofbräuhaus The world’s most famous beer hall guarantees unforgettable impressions of Bavarian atmosphere, music and specialties. 5 Pinakothek der Moderne The largest museum of modern art and design in Germany offers art-enthusiasts a unique range of 20th and 21st century art. 6 2 Oktoberfest The magical flair of the world’s largest beer festival draws people from near and far to Munich to have fun and party. 7 Allianz Arena The smooth outer skin of this top-modern stadium is the world’s largest membrane shell that can be impressively 1 illuminated in white, red and blue. 4 6 26 27