Munich City Breaks

Munich is the third largest city in Germany and is capital of the state of Bavaria. The city is located on the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps and can be dated back to the 11th century. Munich has grown in popularity as a city break destination over the last decade and ranks amongst the top ten cities in the world for quality of life. The city has a thriving economy, influenced by the I.T and Publishing industries. Munich is a major cultural centre with numerous museums and galleries to visit; there is also one of the largest urban public parks in the world in the city. The city centre square “Marienplatz” is where the old and new town halls are situated and for those looking to shop then a visit to Maximillianstrasse is a must. This area is known for its designer shops, Luxury boutiques and jewellery shops. Munich has a popular fresh food and delicatessen market and a special market at Christmas called Christkindlmarkt held in the Marienplatz.

There is a thriving night life with over 6,000 bars, restaurants and clubs to choose from and with cheap Hotels and apartments, Munich continues to be an excellent choice as a city break destination. This modern city hosted the 1972 Olympics and is home to world renowned football team Bayern Munich. It also hosts the annual Oktoberfest beer festival. The city as an integral transport system of subways, tram and bus services and is an important link in the countries Autobahn system. It is served by Franz Jozef Strauss International Airport approximately 30klm north east of the city and with the growth of cheap flights, Munich continues to be a favourite destination for short breaks. Munich can be reached from most UK Airports all bookable here online at Holiday Hypermarket!