Hotels in Munich Germany

Tips and Suggestions Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest is the world's largest trade show and one of the best festivals in Germany. Each year over 6 million visitors from around the world after Munich to drink beer, eat sausages and come together in song. Oktoberfest is famous for its huge beer in heavy stone, but there are still more; admire link arms with the locals, swing, the Oompha the Bavarian bands, traditional costumes, and a good dose of German hospitality.

How to Get to Oktoberfest in Munich :

By public transport: The best way to get to the Oktoberfest on public transport. Trains and subway trains will run every 10 minutes to 2 clock to 01:00 clock on weekends and on weekdays during the Oktoberfest.
The nearest subway stop at the Oktoberfest Theresienwiese (lines U4 and U5) are good alternatives in the rush hour subway stops and Goetheplatz Poccistraße (U3 or U6).
For more detailed information on tickets and timetables, see the official website of the Munich U-Bahn (in English).

By taxi: During peak times of the Oktoberfest, it might take a while to find a taxi, try calling the largest taxi company in Munich on 21 610 (code 089).

By car: Be warned - trip to the Oktoberfest can be a hassle. During the festival the streets of Munich are congested, and parking at the Oktoberfest are very hard to find. If you come by car anyway, please use the public car parks nearby.

Tips and Suggestions :

Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest fair, with 6 million visitors and the highlight of the annual calendar event in Germany.
Learn what you expect at the famous festival and find answers to frequently asked questions about the Oktoberfest.

What are the highlights of Oktoberfest?

The opening: Watch the official opening of the festival, as it is in the tent "Schottenhamel" on the first Saturday of the festival. At noon, Mayor of Munich taps the first keg of Oktoberfest beer with the traditional cry 'O taps is! ("It's tapped!"). If you want a good place to come as early as 9.00 Clock!

Oktoberfest Costume Parade: There are a lot of fun parades during the Oktoberfest, one of the best is the "Costume and Riflemen's Parade." This colorful display of Bavarian history and culture found in the morning on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest.

How can I make a table in a beer hall at the Oktoberfest?

There are more than 30 beer tents at Oktoberfest, and you can reserve a table in advance. Read all about the various beer tents of Oktoberfest and then figure out how to reserve a table.

Can I visit the beer tents without a reservation?

Yes you can - so make sure to come as early as possible, especially if you are a large group. Without a reservation, visit the tents before 14.30 clock during the week, Saturday and Sunday, come the morning. If the beer tent is full and you have no reservation, you have to wait in line. No seat is not a service - and service means no beer.

How much should I pay for drinks at the Oktoberfest?

This is a hot topic that the locals are happy to discuss weeks in advance of Oktoberfest. The beer price in 2010 ranged between 7.70 and 8 euros per liter.
Water and soda prices are between 4 and 6 euros.
Bring enough to accept cash, no credit cards a few tents.

Can I have children to Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is more to drink than beer, it contains rides, Ferris wheels, roller coasters, parades and music for young and old enjoy.
Come with your children at the Family Day: Enjoy discounted prices on rides every Tuesday 12:00 to 06:00
Children are welcome in the beer tent, even if children under the age of six years, the tents by 8 clock to leave the best time for children to attend Oktoberfest is on weekdays before 17.00 clock

What is the history of Oktoberfest?

The first Oktoberfest was held in October 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese.
Princess Therese, is the namesake for the Oktoberfest site today Theresienwiese ("meadow" means meadow). The locals affectionately refer to the Oktoberfest as die Wiesn.

Why does Oktoberfest begin in September?

Today, Oktoberfest begins in September, for practical reasons: The weather in Germany is better in September, and the nights are so cold. Historically, the last Oktoberfest weekend was always celebrated in October, and this tradition continues to this day.

Attractions and Sights in Munich

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attractions and sights in Munich – many of them are in the center of Munich's Old Town and you can easily walk from one landmark to the other.

1. Marienplatz - Marien Square and the New Town Hall of Munich

2. Frauenkirche - Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady

3. Dachau Concentration Camp

4. The English Garden

5. Hofbräuhaus

6. Viktualienmarkt - The Victuals Market

7. Residence Palace of Munich

8. Deutsches Museum - German Museum

9. Museums Ensemble: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne

10. Olympic Stadium of Munich

Oktoberfest 2012

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Undoubtedly the most famous festival in the world, Oktoberfest in Munich drew six million visitors per year are remarkable. 16-day festival celebrates Bavarian beer and the culture is something of a rite of passage for all young Europeans who likes beer, and attract many tourists from afar.

History of Oktoberfest dates back to 12, invited in October 1810, when the crowd was out to pasture in the town to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Later it was originally an annual fair included horse racing and agricultural convention. To create local entrepreneurs in cooperation with the manufacturers to a large tent city's first beer in 1896, and since the festival around the beer. Area where the wedding was celebrated 200 years since his name Theresienwiese in honor of the bride, and remains a place for the festival today.

Modern Oktoberfest offers about 15 tents that each eat a beer from a brewery, several German and other local delicacies. Tent is probably the most famous Schottenhamel tent, where the mayor of Munich, the first barrel engages the hub Clock on the first day of the opening ceremony. If you heard him exclaim, "O'zapft is" ("It's bugged"), the beer starts flowing around the festival.

Other notable including Hofbrau tent Fezelt, where the famous Hofbräuhaus beer served, Augustiner-Festhalle, the locals favorite in large part because popular brews Augustine and the fact that he uses instead of wooden barrels, steel barrels. If you somehow have no sense of Oktoberfest beer festival, there are also tents wine tents, which offers 15 types of wine.

Of course, you get hungry sooner or later, especially given all the beer. Be careful, some special dishes that are rich in Bavarian Oktoberfest trying to - look at the menu for the favorites such as sauerkraut, heaven and earth (blood sausage with apples and mashed potatoes), meat platter (mixed sausage plate), hate pepper (rabbit stew), and of course pork (pig book). You will very quickly become friends with a big pretzel festival, which arrives on your desk lassoed to the next beer.

If you're in the Munich Oktoberfest, you are sure that many locals and visitors dress up for the occasion in traditional attire, such as to fulfill leather pants for men and Dirndl for women known. It is also likely that many stones Bavaria and pop music to be around the festival, so willing to listen, even if you do not like German music! In cases where drinking beer makes you bored, there is also entertainment on the festival park with a Ferris wheel, roller coasters and other games Oktoberfest.

When is Oktoberfest scheduled for the 2012?

2012: September 22 - October 7

List 3 Stars Hotels in Munich Germany ****

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Winter's Hotel Munich City Center		from 70
Sauerlacher Post Hotel
Central Hotel Apart Munich
Creatif Hotel Elephant		from 39
Westend Hotel		from 39
Hotel Bristol		from 79
Bavaria Hotel		from 70
St Paul Hotel		from 70
Herzog-Wilhelm Hotel		from 55
Hotel Der Tannenbaum		from 65
Econtel Hotel		from 68
Jedermann Hotel		from 75
Ambiente Hotel		from 65
Eckelmann Hotel		from 192
CONRAD-HOTEL de Ville MšNCHEN		from 69
President		from 70
Wallis		from 70
Am Nockherberg Hotel		from 59
Meier Hotel		from 71
Ambient Colina Hotel		from 69
ACHAT Hotel Airport
GHOTEL Hotel & Living Muenchen-Nymphenburg
H’Otello Advokat B’01 Hotel		from 115
Hotel Deutsches Theater		from 79
Hotel Herzog		from 63
Acanthus Hotel		from 78
Best Western ApartHotel		from 65
Comfort Hotel Munich City Center		from 80
Europaeischer Hof Hotel		from 100
Hotel Mark Munich		from 89
Bristol Hotel		from 79
Rilano Hotel Munchen		from 57
Top Hotel Prinz		from 85
Tulip Inn Munich Center Concorde		from 105
Golden Leaf Altmunchen Hotel		from 92
Golden Leaf Hotel Perlach Alleehof		from 92
Golden Leaf Parkhotel im Lehel		from 92
Four Points Olympiapark Hotel		from 160
Hahn Hotel		from 70
Mercure Hotel		from 95
Novotel Munich		from 62
Rivoli Hotel		from 73
Comfort Hotel & Suites Munich Airport (Aufkirchen)		from 72
Bauer Hotel (Feldkirchen)		from 80
Top Tree Kastanienhof Hotel (Erding)		from 180
Royal Hotel		from 49

Oktoberfest

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List 4 Stars Hotel in Munich Germany ****

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Golden Tulip Olymp Hotel (Eching)	from 59	Wieland Strasse 3 85386 Eching / Munich Germany
Deutsches Theater Stadtmitte Hotel	from 50	Schwanthalerstrasse 15 80335 München Deutschland
ACHAT Hotel Munich-South	from 50	Perchtinger street 3 81379 Munich German
Best Western Atrium Hotel	from 95	Landwehr Street 59 80336 Munich Germany
Hotel an der Oper	from 85	Falkenturmstrasse 10 80331 Munich Germany
Europa Hotel	from _ 75	Dachauerstrasse 115 80335 Munich Germany
Admiral Hotel	from 115	Kohl Strasse 9 80469 Munich Germany
Drei Lowen	from 85	Schillerstrasse 8 80336 Munich Germany
K+K Hotel am Harras	from 70	Albert-Rosshaupter Street 4 81369 Munich Germany
NH Munich Airport Hotel (Schwaig-Oberding)	from 69	Lohstrasse 21 85445 Oberding / Munich Germany
Hotusa Regent Hotel	from 69
Ambiance Rivoli Hotel		Albert Rosshaurter Str. 22 Munich Germany
Prinzregent am Friedensengel	from 90	Ismaningerstrasse 42/44 81675 Munich Germany
Prinzregent An der Messe	from 90	Riemer Str. 350 81829 München Deutschland
Tryp Munich Hotel	from 70	Paul-Heyse-Strasse 24 80336 Munich Germany
Top Hotel Carmen	from 74	Paul-Heyse-Strasse 24 80336 Munich Germany
Atlas Hotel	from 75	Landwehrstrasse 65 80336 München Deutschland
Best Western Cristal Hotel	from 90	Schwanthaler Strasse 36 80336 Munich Germany

List Hotel 5 Stars in Munich *****

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5-star Munich hotels

Splendid Hotel Thierschstrasse 49 80538 Munich Germany		from 100
Maritim Hotel Goethe Strasse 7 80336 Munich Germany		from 126
Hotel Kempinski Airport Terminalstrasse mitte 20 85335 Munich Germany		from 132
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munchen Maximilianstrasse 17 80539 Munich Germany		from 205
Renaissance Hotel Theodur-Dombart Strasse 4 80805 Munich Germany		from 108
Bayerischer Hof Hotel Promenadeplatz 2-6 80333 Munich Germany		from 150
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Neuturmstrass 1 80331 Munich Germany		from 325
Excelsior Hotel Schuetzen Strasse 11 80335 Munich Germany		from 160
Hilton City Hotel Rosenheimer Street 15 81667 Munich Germany		from 144
Hilton Park Hotel Am Tucherpark 7 80538 Munich Germany		from 144
Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre Hochstrasse 3 81669 Munich Germany		from 109
Koenigshof Hotel Karlsplatz 25 80335 Munich Germany		from 230
Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel Arabella Strasse 6 81925 Munich Germany		from 205

Munich

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Munich is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. It is completely independent from the state capital of Bavaria. Munich has a rich culture and history. Munik is a breeding ground for the Nazi movement, led by dictator Hitler's Germany. City of Munich was founded by Henry the Lion as a monastic village and toll-collection points have been excluded because many other rulers. Munich is also a producer for BMW, MBB air and space company and electronics giant Siemens. Many tourists come to Munich

Market in Munich

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Viktualienmarkt
A walk across the "Victuals Market" can be a sensual revelation. Stalls not only offer the freshest fruits and vegetables in Munich, but traditional Bavarian pork knuckles and bacon, seafood, delicious cheeses from all over Europe, herbs, honey products, sushi and hand-made straw puppets are also for sale. Or would you like a freshly squeezed apple and carrot-ginger juice? Know for all who appreciate the culinary pleasures of the senses, this is the perfect place to spend your lunch break, inspiration for new creations can, and buy these rare and special herbs and spices, which nowhere else can be in the region.

Elisabethmarkt
Named after the Bavarian princess who became Empress of Austria, this market is a picturesque relaxed CENTRAL Viktualienmarkt. Founded in 1903, it offers Bavarian and Mediterranean specialties in addition to a cheerful beer garden.

Flea Markets
Are you looking for a place to things that are too good to throw away, but you no longer need to sell? Or do you prefer second-hand markets are looking to hunt for treasure? Here you will find a complete list of flea markets in Munich.

Auer Dult
Munich fair is authentic and flea market held three times a year and attracts people of all generations for centuries. Oddities, treasures, food and entertainment for everyone. Click here to find out where, when and why. more

Christmas Markets
Relaxed and romantic Christmas shopping in the snow: the Munich Christmas markets offer everything you need to make your tree or for your crib, live traditional music from the balcony of City Hall, mulled wine, hot trim around itself.

Sightseeing Tours

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Take a view of city life

Discover Munich on a city tour. Bus and tram tours munich have their own special charm.

City tours by bus
In addition to a classic tour to Munich's main attractions, the Tourist Office offers a series of themed guided tours combined with sightseeing special visits, such as from the Nymphenburg Palace. A football tour, a visit to the FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich's practice, a fan shop and to contain the Alllianz Arena and Olympic Park, is also available. Or are you interested in the big picture, having seen how the city looks from the street? Then go for the Olympic tour, a visit to the Olympic Tower features.

munich tram
Munich city guides are not just a bus - get to know on a streetcar in Munich! During the tour you will learn interesting and fun goodies from the state capital's history. munich tram operates from Saturday before Pentecost Sunday until the last Oktoberfest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

Double Decker

If the weather is nice and the sun warms through the open roof, riding a double-decker bus gives you a very special view of Munich. The bus stop is located outside Central Station.

Ruhmeshalle (hall of fame) and Bavaria

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Theresienhöhe 16
80339 München

Contact
Tel. +49(0)89/2 90 67-1
Fax +49(0)89/2 90 67-225
E-Mail ResidenzMuenchen@
bsv.bayern.de

Opening hours

April-15th Octobre:
daily 9 am - 6 pm
during the Oktoberfest
9 am - 8 pm
16th Octobre-March closed

U-shaped open hall modeled on Graeco-Roman models, a monument to prominent personalities of Bavarian history, above the Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest venue). The bronze statue in front of the hall is the Free State of Bavaria, a good view of the skyline of the city with its many towers from above had.

Nymphenburg Palace with Park and Pavilions

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Schloss- und Gartenverwaltung Nymphenburg
Eingang 19
80638 München

Contact
Tel. +49(0)089/179 08-0
Fax +49(0)089179 08-627
E-Mail sgvnymphenburg@bsv.bayern.de

Opening hours
Nymphenburg Palace:
April - 15th Oktobre
9 am - 6 pm
16th Oktobre - March 10 am - 4 pm Amalienburg, Badenburg, Pagodenburg, Magdalenenklause:
April - 15th Oktobre: 9 am - 6 pm
16th Okt. - March: closed

The baroque palace in the western part of Munich was the summer residence of Bavarian kings. Five generations of Wittelsbach rulers were in the construction of this stately ensemble, which involved some outstanding collections of houses.
Given with its richly decorated interior and the famous "Gallery of Beauties" commissioned by Ludwig I, the palace is one of the most popular sights in Munich. Among the highlights are the former bedroom of King Ludwig II and the impressive banquet hall with fine ceiling frescoes by Johann Baptist Zimmermann.

Nymphenburg was originally Ferdinand Maria's gift to his wife Henriette Adelaide on the birth of his heir, in 1675. This was the beginning of a splendid baroque creation. The same heritage, Maximilian Emanuel, commissioned the construction of symmetrical buildings, which were connected to the central section of galleries. From 1715, released their set of monarchs enthusiasm, the artisans, mostly from France or Flanders, worked wonders in expanding and building of Nymphenburg Castle Schleissheim.

While you're there, you should not miss at the Royal Stables Museum and the Porcelain Museum, the Museum of Man and Nature and the Botanical Garden.

Nymphenburg Palace Park

The landscaped park with its venerable trees, myriad waterways and secluded pavilions is an ideal place to go exploring.

Amalienburg

exquisite example of rococo at its finest. The circular hall of mirrors creates an ethereal atmosphere in the Bavarian national colors, silver and blue.
The charming pavilion was a present from Elector Karl Albrecht to his wife Amalia, daughter of Emperor Joseph I.
Built by Cuvilliés 1734-1739, the Amalienborg Castle as the most beautiful rococo pleasure pavilion in the European tradition.

Badenburg

First modern indoor heated swimming pool.

Public bathing scene of judicial enjoy: The Badenburg was developed with this idea in mind. The heated, tiled pool - very rare for the period - opens a hall decorated in stucco marble. Joseph Effner the pavilion erected in 1719-21. It was later rebuilt by Klenze.

Pagodenburg

In the Chinese style of Rococo: The most personal and intimate creation of Elector Maximilian Emanuel.

French on the outside, Oriental on the inside: the first of the garden pavilion to be built (Effner, 1716-1719) is like a precious jewel, with two hexagonal drawing rooms and the Chinese cabinet - the monarch's "Chinese luxury" soon became the rage. The octagonal ground floor is covered with 2,000 Dutch Delft tiles. The upstairs rooms are decorated in black and red lacquered and painted silk tapestries and paper.

Magdalenenklause

"Memento mori" a hedonistic ruler: one of the first artificial ruins in the European garden art.

The Hermitage is a beautiful sinner, Mary Magdalene, whose image is dedicated to playing in the paintings and in a stucco statue. The gloom of the retreat should the aging Elector Max Emanuel to move to self-castigation. However, the ruler died before the pavilion's commitment to 1728t

Mercure Munchen City Center Hotel (4 Stars) ****

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Senefelder Strasse 9, Hauptbahnhof, Munich, Germany

Near the main railway station, the hotel offers conference facilities,an international restaurant and a nice little beer garden. The room sare cool and chic with evening colors, vaulted ceilings and large beds with dark wooden beams. They provide a comfortable andmodern, Oriental-style ambience.

Enjoy the Internet connection and bathroom. For getting around you're in close proximity to the subway and major transportation lines; jet in the city and get you where you need to go in no time.

Drop by the bar in the evenings for a cool, elegant atmosphere of the lighting and retro design and a clear drink. Go to the Marienplatz and the Oktoberfest, beating not only a short walk fromthe hotel, this type of situation.

Price from USD 415

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bar/pubdisabled facilitiesrestaurantlaundry service/dry cleaningelevatorroom serviceWi-Fi in public areasbusiness center
meeting facilitiessafety deposit boxes

concierge

24hr room service
pets allowed

Internet in Rooms

internet access – wireless (charges apply)

Car park

car park

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Hotel (5 stars) *****

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Bayerstrasse 12, Hauptbahnhof, Munich, Germany 80335

This is a beautiful, architecturally unique hotel with a beautiful entrance and an exclusive atmosphere of style and sophistication. Whether you are interested in the junior, split-level suites or fullsuites, these rooms are very cool and modern. The one - story suites accommodate flat screen TVs, cool window designs, and plenty of space, including a bathroom, which is very spacious.
Take a look at the grotto like pool area, a little light relaxing temperate place totrying to perfect with a beautiful waterfall for people with a kink in the neck, they need to enjoy working, and if he is still there a massage.Get around the field in style, try one of the suites and dine in the finedining areas in the evening.

Price from USD 546

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24hr room serviceelevatorrestaurantdisabled facilitiestourslaundry service/dry cleaningpets allowedbusiness centerconciergeexecutive floormeeting facilitiessafety deposit boxes

bar/pub shops

Sports and Recreation

indoor poolmassagesaunagym

Internet in Rooms

internet access – wireless

Car park

valet parking

Hilton Munich City Hotel ****

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Rosenheimer Strasse 15, Haidhausen, Munich, Germany 81667

The hotel has 480 elegantly furnished rooms and a direct 35-minute train link to Munich airport.

The hotel is also only a 10 minute walk from Munich's city center and is close to attractions like the Deutsches Museum. The surrounding area has many good restaurants, a jazz club and other entertainment venues.

The onsite restaurant serves a variety of local andinternational cuisine and is known for its specialty meatloaf known.The four-star hotel offers its guests elegant surroundings and easyaccessibility.

Price from USD 442

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Facilities	24hr room servicebar/pub, disabled facilities, restaurant, salon, tours, coffee shop, pets allowed, room service, shops, baby sitting, business center, concierge, executive floor, meeting facilities, safety deposit boxes
Sports and Recreation	gym, kids club
Internet in Rooms	internet access – wireless (charges apply)
Car park	car parkvalet parking

Regent Hotel ****

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Seidlstreet 2., Munich, Hauptbahnhof, Munich, Germany 80335

The hotel is less than a block away from Munich's main train station and just a short walk from many of the most famous landmarks, the Regent Hotel is ideal for shopping, sightseeing and indulge in the pleasures of the Bavarian capital, including the annual Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt away markets.

Neuhauser Strasse, with itsmany well-known chain stores and numerous antique shops and the famous Marienplatz Old and New Pinakothek are just a short walkfrom the hotel property. 183 sound-proof and allergy-free rooms are tastefully decorated and with all the usual amenities of the Regenthotel chain, including en-suite bathrooms, armchairs, cable TV andradio, wireless, telephone, minibar, safe and furnished double glazed windows. On-site facilities include a gourmet restaurant and the exclusive Regent-Bar. Guests may be able to hear the famousbells of the nearby Church of Our Lady and the Marienplatz in front of the hotel front door.

Price from USD 235

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Internet in Rooms	internet access – LAN, internet access – LAN (complimentary), internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary)
Car park	car park