Munich

Go native in Munich, Bavaria's capital city, and sit back in one of the city's myriad beer gardens and sink a few pints of its golden brew. For the more active, take a leisurely stroll through the Englischer Garten, ramble in the Alps or sunbathe by the River Isar. And if this isn't enough for you, there's tennis, rowing and free rock concerts by the lake in the Olympiapark. All of these delights play a part in making Munich the city where most Germans actually want to live.

Don't miss the Schloss Nymphenburg, Nymphenburg (89 179080). Built in 1664, this extraordinary rococo palace now features galleries, tapestries and a porcelain factory, Tues-Sun 9-12.30 and 1.30-5pm. Or the Residenz, Max-Joseph-Platz (89 290671), a Bavarian palace, housing local rulers from 1385 until 1918 and Europe's finest rococo theatre, Mon-Sat 2-5pm.

Museums include the Alpine Museum, Praterinsel 5 (89 211 2240) where you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about mountains without actually having to climb one; 1-6pm Tues-Sat. Or the BMW Museum, Petuelring 130 (89 3833 3307). This car company's historic collection should get speed freaks and engine bores going, 9am-5pm daily.

Or if you're feeling energetic, check out Olympic Spirit, Olympiapark (89 3063 8626), a state-of-the-art sporting theme park in the former Olympic velodrome, 10am-6pm every day.

Airport information

easyJet services arrive at, and depart from, Terminal 1.

Munich airport is 40km from Munich city centre.

By road:
Take the A92 towards the Autobahnkreuz Neufahrn then the A9 towards Munich. Alternatively, take the A92 to the B11 or B13, then join the central ring road; journey time 45-90 mins.

By taxi:
Whether travelling alone or as part of a group, going skiing or a city break, book your door-to-door transfers in advance with HolidayTaxis. Both shared shuttle and private transfers are available to an extensive range of destinations.

By bus:
Go to Area D at the airport. Buses leave every 20 minutes. Journey time is 45 mins, and costs EUR 7.50 (single).

By rail:
Take the S Bahn from Area Z at the airport to the Hauptbahnhof; journey time 40 mins; cost EUR 7.40 (single)/EUR 13.00 (return). Buy tickets in the station and stamp them in the machines at the top of the escalator.

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