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Munich

16 – 23 September 2026 — 7 nights

Oktoberfest 7 nights Bavaria Beer capital
Main Event

Munich is the base for Oktoberfest — the world's biggest beer festival runs Sep 19 – Oct 4. That's smack in the middle of our stay. Check the dedicated page for tent reservations, tips, and what to wear.

Oktoberfest Guide

Munich (München) is Bavaria's capital and Germany's third-largest city — but it punches well above its weight. It's simultaneously a beer-soaked, lederhosen-wearing party town and a genuinely beautiful city with grand boulevards, royal palaces, world-class museums, and a massive English Garden. It also happens to be the gateway to the Alps, which is why Salzburg is a perfectly doable day trip.

We arrive on 16 Sep via S-Bahn from the airport. Six nights here gives us plenty of time to hit Oktoberfest, explore the city, and not feel rushed.

Practical Notes

  • Currency: Euro (EUR). ATMs everywhere, cards widely accepted.
  • Language: German. English widely spoken in tourist areas.
  • Weather in September: 15–22°C. Can get chilly at night — bring a layer.
  • Airport to city: S-Bahn S1 or S8, ~40 min, ~€13.60 (or covered by a zone 1–5 day ticket).
  • Tipping: Round up or add ~10% at restaurants. Not mandatory but appreciated.
GR
English Garden (Englischer Garten)
One of the largest urban parks in the world — bigger than Central Park. Has a river surfing spot (the Eisbach wave), beer gardens, a Japanese pagoda, and the Chinese Tower beer garden. Free entry, open always.
Free Outdoor Beer Garden
CA
Nymphenburg Palace
The summer residence of Bavarian royalty. Grand Baroque palace with beautiful grounds and canals. The Palace Museum inside is worth the entry. About 6km from city centre — easy by tram.
~€15 entry Tram
MK
Viktualienmarkt
Munich's legendary open-air food market in the heart of the old town. Fresh produce, Bavarian specialties, a great beer garden in the middle of it. Perfect for a morning browse and lunch.
Free to enter Mon–Sat Central
DM
Deutsches Museum
The world's largest science and technology museum. Planes, ships, mining, electronics — you could spend a full day here. On an island in the Isar river, 5 min walk from Marienplatz.
~€15 entry Full day
TR
Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour
A walking tour around Munich to discover the birthplace of Nazism and see the city's dark side.
2.5 hoursBook
PW
Bavarian Pretzel Workshop with Beer Tasting
Learn how to make traditional Bavarian pretzels from scratch, with beer tasting along the way.
3 hoursBook
EN
Guided Group Tour to Eagle's Nest
Hitler's mountain retreat above Berchtesgaden — a full-day tour from Munich along scenic Alpine roads, finishing with the elevator bored through the mountain to reach Eagle's Nest itself.
Full dayBook
DM
Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
Guided visit to the first Nazi concentration camp, now a memorial and museum. Sobering, important, well worth the half day.
~Half dayBook
FT
Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel
Taste 10+ Bavarian specialties across Munich's open-air market and historic beerhalls.
Book
MP
Marienplatz & Neues Rathaus
The central square of Munich's old town. The New Town Hall's Glockenspiel carillon puts on a 15-minute show at 11am, noon, and 5pm daily. Climb the tower for city views (€3). Everything radiates from here.
Free (tower €3)
HB
Hofbräuhaus
The most famous beer hall in the world. Founded in 1589. Touristy? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. Order a Mass (1-litre stein), get a Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), listen to the brass band. Classic Munich experience. Open daily 11am–midnight.
CentralNo reservation needed
FC
Frauenkirche
Munich's most iconic landmark — the Cathedral of Our Lady with its distinctive twin onion-domed towers visible from all over the city. The towers cap at exactly 99 metres (by local regulation, no building may be taller). Free entry to the cathedral.
FreeCentral
OP
Olympiapark
Built for the 1972 Olympics. Striking tent-roof architecture, great for a walk or jog. The Olympic Tower observation deck has panoramic views on clear days (you can see the Alps). Also home to an outdoor concert stage, swimming pool, and ice rink.
Park: FreeTower: ~€9U3 Olympiazentrum
RP
Residenz Munich
The former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs — the largest city palace in Germany. Houses ten museums. Even the exterior and inner courtyard are impressive. Worth a guided visit for history buffs.
~€9 entryCentral

MVV Network

Munich's public transport is run by MVV. The network includes U-Bahn (underground), S-Bahn (suburban rail), Tram, and Bus. All use the same ticket system and the city is divided into zones — most tourist sights are in the Innenraum (Inner Ring).

U
U-Bahn (Underground)
8 lines (U1–U8). Fast, frequent, and clean. Runs 5am to ~1am weekdays, all night Friday and Saturday. Great for Oktoberfest (U4/U5 to Theresienwiese) and BMW Museum (U3 to Olympiazentrum).
S
S-Bahn (Suburban Rail)
Connects the airport to the city (S1/S8, ~40 min). Also used for Dachau (S2). Airport single ticket is €13.60 or included in a day ticket (zones 1–5).
TK
Tickets & Passes
Single: ~€3.90 (city zone). Day ticket (Tageskarte): ~€9.20 for one person in the inner zones. Group Day Ticket (up to 5 people): ~€16.60 — great value for the four of us on one day. Buy from machines at any station. Validate before boarding.
Group day ticket: great value
Quick Facts
  • CountryGermany
  • Dates16–23 Sep
  • Nights7
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguageGerman
  • Time zoneCEST (UTC+2)
  • Calling code+49
  • Tap waterSafe to drink
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  • Arriving fromBrisbane (BNE)
  • Next stopPrague
  • Depart23 Sep, 08:05
  • ModeFly (LH1688)
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