Germany / 48.14°N, 11.58°E

Munich

The natural place for the first and last night of an alpine week.

Marienplatz and the old town of Munich at sunset

In short

Munich at a glance.

A city of museums, beer halls and Christmas markets. The mountains begin about an hour south of the city.

Region
Bavaria, Germany
Airport
Munich (MUC)
To the mountains
About 1.5 hours by car to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Best for
Arrival and departure days, culture, a city night before or after the snow

Who Munich is for

For guests who want a day of museums, beer halls or shopping before heading into the mountains, and for anyone who lands late and wants a good night's sleep before the drive.

When to go to Munich

All year. In winter a city night fits easily at the start or end of a ski week; the Christmas markets run through Advent.

How to get to Munich

Munich Airport has direct flights from across Europe and overseas. From the airport, the city centre is about 40 to 45 minutes by train or car.

Where to stay

Where to stay in Munich.

All stays in Munich

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Innsbruck

A city in the mountains, twice host of the Winter Olympics.

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