Oktoberfest Beer Mustard
Visit Munich for its remarkable culture, spectacular views and Stein – or more – of local beer
Located north of the Bavarian Alps on the Isar River, Munich is truly impressive sight – a natural and architectural. Indeed, it seems that no matter where you turn in the city, there is something truly remarkable to see.
In the center of Munich, for example, is Marienplatz – a large open plaza that houses the new City Hall. But perhaps even more spectacular than the same square is the Town Hall Glockenspiel – A famous, ornate clock with moving figures natural size. At 11:00 am every day, the clock chime two stories and relive the sixteenth century to the crowds below: The first is a scene from a medieval fair tournament, while the second is a performance of the famous "Schäfflertanz" – translated as "Dance of the barrel-makers."
But while the streets of Munich are loaded with beautiful views, a visit to the host city of impressive museums and galleries is certainly worth the penalty. The Deutsches Museum, for example, is on an island in the Isar, is one of the oldest and largest science museums in the world. Other popular museums and galleries the city include: the Alte Pinakothek gallery, the museum of the city of Munich, the Bavarian National Museum and the BMW. And if you enjoy the performing arts, also delight in the operas, ballets, musicals and orchestras in spectacular locations throughout the city as the National Theatre, Theatre Gärtnerplatz, Deutsche Residenz Theater and Drama – The latter of which is home to the world famous Symphony Orchestra Bavarian Radio.
If you ever looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will find that many parks in Munich will offer a perfect retreat. The Englischer Garten, for example, is one of the world's largest urban public parks and includes jogging tracks and bridle paths for locals and visitors to enjoy. Other green spaces include the Olympic Park, Hofgartenand, Hirschgarten Ostpark and parks the impressive Nymphenburg and palaces Schleissheim. And if you're traveling to Munich with children, the city zoo, Tierpark Hellabrunn, is guaranteed to provide fun and memorable experience for everyone.
But if there is one thing that Munich is particularly famous for is the local beer breweries, is therefore appropriate that the largest beer festival in the world – Oktoberfest – is held annually in the city. In fact, the festival attracts many tourists that about 30 percent of production Beer of the Year by Munich breweries is consumed in just two weeks at the Oktoberfest! Oktoberfest festival this year will take place from September 22 to October 7, and will include beer gardens that houses some of the most famous breweries in Munich are among the most popular Hofbräu, Löwenbräu and Augustiner. The festival is also an ideal time to sample the culinary delights of Munich: Munich's famous attempt weisswurst ("white sausage"), traditionally served with sweet mustard and freshly baked pretzel – is bound to go well with a pitcher of beer from Bavaria! Or why not sample the popular Bavarian apple strudel with sauce vanilla? However, rest assured that no matter what time of year to visit Munich, you will be able to take advantage of these delicious delights.
If you are planning a trip to Munich, you'll find plenty of hotels in Munich, located near major attractions of the city. And if you're considering attending this year's Oktoberfest is always best to book your hotel in Munich earlier. But even if you decide to travel to the outskirts of Munich festival season, remember to sit down with a pitcher – or maybe a few – the local beer.
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Andrew Regan is an online, freelance journalist.
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