Munich Tourism & Travel Guide - Munich Hotels

Munich Tour & Travel Guide - Things to do in Munich

Oktoberfest

The world's largest drink-a-thon, Oktoberfest sees millions of people from around the world guzzle down gallons of beer every year. A towering mug of beer welcomes the thirsty crowd that gathers in Munich. Tradition has it that the mayor opens the first keg with a mallet, great pomp and ceremony at noon, which marks the beginning of frothy merriment. This Dionysian festival spells all kinds of excesses that you can let yourself imagine, making this the most memorable time ever – if you can remember anything after all the beer, that is!

Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour

If you miss the Oktoberfest, don’t worry! Just get hold of a local guide and travel into the heart of Munich's beer culture. Hit the local bars and feast on Bavarian snacks as you discover a whole new range of Munich's history and culture. Discover how beer is brewed and explore the story of German brewing. Sample the different kinds of beer and increase your knowledge about the wide variety of beers. Don’t miss out on the best traditional Bavarian food – Weisswurst veal sausage, dumpling, roast pork and the delicious Obatzda cheese. You can also take a private tour through the beautiful new Beer and Oktoberfest Museum in one of Munich's most historic buildings (standing since 1347) as well as a traditional beer garden to soak up before ending up at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus.

Olympic Stadium Tours

If you want to get a real high, you must go to the Olympic Stadium for an unforgettable walk on the roof. As on the mountains, you'll be roped and hooked up to a steel cable as you clamber around under the supervision of a guide showering you with interesting details about the stadium's architecture and construction. If you’re feeling really daring, you might also be tempted by the abseiling tour, which has you scaling up the stadium north side to a height of 50m, then heading straight back down in a free rappel.