Why visit
Munich is Bavarian capital. Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, English Garden (larger than Central Park), Oktoberfest, and BMW Welt. Alpine day-trips to Neuschwanstein or Zugspitze.
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Munich at a glance
City population
1.6 million
Metro: 2.6 million
Elevation
520 m
1,706 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Berlin
Airport
MUC
Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Founded
1158
Getting around
U-Bahn + S-Bahn + trams + buses; MVV network
Signature dish
Weisswurst (before noon), pretzels, schweinshaxe, Leberkäse, a stein of Helles
Neighborhoods for travelers
AltstadtSchwabingMaxvorstadtGlockenbachviertelHaidhausen
Germany at a glance
Country center
51.0°, 9.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
357,114 km²
137,882 mi²
Country population
83.3 million
233/km²
Subregion
Western Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+49
Language
German
Demonym
German
Internet
.de
UN
Member state
ISO code
DE / DEU
Where in the world
51.0° - 9.0°
Germany
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Did you know
- Oktoberfest actually starts in September: 6+ million visitors consume ~7 million liters of beer in 16 days.
- Munich is Germany's wealthiest major city and home to BMW, Siemens, and Allianz headquarters.
- The Glockenspiel on Marienplatz performs twice daily (11am and noon), with 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures.
- Germany has over 1,500 different beers and nearly 1,300 breweries.
- Berlin is 9× the size of Paris by area, with a quarter of the population.
Bordering Germany
Traveler notes
- Oktoberfest late-September. Book a year ahead
- Neuschwanstein Castle 2 hours by train + bus
- Dachau memorial 20 minutes out
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Munich
What currency is used in Munich?
Munich uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Germany?
The primary language is German.
What is the international calling code for Germany?
The calling code is +49.
What airport serves Munich?
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (IATA: MUC).
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