Travel Stories

• activities

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 14, 2022

Beer gardens, Oktoberfest, world-class museums and nights at the opera: here are the best things to do in Munich.

• art and culture

• art

7 min read • Mar 9, 2022

Munich has a huge selection of museums to discover, covering everything from cars to contemporary art. Here are some of the best.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Feb 10, 2022

Munich, Germany’s third-largest metropolis, is a city of tankards and tech, artworks and eccentricity. Here's what you need to know before you come.

• art and culture

• tips and advice

5 min read • Jan 31, 2022

Whether you’re looking to surf, explore history, take an alfresco lunch or sip beer, Munich has a park to suit your fancy.

• activities

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 14, 2022

From Oktoberfest and Christmas markets to days by the river and bike rides in the park, Munich has activities for travelers to enjoy in every season.

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Jan 13, 2022

Find outdoors adventures and cultural thrills within an hour or so of the Bavarian capital. Here are the best day trips from Munich.

• budget travel

• connections

7 min read • Jan 5, 2022

Munich is one of Germany’s most expensive cities but that doesn't mean you can't visit on a budget. Try these tips for a wallet-friendly trip to Munich.

• destination practicalities

• neighborhoods

5 min read • Dec 8, 2021

Thanks to Munich’s compact size and excellent bike and public transport network, it’s easy to include many of the most exciting districts into your trip.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Nov 24, 2020

The origins of Krampus the Christmas demon dates back centuries and now, is a beloved and cherished tradition in many central European countries.

• accessible travel

• destination practicalities

3 min read • Oct 25, 2019

DiscoverEU offers free train travel in the EU to 18-year-olds. Neža has Asperger syndrome and took a solo trip with her free pass. Here's her story.

• art

• art and culture

4 min read • Oct 17, 2019

Munich is home to some of Germany's biggest art museums and attracts creative minds from around the world. Here are some artistic highlights not to miss.

• coffee

• food and drink

4 min read • Sep 19, 2019

Munich's roasting a lot of beans right now. We've filtered out the best coffee roasters and their flagship stores so you can just show up and sip down.

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Aug 13, 2019

Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • May 28, 2019

Munich’s food scene is embracing the diversity of its population with community-focused projects involving refugee chefs and restaurant staff from varied…

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 18, 2019

Visitors to Germany have long admired its historic architecture, world-class museums, and excellent beer gardens. But there’s one aspect of German culture…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Dec 5, 2018

Nowhere in Germany can you find sweeter mustard or plumper dumplings than in Bavaria. The food identity of the southern state is strong and marinated in…