Flights from Manchester to Munich

The city of Bayern, beer and BMW

Munich is a festival city with high-tech museums, beautiful parks and fabulous food and drink as well as sporting entertainment to match anywhere in Europe.

When is the best time to visit Munich?

Bavaria experiences quite cold, harsh winters, although Munich really stages an entertaining Christmas spectacle, so this is a good time to visit. Otherwise, summer is hard to beat, with temperatures regularly hitting 35°C, making the beer gardens even more inviting. Visit from 15th September to witness the famous Oktoberfest. October 3rd is another good time to visit, when the city holds celebrations of German reunification.

What everyone should know about Munich before they travel

Munich is famous for the festivities around Oktoberfest - which showcases its fantastic beer, as well as for the football club Bayern Munchen. However, the wealth of museums, fashion shows and art galleries are also major attractions. Check out the Alte Pinakothek and the Museum Brandhorst for a blend of modern art and Old Masters. Expect the cost of food to be lower than that in  London. In fact, Munich is generally cheaper than the British capital.

Local information for visitors to Munich

When you arrive, you can catch a Lufthansa Bus to the city centre, which takes about 45 minutes, while there is also a shuttle bus to Messe Munchen (the Exhibition Centre). You can also catch trains S1 or S8 to the Ostbahnhof or main station in the centre. Taxis will cost around 50 EUR and take 40 minutes or so to get into town.

Accommodation in Munich tends to be relatively expensive at approximately 100 EUR per night for a double. Expect to pay 15 EUR or so at hostels if you are travelling on a tight budget. It's also worthwhile to book accommodation well in advance if visiting during Oktoberfest (when you should also expect slightly higher prices).

Getting around Munich is easy. You can purchase a single-day travelcard which covers trams, buses, the Metro and trains for about 6.20 EUR. if you want to make a single journey within the city, expect to pay 2.70 EUR per journey, making a travelcard the most cost effective option. Alternatively, taxis in the city are cheaper than London and are a good way to see the attractions without too much stress.