Places of interestThe BMW Museum, with its collection of vintage cars; the beautiful English Garden, with shaded paths, ponds, swans and beer gardens; fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle can be reached via scenic drives through pastoral and mountain scenery; and quaint towns such as Oberammergau.
For the familyTake a train to Germany’s highest mountain, the 2,962-metre Zugspitze, for spectacular views of Lake Tegernsee; Legoland, between Munich and Stuttgart, has more than 40 rides and attractions.
Best buysMaximilianstrasse is a boulevard of stylish boutiques and chic shops; the pedestrian zone near Marienplatz retains much of its old character and is the place to find souvenirs.
Out and aboutHofbräuhaus, the famous brewery; Schwabing offers a mix of bars, discothèques and trendy cafés and boat rides on Lake Chiemsee.
Sporting attractionsGarmisch-Partenkirchen for winter sports, summer hiking, mountain climbing and magnificent Alpine views as well as the spa town of Bad Reichenhall.