Our soft-laminated map of Munich includes: Munich City Centre 1:11 000, Munich 1:22 000, Greater Munich 1:130 000, Munich Exhibition Centre 1:22 000, Allianz Arena 1:22 000, Alpine Foreland 1: 850 000, Public Transport Munich, 30 top sights, Germany administrative & timezones, interesting statistics, conversion chart for temperatures, weights and measures, climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity. á The Hofbräuhaus and the annual Oktoberfest are only two of many reasons to visit Munich, a charming city in the south of the German state of Bavaria, is still best known for its many breweries and tasty beer. But beautiful palaces in and around the city, interesting museums, churches, cafés, theaters, opera houses, the zoo, charming parks, classical squares, and the beautiful alpine lake country south of Munich, are also sights which should not be missed. Schwabing is the center of Munich's vibrant nightlife and of course the visitor shouldn't miss drinking an original Bavarian brew in one of the traditional beergardens or beer halls. Munich boasts an efficient and extensive public transport system, low pollution levels and a thriving economy, besides having the 8th highest quality of life worldwide. The city hosted the infamous 1972 Summer Olympics. It is an important national political center and home to the Bavarian state parliament - the Landtag.