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Hellabrunn Zoo

The Munich Zoo was established way back in 1911 as the world's first "geo-zoo", with animals divided by geography. Hellabrunn is not a traditional zoo, but rather a nature reserve where the animals have plenty of space and opportunity to express themselves. On your way "Around the World" through the zoo, you will meet a wide range of exciting animals, from tropical snakes and marabou storks, to Siberian tigers, polar bears and penguins.

German Museum

Considered the world's largest museum dedicated to technology and science, it was founded way back in 1903.

The museum is so large that it might be a good idea to make a plan before your visit to cover the areas that might be of interest. The museum covers a wide range of topics, from aerospace and telecommunications to film and medicine. In fact, all the major fields of chemistry and physics are covered in this huge museum.

One of the absolute highlights of the museum is the opportunity to experience mining in a very close and realistic way in the Bergbau section. Mines will always be a dangerous place to work and, thanks to the realism of the exhibition, visitors are reminded of this several times throughout the ages. More fantastic experiences are waiting for the whole family in the Deutsches Museum.

Marienplatz

Go on a cheap car holiday in Germany and visit the beautiful city of Munich. Marienplatz is Munich's central square and has been since 1158. Here you will find the new town hall with its world-famous carillon, which can be heard three times a day. You'll also find the beautiful Fish Fountain, which stands as a symbol of the square's past as a marketplace. Not least, the square is famous for its fantastic Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt, which takes place every year 3 weeks before Christmas. If you happen to be around these days, don't miss it.

St Mary's Column

On Marienplatz you will find "Die Mariensäule", a column about 14 metres high that was erected in 1638 as a symbol of the end of the Swedish takeover of the city, during the Thirty Years War. On top of the statue was placed a gold statue of the Virgin Mary, which had previously occupied its place in the "Vor Frue" church.

Munich

Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria and lies on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. After Berlin and Hamburg, Munich is Germany's third largest city, known for its Oktoberfest, football and of course its BMW cars.

But Munich is also much more than just beer and horn music, and the Deutsches Museum is certainly one of the proofs. This impressive museum exhibits everything between heaven and earth, with either a physical or chemical nature. From speedboats to space rockets, from mines to aeroplanes. This museum is more than impressive. Or how about a visit to the beautiful baroque Theatinerkirche or Munich's three Pinakotheker, which house some of Europe's finest art. The Triumphal Arch Siegestor or the Olympic Park, there is much to do not to mention cars and the pride of the city, namely BMW. Stop by BMW Welt and experience the cars first hand, try sitting in a row of old BMWs or explore the history of BMW in some of the interactive rooms.

Now, Munich is also a bit of a beer town, so why not pay a visit to the old Hofbräuhaus beer house on Platzl, certainly an experience if German folk music and lots of beer sound appealing.

Munich is fast-paced, an energetic and lively business and shopping city, filled with exciting history and surrounded by some of Germany's finest countryside, with plenty to do for both children and adults.

Christmas market in Munich

Open from 25th November - 24th December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

With its 20,000 square metres, the Munich Christmas Market is a magical place for Christmas lovers to enjoy hot drinks and local specialities. Here you can enjoy both glühwein and traditional bratwurst. The more than 100 stalls also impress with wooden toys, gingerbread and other Christmas products. It's a perfect destination for young and old alike who want to take a mini break or a self-drive holiday to a Christmas market in Germany.