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Football eventsWin or lose, this is where to party

Summer festivalsFootball-free fun for all

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June - July 2006

E S S E N T I A L C I T Y G U I D E S

Arriving 5Getting there and oriented

Events 6What’s going on

Football-free events 8If soccer just ain’t your game

World Cup Fan Fest 9

Where to stay 10From park bench to Park Grand

Restaurants 16From fine dining to fast food

Nightlife 28Bars, clubs and general debauchery

What to see 34Sights in and around town

Shopping 40Souvenirs, food and books

Directory 41Banks, pharmacies and hairdressers

Maps & IndexStreet register 44Old town map 45City map 46-47Region map 48Transport map 49Index 50

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RUHRGEBIETIncluding Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Essen and Bochum

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FOREWORD 5

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It’s a good time to be in Germany, as the country is witnessing its most important event in decades; never have so many travellers visited the country, never have so many eyes been focused on Germany as now for the World Cup matches. Like all other host cities, Munich has undergone a massive clean-up for the event, with the brand-new stadium the focus of all the events... though ticketless fans can party in style in the city centre’s Fanfest venues.But even if football’s not quite your thing, there are plenty of reasons to come to Munich, as the city is putting on many exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events that cater to every possible taste – see our events schedule on p.8 for the overview.Enjoy Munich and the games – or good luck avoiding the football-mania. Remember to write in with your comments about the city or this city guide: [email protected].

The brightly painted pole in the middle of Munich’s lively Victualien-markt square marks the centre of the daily market that takes place here. An excellent place to grab a bite or shop for a souvenir.

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ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT

TaxisMunich taxis are all cream-coloured Mercedes or BMWs. Hail them on the street, find one at a rank or phone a Zentrale. The basic fare is €2.60 (add €1 if you pre-order) plus €1.20-1.45 for each kilometre. And being Germany, you won’t get ripped off - trustworthy metres tick away at the official rate. The main com-panies are: Isarfunk tel. 45 05 40; Taxi München tel. 216 10.

TrainsMunich’s rail hub is the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), just 500m east of the Old Town (follow signs for Stadtmitte to get there). For information, go to the tourist information office overlooking the square or the EurAid office inside the station. Check your email at the Times Square internet café in the main hall. ATMs can be found dotted through the station; change currency or cash travellers’ cheques at the Reisebank near the Bayerstraße exit (open 07:30 - 19:15, Sat 09:30 - 16:45, closed Sun). Use the lockers (Schliessfächer, €1-2) or the counter (Gepäckaufbewahrung, open 06:00 - 22:00, €2.05/24hrs) for your baggage. The McClean ‘safe and clean’ toilets and showers are downstairs in the entrance to the U-Bahn station; there are also toilets on the right by the Bayerstraße exit. Taxis are readily available at each of the three exits. U-Bahn lines 1, 2, 7 and 8 can be found at the left exit as well as city buses and the airport bus, while metro lines N°4 and 5 are at the right exit. The Lufthansa airport bus stop is just outside the northern exit.

DB (Deutsche Bahn, German railways) uses a number of train types on long-distance routes. The supersexy, delux highspeed ICE trains (InterCity Express; ‘eeh-tsay-ay’) rip through the countryside at up to 300km/hr on purpose-built tracks. Every seat has a headphone plug for eight music stations, and you may get a TV screen too. Table seats have 220V plugs for laptops, and some carriages have amplifiers to enable clear mobile phone conversations. EC (EuroCity) and IC (InterCity) trains are less swank, but still very good, connecting international and German cities respectively. Seat reservations on InterRegion Express and InterCity trains are optional and cost €3; they are free if you buy your ticket from a vending machine or book it online.All kinds of tickets can be purchased at all train stations. All major railway stations have counters with semi-English speaking staff. Although the station queues are efficiently organised, you may be in for a wait when it’s busy, and it’s good to know that tickets can also be purchased from machines placed in the halls that also have instructions in English; pay with cash or credit card.The DB’s German and European online train timetable at www.bahn.de is so good that it’s often easier to use for planning trips within neighbouring countries than the relevant national websites. It can handle complicated international connections and lists prices for trips within Germany.Smart travellers book train tickets online via DB’s excellent website www.bahn.de. Good reductions of up to 50% are available for a limited amount of return tickets bought online, especially if you choose a ticket that is valid for a particular departure. You can pay by credit card and print out your ticket at home – that plus your credit card is all you need to take along. The cardholder must be among the travellers though – else, you must opt for having a normal ticket mailed to you, which is free but takes a few days. This is also the only way to book international tickets online.

PlanesMunich’s Franz Joseph Strauß Airport lies 40km north of the city centre. As a major hub for global flights, it is not surpris-ingly a huge complex.There are six terminals labelled A-F with a Central Area, terminal Z. In general, each of the terminals on the ground floor has check-in desks, ticket counters, information booths, phones, cafés and shops and exits to parking lots, airport buses and taxis. Below all of this, is the heart of the airport with toilets, showers, more cafés, lost lug-gage (room B3307) and kilometres of people movers. Follow signs for München Airport Centre to find all of the essentials. At the 24hr Service Centre you can leave luggage (€2.20 - 3.60/24hrs), surf the internet and buy phone cards, public transport tickets and the Welcome Card. Although the airport is far from Munich, getting to town couldn’t be simpler. The fastest and cheapest way into the city is to take S-Bahn lines S1 or S8, departing from underneath the Central Area. Buy tickets from the automated dispensers or from the ticket counter and make sure to validate them before descending to the tracks. Alternatively, you could exit terminals A or D to take the Lufthansa airport bus to the main train station, which departs every 20 minutes from 06:25 - 21:45. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs €9 (children €4.50).

Public transportMunich’s public transport system (run by MVV, www.mvv-muenchen.de) is excellent, albeit complicated, with S-Bahn suburban trains, U-Bahn metros and a comprehensive network of bus and tram routes. Transport runs from around 05:00 to 01:00, and tickets are valid for all kinds of city transport. Tickets can be bought from machines by the platforms or at the MVV centre on the first floor of the Hauptbahnhof (open 06:00 - 24:00).With a €1.10 Kurz-strecke (short distance) ticket you can travel for one hour and up to two stops in one direction, with transfers on the S-Bahn or U-Bahn, or up to four stops with the tram or bus. With the Einzelticket (single ticket) you pay per zone and the ticket is good for 3 hours in one zone, or 4 hours in 2 or more zones. One zone costs €2.10, two zones cost €4.20 three zones cost €6.30, four zones or more cost €8.40. Kids travel for €1. A day ticket is good value if you’re planning more than two short rides. There are two types of day tickets: the Individual and the Partner for up to 5 people (2 children from 6-14 years count as one person). Prices range from €4.50 to €18.50 depending on whether you are travelling within the city centre (Innenraum) or the outskirts (Aussenraum, including the airport), or both. The other possibility is to buy a €9.50 Streifenkarte (stripe card) which has ten stripes that you stamp as needed. Stamp two stripes (€1.90) per zone that you are travelling. If you intend to use public transporta-tion a lot for a few days, the best deal is the Wochenticket or Isarkarte (week card) for €9.70 to travel anywhere you want in the first two zones. The Germans are a trusting bunch and don’t check your tickets very often, but if you don’t want to risk a €40 fine, make sure you always stamp your ticket in the blue box before entering the platform. On buses and trams, single tickets can be bought from the driver. Multiple tickets, also valid for U-Bahn and S-Bahn, can be bought from vending machines, but not from the driver.The Welcome Card is a public transport ticket that also offers reduced entrance to museums and sights; see Sightseeing for more information.

Editorial Editor-in-Chief Jeroen van MarleEditorial Contributors Pamela WilsonResearch Morwenna ParkynLayout & Design Tomáš HamanMaps Kartographie Eichner, [email protected]

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As one of the most popular travel destination in Germany and Europe, Munich is taking the lead now more than ever. Not just because it is the city of beer, the Oktoberfest, the Hofbräuhaus or the home of FC Bayern. Munich is more – a European centre of art and culture, a city with a diversity of theatres, music and museums that is unrivalled. It is a city with a rich trove of architecture, world famous sights, starting with the silhouette of the historical centre to modern monuments such as the Olympiapark or the spectacular new football Arena, the location of the opening game of the World Cup and hosting five further matches. Munich is the exciting symbiosis of tradition and high-tech, an economic and knowledge metropolis and an attractive leisure paradise on the edge of the Alps. Last but not least, Munich is an open, tolerant and joful city. The special ‘Munich mix’ I described above says it all – Munich is always worth visiting. “München mag Dich”, or “Munich likes you” is the mes-sage our city wants to convey to visitors from all over the globe. A warm welcome to all of you!

Christian UdeLord Mayor

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CinemaThe Germany practice of dubbing films not only ruins the integrity of films and ruins the experience for non-German speakers, it also has negative effects on the language education of ze Djermens. Selected cinemas show subtitled films; these are marked with OmU or OmengU (original version with German/English subtitles) and OF (original version).

Cinema München F-2, Nymphenburgerstr. 31, MSti-glmaierpl., tel. 55 52 55, www.cinema-muenchen.com. Munich’s first cinema with digital THX sound and popcorn. This one-screen movie theatre shows mostly blockbuster hits, but also sponsors several film festivals and the oc-casional indie film. Q Tickets €4.50-8.

Museum Lichtspiele D-3, Lilienstr. 2, MIsartor, tel. 48 24 03 /489 12 96, www.museum-lichtspiele.de. This old-fashioned movie theatre is famous for its continual showing of the cult favourite Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday for the past 27 years. It holds four small screens and shows new films in English. Every Thursday at 22:00: English-language sneak preview, €5. Q Admission €6.50/5.50, Mon €5.

Munich EventsClassical music1 June, 20:00Münchner KammerorchesterPieces from Iannis Xenakis, Perikl is Koukos, Minas Borboudakis, Igor StrawinskyPrinzregententheater, Prinzregentenplatz 12, tel. 21 85 02

2-4 June, 20:00Münchner PhilharmonikerBrahms, SchumannPhilharmonie im Gasteig, Rosenheimer Straße 5

6 June, 20:30World premiere for the World CupPlacido Domingo et al.Olympiastadion, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, tel. 306 70

15-17 June, 19:00Münchner PhilharmonikerMiguel Harth-Bedoya, Linda Mabbs (soprano). Pieces from Benjamin Britten, Samuel Barber, Igor Strawinsky and Maurice Ravel.Philharmonie im Gasteig

22-23 June, 20:00Symphonieorchester des BRRiccardo Muti, Ruth Ziesak (soprano), with the Bayerischen Rundfunk choir. Pieces from Beethoven and Luigi Cherubini.Philharmonie im Gasteig

25 June, 11:00Münchner SymphonikerCarlos Dominguez-Nieto, Gisela Schneeberger. Charity concert for the Hellabrunn Zoo with pieces from Saint-Saëns, Rossini, J. Strauß and Strawinsky.Philharmonie im Gasteig

25 June, 11:00Georgy Moravsky“La guitarra espanolla” with guitarist Georgy Moravsky.Schloss Schlessheim, Oberschleißheimm tel. 315 87 20

26 June, 19:00Münchner RundfunkorchesterTollwood, Olympiapark Süd.

27 June, 20:00Italian summernight with the Münchner SymphonikernArien, duets and overtures from the operas of Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, Rossini etc. Brunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

1-2 July, 21:00Klassik am OdeonsplatzTwo open air concerts by the BR Symphonieorchester and the Münchner Philharmonics.Odeonsplatz

3 July, 20:00Monteverdi choir MünchenJuan José Chuquisengo (piano). Madrigals, Ballads, Gypsy song: works by Claudio Monteverdi, Franz Schubert, Brahms, Robert Schumann, Fauré, Wolf and Genzmer.Prinzregententheater

7 July, 20:00Münchner PhilharmonikerDennis Russell Davies,Dagmar Peckova (soprano) with the Philharmonischen Choir München. Pieces from Gija Kantscheli and Sergej Prokofjew.Philharmonie

8 July, 20:00German Brass: “Power of Brass Tour” Brunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

12 July, 20:00Munich Symphonic Orchestra et al.Pieces by Tschaikowsky, Ravel and Orff. Brunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

12-13 July, 20:00Münchner PhilharmonikerTan Dun, Anssi Karttunen. Pieces by Dmitri Schostakowitsch, Alexander Borodin and Tan Dun.Philharmonie

13-14 July, 20:05Symphonieorchester des BRPieces by Ligeti, Bartók, Schumann.Herkulessaal, Max-Joseph-Platz 1, tel. 17 90 80

28 July, 20:00Vivaldi im BrunnenhofThe Di Padova orchestra.Brunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

Concerts4 June, 20:30Mungo Jerry & BandThe Garden, Lindwurmstrasse 88

18 June, 19:00The BossHossTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

22 June, 19:00Fettes BrotTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

28 June, 21:00The Flaming LipsMuffathalle, Zellstr. 4, tel. 45 87 50 00

28 June 18.30 Primal FearTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

1 July, 19:00Herbie Hancock QuintetTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

4 July, 20:00Tracy ChapmanCircus Krone, Marsstr. 43, tel. 55 81 66

6 July, 19:00MadnessTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

6 July, 20:00 SZ-Open AirNat King ColeBrunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

7 July, 19:00Art GarfunkelTollwood Festival, Olympiapark Süd, www.tollwood.de

17 July, 20:00James BluntOlympiahalle, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21

17 July, 20:00The Dizzy Gillespie TM All Star Big BandBayerischer Hof, Promenadeplatz 2-6, tel. 212 00

17 July, 22:00Tim Ries & The Rollings Stones ProjectBayerischer Hof Nightclub

27 July, 20:00Glenn Miller OrchestraBrunnenhof Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, tel. 29 06 71

Football exhibitionsUntil 3 SeptemberFussball: – one game, many worldsMünchner Stadtmuseum, St.-Jakobs-Platz 1

Until 9 JulyWeltsprache Fußball – Global language footballStaatliches Museum für Völkerkunde, Maximilianstraße 42

Until 3 SeptemberArchitecture + Sport. Pinakothek der Moderne, Barer Straße 40

Until 31 JulyInnovations in football: Nano-Soccer & Football robots.Deutsches Museum, Museumsinsel 1

Until 9 JulyFreispielRathausgalerie, Marienplatz 8

ExhibitionsUntil 30 JulyNew sculptures - Cy TwomblyAlte Pinakothek, Barer Straße 27

Until 30 JulyHerzzog & de Meuron - No.250Haus der Kunst, Prinzregentenstraße 1

Other events26 June – 9 JulyWorld Championship TheatresportCompetitive improvisiation theatreMünchner Volkstheater and other venues, www.theatersport-wm.de

28 June – 31 JulyOpernfestspieleBayerischer Staatsoper, www.staatsoper.de

München Ticket B-2, Marienpl. 8 (Town hall), MMarienpl., tel. 54 81 81 81, www.muenchen-ticket.de. Tickets for all events. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. A

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Audiovisual show with fireworks, projections, lasers, musicians, dancers and African acrobats.29 July - Olympiapark, tel. 54 81 81 81, www.sommernachtstraum-muenchen.de

Midsummernight’s dream

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WORLD CUP FAN FESTThere’s definitely a sense of excitement in the air as the city of Munich prepares for the FIFA World Cup games, parties and the beergarden season. If you’re not a fan, there are festivals and events cram-packed into the sunny summer months (see p.??) to make up for the miserable weather everyone has had to endure for the first part of the year.

ScreensThe World Cup games will be broadcast at nearly every bar and restaurant in Munich, so it’ll be easy find a place to park and watch the game. The most popular area is the Leopoldstrasse strip in Schwabing where nearly all of the myriad pubs and restaurants set up screens on their terraces. Günther Murphy’s Irish pub and Outland Australian pub (see Pubs) show all major footballs games.

Fan FestMunich is pulling out all the stops to ensure that this FIFA World Cup will be fun and for everyone. Fans who were disappointed at the difficulty obtaining tickets for the games held at the massive new Allianz Arena need not fret, as Munich is hosting an enormous Fan Fest in the famous Olympiapark. Perhaps they still have nostalgia for the old venue of the 1974 FIFA World Cup, which saw the second victory of West Germany. The 56 World Cup matches will be broadcast live along with links to other World Cup cities over a four-week time period from a spectacular 60m² screen hoisted up by pontoons on the Olympia Lake along with a performance stage easily visible to all 20,000 expected spectators. The Fest will serve as a meeting point for fans but also promises to be entertaining for non-football fans with German and international musical performances almost daily, including pop, rock and jazz. The events will also include international entertainment and culinary delights and good news for beer-lovers, as all Munich breweries will be serving their traditional draught beer while those seeing the games in the Allianz Arena will have to tough it out with Budweiser! ‘A Multicultural World Cup’ Fest for the little fans will provide entertainment and games for children between 3 and 13 with special care being made to include activities for disabled children. If classical music is more to your taste you’ll enjoy the mega open-air concert that will officially kick off the Fan Fest on 6 June featuring three major Bavarian orchestras and the great Placido Domingo entitled Three Orchestras and Stars.

The Fanfest takes place daily from June 6 - July 9, is open 13:00-23:00 on non-match days, and until 30 minutes after broadcast on match days; admission is free. Tickets for the Three Orchestras and Stars concert in the Olympiastadion on 6 June at 20:30 cost €25-124 and can be booked via www.muenchen-ticket.de. Get there on U-Bahn U3 to Olympiazentrum, tram N°20 to Olympiapark West or tram N°12 to Olympiapark. More details: www.olympiapark.de.

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The idea that this could be one of the most open and fiercely contested World Cup tournaments in history has been doing the rounds in the press – especially the UK press – ever since England beat Argentina in a rather meaningless friendly match, held in Switzerland at the end of last year. (The match was also memorable for England captain David B e c k h a m’s p re - ga m e comment that ‘it is a neutral venue for both teams.’) Since then the idea that the tournament is ‘open’, in fact code for ‘England have a chance’, has been increasingly winning friends and influencing people.To p u t a n y E n g l a n d supporters reading this out of their self-induced hubris: England have absolutely no chance whatsoever of winning the World Cup; with or without Wayne Rooney. Indeed, the now legendary Rooney metatarsal injury has given the English press a ready excuse when England do indeed crash out of the tournament. It should not, however, hide the enormous failings that England currently suffer from. They still lack a proper goalkeeper, they have little depth up front, no genuine left-sided wide man, and in Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and David Beckham too many square pegs in round holes. England lack balance.Other nations in this tournament do not, and Brazil is one of them. Though the wealth of talent they have does – as it has to – mask their own failings, there is no question of their coach Carlos Alberto Parreira using all six of his best attacking players at the same time. Indeed. His decision to name his first XI as long ago as April was classic one-upmanship: the rest of the pack now knows exactly what it has to beat. England as we have discussed, are not qualified to do so. With their original tactic of ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Wayne knocks one in from 30 yards’ now out of the window. They have woken up to discover there is no plan B. Expect then, a variation on plan A: ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Frankie/Stevie/Becks knocks one in from 30 yards.’ Hardly the stuff of legend.Is any other nation prepared to meet Brazil’s challenge? Of the traditional ‘big guns’ Argentina looks frail and lacking in cohesion, Italy – amid scandal at home – look less capable even than England of putting together a decent run in the tournament, the host nation Germany currently possesses the worst team in their memory, Spain – crippled by the bizarre selection policy of its coach – will underachieve once more, and France are an ageing, wilting team hardly set for one last glorious hurrah. Only Holland, conspicuously absent from all talk of potential winners, look capable of mounting a decent challenge to Brazil. And even that will depend on their mood.Indeed, the In Your Pocket prediction is that Brazil’s likeliest challengers will be an outsider. We – for no reason more scientific than a hunch – think the Ukraine will do well. We also like the look of the United States, and if they can find the net often enough Portugal will do well. Yet none of these three will beat an on-form Brazil. And Brazil are the best team in Germany. Not since Italy surprised even themselves to take the trophy in 1982 has the best team in the World Cup gone home empty handed. The cup then is Brazil’s to lose. We doubt very much that they will do so. But as we said four years ago (while we were heavily tipping France) in a cup competition, anything can happen…

It’s Brazil’s Cup to Lose

Fresh from Champions League success with Barcelona, Ronaldinho will be looking for another World Cup triumph with Brazil.” © Mediafax Foto

Tourist industry workers in Germany generally speak English well, but thanks to the annoying habit of dubbing everything foreign on television and in cinemas into German, the average local is not exposed to English very much. That’s why we’ve composed a little list of terms that may be of use during your trip.

One/two/three/four/five beer, please.

Ein/zwei/drei/vier/fünf Bier, bitte.

No thanks, I’ll have a Bit beer instead.

Nein Danke, ich hätte lieber ein Bit.

So, who do you think will win?

Was glaubst du, wer gewinnen wird?

Where is the toilet? Wo ist die Toilette? Where is the stadium? Wo ist das Stadion? Where is the train station?

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

That was offside. Das war Abseits. The referee is biased. Der Schiedsrichter ist

parteiisch.He should have scored there.

Das Tor hätte er schiessen müssen.

He’s hit the post/crossbar!

Er hat den Pfosten / die Latte getroffen

Take off (player name)! (player name) abziehen!Bring on (player name) (player name) einwechseln!Penalty! Elfmeter!Goal! Toooooooooooooor!

World Cup Language GuideTired of all the hoopla over the World Cup? Well you’re not the only one, although it may feel like it at times. There is actually a ‘ football-free initiative’ complete with website (www.fussball freiezone.de/123) for party-poopers like yourself, or you can visit one of the following wonderful, fan-free events.

KocherlballJuly 16One of Munich’s best traditional festivals. Dress up and head to the Englischer Garten park to dance polkas and drink beer together with thousands of others as the sun rises. The tradition dates to the 1880s, when some 5,000 cooks, butlers, maids, soldiers and other staf f of the posh Munich households would party at crack of dawn, and ended in time for the participants to head back and prepare breakfast. It’s important to arrive early i f you want to get close to the action at the Chinesischer Turm beergarden; arriving at 05:00 may already be too late.

Auer Dult: Jacob’s DultJuly 29-Aug 6Mariahilfplatz, Metro Kolumusplatz, www.auerdult.de. Open 09:00 - 20:00. Oct 16 - 24, 2004. This historical market festival got its start in 1312 and was originally a handicraft fair. Nowadays one can still buy traditional Bavarian handicrafts at this thrice annual festival, but it has of late expanded into a fair for many other industries too. The best thing about this festival is that it is little known to tourists, the prices are fair and the wares are appealing to both bargain-hunters and collectors. There is a great beer garden too.

Blade Nightswww.muenchner-blade-night.de.You can find roller-blade heaven every Monday night when Munich closes many of its major streets to accommodate up to 25,000 skaters. Five routes cut through the city, all of them beginning and ending on Wredestrasse. Between Arnulfstrasse. and Marsstrasse 21:00-22:30. Come at 20:00 for a free brake and wheel check. Family night on 5 June.

Tollwood Summer Festival14 June-9 July, open 14:00-01:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-01:00. L-1, Olympiapark, (M) Olympiazentrum, tel. 383 85 00, www.tollwood.de.Every summer the Olympia Park hosts this fun-loving hippy outdoor festival with live music, theatre and artisans selling their wares. A shopper’s delight. You can enjoy food and music and of course, no festival in Munich would be complete without beer.

Town Foundation FestivalJune 10-11, Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00. B-2, (M) Marienplatz, www.muenchen-tourist.de.The proud city of Munich celebrates its 847th year with a huge street festival. You can expect thousands of drunken revellers, parades, music and bratwurst at this festival. The usually prim and proper Munich folk let it all hang out. This year’s fest will also highlight Mozart’s 250th birthday.

Munich Film FestivalJuly 15-22, www.filmfest-muenchen.deMunich turns into Hollywood for a week when it hosts the film festival with 200 films, most of which are premieres. This event attracts international stars and artists. It’s held on the ‘Munich Movie Mile’, which means that all of the cinemas are within walking distance of each other.

Open Air Opera FestivalJuly 8-9, Bayerische Staatsoper-National Theater, tel. 21 85 19 20, www.bayerische.staatsoper.de.Dubbed ‘Oper für alle’ or opera for everyone, this festival includes two free open-air operas broadcast live in addition to its 70 summer performances. This is a special treat for the common folk who can’t afford a €200 ticket at the famous Munich Staatsoper (opera house), which attracts first class international musicians.

Munich City RunJune 25, www.sportscheck.comThe route of this 21km race passes along quiet streets from the city centre through the Theatinerstrasse and the Hofgarten to the English Garden and finishes at Marienplatz. There is also a 10 km run for families.

The Long Night of SportJuly 2, tel. 30 61 00 41, www.die-lange-nacht.de.The World Cup games will undoubtedly attract loads of sports fans and athletes looking for sporty fun on a non-match night. They’ll find it in the Long Night of Sport, where some 200 partners, including the city’s sports clubs, public sports grounds and the swimming pools at about 100 different venues, will present special opportunities to try out various sports incorporating the themes romance, wellness, action and sport. Various Munich swimming pools will turn into adventure pools. In the Olympic Park a wide variety of team and beach sports, from football to beach football, will be offered. In the Englischer Garten courses on yoga, walking, running, tai chi and qui gong will be on the programme. Leopoldstrasse will turn into an action and fun-sport mile. Open 16:00-01:00. Admission €10/4 for all locations and use of public transport.

Streetlife FestivalJuly 15-16, Sat 16:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-22:00, www.streetlife-festival.de. Munich’s most impressive boulevards, Leopold- and Ludwigstrasse, will turn into a car-free zone for a lively street festival including street art and handicrafts, literature, music, dancing, sport and games.


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Hotel categories are based on the most expensive double room rate. Prices are rack rates, and are expected to go through the roof during the World Cup.

Over €200 An der Oper H-4, Falkenstr. 10, MKolumbuspl., tel. 290 02 70, fax 290 02 729, [email protected], www.hotelanderoper.com. This place’s popularity could possibly have something to do with it being almost within arm’s length of the Hof-bräuhaus. Regular and long-term guests, actors, opera singers and conductors included, enjoy spacious apartments with a kitchenette. Standard rooms are a bit on the small side and the fittings aren’t everyone’s taste but that shouldn’t bother you if a quiet, central location is more important. Q68 rooms (61 singles N90 - 140, 61 doubles N150 - 235, 7 suites N220 - 350). AGR hhhh

ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel N-2, Arabellastr. 6, MArabellapark, tel. 92 640, fax 92 64 86 09, [email protected], www.arabellasheraton.com. This new five-star deluxe colossus bills itself as “redefining the meaning of the term ‘Grand Hotel’ in the 21st century”. With a speciality restaurant, piano café, hairdresser, pool, saunas and fitness centre, it’s the perfect place to while away a wet weekend. To remind yourself where you are, ignore the aestheti-cally appalling exterior and check into one of the Bavarian rooms or a tower-floor suite with views stretching as far as the Alps. Q643 rooms (28 singles N170 - 210, 587 doubles N195 - 235) Breakfast €21. ACDFGHKPRU hhhhh

Bayerischer Hof B-2, Promenadepl. 2-6, MMarienpl., tel. 212 00, fax 212 09 06, [email protected], www.bayer-ischerhof.de. This historic hotel, which occupies nearly a complete city block, was built at the behest of King Ludwig in 1841 because his palace lacked indoor plumbing and he was too embarrassed to entertain guests there. It’s now privately owned and operated by the Volkhardt family who have possessed it for four generations. It is said that they are involved in most decisions from the fabric used in rooms to the jazz acts performing in the club, not unlike Al-Fayed in Harrod’s. The oldest part of the hotel, a former palace and now a kind of miniature Versailles with modern technology, was incorporated into its structure in the 1970s to provide more space for Olympic travellers. Needless to say each of its 395 rooms has a unique design, some in Laura Ashley styles, and include all of the luxuries one would expect from a five-star hotel, with a few extras like Sony Playstations. Three restaurants, a jazz club and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool are just a few of its perks. Q395 rooms (88 singles N172 - 370, 259 doubles N279 - 416, 58 suites N469 - 636). ACDFGHKPRU hhhhh

Excelsior A-2, Schützenstr. 11, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 13 70, fax 55 13 71 21, [email protected], www.geisel-hotels.de. Its stunning lobby is a mix of old world elegance and rustic countryside décor - just the first indication that it does indeed excel in quality and service. All rooms are spacious and furnished in bright colours with beautiful views, cable TV, minibar, phone and opulent bathrooms. The staff are also very proud of the hotel’s wine bar which boasts some extremely rare vintages. Q113 rooms (52 singles N130 - 200, 54 doubles N175 - 280, 7 suites N280 - 350) Breakfast €16. AGHKPRU hhhh

Hilton Munich City D-3, Rosenheimer Str. 15, MRosen-heimer Pl., tel. 48 040, fax 48 04 48 04, www.munich-city.hilton.com. Priding itself as the only hotel in Munich with a direct subway connection to the trade fair and airport, the Hilton offers everything you’d expect from a top class chain of hotels. It has its own Bavarian-style pub, buffet/restaurant, café and bar, so no guest need go starving here. Q481 rooms (481 singles N115 - 450, 481 doubles N115 - 450, 20 junior suites, 1 presidential suite) Breakfast €21/ €14.70. ADGHKPRU hhhh

Hilton Munich Park I-1, Am Tucherpark 7, tel. 38 450, fax 38 45 25 88, www.munich-park.hilton.com. With a health club, fitness room, sauna, steam room and massage parlour, the 5-star Hilton sure knows how to pamper its patrons. The state-of-the-art rooms all have air conditioning and there’s also the presidential suite, for that very special sejour. The hotel has a restaurant and club, bistro and lobby café called Kaffeeklatsch. Q461 rooms (61 singles N125 - 450, 384 doubles N125 - 450, 15 suites N) Breakfast €21/ €14.70. ACDFGHKPRU hhhhh

Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten C-2, Maximillianstr. 17, MMarienpl., tel. 21 25 27 00, fax 21 25 27 77, [email protected], www.kempin-ski.com. Not surprisingly, Munich’s most salubrious hotel is located on the same street where Gucci, Dior and Cartier cater to the world’s highest tax bracket. The receptionists, swaddled in Bulgari scarves, survey the dark marble lobby illuminated by stained glass from above. Choose from rooms in the section of the hotel dating back 150 years or the newer wing built in 1971 to accommodate Olympic traffic. All rooms include the luxuries one would expect from such a hotel, but if you must explore then try the swimming pool, restaurant or, God forbid, the business centre. Q316 rooms (61 singles N205, 202 doubles N230, 34 junior suites N700) Breakfast €29. ACDFGHKPRU hhhhh

Le Méridien A-2, Bayerstr. 41, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 24 220, fax 24 22 11 11, [email protected], www.lemeridien-muenchen.com. Recently built around a beautiful, central courtyard, this is one of the city’s best hotels. All rooms are spacious, decorated in soothing earth tones and most include flat-screen TV with internet access and large bathrooms. Unique features include teddy bears, doorbells outside each room. It also has the largest hotel pool in the city. The restaurant’s menu was created by a chef with two Michelin stars under his belt, and the bar hosts live music most evenings. Q381 rooms (352 doubles N125 - 375, 29 suites N575 - 995). ACDFGHKPRU hhhhh

Mandarin Oriental C-2, Neuturmstr. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 29 09 80, fax 22 25 39, [email protected], www.mandarinoriental.com. Upon entering the lobby one is tempted by the smell of chocolate and coffee wafting from the café - a good omen. All rooms are incredibly spacious, decorated in subtle tones with the odd oriental vase as a kind of subliminal branding. In addition to cable TV, climate control, dataport and video or DVD players in standard rooms, suites have the added benefit of stereos, play stations, great views and a special button to summon housekeeping. Perhaps the best aspect of the hotel is the fact that it’s right next to the Hofbräuhaus. Q73 rooms (53 singles N280 - 380, 53 doubles N330 - 430, 6 suites N1100 - 1400, 14 junior suites N520 - 820) Breakfast €24. ACFGHKPRU hhhhh

Maritim A-2, Goethestr. 7, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 23 58 59, fax 55 23 59 02, [email protected], www.maritim.de. Germany’s mega-chain of hotels not surprisingly has an impressive unit in Munich. Enter the elegant polished granite lobby and proceed to its spacious rooms furnished with cable TV, minibar, phone, dataport and large bathrooms. Alternatively, head over to the top-floor swimming pool and sauna area or the piano bar with live music each evening. Nine conference halls have a capacity of upwards of 550 people and the restaurant serves each room until 23:00. Q339 rooms (145 singles N171, 194 doubles N210, 11 suites N335 - 450, 1 presidential suite N550). ACDGHKPR hhhh

Mercure City A-2, Senefelderstr. 9, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 13 20, fax 59 64 44, [email protected], www.mercure.com. This large hotel offers comfortable and convenient accommodation in the heart of the city. Rooms are similarly, yet tastefully decorated and include cable TV, phone, dataport, minibar, climate control, great views of its summer beer garden and a Toblerone on each pillow. A restaurant, conference facilities and a parking garage are also available. Q167 rooms (58 singles N99 - 250, 167 doubles N99 - 285). AGHKLPRU hhhh

Palace J-3, Trogerstr. 21, MPrinzregentenpl., tel. 41 97 10, fax 41 97 18 19, [email protected], w w w.hote l -pa lace -muenchen.de. Don’t be misled by the banal facade of this build-ing - hidden behind is a most luxurious hotel decorated in classic French style; light, con-temporary and sophisticated. A gastronomic chef, friendly staff, fi tness area, and a magical little garden all help raise the feel-good factor. No wonder politicians, tenors and an ex-Wimbledon star are almost part of the annual inventory. Q72 rooms (66 singles N155 - 225, 66 doubles N200 - 280, 6 suites N250 - 1000) Breakfast €15. ADFGHKRU hhhhh

Parkhotel Theresienhöhe E-3, Theresienhöhe, Parkstr. 31, MSchwanthalerhöhe, tel. 51 99 50, fax 51 99 54 20, [email protected], www.parkhotel-theresienhoehe.de. Thanks to enormous 70m2 family rooms, patrons needn’t fear of falling over each other here. Larger suites have 2 bed rooms and long-term stays are encour-aged. The rooms centre on a peaceful li t tle cour tyard. Q28 rooms (9 singles N109 - 159, 10 doubles N134 - 229, 6 suites N194 - 259, 3 junior sui tes N164 - 245). AH hhhh

P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted

O Casino H Conference facilities

T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled

R Internet W Wi-Fi L Guarded parking

F Fitness centre G Non-smoking rooms

K Restaurant M Nearest U/S-Bahn station

D Sauna C Swimming pool

Symbol key Prinzregent an der Messe Riemerstr. 350, MRiem, tel. 94 53 90, fax 94 53 95 66, [email protected], www.prinzregent.de. Next to the Trade Fair Center the Prinzregent offers excellent business facilities and conference rooms. For the weary traveller there are also wellness facilities like a fitness room, a spa and massage. The restaurant serves Mediter-ranean and Bavarian cuisine. Q83 rooms (singles N80 - 300, doubles N90 - 350, suites N110 - 395). AFKR hhhh

TRYP München F-3, Paul-Heyse-Str. 24, MHauptbahn-hof, tel. 51 49 00, fax 51 49 07 01, [email protected], www.solmelia.com. The hotel has changed ownership over the years but its latest incarna-tion is that of a modern, stylishly decorated business class hotel. Have a drink in the bar, read international press on com-fortable leather sofas or surf the web in the lobby. Rooms are similar but differ in the amount of amenities offered. The most comfortable accommodation provides fax machines, fresh fruit, free minibar, a mobile phone and even slippers. Fitness centre, conference rooms and an impressive restaurant are also at your service. Q201 rooms (8 singles N90 - 204, 164 doubles N105 - 219). ADFGHKRU hhhh

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€125-200 Advokat C-3, Baaderstr. 1, MIsartorpl., tel. 21 63 10, fax 216 31 90, [email protected], www.hotel-advo-kat.de. Celebrated as the first “design” hotel in Munich, the eccentrically elegant Advokat is for the guest who prefers the modern, minimalist touch to luxury. Enjoy paparazzi-eye views of the fashionable Gärtnerplatz district from the roof, a bot-tomless minibar and a superb all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. Q50 rooms (17 singles N115 - 255, 33 doubles N135 - 275, 1 apartment N170 - 210). AGR hhh

Best Western Atrium F-3, Landwehrstr. 59, MThere-sienwiese, tel. 51 41 90, fax 53 50 66, [email protected], www.atrium-hotel.de. The Atrium does indeed have a sunny atrium courtyard at its centre and a great location between the train station and the city’s festival grounds. The comfortable rooms are tastefully decorated in soft colours and include cable TV, dataport, phone and minibar. Q160 rooms (57 singles N139, 90 doubles N169, 13 triples N199). ADFGHRU hhhh

Daniel A-2, Sonnenstr. 5, MKarlspl., tel. 54 82 40, fax 55 34 20, [email protected], www.daniel-ho-tels.de. A shopper’s delight - this hotel is literally steps away from the pedestrian zone between the station and Marienplatz. There’s a direct S-Bahn connection to the airport and what the hotel charmingly describes as the mess area, but which, we hope, means trade fair (Messe). There’s a laptop connection in every room in case you aren’t here just for the shopping. Q81 rooms (21 singles N79 - 105, 43 doubles N108 - 137, 12 triples N137 - 155). AGHPR hhh

Europäischer Hof A-1, Bayerstr. 31, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 15 10, fax 551 51 14 44, [email protected], www.heh.de. Like Old Europe, it’s a little past it’s prime, but still a reasonably priced option that couldn’t be more central. Singles are small, with bathrooms nearly as large as the proper room and doubles are much more spacious albeit with slightly dated décors. All rooms include cable TV, safe, trouser press, minibar and phone. More unique features of the hotel are the chapel and the Munich airport flight schedules listed on the monitors in the reception area. Q148 rooms (148 singles N79 - 146, 148 doubles N89 - 196). AGHPRU hhh

Exquisit A-3, Pettenkoferstr. 3, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 551 99 00, fax 55 19 94 99, [email protected], www.hotel-exquisit.com. Central yet secluded, this four-star hotel is decidedly for the non-smoker. Certified smoke-free rooms are available and guests can tuck into a hearty breakfast of meats and cheeses in a smoke-free zone too. The hotel bistro, also open to non-guests, does a superb Sunday brunch for under €10 a head. Note the chauffeur-driven car, should you fancy touring town in style. Q50 rooms (5 singles N129 - 210, 34 doubles N170 - 250, 11 suites N215 - 310). ADGHRU hhhh

Four Points Hotel Olympiapark L-1, Helene-Mayer-Ring 12, MOlympiazentrum, tel. 35 75 10, fax 35 75 18 00, [email protected], www.arabellasheraton.com. At the heart of the Olympic Village, the Four Points has been playing host to international sports teams for over 30 years. With plenty three to four-bed rooms and all the Olympic facilities just around the corner, this is one of Munich’s best family hotels. Claim your free voucher for a ride up to the revolving restaurant of the Olympia Tower. Q105 rooms (105 singles N115 - 165, 105 doubles N135 - 190) Breakfast €13. AGHKLR hhh

Holiday Inn München D-3, Hochstr. 3, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 48 030, fax 448 82 27, [email protected], www.forumhotel.de. This eleven-storey hotel opposite the Gasteig Arts Centre may not look exciting from the outside, but some rooms enjoy excellent views of the city skyline. Those on the superior floors come with their own safe and computer. Q580 rooms (12 singles N169, 556 doubles N189, 12 junior suites N219). ACDFGHKPR hhhh

Holiday Inn South Kistlerhofstr. 142, tel. 78 00 20, fax 78 00 26 72, [email protected], www.holiday-inn.com/munich-south. A quiet loca-tion, smart balconied rooms, soothing courtyard-views and a speedy train connection into the city centre make this 320-room, all-mod-cons establishment a sound choice. Rooms are nicely priced for the four star quality it has. Q320 rooms (307 singles N79 - 199, 307 doubles N79 - 199, 1 suite N179 - 299, 12 executive room N99 - 119) Breakfast €17. ACDFGHKPRU hhhh

Jedermann A-2, Bayerstr. 95, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 54 32 40, fax 54 32 41 11, [email protected], www.hotel-jedermann.de. Considering its great location for Oktoberfest, its friendly, family-run service and its inexpensive prices you’d be a fool not to stay here, but book in advance as it was voted the 18th most-liked hotel in its class in Germany. The rooms are a bit small but offer cable TV, phone, dataport, modern furnishings and connecting room doors for families. Rooms with shared facilities lack the amenities and flash but are comfortable and economical. Q55 rooms (15 singles N49 - 119, 32 doubles N67 - 169, 8 triples N64 - 187). AGHPRU hhh

Marriott Hotel Munich Berliner Str. 93, MNordfried-hof, tel. 36 00 20, fax 36 00 22 00, [email protected], www.marriott.com/mucno. Billed as a Full Service Hotel, there’s literally nothing you couldn’t wish for in terms of creature comforts at this state-of-the-art place, four kilometres from the city centre. Homey bedrooms come with a king or queen-size bed, air conditioning and a cordless telephone. There are two attractive American-style eateries; the California Grill Restaurant, with its weekly theme evenings and Sunday brunch, or the less formal Champions Bar with 18 TV screens and American beer. Q348 rooms (320 singles N95 - 405, 320 doubles N95 - 405, 28 suites N) Breakfast €19/16,. ACDFGHKPRU hhhh

Mercure Altstadt B-2, Hotterstr. 4, MMarienpl., tel. 23 25 90, fax 23 25 91 27, [email protected], www.mercure.com. Located in the heart of the Old Town is this modern hotel with all the comforts of home. Glass bricks have been placed in the exterior walls of the hallways to produce more light and the rooms are also bright deco-rated in brown, beige and black colours. Cable TV, climate control, minibar, phone, dataport and writing desks are all standard. Its restaurant, The Fat Man, is a good choice for local cuisine. Q74 rooms (11 singles N94 - 235, 59 doubles N104 - 245, 3 suites N150 - 248, 1 junior suite N130 - 215). AGHK hhh

Pension Seibel Reichenbachstr. 8, tel. 231 91 80, fax 26 78 03, [email protected], www.seibel-hotels-munich.de. Book into the top-most suite at this family-run hotel close to the Viktualienmarkt and enjoy a roof-top view of the Marienkirche. Each room is tastefully rustic, homey and spacious whilst several family apartments with kitchenette cater for up to five. Chirpy Frau Seibel dishes up a marvellous breakfast spread including oven-fresh cakes and patisseries. Q20 rooms (20 singles N49 - 120, 20 doubles N69 - 139, triples N99 - 199, 3 apartments N145 - 300). AG

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Close to the historic railway station and the pedestrian zones of „Breite Gasse”, „Königsstraße” and„Kaiserstraße”, the NH Nürnberg-City offers you a warm welcome. The city’s most lovely museums inviteyou to a cultural experience. At christmastime, a visit to the famous Christkindlesmarket for Mulled Wine,Lebkuchen and Nuremberg Sausages is a must. The trade fair and the airport are quickly reached as well.

Our rooms are generously equipped and offer lots of room to relax. In additionto a bath/shower and WC, all rooms have satellite TV, a mini bar, hairdryer,air-conditioning as well as high speed internet access. In the fitness area withits sauna, solarium and steam bath, you will find an opportunity to relax andrejuvenate. Revitalize yourself for the day at our generous and healthy break-fast buffet.

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Renaissance München Hotel N-1, Theodor-Dombart-Str. 4, MNordfriedhof, tel. 36 09 90, fax 360 99 65 00, [email protected], www.marriott.com/mucbr. Part of the Marriott chain, this 261-room modern hotel enjoys a quiet location in Schwabing close to the English Garden and the Olympic Stadium. There’s a good restaurant where you can enjoy mediterranian cuisine. The newly refurbished bar (with marmor floor, glass and black leather couches) promises cocktails and tasty snacks. Complimentary copies of the Financial Times are delivered to rooms on weekdays and fresh-brew coffee is on the house. Q261 rooms (singles N89 - 155, doubles N98 - 155, suites N119 - 185) Breakfast €17. ADFGHKR hhhh

Under €125 Am Markt C-2, Heiliggeiststr. 6, MMarienpl., tel. 22 50 14, fax 22 40 17, [email protected], www.hotelinmunich.de. No distance from the Viktualienmarkt, this small, unpretentious hotel enjoys a prime and peaceful location. Rooms are somewhat spartan and many lack en-suite facilities, but with rooms this cheap, who’s complaining. The only noise likely to encroach upon your beauty sleep is the clanging of next door’s church bells. Q30 rooms (10 singles N38 - 66, 20 doubles N87 - 92, 4 triples N99 - 123). A

Carlton C-1, Fürstenstr. 12, MOdeonspl., tel. 28 20 61, fax 28 43 91, [email protected], www.renner-hotel-ag.de. Luxury is the buzzword at this traditional hotel, which counts professors, princes and politicians amongst its regulars and serves champagne and smoked salmon for breakfast at no extra charge. Heaped with homey fittings, a wellness centre and some of the plushest curtains in town, Carlton will spoil you silly. Q49 rooms (13 singles N77, 16 doubles N87). ADFGR hhh

Gästehaus Englischer Garten Liebergesellstr. 8, tel. 383 94 10, fax 38 39 41 33, www.hotelenglisch-ergarten.de. Overlooking a beer garden on the edge of the English Garden, this converted windmill makes an ideal base for exploring the city, just a five-minute walk down the road. With its oldy-worldy rooms and delightful bird-chirping garden, it’s a grandmother’s dream. Try for rooms in the main building as these have more character than the self-catering apartments in the annex down the road. Q25 rooms (5 singles N60 - 95, 19 doubles N68 - 106, 2 triples N94 - 115, 13 apartments N81 - 105). AR

Königswache G-2, Steinheilstr. 7, MTheresienstr., tel. 542 75 70, fax 523 21 14, [email protected], www.koenigswache.de. A short walk from the museums, yet quietly located, this recently renovated hotel prides itself on personal service. All 39 rooms are sound-proofed, some non-smoker. For €8 a day, motorists can rent their own garage. Königswache welcomes pets as well as their owners. Q39 rooms (20 singles N69 - 94, 19 doubles N79 - 117, 9 triples N99 - 137). AGKR hhh

Prinz D-4, Hochstr. 45, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 441 40 80, fax 441 40 83 33, [email protected], www.hotel-prinz.de. This newly built, classy hotel run by Herr and Frau Durow is reputed for individual service. It’s central - the Deutsches Museum and Gasteig Arts Centre are a stone’s throw away - and yet very peaceful. There’s an all-organic breakfast buffet and a cosy little French restaurant next door. Modern art fans should feel at home here amongst the regularly changing exhibitions, whilst rooms on the top floor offer a unique view over Munich. Q40 rooms (40 doubles N80 - 95) Breakfast €12.50. AGHKPRU hhhh

Savoy Amalienstr. 25, MLeopoldstr., tel. 28 10 61, fax 28 01 61, [email protected], www.savoy-garni.de. Choose between large family rooms which have bunk beds, a luxurious bathtub, king-size French bedrooms or the twin rooms, which also double as singles. Rounding off the something-to-suit everyone line-up are the business bed-rooms. Compact and basic, these are based on the notion that business people are there only to sleep. Q74 rooms (singles N69, doubles N79). AGR hhh

Seibels Park Hotel L-2, Maria-Eich-Str. 32, MPasing, tel. 829 95 20, fax 82 99 52 99, [email protected], www.seibel-hotels-munich.de. It seems no expense was spared beautifying this upmarket hotel next to Pasing Park. Each grand, Florentine villa-style room comes with a balcony and feels almost palatial. For sheer luxury, don’t miss breakfast in the equally elegant dining room. Q39 rooms (39 singles N69, 39 doubles N85, triples N99, quads N119). AG hhhh

Airport hotelsAs Germany’s second largest airport, Munich gets quite a lot of business and conference traffic making use of the facilities in and around the airport before taking off to the next destination. Although there’s just one hotel actually on the airport grounds, there are alternatives nearby, ensuring you don’t get a glimpse of Munich. For more information about the airport, see the Munich Airport section.

Kempinski Airport Munich Airport, Terminalstr. Mitte 20, MFlughafen, tel. 978 20, fax 97 82 25 13, [email protected], www.kempinski-airport.de. This five-star affair is so close to Munich Airport that you have a ringside view of the runway. Centred around a stylish, glass-walled atrium, the 389 excellently sound-proofed, all-mod-con rooms enjoy king-size beds, gargantuan mirrors and celebrity-style bathrooms. If you’re suffering from jet lag, the Fit & Fly health club with its state-of-the-art swim-ming pool promises to pamper. There are also two rather elegant restaurants; one specialises in international theme buffets, the other offers authentic Asian and Mediterranean cuisine against a designer garden backdrop. Q389 rooms (389 singles N132 - 390, 389 doubles N132 - 390, suites N410 - 2500, studio N350 - 650) Breakfast €24. ACDFGHKLPRU hhhhh

Apartments Mr. Lodge Barer Str. 32, tel. 340 82 30, [email protected], www.mrlodge.de. Specialised in long-term rent-al of apartments, flats and houses in all areas of Munich. The minimum rental time is one month. Adresses and photos can be found on their website. Q (singles N500 - 1300, doubles N900 - 2000, triples N1200 - 3000, studios N600 - 1000).

HostelsGenerally clean and a good deal cheaper than pensions, youth hostels are a great place to hang your rucksack, particularly if you’re travelling alone and not averse to sharing a room. Not everything labelled Jugend is actually a state-run DJH-hostel (Jugendherberge) though (and not always as cheap). There are Jugendhotels, Jugendgasthäuser (guest houses) and even a Jugendlager. To get into an official Bavarian Jugendherberge you need to be a member, under 26 (one place charitably ad-mits under 27-year olds too), a group leader or part of a family with at least one child under 18.

Euro Youth Hotel A-2, Senefelderstr. 5, MHauptbahn-hof, tel. 599 08 80, fax 59 90 88 77, [email protected], www.euro-youth-hotel.de. Judging by the piles of weathered backpacks in the lobby and the lack of toilet paper in the toilets, one could easily surmise that this place is popular with the youth of Europe and beyond. Dormitory beds are clean and private rooms priced considerably higher include cable TV, a phone, sink, bed and not much else. Shared showers and bathrooms in the corridor. One computer with internet access is available in the bar, which gets fairly crowded in the evening. Q58 rooms (9 singles N44, 18 doubles N59, 16 triples N63, dorm beds N17) Triple & Dorm breakfast €4,90. GN

Munich is no stranger to having hordes of tourists raid the town. They deal with it every year at Oktoberfest time after all, when 6 million people visit the biggest party in the world. Therefore, there are tents and camping areas set up in and around Munich to accommodate the huge numbers of fans expected to come to see the World Cup. If you want more than canvas over your head, search www.checkin-muenchen.de or www.statthotel.de for private accommodation offers; these sites list short and long-term furnished rooms or complete apartments and houses.

The Tent, K-1,In den Kirschen 30, tel. 14 14 300, [email protected], www.the-tent.com.The most convenient and surprisingly well-equipped campsite is called simply The Tent and is a 13-minute tram ride away from the city centre in a large park near the Botanical Garden. There is one huge 600m² main tent and there are smaller ‘bed tents’ that are slightly more comfortable. Some of the conveniences include: lockers, washer/dryer, warm meals, internet terminal, music, campfires, chill-out zones, guest kitchen, guided tours through Munich’s Altstadt, hot showers, bike rentals, sports and so on. The camp is environmentally friendly and uses no paper or plastic cups and dishes, no mass-produced meat products and there is no curfew. Special prices for the World Cup: Main tent €11 per person, per night. For small tents €6.50 per person and €5.50 for 1-3 person tent, €18 for 1-4, €39 for 10-30. If you bring your own tent it’s €6.50 per person. All prices include blankets and sleeping pads. Reservations only for groups of more than 15. Get there by tram N°17 to Botanischer Garten.

Campingplatz München-Thalkirchen, Zentral-ländstr. 49, tel. 72 31 70 7, www.muenchen-tour-ist.de. Take the U3 to Thalkirchen then bus N°135 to Floßlände.

Camping München Obermenzing, Loch-hausener Str. 59, tel. 8 11 22 35, www.camping-platz-muenchen.de. By car, take the A99 direction Stuttgart, exit Munich-Lochause then left on Loch-hausener Strasse.

Campingplatz Nord-West, Auf den Schrederwi-esen 3, tel. 15 06 93 6, www.campingplatz-nord-west.de. By car, take Dachauerstr. going north to the Schrederwiesen.

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Prices vary, but, generally speaking, eating out in Munich is not cheap. The best value for money tends to be Italian fare, with a single course meal and drink for one costing about €10-14. Traditional Bavarian food costs around €16-18 a head. Most restaurants have a lunch menu which usually features the same items from the evening menu but much cheaper. Prices in brackets indicate the range of main dishes.

Afghan Lemar B-2, Brunnstr. 4, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 26 94 94 54. If you’ve never eaten cuisine from this part of the world, Lemar may be an ideal first experience as the wait staff are friendly and helpful and the food is nothing short of fantastic. Try the quabelli palau ba kababe morgh (marinated chicken pieces, stewed spinach and fried basmati rice with raisins and pistachios), which is much tastier than it sounds. If traditional yoghurt drinks aren’t what you’re after, then choose from a selection of Afghan teas or something from the impressive wine list. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. (€8-12). B

American Bobolovsky’s M-1, Ursulastr. 10, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 39 73 63, www.bobolovsky.de. If over-exposure to Bavarian cooking has left you craving for burgers, spicy wings, ribs and tortillas, Bobolovsky’s has the answer: Monday happy hour fill-yourself-full American buffet (€8.90). And to celebrate your rehab, join regular local drinkers for happy cocktails Sunday to Thursday and knock back all you can for €4.50. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. BNPST

Edison & Co. Schulstr. 28, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 13 03 93 93, www.edisonundco.de. A burger restaurant with style. Enjoy a great selection of burger and beer specials in a model of Thomas Edison’s home. Rooms include the library, planning room and workshop in this theme restaurant. QOpen 11:30 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 17:00 - 01:00. (€8-15). AB

Julep’s New York Bar & Restaurant J-4, Breisacherstr. 18, MOstbahnhof, tel. 448 00 44, www.joepenas.de. The combination of ceiling fans, redbrick walls and bar would fit right in in Brooklyn, but who’s de putz who hung Gil Hodges (Boston Red Sox 1934) on the wall? Don’t ask the bartenders in button-down shirts and ties, they’re busy making six and seven brightly-colored elixirs at once. The daily happy hour runs all night on Sunday. Beer is overpriced, so skip to the nine julep drinks, 12 kinds of tequila or 22 variations of whiskey. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. Kitchen closes 23:00. (€7–15). AB

BavarianBavarian cooking is tasty, filling and not exactly for weight-watchers. Restaurants known as Gaststätten are the best places to enjoy it. Equally popular with the natives are the beer halls, which offer real atmosphere and portions of meat to challenge the hungriest of appetites.Munich’s specialities include Weisswurst, a boiled white veal sausage usually served with a pretzel or bread and sweet mustard. If sausages aren’t your thing, try Leberkäse, a spicy meatloaf served in very thick slices. Even more substantial is the porky Schweinshaxn knuckle of pork washed down by a litre mug of beer. Further hearty fare includes Rippchen (ribs), Schweinebraten mit Knödel (roast pork with dumplings) and Krautschnupfnudeln - elongated fried dumplings dished up with boiled cabbage and fried bacon.

Augustiner am Dante Dantestr. 16, MWestfriedhof, tel. 15 91 98 70. Münchners are into what they call After-Vork Dinner (jawohl). The €6.99 specials (drink of your choice included) attract more than just hungry business folk en route to the dance floor. The meat at this bright and cheery family-run restaurant comes direct from the local slaughterhouse (try the tasty, typically Bavarian Fleischpflanzerl, a spicy pork patty) and the chef handpicks the vegetables from the market stalls. There are also two good-value, daily changing dishes for just €5 and fish on Friday. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€7-15). BGKNPST

Beim Sedlmayr C-2, Westenriederstr. 14, MIsartor, tel. 22 62 19. Crammed with oak-panelled walls, old-fash-ioned lighting and colourful locals dying to tell you their life story, this atmospheric Bavarian restaurant is worlds away from the more tourist-oriented beer halls just a few doors down. The daily-changing menu is great for calf dishes; try the Sauernieren - sour kidneys with roast potatoes. QOpen 09:00 - 21:30, Sat 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. (€8-14). B

Georgenhof H-1, Friedrichstr. 1, MGieselastr., tel. 39 31 01, www.georgenhof.de. Typical Bavarian Schmankerl (delicious morsels, literally) are what pulls the crowd to this rustic restaurant also famed for its typical Bavarian Gemütlich-keit (conviviality). The roast duck is some of the best in Munich and you can watch the cooks prepare your fresh fish or meat over a charcoal grill in the middle of the dining area. The menu changes daily. QOpen 12:30 - 01:00. (€8-25). B

Halali C-1, Schönfeldstr. 22, MOdeonspl., tel. 28 59 09. Traditional Bavarian eatery reputed for its game. The wooden-panelled rooms decked with hunting trophies make the perfect backdrop for Herr Mair’s specialities such as stuffed hare and Pfifferling mushrooms on a cognac sauce or pheasant breast in a Steinpilz crust. It’s not a hunting license but a well-charged credit card that you need here. Q Open 12:00 - 15:00; 18:00- 01:00. Sat 18:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€16-22). A

Haxnbauer H-3, Sparkassenstr., MMarienpl., tel. 216 65 40, www.haxnbauer.de. The crackling pork knuckle and suckling pig slowly turning on a beech charcoal rotisserie tempts many a passer-by to this old-fashioned Bavarian beerh-all housed in an historic 14th century building. This meat-eater’s delight has its own butcher and specialises in different types of dark beer. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€8-16). AJ

Leopold H-1, Leopoldstr. 50, MGiselastr., tel. 383 86 80. It’s refreshing that on a trendy street like Leopoldstraße, where all the cafés begin to look alike after the first block, you can still find the staples of Bavarian cuisine - pork knuckle, sausages and pretzels just to name a few. Carved wooden chairs proudly display the ‘HB’ of the Hofbräu beer served here, old lithographs adorn the walls and for some reason that currently eludes us, a giant depiction of the zodiac is painted on the ceiling. QOpen 10:30 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30 - 01:00. (€9-13). ABP

Marktstüberl F-4, Zenettistr. 11, MPoccisstr., tel. 746 14 10. Weißwurst and Wiener sausage don’t come any fresher than at this eatery-cum-butcher’s on the site of Munich’s former slaughter house. Three grandmotherly women churn out hearty servings of beef roulade, Schweine-braten pig roast and fist-size pork knuckles. The coolest thing to order though is the trio’s famous potato salad, served only on Fridays with baked fish. QOpen 06:00 - 24:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€6-10).

Orlando C-2, Platzl 4, MMarienpl., tel. 24 23 80 30. A sophisticated tourist bistro/restaurant set in a beautiful building from 1899 on the square that also houses the Hof-bräuhaus. Well known for it’s well-priced light buffet (€13), it also serves the usual, heavier Bavarian dishes. Augustiner beer is on tap. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€8-16). AB

Paulaner im Tal C-2, Tal 21, MMarienpl., tel. 219 94 00. Trying to adapt the old brewhouse look, this relatively new restaurant does a good job applying dark wood to the interior. Serving Bavarian dishes, it has a good lunch menu deal (€5) but keep in mind they make their profits from the drinks. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 16.00 - 24.00. (€8-17). AB

Pfistermühle C-2, Pfisterstr. 4, MMarienpl., tel. 23 70 38 65. Just look for the 16th-century building crawling with ivy for real Bavarian cuisine. Marinated meat is so tender it melts in your mouth and the staff are always in earshot in case you need something. Try the Pfistermühle speciality - a savoury mixed grill served on a bed of cheese spätzle. The wine list is also first rate and Ayinger is available on draught. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€12-17). AB

Wirtshaus zur Brez’n H-1, Leopoldstr. 72, MGiselastr., tel. 39 00 92, www.zurbrezn.de. You know you’ve stumbled onto an authentic Bavarian restaurant when the menu you’re reading is divided into three main categories - Grandma’s Kitchen, Food from the Farm and Classics from Swine. Decorated in rustic resplen-dence and large hanging pretzels (Bretzel), it becomes a popular cocktail house at night thanks to its location and the fact that it serves food until 02:30. QOpen 10:00 - 03:00. (€7-15). B

Zum Ewigen Licht B-2, Marienpl. 22, MMarienpl., tel. 23 88 66 96. A café since 1857 and the supposed birthplace of Munich’s most revered edible, Weisswurst, Zum Ewigen Licht caters mostly to tourists these days which is not surprising given its location opposite the Neues Rathaus. Al-though largely discredited by scholars as the true first creator of Bavaria’s national sausage, no one seems to care, least of all travellers from foreign lands. Service is dreadfully slow, but the view is sublime and the little white links are delicious. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (€5-9). B

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Augustiner am Dom B-2, Frauenplatz 8, MMarienpl., tel. 291 94 50. This quaint Bavarian brewery house serves Munich’s most beloved Helles beer, Augustiner. I t also specialises in Schweinmagen (pork belly) and Kalbstock-wurst (veal sausage), with extremely cheap prices for this part of town. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. (€4-9). B

Augustiner Großgaststätte B-2, Neuhauserstr. 27, MKarlspl., tel. 23 18 32 57, www.augustiner-restau-rant.com. Groß, meaning big, is an understatement - a really gross one. You could walk around this restaurant and beer hall for days. Just when you think you’ve seen the last huge room with antlers mounted on the wall, you turn a corner and there’s another one or even a hidden courtyard beer garden. Like Munich, the brew is historic and excellent, as is the lo-cal cuisine prepared with meat from its own butcher shop. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. (€8-12). AB

Donisl B-2, Weinstr. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 22 01 84. “Munich doesn’t have to be expensive” declares a sign at the entrance to this traditional beer house, which pledges to fill you up for no more than €6.95. True to word, not even the succulent roast ox or a quarter of a fattened duck with potato dumplings will cost you a single cent more. Choose whether you wish to sit with the Japanese-dominated tourists on the ground floor or the locals and businessmen above, but don’t miss the merry accordion player at the back of the restaurant where both floors meet under a pyramid-like glass roof. No wonder it’s almost as famous as the Hofbräuhaus. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. (€6-18).

Hofbräuhaus C-2, Platzl 9, MMarienpl., tel. 22 16 76, www.hofbraeuhaus.de. What can one say about the world’s most famous beer hall. Despite popular lore, it’s not just beer guzzlers from abroad that make the pilgrimage to this holiest of brewing sites - the Germans visit in droves (even Bavarians), because as the song says: wie schön ist’s im Hofbräuhaus! So grab your litre beer mug (as smaller sizes are seldom seen), eat your sausages and schnitzel or sing and dance in Munich’s most sacred institution. Keep the menu or buy the T-shirt so you can prove you’ve been here - the hangover will fade... QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 02:00. (€6-12). ABE

Hofbräukeller I-3, Innere Wienstr. 19, MMax-Weber-Pl., tel. 459 92 50, www.hofbraeukeller.de. Not to be confused with the Hofbräuhaus of oompah band and thigh-slapping dancer fame. Quality over quantity prevails at this century-old beer hall. Menu highlights include knuckle of lamb, seasonal dishes such as asparagus and a different daily veg-etarian dish, all at reasonable prices. The restaurant prides itself on being the most family-friendly beer house in town with its own supervised child’s indoor play area. There’s also a kid’s playground outside in the beer garden, which is a major crowd puller. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. (€6-18). ABG

Löwenbräukeller F-2, Nymphenburgerstr. 2, MStigl-maierpl., tel. 52 60 21, www.loewenbraeukeller.com. Enter a Bavarian Baroque atmosphere with vaulted ceilings and archways and savour all of the traditional favourites like Knödel (potato or bread dumpling), Schweinebraten and Schnitzel. Quench your thirst with world famous Löwenbräu beer. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€6-19). AB

Paulaner am Nockherberg H-4, Hochstr. 77, MKo-lumbuspl., tel. 459 91 30, www.paulaner-am-nockher-berg.com. The beer garden has spectacular views from the top of the famous Nockherberg Hill and the restaurant boasts the best starkbier (strong dark beer), Salvator, and hosts the famous Lenten Starkbierfest. In addition to the typical Bavarian fair, this restaurant offers a large selection of wild game and a token vegetarian menu section. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (€5-18). ABGP

Paulaner Bräuhaus F-4, Kapuzinerplatz 5, MGoe-thepl., tel. 544 61 10. If you want to avoid the tourist trail, take a short metro ride from Marienplatz for local food and men in lederhosen. You’ll know you’re at the right place when you spot the shiny copper vats filled with unfiltered Paulaner beer, one of the world’s best know wheat brews. Soak up the atmosphere of parquet floors, intricate tile work and stained glass ceilings in this recently renovated brewpub. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. (€5-15). AB

Spatenhaus an der Oper C-1/2, Residenzstr. 12, MOdeonspl., tel. 290 70 60. Bavarian treats like pork knuckles, seasonal dishes for the gourmet and standard sausages and sauerkraut are all served in this elegant res-taurant, home of one of Germany’s best known brewers since 1896. QOpen 09:30 - 24:00. (€9-17). AB

Unionsbräu Haidhausen J-3, Einsteinstr. 42, MMax-Weber-Pl., tel. 47 76 77, www.unionsbraeu.de. Dine in a vine-bedecked subterranean chamber amidst the steaming copper kettles of the Union brewery; you can observe the brew-ing process from your table. The brewery opened in Munich in 1885 and now belongs to Löwenbräu. Come on Thursday, Friday or Saturday for the live jazz concerts. QOpen 16:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Concerts €6. (€3-15). ABE

Weisses Brauhaus C-2, Tal 7, MMarienpl., tel. 290 13 80, www.weisses-brauhaus.de. Many brewery houses have gained notoriety in Munich and the world over the years, but Schneider Weisse stands out with its casual beer hall and, most of all, its unusual milky brown brew. Just try to order something else and the wait staff will convince you otherwise. Europe’s first patented wheat beer is also available mixed with other alcohol for extra zing or with fruit syrup, the famous Berliner Weisse. A lengthy menu of Bavarian treats is on of-fer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. QOpen 07:00 - 02:00. (€5-15). ABE

Wirtshaus Ayingers C-2, Platzl 1A, MMarienpl., tel. 23 70 36 66. One of the great advantages of dining in Munich is the amazing variety of local brews once can taste at restaurants. Ayinger, a delicious, but perhaps lesser-know beer is served at this large establishment that can only be described as an upmarket beer hall. The food is typically Bavarian, meaning good, but the interior has a bit of modern style and design not found in other places. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. (€8-18). AB

Zum Durnbräu C-2, Durnbräugasse 2, MIsartor, tel. 22 21 95. €15 will fetch you a large beer, sausage, pota-toes and salad at this dimly lit city-centre beer hall where long communal wooden tables makes it a popular place for just about every kind of beer drinker you care to name. The local brew comes in mugs with a tin top, so no excuses for spilling, folks. Popular at lunchtime with locals. Look out for Jon Bon Jovi’s name in the guest book; this is where the rock star dined after his recent concert in Munich. And just for the record, he had suckling pig, knuckle of veal and potato and herb salad followed by Apfelschmarrn and ice cream. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. (€9-22). AB

BreakfastIrish pubs may be the ideal venue for expats to eat break-fast in the afternoon, but Munich’s cafés are the best places to go for early birds on the run.

Bodo’s Conditoreicafé A-2, Herzog-Wilhelmstr. 29, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 236 65 20, www.bodos.de. In addition to freshly baked cakes and other goodies, Bodo’s serves an excellent choice of breakfast ranging from a simple croissant and coffee to eggs and sausages. QOpen 07:30 - 20:30, Sat 08:00 - 20:30, Sun 08:00 - 21:00. BNS

Guglhupf Café B-2, Kaufingerstr. 5, MMarienpl., tel. 260 88 68, www.cafe-guglhupf.de. Eggs, sausages, jam and rolls and other typical German breakfast food are found here. Cakes and pastries are also served within their quaint rustic interior. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. (€5-7). B

Brew houses Altes Hackerbräuhaus B-2, Sendlingerstr. 14, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 260 50 26, www.hackerhaus.de. If the calf’s lungs with dumplings isn’t exactly what you had in mind for your traditional meal in Munich, there are plenty of other less risky options - for instance, sausages, schnitzels and sauerbraten. With an incredible brewing and gastronomic tradition that spans the centuries, this beautiful building may be one of the best addresses in town for true Bavarian atmosphere. Hacker-Pschorr beers on draught. QOpen 09:00 - 23:30. (€6-29). AB

Andechser am Dom B-2, Weinstr. 7, MMarienpl., tel. 29 84 81. The location on a shady square behind the Frauenkirche is perhaps appropriate considering the beer that’s served in this lively local favourite. The monks of the Andechs cloister just outside the city have been producing one of Germany’s strongest beers, a double bock, since the 14th century. It’s now consumed in large quantities by the patrons of this restaurant, which could explain the heavenly grins on their faces and the loud conversations. Great for Bavarian cuisine too. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. (€9). AB

Zum Franziskaner C-1/2, Residenzstr. 9, MOdeonspl., tel. 23 18 12 18. Get your sausage on the run from its take away bistro or have a proper sit down meal in its polished, if slightly generic, halls and guest rooms. Some may come for the Bavarian cuisine, the Wurst menu or even, God forbid, the vegetarian dishes, but most people come for one of the city’s most renowned brews, the famous Franziskaner wheat beer. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. (€8-12). AB

Zur dicken Sophie Johanneskirchnerstr. 146, tel. 929 60 74. Most reviews rave about this family-popular place in leafy suburbia but we can’t help feeling it’s a tad overrated. The beer’s great but service was painstakingly slow the evening we turned up, and traditional dishes such as calf schnitzel can vary considerably in quality. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. (€9-14). P

British Victorian House C-3, Frauenstr. 14, MMarienpl., tel. 25 54 69 47. Little England in the centre of Munich, the Victorian House is for the hungry and homesick. Modelled on a traditional English house, its British fare is far more than just meat and two vegetables. Surprises abound such as risotto with dried tomatoes or Mexican chilli noodle bake. Alternatively, let yourself loose on a classic English tea with homemade scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream. QOpen 09:30 - 23:00. (€5-8).

CafésListed here are the true cafés - places where you can bring your granny to sip coffee, poke at a bit of cake and listen to Mozart. If you’re looking for the places where skinny 17-year-old models wiggle around drinking €20 White Rus-sians, see the Café bar listings in Nightlife & Culture.


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Bagels & Muffins B-1, Barerstr. 72, MUniversität, tel. 271 21 86, www.bagelshop.de. Like the name says, it serves bagels and muffins not to mention coffee and tea. Homesick Americans can sink their teeth into a bagel with cream cheese and lachs (salmon) or try some more modern creations like the mozzarella and tomato bagel. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. (€2-5).

Café Altschwabing H-2, Schellingstr. 56, MUni-versität, tel. 273 10 22. Short of splashing out on Café Tambosi, this is the closest you’ll come to a neoclassical Viennese Kaffeehaus in Munich. Heavy with stucco, chande-liers, doilies and silk-scarfed bodies, the recently restored, 115-year old building bubbles with elegance. Thomas Mann, Paul Klee, Kandinsky and Lenin all cut their teeth here but don’t expect contemporary debate to rise much above the level of whether the freshly baked Kuchen cuts the mustard. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€6-12).

Café am Beethovenplatz A-3, Goethestr. 51, MGoe-thepl., tel. 54 40 43 48. Said to be the oldest café in town, this is the epitome of the Viennese Kaffeehaus. Particularly popular with local medical students, the high-vaulted, chande-liered dining room boasts the best Apfelstrudel in town. Break-fast menus, salads and organically-produced meat dishes are all named after countless composers. Choose between the nightly jazz-to-classic live music or a pianist-accompanied Sunday brunch. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€7-9). BE

Café Piemonte B-2, Peterspl. 9, MMarienpl., tel. 13 94 30 10. A super friendly owner and unpretentious coffee house flair are the pulling points of this café between Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt. Herr Zeldman serves a great range of coffee specialities, snacks such as tramezzini (didn’t we once call these sandwiches?) and salads either inside, out on the square or to go. Love-struck couples go for the Passione - breakfast for two, complete with prosecco, grissinis and freshly-pressed orange juice. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. (€5-10).

Café Tambosi B-1, Odeonsplatz 18, MOdeonspl., tel. 29 83 22. Travel back in time to the days of Mozart in this prestigious baroque coffee house, established over 225 years ago by Luigi Tambosi. Steeped in tradition, it’s a reincarnation of the Kaffeehaus, frequented by the maestro himself. For €35 you can indulge in a four-course ‘Spaghetti Opera’ meal (Thursdays at 19:00) under the arches of the court garden to the rear. The opera part of the menu comes courtesy of students from the city’s music school. Alternatively, do the Mozart thing and order a café Borega and strudel stuffed with poppy seed. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€7-13) B

Caffe San Pietro B-2, Peterspl. 10, MMarienpl., tel. 38 46 77 17. Don’t be surprised if you get served here by the same pretty Fräulein as in Piemonte, two doors down as this smaller, snugger café is under the same management. Enjoy maybe the best cappuccino grande in town and a gorgeous, bite-size dolce. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. (€8-15) BNPT

Coffee Fellows C-2, Tal 33, MIsartor, tel. 24 26 99 86, www.coffee-fellows.de. Whilst service here is rather slow at times, there’s no faulting the made-to-order bagels and mac-chiato laced with wicked syrups. At the weekend, you can eat as much as you like from the bagel, muesli and fresh fruit salad buffet for €7.90. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 07:00 - 24:00, Sun 09:00 - 22:00. (€7-20) Also on Leopoldstr. 70. N

Coffee to Go B-2, Am Rindermarkt 15, MMarienpl., tel. 38 89 84 70. With café latte starting at €2, it serves the cheapest flavoursome coffee in Munich and its three cheese cakes (strawberry, chocolate and caramel) are a sweet-tooth’s dream. The Coffee of the Day is always good value and you save €0.10 if you bring along your own mug. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 02:00.

Deli Star Bagel Bar H-1/2, Kaulbachstr. 41, MUni-versität, tel. 28 78 77 13. When it comes to early-morning coffee and bagels, this is the address in Munich’s student heartland. For the health-conscious, there’s a tempting se-lection of homemade mueslis and fruity yoghurt desserts. A clean and tidy environment makes this a refreshing alternative to some tacky, over-priced coffee haunts downtown. QOpen 07:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. (€2-6). S

Ideal Espresso Bar I-4, Weissenburgstr. 8, MRosen-heimer Pl. Great hole-in-the-wall place in the heart of up-and-coming Haidhausen. The service is friendly, the music’s funky, and the bruschettas, including sheep’s cheese and pesto, are amongst the best in town. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. (€4-8).

Kaffee & Mehr B-2, Viktualienmarkt 1, MMarienpl., tel. 22 88 03 22. Over 30 varieties of different coffees and espressos set this cheerful bistro apart from the rest of its kind in central Munich. Sweet-tooths note the mouth-watering pralines and homemade cakes on offer. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. (€2-8).

Renner B-2, Marienplatz 8, MMarienpl., tel. 24 23 12 07. You could hardly sip your latte at a more central loca-tion in Munich. Right under the Glockenspiel and opposite St. Mary’s Column, this café is your window to Marienplatz. There’s plenty of finger food like pizza squares, tramezzino and cheesy pastries for under €2 and a great selection of cof-fees to go, all charted on an enormous overhead blackboard. With its charming mother-and-son staff, Café Renner is too good just to grab and go. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.

Rischart B-2, Viktualienmarkt 2, MMarienpl., tel. 23 17 00 33, www.rischart.de. Plenty of cakes and other goodies to choose from at this popular chain of café/bakeries. QOpen 07:45 - 20:00. Closed Sun. B

San Francisco Coffee Co. H-3, Gärtnerpl. 2, MFrauen-hoferstr., tel. 20 20 77 82, www.sfcc.de. Although the Starbucks invasion has begun, San Francisco Coffee Co. is already present in a dozen locations in Munich. You’ll feel right at home at this trendy, yet laid back atmosphere where the English-speaking staff are helpful and friendly. Lounge on the couches and enjoy the huge American style muffins, sandwiches and coffees of all flavours and sizes. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. Also at Im Tal 15, Theatinerstr.; Liebigstr. 10; Nymphenburgerstr. 151; Amalienstr. 45; Innere Wiener str. 57 and others. G

Stadtcafé B-2, St-Jakobs-Pl. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 26 69 49. What gives the impression of an unwelcoming waiting room at a train station is actually a hip rendez-vous for movie directors, film buffs and intellectual opinion-formers behind thick-rimmed glasses. Conversation typically centres on what’s playing next door at the Filmmuseum and gets spiced up over daily changing soups, salads and pastas. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. (€4-9).

Timballo B-1, Gabelsberger Str. 9, MOdeonspl., tel. 28 80 80 02. Cool and trendy, Timballo is great for taking the weight off your feet after touring the nearby Pinakothek museums. Relax with a cappuccino (a bargain at €1.80) or enjoy a tramezzino or panini. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Wall Street B-2, Kaufinger Tor, MMarienpl., tel. 260 40 31. If you tire of the crowds in the central pedestrian zone, this is your nearest refuge. Hidden away in the up-market Kaufingerhof arcade, this drinks-only address overflows into a sun-blessed courtyard where students and shoppers rub shoulders under two enormous parasols. The waitress sports a T-shirt trumpeting “I Want Your Sex”, but patrons seem more interested in sipping coffee, cocktails and freshly-squeezed fruit juices. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.

Cajun & Creole Big Easy K-2, Frundsbergstr. 46, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 15 89 02 53, www.thebigeasy.de. Let the good times roll in this New Orleans bar and restaurant specialising in traditional Creole cuisine. Relax around tea-wood furniture and tuck into Louisiana-style fare such as hot and spicy gratins, exotic fish, rice and shrimp salads. The food may not be typically American but the jumbo-size por-tions certainly are. If that sounds like declaring war on your waist line, opt instead for happy hour drinks, daily from 17:00 - 20:00. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. (€8-19). AE

Fouquets G-1, Nordendstr. 12, MGiselastr., tel. 27 39 97 16. Munich restaurants don’t come much more intimate than this colourful little place in Schwabing. Fouquets has only eight tables but claims to serve the best Creole cuisine in the whole of Bavaria. Kick off with an exotic cocktail before ploughing through appetisers like deep fried vegetable balls, jerk croutons or carrot-ginger soup. Main courses dishes are equally inventive – look out for fusion-like dishes such as fish curry laced with lemon grass, leeks, coconut milk, zucchini and banana chips. And try saying nein danke to the calorie-laden mango mint sorbet. QOpen 19:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. (€14-19). AP

Chinese Kam Yi B-2, Rosenstr. 6, MMarienpl., tel. 260 60 60. This dodgy-looking restaurant in the city centre is recommended for those with Chinese cravings. Despite the uninviting looks of the take-away area, some good dim-sum is available in the seating area below. Not great on ambi-ence, but good spicy food. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. Also at Rosenheimer Str. 32. (€9-23). A

Mandarin C-2, Ledererstr. 21, MMarienpl., tel. 22 68 88, fax 72 55 13 36. Mandarin does wonderful things with duck, and with two pages of its menu dedicated to speciali-ties from Beijing you’ll have no shortage of exotic dishes to choose from. Hanging lanterns, golden dragons, paintings of rural landscapes and a fish tank make up the bright interior of this cheerful restaurant where Chinese are often spotted dining, a subtle hint that the food has to be good. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00, 17:30 - 23:00. (€8-15). A

Shanghai A/B-2/3, Sonnenstr. 3, MKarlspl., tel. 59 27 44, fax 55 38 08. Take the stairs to the first floor and discover a bright dining hall with a view of the street below or an opulent room in the back decorated in typical Chinese style. The menu lacks dim sum, but the affordable lunch specials more than make up for this one shortcoming and the crispy duck with vegetables is a slice of heaven. QOpen 11:30 - 23:00. (€9-15). A

Ethiopian Blue Nile H-1, Siegesstr. 22a, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 34 23 89. Don’t let the beaded curtains and the cheesy African art scare you away from one of Munich’s best and most interesting ethnic dining experiences. Eating here is a homey communal activity, as everyone’s food is served together on one spongy sour dough pancake, which you eat with your hands. The dishes are similar to a spicy meat stew. Try the Tetsch honey wine and the tasty Bunna Ethiopian cof-fee. In the end you’ll start to enjoy the silly straw hats hanging from the ceiling. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. Closed Tue. Also on Belgradstr. 14. (€8-12). A

Fast food 1. Münchner Kartoffelhaus B-2, Hochbrückenstr. 3, MMarienpl., tel. 29 63 31. This pleasant little Potato House diner appropriately serves potatoes galore in many new and some daring ways. The Indian curried potato is good, and there has to be something for everyone. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 17:30 - 23:00. (€5-18). AJTU

Kaimug B-2, Theatinerstr. 15 (Funf Höfen Shopping Centre), MOdeonspl., tel. 20 60 33 25. Watch your Thai curry being prepared before your eyes by a non-stop, efficient team who use only the best meat and vegetables. At lunchtime this place is packed, but you won’t have to wait long. There’s a classy lounge atmosphere for those who wish to linger. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. (€6-8).

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La Provencale H-1, Amalienstr. 91, MUniversität, tel. 0176 - 211 90 308. This small café is standing room only, because it doesn’t have any seats. Sip Chardonnay with a camembert sandwich or delicious crepes stuffed with mushrooms, cheese and other tasty fillings. The following French necessities are also available: coffee, newspapers and fashion magazines. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun. (€4-6).

Mama’s Kebap House H-1, Feiltzstr. 7, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 39 26 42. This classy fast food joint is just the thing after a night out at the pub. They serve Turkish spiced meat in pita with yoghurt sauce, falafel and Turkish pizza. You can add your own spices if you like; there are ten to choose from. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. (€2-9).

French Creperie Bernard Bernard D-3, Innere-Wiener-Str. 32, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 480 11 73. For a taste of France and the best crepes in town, this typical Parisian restaurant is the place to go. The wafer-thin works of art are served oozing with all types of creative fillings like goat’s cheese, corn, apple and shrimps. Try the house favourite known as flambée but leave some space for the crepe desserts if you’re into combi-nations as tempting as melted chocolate, freezing ice cream and hot banana. QOpen 18:30 - 01:00. (€3-8). N

Dukatz im Literaturhaus B-1, Salvatorpl. 1, MOdeon-spl., tel. 291 96 00, www.dukatz.de. A successful mixture of café, bar and restaurant, this converted market hall is celebrated for its lovingly prepared French/Italian-oriented cuisine (try the tender lamb chops with olives) and homemade Gallic patisseries (apple tart to be precise). Whether sur-rounded by typical daytime clientele of bankers and patently self-conscious café macchiato sippers or Tuscan bon vivants after dusk, you’ll never tire of people-watching here. Q Open 12:00 - 14:30; 18:30 - 22:30. Café 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. (€12-24). B

Le Bousquerey I-4, Rablstr. 37, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 48 84 55. A mixture of modern and classic cuisine, Le Bousquerey feels just like the Grande Nation in miniature. It’s a bit of a squeeze round the tiny square tables but the speciality fish is as fresh as it gets this far inland and Normandy-born Pierre Reyt cooks with only the finest ingredients. Try his salad with warm goat’s cheese or the irresistible Sole Meuniere followed by roasted pears dunked in champagne Sabayard. If tables are all occupied, try your luck next door at La Bretagne. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. (€17-21). B

Le Gaulois Hörwarthstr. 4, MDietlindestr., tel. 36 74 35, www.legaulois.de. If you enjoy French cooking but wish to leave the cravat and culottes at home, this rustic-decor restau-rant with a crackling fire and massive dark wood tables is right up your street. Monsieur Potente makes gorgeous galettes and crępes and his garlicky snails washed down with a glass of organic wine will tantalise your taste buds as never before. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. (€8-24). ABG

Louis D-3, Hochstr. 45, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 44 14 19 10. “New classic” French cuisine is the ordre du jour at this bistro-style restaurant/bar next to Hotel Prinz. Choose between a good-value, daily-changing midday meal (€10) and pricey three to five-course evening meals. Friendly fran-cophone chef Herr Schutz cooks to perfection (try resisting saltimbocca sole on a bed of Provencal vegetables) and his luke-warm chocolate cake on apricot sauce is just short of heaven. Q Open 12:00 - 15:00; 18:00 - 24:00. Closed Sat & Sun. (€9-32). AB

German Bratwurstherzl B-2, Dreifaltigkeitspl. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 29 51 13. A treasure hidden on a quiet square just off the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Daily Franconian specials centre around Bavarian sausage specialties. The fried Nuremburger sausages are made on site and the beer is tapped from cask barrels. Excellent and excellent value for money. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€5-10). B

Dreigroschenkeller D-3, Lilienstr. 2, MIsartor, tel. 489 02 90, www.dreigroschenkeller.de. After 22:00 Monday through Wednesday, the songs of Brecht and Weill win over the international crowd, who can join the costumed sing-ers in the choruses of The Threepenny Opera. Every corner, shelf and wall is an eyeful of mix-matched décor and Brecht paraphernalia. When not paying respect to the playwrite, dig into potatoes with a side of garlic, herb, or horseradish dip, or try toying with one of the five cigars sold here. QOpen 16:00 - 01:00. (€6-10). E

Galeria Kaufhof B-2, Kaufingerstr. 1-5, MMarienpl., tel. 23 18 51. One of the best department-store restaurants in Munich, Galeria is split up into “theme gardens”. Take a seat in the garden overlooking the rooftops of the Marienplatz, the fruit garden or the beer garden - all are glass-enclosed. Good, hearty portions include baked noodles and knuckle of pork. Coffeeholics note: you get a free coffee refill for just €0.50. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. (€6-8). B

Gasthaus Isartor C-3, Kanalstr. 2, MIsartor, tel. 22 77 53. The raw diamond amongst Munich’s traditional res-taurants, Isartor serves excellent Bavarian food including its own speciality ‘meat pan’ with mushrooms cooked in cream sauce. The chef claims to make the best blueberry pancakes in Munich and the Austrian Kaiserschmarrn (sugared strips of pancake with raisins) served with stewed apple is certainly some of the best this side of the Alps. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. (€7-14). B

Lamm’s A-3, Sendlinger Tor Pl. 11, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 59 19 63, www.lamms.de. Hidden underneath a cinema, this is perhaps one of the city’s best after-hours establishments. Come during the day and expect good service and great German cuisine in what looks like a typical Bavarian beer hall. Arrive in the small hours of the morning after a night of clubbing and you’ll be surprised to find a full house of revellers staving off the munchies and a desire to go to bed with sausages and big mugs of beer. Q Open 24hrs. (€5-10). AB

Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube H-3, Residenzstr.1, MOdeonspl., tel. 22 56 28, www.bayernpfalz.de. If you’re a wine drinker you may feel a little bit confined by Bavaria’s beer-guzzling culture. Fortunately, you can enjoy Germany’s best wines from the Pfalz Rhineland-Palatinate region in this historical building with Gothic archways and pillars, and a wine cellar containing no less than 150,000 bottles. QOpen 10:00 - 00:30, Sun 11:00 - 00:30. (€6-11). BG

Roy B-3, Herzog Wilhelmstr. 30, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 59 25 96. The goulash and Reibedatschi (potato fritters) go down a treat and the cocktails are some of the smoothest in town (a good job too, at around €9 a go). Fortnightly live music showcases local talent and, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch the proprietor, a former carnival prince, doing his amazing Frank Sinatra party-piece. Plastic chickens, Chris de Burgh and Peter Ustinov are all apparent here. QOpen 20:00 - 04:00. Closed Sun. (€16-18). AE

Spatenhaus C-2, Residenzstr. 12, MMarienpl., tel. 290 70 60. Just a stone’s throw from the Operhaus, this prestigious restaurant offers a special opera dinner with hors d’oeuvres before the performance and the rest after. See what it costs and you might suspect the ticket price is thrown in too. Quality definitely reigns over quantity here, however, and there’s no beating old-fashioned faithfuls like filet of hare with gin and elderberry sauce or suckling pig bathed in dark beer sauce. QOpen 09:30 - 23:30. (€12-23). ABP

Valentinsstüberl C-2, Dreifaltigkeitspl. 2, MMarienpl., tel. 22 69 50. Another traditional inn close to the Viktualien-markt, this too offers a daily-changing menu and loads of different sausages (Weißwurst/Leberwurst with brezel always popular). QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€5-10). B

Greek Paros B-3, Rumfordstr. 14 (Gärtnerpl.), MMarienpl., tel. 228 001 28. Full of ambience, this Greek tavern has a reputation for tantalising its guests with mouth-watering lamb casserole and fishplates. Plenty typical Greek fare too, from gyros to souvlaki, followed by an irresistible vanilla creme-filled choux pastry with ice cream, all makes for a great all-round dining experience. QOpen 15:30 - 01:00. (€6-15). A

Pavlos E-2, Nymphenburger Str. 117, MMaillingerstr, tel. 123 33 93. Enjoy excellent lamb in a welcoming, down-home atmosphere in this family-owned restaurant. Try the seafood platter with grilled red peppers and goat cheese. Don’t be surprised if the owner offers you lots of ouzo after your meal. QOpen 17:30 - 01:00. (€6-17). B

Piatsa H-1, Leopoldstr. 33, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 34 80 00. Indulge yourself with hearty Greek meals served until 01:00 in a cosy tavern atmosphere. Inside, enjoy a seat by the fireplace in cool weather. Nine-pin bowling is available and on weekend nights it turns into a rowdy Greek club com-plete with dancing on the tables. QOpen 11:00 - 03:00. (€7-16). ABI

Simera Kaiserstr. 55, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 33 53 80. Reputed for its subtle mixture of traditional and modern Greek food, Simera is something of an institution in the studenty part of town. Favourites include grilled sheep’s cheese, stuffed calamares and lamb skewer with potatoes, tsatsiki and salad. Munich’s Oberburgermeister (mayor) Christian Ude is a regular here, so it must be good. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. (€7-16). A

Indian Sahib I-4, Gallmayer Str. 2, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 45 80 17 15, www.sahib-indien-restaurant.de. Tucked away on a small street off Rosenheimerstr. is this authentic and welcoming Indian restaurant. With tandoori specialties in an extensive menu and well priced beer, Sahib is choice. The good sahibs at Sahib make life easy for the undecided or just plain greedy, with the Thali meal, comprising a choice of 3 dishes, naan and raita. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30; 17:30 - 24:00. (€9-20). AP

Samrat G-3, Papa-Schmid-Str. 1, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 26 73 51. Take a break from Schwein and Bier as you sip a cool mango lassi and eat samosas with tamarind sauce in this classical Indian romantic escape. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes available. Be aware that spicy means spicy. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00; 17:30 - 24:00, Sat 17:30 - 24:00. (€9-16). AB

Swagat J-3, Prinzregentenpl. 13, MPrinzregentenpl., tel. 47 08 48 44, www.swagat.de. An elephant here, a god there, some rich fabrics and sequined images up on the walls is an admirable effort to culturally transform this beercel-lar-like space with low ceilings and cosy rooms. The menu is long, but you can cut it down to a manageable choice by writing off the bland pakoras. Snack on the complimentary disks of bread, and dip them in to one of three tasty sauces. The vegetarian soup is smooth and mild; the Murgh Nilgiri has an excellent spicy zing betwixt the mint, curry, and green chili ingredients. The friendly staff will bring you a liquid Mango treat to finish your meal with. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 01:00. (€8–20). B

International Am Marstall H-3, Maximillianstr. 16, MLehel, tel. 29 16 55 11. Prepare yourself for a fine dining experience with imaginative composition and flavour in this highly rated restaurant. Specialties include venison in pepper sauce, mussels carpaccio and lobster-turbot fricassee with saffron spiced vegetables. Q Open 12:00 - 14:00; 18:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Tue. (€25-44). A h

Anna A-2, Schützenstr. 1, MKarlspl., tel. 59 99 40, www.annahotel.de. The number one venue in Munich: sushi bar, modern restaurant and nightspot rolled into one (and a fabulous hotel upstairs). This is exclusive but not for one moment pretentious, the food is modern European, the staff are perfectly supercilious, the maitre d’ is the smart-est dressed man in Germany but you need not be to get in. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00. (€5-17). AB© Munich Tourist Office

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Bohne & Malz B-2, Weinstr. 3, MMarienpl., tel. 29 52 02, [email protected], www.bohne-und-malz.de. A trendy café/restaurant in the centre of the Old Town stylishly decorated with Portuguese tiles, lamps in warm wooden tones and peopled with Munich’s upper crust as well as respectable Bavarian ladies. Try their excellent pasta. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. Also at Sonnenstr. 11, tel. 55 71 79. (€7-14). ABGJ

Brenner Grill C-2, Maximilianstr. 15, MLehel, tel. 452 28 80, www.brennergrill.de. This cavernous restaurant with stone pillars and archways has three sections: a comfort-able wine bar, a pasta restaurant and a steak restaurant. It’s highly entertaining to observe how the steaks are cooked to perfection on a charcoal grill in the centre of the restaurant and gas burners are set up to boil the pasta. A steak-lover’s paradise. QOpen 12:00 - 23:30, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. Bar open 08:30-01:00, Fri, Sat 08:30-02:00. (€7-15). A

Bröding Schulstr. 9, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 16 42 38. Bröding’s reputation alone allows it to offer only one menu a day. Prepared with the very finest ingredients, the five-course special might offer partridge paté, roast venison with potato and topinambur (root vegetable) gratin followed by calvados parfait. Unless you really don’t like wine, drink nothing else here. Connoisseurs of Austrian grape, the owners will match you the perfect drop (by the glass) to each dish. Watching the chef prepare your feast through a giant glass window also stimulates the saliva. QOpen 19:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon, Sun. (Menu €45). B

Buffet Kull-Bar C-2, Marienstr. 4, MIsartor, tel. 22 15 09. Seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple yet friendly environment make Kull a perennial favourite amongst insid-ers (including Olympic swimmer Franziska von Almsick) who shun the more expensive, chic eateries in town. The chef excels at fish and salads. Try his Filet Dorade, succulent gold brace grilled to perfection, and close with a mouth-watering creme brule or tarte tartin. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. (€14-17). ABP

Café Reitschule I-1, Königinstr. 34, MGiselastr., tel. 388 87 60, www.cafe-reitschule.de. This riding school café and restaurant in Munich’s posh district, Schwabing, is located right on the edge of the Englisher Garten. As you eat from its classy international menu, enjoy the view of the horse-riders training in the arena below. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€7-15). AB

Café Rothmund F-4, Rothmundstr. 5, MGoetheplz., tel. 53 50 15, www.rothmundcafe.de. Spacious Rothmund is a great all-day diner and particularly popular with students thanks to its modest prices and no-hurry breakfast (try the delicious tomato and sheep’s cheese omelette) served until 15:00. The daily changing menu typically features pasta, fish or rabbit stewed in mustard sauce. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. (€4-12). B

Lenbach B-1, Ottostr. 6, MKarlspl., tel. 549 13 00, www.lenbach.de. This drop-dead gorgeous, late 19th cen-tury mansion is inhabited by signs of the Seven Deadly Sins, created by interior designer Terance Conran. Torches burn outside the main entrance, EN on one door, VY on the other. To reach your table you’ll have to be confident (and proud) enough to saunter down the catwalk, glowing in blue. Chef Ali Güngörmüs’ nouvelle cuisine is known to local gourmands - he previously worked at Tantris. After indulging your gluttony and perhaps greed, move your way to the bar at the end of the foyer, the scene of lust and sloth, especially at Wednesday after-work parties and try not to do the anger... Q Open 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. (€12-26). AB

Park Café F-2, Sophienstr. 7, MKarlsplatz Stachus, tel. 59 83 13, [email protected], www.parkcafe.de. The indoor restaurant caters to Munich’s in-crowd and club goers. The menu is quite varied and interesting including red snapper, Asian salads, gazpacho, and more. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 03:00. (€8-14). ABGJ

Tantris H-1, Johann-Fichte-Str. 7, MDietlindenstr., tel. 361 95 90, www.tantris.de. This gourmet restaurant boasts a famous chef and head waiter, with wine experts to guide you along with amazing food and a timeless pre-sentation. The black, orange and red 1970s ambience has reached cult status in Munich. Specialties include lamb with fennel and veal baguette with shiitake mushrooms. Q Open 12:00 - 15:00; 18:30 - 01:00. Closed Sun, Mon. (€30-44; lunch menus €60-85, dinner menus €110-128). A h

Italian Acquarello I-3, Mühlbaurstr. 36, MPrinzregentenpl., tel. 470 48 48, www.acquarello.com. Voted the city’s fourth most favourite restaurant by readers of the Munich Restaurant Report 2003 and the only Italian eatery in this district to carry a Michelin star. Daily changing menu features some of the finest Italian cuisine plus some surprises such as pot-roast beef in barola sauce with celery puree followed by chocolate soufflé with coffee sabayon. Q Open 12:00 - 14:00, 18:30 - 23:00. Sat, Sun 18:30 - 23:00. (€19–29). ABP h

Buon Gusto Talamonti C-2, Hochbrückenstr. 3, MMarien-pl., tel. 29 63 83. Barely a block from the Hofbräuhaus, this place feels like a real tourist trap but the family-run Buon Gusto is good value and serves some of the best Italian fare in town. Start off with ruccola salad before tackling the tre pasti – three light dishes of pasta with meat, vegetables and frutti di mare, accompanied by a fine Montepulciano and rounded off with creme caramel. Some evenings the singer/actor proprietor provides a musical digestive in the form of a Neapolitan classic. Ask friendly Talamonti to show you his framed photos – he’s starred in scores of films. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. (€14-20). A

Grissini - La Trattoria N-1, Helmtrudenstr. 1, MDi-etlindenstr., tel. 36 10 12 13, www.grissini.com. One of the finest trattorie in Munich, this wonderful establishment in Schwabing sets high standards with its food, and has an accompanying wine list that is quite frankly to die for. Very popular, you will need to reserve, which you can do by phone or even online. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 23:30, Sat 18:00 - 23:30. (€15-21). AB

L’Angolino J-4, Wörthstr. 16, MOrleanspl., tel. 48 44 99. Little Italy in frenchy Haidhausen, this delicatessen cum bistro is a great address for both eating in and taking away. Daily changing menus, served 11:00-16:00, are 100 per cent fresh and cooked al dente in a range of tasty sauces. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:30 - 14:00. Closed Sun. (€5-8). BG

Piccola Osteria H-2, Amalienstr. 39, MUniversität, tel. 28 44 74. Seated alongside an open kitchen you can watch your meal being prepared a la minute. The salmon antipasta served in a delicious tuna sauce is almost a meal in itself and heralds an a la carte pasta line-up, which this friendly, low-key Italian restaurant has been serving unchanged for 18 years. Very popular, so reservations are recommended. Q Open 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 01:00. Closed Sun. (€7-13).

Japanese Akakiko Running Sushi I-4, Franziskanerstr. 15, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 48 99 83 83, www.akakiko.de. Dine the Japanese way in a ‘sushi factory’ where sushi revolves around you enticingly on a conveyor belt. Be aware that this combined with the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat specials may encourage a never-ending eating binge which could turn you into a shrimp. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30; 17:30 - 23:30. Also on Amalienstr. 39. (€12-25). A

Fujikaiten H-1, Münchner Freiheit 4, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 38 66 67 66. This sushi restaurant offers an upscale minimalist atmosphere in the trendiest part of Mu-nich. It’s pricey but good quality. It’s hard not to be tempted by the all-you-can-eat buffet items zooming by on colourful plates offering samples of creatively displayed makis and also some warm Japanese dishes. QOpen 11:30 - 02:00. (€15-24). A

Shoya H-3, Orlandostr. 5, MMarienpl., tel. 29 27 72. Considered by most to be Munich’s best sushi, Shoya deals mostly in takeout, although there is a seating area too. They do such a brisk business they don’t encourage you to linger. Especially if you’ve just had a few Maß at the famous Hofbräuhaus beerhall across the way. Fair prices. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€3-15). AS

Takumi H-3, Kanalstr. 14, MMarienpl./Lehel, tel. 21 94 99 70. If you’ve never sampled raw fish, give it a go at this restaurant, a longstanding favourite with expat Japa-nese. The sushi masters here certainly know their trade, dishing up a great variety of fish and rice-based dishes. The furnishings are very simple and the ambiance a bit cramped but the service is friendly. Q Open 12:00 - 14:30; 18:00 - 24:00. (€12-31). A

Medieval Ratskeller München C-2, Marienpl. 8, MMarienpl., tel. 219 98 90. Good quality, inexpensive food and wine and great ambiance have made Ratskellers (city hall cellars) a real institution in Germany. Munich’s family-run Ratskeller, one of the best, is typical, packed with oldy worldy lighting, dark wood furnishings and intimate nooks. Ten cavernous rooms include the truly atmospheric Weinstube (follow your ears towards the zither and accordion music) where Fran-conian is a must-sip. Beautifully-presented dishes are both international and Bavarian (stacks of Schweinebraten) and the fish (try perch pike) is particularly tasty. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (€8-18). BEG

WeIser Küche C-1/2, Residenzstr. 27, MOdeonspl., tel. 29 65 65, www.welser-kuche.de. If having your hands washed for you, an enormous bib wrapped round your neck and tucking into a medieval feast appeals, check out this three-hour gastronomic experience staged in the cellar of the imposing Feldherrnhalle. Period-costumed waiting staff and musicians animate guests who work their way through ten courses. All food is prepared to sixteenth-century recipes, like home-made bread and lard or carrots dipped in cinnamon sauce. Expect to drink toasts galore (Gesundheit) and enter into the spirit of a bygone age (party games included). To get the most out of this merry meal, however, you need to be part of a group and prepared to get your hands sticky. Q Daily at 20:00, by reservation only. €48/42 per person.




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Mexican & Latino Enchilada F/G-2, Gabelsbergerstr. 97, MKönigspl., tel. 522 297, www.enchilada.de. Lovers of hot and spicy Mexican cuisine will go the whole enchilada here. Portions at this late-night restaurant are generous and fairly priced, and if you can hold out until 23:00, the marguerita pizza is half price. Marguerita Strawberry, by the way, is the house-own special cocktail and flows fast and furious during happy hour from 17:00 to 20:00. Reservations recommended. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 02:00. (€7-13). AB

Joe Pena’s H-3/4, Buttermelcherstr. 17, MIsartor, tel. 22 64 63, www.joepenas.de. If you want to take a break from Bavarian food for a while, go to this Mexican eatery with a Cuban flair where guacamole is made fresh at your table. Huge portions of spicy fajitas are available in all varieties. The bar serves quality cocktails and homemade flavoured tequilas, including a vanilla-flavoured version. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. (€9-15). A

Sausalitos G/H-2, Türkenstr. 50, MUniversität, tel. 24 29 54 94, www.sausalitos.de. This succesful chain of Mexican-themed restaurants has two outlets in town. Expect a funky atmosphere and skillfully presented wraps, wings, tacos and also burgers. The Mexican platter - a bit of everything - offers a solution for the undecided. After dinner, there are plenty of cocktails and occasional parties to keep you happy. Come between 11:00 - 15:00 to try the eat/drink all you can hours (€8.50, not on Sunday). QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 16:00 - 01:00. Also at Im Tal 16. AB

Tacos y Tequila H-1, Herzogstr. 93, MHohenzollernpl, tel. 30 65 77 00, www.tacosytequila.de. This taqueria offers a tasty selection of Mexican tacos, enchiladas and burritos with a Columbian influence. Friday is fresh fish day and Happy Hour is all night long on Monday and Tuesday, and it’s a good thing too because their margaritas are fabulous. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (€5-15). AB

Zapata Schulstr. 44, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 166 58 22. Named after rebel leader Emiliano Zapata, this is Munich’s most revolutionary Mexican dinery. Start off at the bar with a superior pina colada before settling down between sequined sombreros, saddles, cacti and coffee sacks. Crunchy nachos abound as appetisers and vegetables and meats head the main course line-up. This includes in-house creations such as Platos Zapata and, passing a nod at George Dubya, Plato Texano. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. (€6-16). AB

Persian Karawanserai A-1, Pettenkoferstr. 1, MSend-linger Tor, tel. 54 54 19 54. A welcome al ternative i f you tire of Bavarian delicacies, this delightful i vy clad inside yard makes for an almost fair y tale-like setting. Enjoy oriental delights such as vegetable filled pastries and lamb fillet nibbles on a skewer rounded off wi th a generous scoop of Persian ice cream. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€8-17). A

Seafood Aquapazza B-2, Mariahilfstr. 24, MMarienpl., tel. 65 10 22 58, www.das-riff.de. Whilst this sunny bis-tro-like place charges an arm and a leg for aperitifs and wine, there’s no faulting the value for money foodwise. The international menu offers some great starters like spaghetti, squid and scallops while desserts include an addictive coconut flan with ginger sauce. For the main course, look no fur ther than the Loup de Mer, whi te fish filet in a potato crust pungently herbed with grilled Provencale fennel. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00; 18:00 - 24:00. (€14-20). BP

La Bretagne I-4, Rablstr. 37, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 48 72 20. Deep in the heart of Munich’s French quarter, this intimate little establishment specialises in Breton cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients, Monsieur Bousquet serves a seafood storm featuring six to eight varieties of fish, from sole to sea devil with raw snails. Leave some room for desserts, which include a thick slab of homemade chocolate cake bathed in vanilla sauce. QOpen 18:00 - 22:00. (€17-19). AB

Spanish Bodega Dali G-1, Tengstr. 6, MJosephspl, tel. 27 77 96 96. Mix and match Spanish tapas with your friends in this intimate cellar restaurant. You’ll find typical Spanish fare here like gambas, chorizo and marinated mushrooms, but also some more exotic dishes like bocarones (fish in vinegar sauce) and lamb meatballs in tomato sauce. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. (€6-15).

El Perro y el Griego J-4, Belfortstr. 14, MOst-bahnhof, tel. 48 25 53. El perro is the dog (‘Schnipsi’, usually slouched in the doorway) and el griego is the Greek owner of this atmosphere-laden eatery. Yes, i t took a Greek to open the very first Spanish restaurant in Munich, renowned for i ts tapas (over 30 varieties) and wide range of fish which includes shark, sea wolf and tuna (delicious smothered over home-made bread). Signs, tiling and beer-barrel tables – you won’t find a single piece of decoration or furnishing here which isn’t authentically Spanish. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 16:00 - 01:00. (€7-13). B

Thai Khanittha 3 J-3, Kirchenstr. 96, MOstbahnhof, tel. 54 80 47 66. Big brass knockers and golden statues welcome you at this Asian temple of a restaurant. Expect a serene Bhuddist atmosphere with exquisite hand-carved wooden icons. The delectable Thai dishes are served on unique green cabbage plates. The chef here is more daring than most Asians in Munich, who usually tone down to mild German tastes. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30; 18:00 - 01:00. (€8-13). AB

Kun-Tuk H-2, Amalienstr. 81, MUniversität, tel. 28 37 00, www.kuntuk.de. Swirling red dragons and lanterns surround you in this upscale eatery where you can delight in Thai specialites such as green or red curry and delicious almond and coconut encrusted shrimps. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00; 18:00 - 01:00. Sat, Sun 18:00 - 24:00. (€10-18). A

Mangostin Asia Maria-Einsiedel-Str. 2, MThalkirch-en, tel. 723 20 31, www.mangostin.de. There’s no questioning the authenticity of this upmarket gastronomic experience - ingredients are flown in weekly from Bangkok. Waited on by an all-Asian team in traditional costume, it’s hard not to feel transported there yourself. Tuck into appetis-ers such as chicken wrapped in banana leaves followed by wok-fried vegetables and exotic seafood and, for dessert, heavenly passion fruit torte or tutti-frutti tropical. Action centres on the Bangkok Room (noisy but atmospheric) and there’s also a colonial-theme bar and restaurant, a small Japanese eatery and an Asian garden (complete with Buddha and rikshaw). Reservations are essential. QOpen 11:30 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 01:00. Also at Munich Airport. (€10-23). AB

Tung Thong B-1, Barer Str. 68, MUniversität, tel. 27 34 98 75. Elvis has been spotted in a Thai restaurant in Schwabing. Well, a picture of Elvis meeting the Thai royal couple. The King would have liked this modest Thai restau-rant; friendly staff that can make it as spicy as you want. The red curry comes recommended. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00; 17:00 - 24:00. (€8-15). B

Turkish Merhaba I-4, Pariserstr. 9, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 448 70 67, www.merhaba-taverne.de. Lamb and vegetable dishes steal the show at this small restaurant that serves some of the best Turkish fare in town. Main courses, including mouth-watering mushrooms stuffed with spinach and cheese, come with rice and yoghurt and the desserts are simply out of this world. Don’t dare leave without digging into a mound of honey-filled yoghurt garnished with walnuts. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. (€10).

Pardi E-1, Volkartstr. 24, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 13 18 50. The pretty wait staff blend in well here with the multi-pastel, Mediterranean style décor which looks like it went up just yesterday. The daily changing menu served to candle-light and groovy dinner music is strong on meat and fish specialities. Try lamb on-the-skew with yoghurt sauce, calamares grilled with cheese and zucchini sauce. If you can’t face any more muesli and wholemeal bread hotel breakfasts, order an all day Turkish alternative such as scrambled eggs and spinach on toast garnished with pickled crabs. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. (€7-15). AB

VegetarianFor vegetarians, non-meat options are becoming increas-ingly popular and include pasta, gratins, soups and quiches plus the usual salad and sandwich snack fare.

Basics C-2, Westenriederstr. 35, MIsartor, tel. 24 23 18 73. Whilst organically grown vegetables come at a premium here, this squeaky-clean eatery upstairs/super-market downstairs certainly fills a market gap for healthy livers in central Munich. Pay by weight and look out for the scrumptious gratins and baked pasta tofu. The bar does great freshly pressed fruit juices. QOpen 11:30 - 18:00, Sat 08:30 - 16:00. (€1.69 per 100g).

Buxs C-3, Frauenstr. 9, MMarienpl., tel. 291 95 50. One of the few self-service restaurants in central Munich, Buxs is a vegetarian’s paradise. What the eatery lacks in seating space it makes up for with its nutritious line-up of bean and pulse-based dishes, freshly pressed juices and mouth-watering desserts. QO-pen 11:00 - 18:45, Sat 11:00 - 15:30. (€1.85 per 100g). S

Das Gollier E-3, Gollierstr. 83, MSchwanthalerhöhe, tel. 50 16 73. Choice, quality and large portions distinguish this no-meat restaurant, which decorates its tables with a single rose in a recycled bottle. Crepes and pizzas make nice enough starters but the vegetable-pan main courses, served in 18 varieties straight out of a brick oven, are the prime players. Polentapfännchen, for instance, comes with peas, chestnuts and mushrooms topped with bubbling Gorgonzola. Everything here, by the way, is organic, even the beer. Q Open 12:30 - 15:00; 17:00 - 24:00, Sat 17:00 - 24.00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. (€7-9). ABG

Prinz Myshkin G-3, Hackenstr.2, MSendlinger Tor/Marienpl., tel. 26 55 96, www.prinzmyshkin.com. After doing a little shopping and sight-seeing in the city a great place to stop and choose from a wide selection of ethnic veg-etarian dishes, including, Indian, Sushi and Italian antipasti in a relaxing atmosphere of high-ceilinged archways and friendly service. QOpen 11:30 - 00:30. (€7-15). ABG

Vietnamese Ha Long A-2, Goethestr. 68, MGoethepl., tel. 530 93 21. This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side, but it’s well worth it with unusual dishes like trout in ginger sauce, grilled beef with peanuts and fiery tofu. Being located in the trendy Goetheplatz area, this place fills up fast on the weekend. Reservations are recommended. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30; 17:30 - 23:30. Sat & Sun 17:30 - 23:30. (€11-18).

To Khanh Belgradstr. 71, MBonner Pl., tel. 32 66 76 04. This unassuming restaurant serves good food at reason-able prices. They specialise in big soups, which really are big. The friendly staff doesn’t seem to mind special requests, so if you like it spicy it’s better to ask for it. Q Open 11:30 - 14:30; 17:30 - 23:30. Sat 17:30 - 23:30. Closed Sun. (€6-15).

Vinh’s E-1, Leonrodstr. 27, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 123 89 25. Don’t let the ugly concrete building put you off from sampling this first rate Vietnamese restaurant. The décor is a mixture of bamboo and warm golden orange tones creating a relaxing atmosphere and the friendly staff is happy to answer questions about the menu. Dishes are made with the freshest ingredients and tastefully garnished. Q Open Tues-Fri 11:30 - 14:30; 17:30 - 11:30. Sat, Sun 17:30 - 23:30. (€7-11). A



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BarsThough pretty tame early in the week, things invariably heat up from Thursday to Saturday. The best pubs are found in Schwabing where many “Lokale” start serving beer just after breakfast (Frühschoppen - could easily have been invented by the Bavarians - is literally “early pint”), offer light food during the day and form the back-bone of the city’s nightlife. Haidhausen is also great for atmospheric pubs whilst the Glockenbach district is home to the “alternative” scene. Pubs in the city centre tend to be larger, more anonymous and, from early evening till 22:00, hang-overs for office workers.

Bar Centrale C-2, Ledererstr. 23, MMarienpl., tel. 22 37 62. Olde worlde and shabby in a cool kind of way, it’s like they transplanted the quintessential hole-in-the-wall bar from some sleepy Italian alleyway right into the heart of Munich. Incredibly, this unpretentious, inexpensive place has featured amongst Playboy magazine’s Gastronomic Top 200. Settle down with a tasty fresh pasta and crispy salad and you won’t want to leave. Regulars rave about the cappuccino, freshly-squeezed orange juice and authentic atmosphere. If the bar area is full, try the cosy lounge at the back. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 01:00. (€7-10).

Cohibar City C-2, Herzog-Rudolf-Str. 2, MLehel, tel. 22 88 02 89. The words ‘cigars and drinks’ displayed on its sign are perhaps an understatement. Descend into this brick cellar, usually packed to rafters with partiers, and take in the smells of smoke, perfume, sweat and fragrant peppermint from the Mojitos. Che Guevara, whose likeness is featured on the wall, is no doubt rolling in his grave at the thought of the proletariat doing garish cocktail tricks for capitalist consum-ers of nightlife. Ask about free Samba and Salsa lessons. QOpen 17:00 - 03:00. A

Eat the Rich F-2, Hess Str. 90, MStiglmaierpl., tel. 18 59 82, www.eattherich.de. From this bar’s name you’d think i t was a cheap pub for the proletariat, but in fact i t’s the rich who socialise here, becoming considerably less weal thy in the process. But those extra large caipirinhas aren’t watered down, and the clientele are young and cool. During the happy hour you can get a huge sizzling pan of buffalo wings and slurp i t down with a hal f price cocktail. QOpen 19:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun. A

Hard Rock Café C-2, Platzl 1, MMarienpl., tel. 242 94 90, www.hardrock.com. Step right up for burgers, steaks, fajitas and salads, not to mention big cocktails that are less expensive than most places in the area. Yes, it’s blatant generic Americana, but on a continent that swears by techno and pop music, it’s nice to hear hard rock once in a while and, of course, to see Dee-Lite’s outrageous platform shoes behind glass. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. (€8-17). AB

Havana Club Cuban Bar C-2, Herrnstr. 30, MIsar-tor, tel. 29 18 84. I t’s a bi t too dark for a Cuban bar, but the Latin beats, low-hanging ceiling fans and the pictures of Papa, Fidel and the rest of the gang are encouraging. Lots of wait staff in white stand around wi th nought to do, which is perhaps the bar’s most Cuban quali ty. Good cocktails are served with vigour, bu t the moji to is strangel y absent from the drinks menu. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 03:00, Sun 17:00 - 04:00. A

Indian Bar G-3, Sebastianspl. 3, MMarienpl., tel. 260 55 58. An all-ages favouri te, India Bar is great for chilling out after an afternoon touring the nearby Stadtmuseum. The line-up of whisky, rum and cock-tails is one of the longest in town and includes “waka tonka”, an irresistible mixture of dark rum, lemon juice and grenadine. Asian/Mexican fusion includes tasty oatmeal tor ti l las stu ffed wi th vegetables. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00.

L-Opera C-2, Maximilianstr. 2, MMarienpl., tel. 54 44 46 44. After standing empty for many years, this arcade-fronted site has been tastefully transformed into a stylish bar terrace overlooking the grand Residenz and opera buildings. The sound and smell of traffic roaring past doesn’t seem to bother the St Pellegro and non-alcoholic cocktail sippers, many of whom drift in with the opera crowd. Considering the location, drinks here are not too dear but they charge an arm and a leg for snacks and the so-called ”Opera Salad”. QOpen 09:30 - 01:00. (€4-12).

Leo’s Lounge I-4, Rosenheimerstr. 98, MRosen-heimer Pl., tel. 48 95 30 50, www.leos-lounge.de. If you’ve had enough paying outrageous sums for cocktails and crave a burger, you might like to visit one of Munich’s best American restaurants and bars. A long list of nicely priced cocktails are available in sizes up to XXL. The €9 all-you-can-eat buffet of barbeque ribs, buffalo wings, pop-pers, onion rings, and chili kicks off at 20:00 on Mondays. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. A

Outland I-4, Weißenburger Pl. 3, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 48 99 78 80, www.outland-bar.de. Try some unusual meats like kangaroo, emu and shark and wash it down with some Aussie wine or beer. In typical Australian fashion, you have to order your meals and pay in advance at the bar. Don’t they trust us? QOpen 16:00 - 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. (€7-15).

Padres Havana Exit A/B-3, Blumenstr. 43, MSend-linger Tor, tel. 26 42 63, www.padres.de. Although the connection between the Padres baseball team and Havana isn’t quite clear, this dark red cocktail establishment has a bar as long as San Diego’s losing streak (very long indeed). All of the usual drinks are available at the usual prices and DJs do their thing on weekends. Three snacks are provided for those with the munchies - toast, tuna dip and nachos. QOpen 19:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 04:00. A

Red Sax C-1/2, Residenzstr. 3, MOdeonspl., tel. 29 16 20 12. If Red Sax were a mixed drink its recipe would read one part outdoor café, one part grotty bar, one part popular cocktail club with a twist of crystal chandeliers and gambling machines. In any case, it’s big and has no trouble filling the space with promotions like €1.50 shots. QOpen 11:00 - 04:00. B

Schumanns B-2, Maffeistr. 6, MMarienpl., tel. 24 21 77 00. With a 20 year tradition of attracting the rich and famous, Schumann’s is the place to eavesdrop on the likes of actors and ex-tennis champions as they perch at the bar sipping ridiculously expensive cocktails. Quality daily dishes and tasty tuna fish salads served American style. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. (€6-11).

The Green Room H-1, Leopoldstr. 13, MUniversität, tel. 33 04 07 24. Underground, both figuratively and literally, this funky bar and restaurant located between the street and the metro station in an ivy covered courtyard is destined to take off, so get here before the posh people do. The cocktail menu is staggering in its breadth and offers cheeky slogans like ‘avoid waiting for a drink... order a pitcher’. Sound advice. Seating on ottomans and benches covered with fluffy pillows and great food to boot. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. AB

Café barsThe cool places that open up to serve breakfast/brunch, go on to serve lunch and then turn into a café until din-nertime draws in the foodies, after which the cocktail bar mixes drinks and the crowd piles onto the dancefloor.

Brasserie Tresznjewski F/G-1/2, Theresienstr. 72, MTheresienstr., tel. 28 23 49, www.tresznjewski.de. If you pronounce it correctly at the door, you win a prize. The name may be frustrating, but the throngs of casually dressed trendy types don’t seem to mind. If you can get a table, eat delicious international cuisine to the accompaniment of loud beats, at least in the evenings, or just do as the locals do and order cocktails amidst funky art on the walls. Breakfast is a more relaxed and sober affair. QOpen 08:00 - 03:00, Sat 08:00 - 04:00. (€6-11). B

News Café H-1, Leopoldstr. 74, MUniversität, tel. 38 38 06 00, www.newscafemunich.de. The headline is that this café has one of the funkiest interior designs on the strip with hip oval-shaped Afro-centric murals on the walls, dark wooden furniture and floors, high backed leather benches, red rectangular lamps hanging above the bar and sofas in the back that resemble a mountain range. Breakfast, sandwiches, pastas and, yes, plenty of cocktails are all on offer. QOpen 08:00 - 02:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 03:00. AB

Roxy H-1, Leopoldstr. 48, MUniversität, tel. 34 92 92. The undisputed ‘in spot’ on the strip is poised for prime people watching as all of its chairs and tables face the sidewalk for maximum ogling advantage. Inside you’ll find a hip crowd smoking and sipping cocktails on leather benches and designer furniture under multicoloured lighting that snakes across the ceiling. The menu offers a huge breakfast section as well as gourmet sandwiches, pasta and even burgers for surprisingly reasonable prices. It’s the cocktails that kill your inexpensive evening. QOpen 08:00 - 03:00. (€5-10). AB

Vanilla Lounge H-2, Leopoldstr. 65, MMünchner Frei-heit, tel. 38 66 68 36, www.vanilla-lounge.de. This trendy café and bar starts the day as a cool breakfast hangout with modern cream-coloured couches. By night it becomes a styl-ish cocktail bar illuminated with passionate red lampshades and booming techno music. A small Italian menu is available. QOpen 08:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 03:00. AB

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Clubs Atomic Café C-2, Neuturmstr. 5, MMarienpl., tel. 30 77 78 70, www.atomic-cafe.de. This club decked out in 70s retro decor offers different theme nights to suit your mood: hip hop, funk, garage punk and soul. There are loads of good looking young people, but thirty-somethings are also welcome. QOpen 22:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon. Admission €5.

Chica’s M-2, Blütenstr. 4, MUniversität, tel. 27 37 58 06. Only in Schwabing, or Athens, could you find a place like this. If it’s all Greek to you, including the sign outside, then you’ve found Chica’s which is, by its own admission, a tapas bar and music club. The concept is simple enough: listen to live music while eating tzaziki and dolma to your heart’s con-tent. Schneider Weisse on draught. QOpen 20:00 - 05:00, Tue, Wed, Sun 20:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon. E

Frankie’s H-1, Leopoldstr. 23, MUniversität, tel. 34 35 35, www.frankies-diskothek.de. Located on Schwabing’s nightlife street, Frankie’s is the place to go for Hip Hop, Soul, Reggae and R’n’B. Top DJs and acts perform on a regular basis and theme parties are often organised like Jungle Fever where drinks, food and even condoms are passed out free of charge while supplies last. Be the centre of attention and sign up for one of their open mike nights. QOpen 21:00 - 05:00, Thu, Fri 22:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon, Sun. E

La Cumbia H-4, Taubenstr. 2, MKolumbuspl., tel. 0175-203 77 84, www.lacumbia.de. A bit off the beaten track and unassuming on the outside, this vibrant salsa club with a mostly latino clientele is where the ‘real’ salsa dancers go. La Cumbria also hosts Hispanic cultural events. Its small menu (not latino) offers different meat dishes. The Chilean service is very friendly, but a little on the slow side. QOpen 19:00 - 01:00. Admission free, special events €5.

Nachtcafé G-2, Maximilianpl. 5, MKarlspl., tel. 59 59 00, www.nachtcafe-muenchen.de. If you’re looking for a classy late night club without a bunch of teenyboppers, this is the place for you. There’s live music here every night and it’s always packed. Dancing area available. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Admission €5. B

P-1 H-2, Prinzregentenstr. 1, MOdeonspl., tel. 211 11 40, www.p1-club.de. Hob nob with Munich’s schickimicki crowd in this elitist club housed in the back of the Haus der Kunst museum. Just remember to wear posh clothes and designer shoes (the door hosts here have a foot fetish). There’s no admission charge, though the price of food and drinks available in the seven bars and the Italian café make up for that. Bring your sweetie to the dark room in the back where you swing on chairs hanging from the ceiling. QOpen 21:00 - 04:00, Sat, Sun 21:00 - 05:30. Closed Wed. Admis-sion free.

Pacha Club J-4, Rosenheimerstr. 145H, MKarl-Preis-Pl., tel. 49 02 66 22, www.pacha-muenchen.de. The music and events here are always a hit on both dance floors, separated by a movable wall. Once the wall goes up, the party really begins, when the professional dancers come out on the catwalk and put on a show. Champagne or sparking wine is the drink of choice at this posh club. Q Open Tue 18:00 - 04:00, Wed 20:00 - 04:00, Thu - Sat 22:00 - 06:00. (€6-8).

Parkcafé F-2, Sophienstr. 7, MKarlspl., tel. 59 86 79, www.parkcafe.de. This trendy club is housed in a historical building and includes a restaurant, café, beergarden and a disco. Inside, the club is ultramodern with state of the art equipment and sound. I t doesn’t get hopping until late, but when it does the atmosphere is fantastic. There’s also a quiet lounge available for those romantic moments. Q Open Wed, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 06:00. (€5-10).

Skyline H-1, Leopoldstr. 82, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 33 31 31 31, www.skyline-club.de. You can have a beauti ful view of the ci ty’s sk yline from fi ve floors up in one of Munich’s onl y ‘sk yscrapers’. This club boasts a huge dance floor and a good mix of music. Sunday night is Salsa night and offers a free dance course for beginners. QOpen 20:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 05:00, Sun 20:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon, Wed. (€6-10).

Jazz clubs Bayerischer Hof Night Club B-2, Promenadepl. 2-6, MMarienpl., tel. 212 09 20, www.bayerischerhof.de. A favourite hangout of the Munich upper crust, this club definitely caters to the elite with its stylish decor, outstand-ing service and quality, which brings out the feeling of easy going elegance in its A-list clientele. Some big name acts come through here and whip everyone into frenzy on the dance floor. QOpen 22:00 - 03:00. On concert nights open at 20:00. AE

Jam Musik Cafe I-4, Rosenheimerstr. 4, MRosen-heimer Pl., tel. 48 44 09, www.musikcafe-jam.de. This bar has a dual nature, catering to both music and sports enthusiasts, like its Olympic medallist owner. The small menu includes some vegetarian and pasta items and a few meat dishes. The ceiling is plastered with LPs, and the walls with funny caricature drawings of celebrities. There are occasional live bands. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun. E

Kaffee Giesing Bergstr. 4, MCandidpl., tel. 692 05 79. The main restaurant area is a crumbling ancient temple ruin with Greek pillars and with a dark wooden bar area; it’s always packed to the hilt. Its tasty international cuisine, nightly live jazz acts and atmosphere explain why this is Munich’s coolest East End hangout. QOpen 16:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. Live music from 20:00. Admission free. (€8-19). E

Kalango’s Boteco Bra zil H-2, Occamstr. 2, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 33 69 00. At first glance this grotty bar and its dilapidated exterior with a hastily hung Brazilian flag screams walk away!, but although this South American bar doesn’t pretend to much, its lively atmo-sphere, Brazilian food and jazz really give this joint a pulse. You can try up to 30 varieties of caipirinha cocktails before you keel over. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00. Live jazz Thu-Sat; admission free. E

Unterfahrt J-3, Einsteinstr. 42, MMax-Weber-Pl., tel. 448 27 94, www.unterfahrt.de. Live jazz concerts are held here daily in a cosy brick cellar, whose entrance is lit up with photographs of all the jazz greats that have visited Germany. This music club attracts serious regulars, who as members of the club get 50 per cent off the first rate acts that perform here. The gallery of jazz exhibitions is also worth a visit. QOpen 19:30 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 19:30 - 03:00. Admission €5-20. E

Vogler H-3, Rumfordstr. 9, MIsartor, tel. 29 46 62, www.jazzbar-vogler.com. This candle-lit cultural living room with mismatched chandeliers and naked lightbulbs has nightly live concerts (at 21:00, Sun 20:00), specialis-ing in jazz, Latin, soul, big band, boogie and classic rock. They serve a delicious, albeit unlikely Asian menu and offer a large selection of wines and whiskys. Condoms are sold discretely at the bar, so you can really make yourself at home here. QOpen 19:00 - 01:00. Admission up to €7, added to the bill.

KultfabrikThis huge complex of clubs, bars and eateries is a veritable Disneyland for clubbers, and it has a little something for everyone. Take S-Bahn 1-8 or U-Bahn U5 to Ostbahnhof and exit at th e rear to reach the venues at (J-4) Grafingerstraße 6. There is plenty of parking space available on-site. For more information visit www.kultfab-rik.info or call 49 00 90 70. There’s a special barbeque all-area event this Pentecost (June 4), when Kultfabrik grills up 12,000 steaks and 5,000 turkey sausages to feed a hungry, dancing crowd all night long (food and admission to all clubs €10). There will be special appear-ances by Munich’s American football team and their hot cheerleaders.

Americanos, www.americanos.de. If you can navigate your way through the masses of sweaty dancers and drink-ers, you’ll be rewarded with a small lounge to relax in which is perhaps even more packed. Apart from a good attitude and patience, deodorant and an oxygen mask may be good things to bring along. Your safest bet for a party. Q Open Fri & Sat 22:00 - 05:00.

Goodstuff, www.club.goodstuff.de. If you want to escape from the teenybopper clubs and you like electronic music, then this is the place for you. Enjoy breakbeat, two-step, hip hop and house in a somewhat pretentious lounge at-mosphere. Q Open Thu 22:00-4:00, Fri, Sat 23:00-05:00. Admission €6.

Kalinka, tel. 49 00 90 70, www.clubkalinka.tk. I f i t weren’t for the lack of prostitutes you’d think you’re in a trendy Moscow club. I t’s dark with red velvet curtains, seats are arranged on the fringes, beautiful girls dance on the bar and much of the music is Russian pop spun by Russian DJs. Thankfull y, apar t from the big Lenin head at the door and a few flags, the kitsch has been kept to a minimum. Q Open Fri & Sat 22:00 - 05:00 Admission €6.

Kölsch, www.koelsch-partybar.de. A laid back bar for locals ‘where everybody knows your name’. Instead of a dance floor they have a long stage-like counter so you can show-off to the people below (or gawk at those above). The manager formerly worked at the strip club across the road and hangs out with the guests every night and leads the throng to sing to typical Bavarian Schlager (folk hits). Q Open Wed, Thu 21:00-04:00, Fri, Sat 21:00-06:00.

Temple Bar. It’s got all the makings of a true Irish pub - the music, the beer and the accents - but somehow the concrete floor and painted cinderblock walls betray it. That said, it’s still a great warm up venue before hitting the clubs and a calm oasis for English speakers. Q Open Wed & Thu 20:00 - 04:00, Fri & Sat 20:00 - 06:00. A

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Titty Twister, tel. 490 42 10, www.tanzdiebe.com. It’s Halloween every night in this heavy metal classics bar, featuring a disembodied torso, dangling skulls and cobwebs. You can jam and leer at blow-ups of Salma Hayek in From Dusk Till Dawn. Q Open Fri & Sat 22:00 - 05:00.

Pubs Atzinger H-2, Schellingstr. 9, MUniversität, tel. 28 28 80. The patrons are almost as colourful as the pop-art deco here. Packed with card and chess-playing students, Atzinger serves loads of inexpensive Bavarian Schmatzerl, delicious morsels such as Weißwurst (veal sausage) or Reibedatschi, crispy potato fritters. The cheese and salad comes saturated in balsamico and the Kalbsrahmslungerl (not as painful as it sounds) is some of the best veal lung in town. QOpen 10:00 - 03:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. (€5-10). B

Café Schiller A-2/3, Schillerstr. 3, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 71 43, www.cafe-schiller.de. A knockout with fight fans, this so-called café is actually a lively bar with more boxing memorabilia than Don King has enemies. Those not inclined to the ‘sweet science’ can take a swing at local beers on draught or watch sporting events live via satellite on three TVs, though it must be said that watching the clientele of various nationalities, ages and backgrounds is often just as engaging. Surprisingly, the daily lunch specials are cheaper than the brews. QOpen 09:00 - 06:00. B

Mara’s Bier Teufel H-3, Hochbruckenstr. 14, MMa-rienpl./Isartor. This dark Bavarian pub strung with white Christmas lights and foliage serves great dark Weissbier and the owner and barmaid entertains her guests with the bar’s history dating back to World War II when famous SS officials met here after political rallies held in the famous Hofbräuhaus next door.

Molly Malone’s D-3, Kellerstr. 21, MRosenheimer Pl., tel. 688 75 10. Winner of the Guinness 1999 Irish Pub of the Year award, this friendly place surely does the best fish ‘n’ chips in town. The thickly battered white fish, served with chunky hand-cut chips (billed as ‘Originally English’), taste as good as anything you’ll ever get be-tween Brighton and Blackpool. Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie and toasted sandwiches round off an inimitable line-up that guarantee to delight not only expats. Whisky drink-ers good luck - you have 130 different sorts to choose between. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. (€6-10). A

Ned Kelly’s B-2, Frauenpl. 11, MMarienpl., tel. 24 21 99 10. If you’d prefer Aussie to Irish decorations, then make a right when you get to the bottom of the stairs. Bar food like burgers, big breakfasts and even kangaroo steaks can be had here in the shadow of faux aboriginal art and the usual down under kitsch. Live sports on the big screen is the usual draw for the expat community and VB in cans for upside-down travellers. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00. (€8-10). AB

Ryan’s Muddy Boot L-2, Schlörstr. 10, MRot-kreuzpl., tel. 0171-740 33 62, www.ryans-muddy-boot.net. This charming li t tle Irish pub will cer tainl y cure your homesick blues wi th i ts down-to-ear th, come as you are atmosphere. I t meets all the require-ments: pub quizzes, l i ve music, posters of famous Irish wri ters, and Guinness, of course. Enjoy the dir ty jokes and comics of the week in the toilet. QOpen 16:00 - 01:00.

Schwabinger 7 H-2, Feilitzschstr. 2, MMünchner Freiheit. Slum it at Munich’s grungiest dive, surprisingly located in the trendy Schwabing district. Advertised by word of mouth only, it’s always packed. The ruin of a pub has pitch black wooden walls (fire? nicotine stains?), the only decoration being the names of lovers carved into the walls. Order one of the dirt cheap long drinks to get into the carving mood. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun.

Shamrock H-1, Trautenwolfstr. 6, MGieselastr., tel. 33 10 81, www.shamrockirishbar.com. Just look for the illuminated red door on this quiet street to find what is perhaps Munich’s rowdiest Irish pub. I f you can reach the snaking wooden bar of this brick cellar through the booze-sweaty bodies, the fog of smoke, the loud conversations and the heat, then consider yoursel f lucky. Naturally things are a bi t more subdued on weeknights but even then i t’s no guarantee. Live spor ts on a big screen TV. QOpen 18:00 - 03:00, Sat, Sun 14:00 - 03:00. AE

Adult entertainment is usually a very expensive proposition in Munich that seldom satisfies, the noted exception being New York Tabledance (see Kultfabrik). To buy a drink for a lady, which is almost always a requirement if you want any interaction, typically costs as much as €40, perhaps more. To answer your question, sex is seldom on the menu, although rumours abound about a few venues close to the Hofbräuhaus - a well-chosen locale.

Broadway Cabaret A-2, Schillerstr. 11/a, MHauptbahn-hof, tel. 59 80 74. If New Yorkers only knew how Germans are misusing this cornerstone of the Big Apple’s identity. The fact that a strip club uses the name wouldn’t raise any eyebrows, but the fact that buying a drink for one of the ladies costs as much as €40 would definitely be upsetting. In truth, the girls here aren’t so obviously uninterested as in other similar venues. Private areas are available if you’d like to discuss current events with the woman of your choice. QOpen 12:30 - 04:00. A

Candy Bar A-2, Schillerstr. 9, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 59 66 70. Not so much a strip club as a place where you can look at scantily dressed women in fishnet stockings hanging out at the bar. The ‘red light’ theme is taken to a cheesy and unnecessary height here, but interior design is probably the last thing on your mind when you arrive. Three little niches are available in back for ‘better knowing,’ but remember, as you’re, often reminded, ‘no zex.’ QOpen 16:00 - 04:00. A

Dolly Bar A-2, Schillerstr. 11, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 02 86 80. One of the most expensive of its genre, you also seem to get the least value for money. The hearts on the ceiling are a bit optimistic considering that most of the girls would rather play cards than talk to you (and they will). If you’re prepared to better acquaint yourself with one of the women in the niches in the back, be prepared to take out a second mortgage on your home. QOpen 13:00 - 03:00. A

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Femina A-2, Schillerstr. 19, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 44 93. Unlike many of the other places around the train station, this venue actually means it when it says it offers cabaret. Women perform dances in decreasing degrees of clothing on a small stage as men sip the obligatory €15 welcome drink you must buy if you want to watch. Try to stall to see at least part of the show and you’ll be told by an unforgiving woman that they’re not running a museum and to pay or shove off. We left without seeing the finale. QOpen 21:00 - 04:00. A

Imperial A-2, Schillerstr. 16, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 59 72 89. Walk downstairs to talk to the girls, but be warned that apart from drinks you must buy for the ladies if you want them to talk to you, your own drinks, even a cola, cost ?8 each. King Ludwig might have disagreed with the supposed imperial nature of this club, but if platinum blonds wearing lots of eyeliner is sexy, then this might be the place for you. QOpen 14:00 - 04:00. A

New York Tabledance J-4, Grafingerstr. 6, MOst-bahnhof, tel. 61 30 44 44, www.newyorktabledance.de. An authentic New York-style strip club with female and male strippers. The shedding of clothes never stops and a lap dance costs just €10. Fabulous fun for boys, girls and couples. QOpen 22:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon. Admission €13. A

Tiffany A-2, Schillerstr. 24, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 59 54 16. The brightly lit pink neon entrance is a bit much even for this area, but it certainly gets your attention and so do the ladies who actually seem interested to talk to you even if you don’t buy them a drink for the cost of a new pair of pants. Of the Schillerstraße joints, this is perhaps the most interesting for the casual voyeur. QOpen 11:00 - 04:00. A


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Buildings & Squares Frauenkirche B-2, Frauenpl., MMarienpl, tel. 290 08 20. If one takes into account its two onion-domed towers, this giant late-Gothic building, built from 1468 - 1488, is nearly as tall (98.5m) as it is long (109m). Munich’s defining landmark replaced a smaller church on the same site, but some of its decorations and chapels were incorporated into the new structure. The green cupolas were only added in 1525 after the towers served a brief spell as platforms for cannons. Brick, instead of stone, was used in constructing the building for practical reasons - it was cheaper. Today the headstones of prominent citizens from the old church cemetery adorn the exterior walls of Our Lady and the interior is graced by the inspiring tomb of Ludwig the Bavarian (1290-1322) guarded on all sides by knights and noblemen. During WWII the rear of the church was damaged badly, and rebuilt in the 1950s. Climb the (original) towers for a great view of the centre. QOpen 07:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun. Admission free. German-lan-guage tours (€3.50) at 14:00. Tower (€3.50/1.50) open 10:00 - 17:00, closed Sun.

Hofbräuhaus C-2, Platzl 9, MMarienpl., tel. 22 16 76, www.hofbraeuhaus.de. Whilst the architecture of this building is nothing to write home about, it is nonetheless the most publicised monument in Munich. Spurned by locals, adored by tourists, the site hosted the first large meeting of the National Socialist Party in 1920. Today, the crowds seem more interested in the how many litre mugs of beer they can knock back in one session. Buxom dirndl-clad Fräuleins glide from table to table effortlessly clutching around a dozen steins while oompah bands help raise the fever pitch by playing virtually round the clock. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00.

Karlsplatz A-2, MKarlspl. The Piccadilly Circus or Times Square of Munich, Karlsplatz is dominated by a giant mod-ern fountain where you’ll find locals and tourists jostling to wet their toes in summer. Dating back to 1791, the square is named after Elector Karl Theodor. It’s also known as Stachus, supposedly in honour of the popular innkeeper Eustachius Föderl. The name might also originate from the expression Stachel (prickle), the term given to the arrows of the marksmen who used to try their combating skills in front of the Karlstor during the Middle Ages. Karlstor (Karl’s Gate) is your starting point for the Altstadt and, since 1972, the pedestrian precinct.

Königsplatz F/G-2, MKönigspl. Spacious and majestic, flanked by three neo-classic temples, this square has been nicknamed Athens-on-the-Isar. The structure, commis-sioned under Ludwig I to house several art museums, took on a sinister role from 1933-35 when Hitler paved over the grass-covered, tree-lined square to stage his National Socialist rallies.

Marienplatz B-2, MMarienpl. Named after Mary, the city’s patron saint, Munich’s main square marks the heart of the old town and is dominated by the neo-Gothic New City Hall (Neues Rathaus). Buskers and artists perform for the crowds waiting to see the Rathaus Glockenspiel, one of the largest carillons in Europe, which rings out at 11:00, 12:00 and 17:00. Accompanying the chimes are 32 figures presenting scenes from Munich’s history. The central tower viewing platform, reached by 55 steps (or by elevator), offers a fantastic view of the city centre and far beyond. In case you’re wondering, the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), no less picturesque, flanks the eastern end of Marienplatz.

Olympic Park & Tower L-1, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, MOlympiazentrum, tel. 306 70/30 67 24 14, www.olympiapark-muenchen.de. The Olympia Park was home to the 1972 Games. Over a four-year period, thousands of craftsmen worked to create an attractive, hilly landscape with an artificial lake, paths and impressive buildings such as the light-spun, tent-topped 75,000m2 Olympic stadium and the Olympic hall. Further Olympic Park attractions in-clude rowing on the Olympic lake, roller and ice skating, congresses and balls in the Olympic hall, and more swimming pools than you can shake a towel at. Plans to fully cover the Olympic stadium to meet the latest international standards for the Football World Cup in 2006 were dropped in favour of architectural aesthetics. A new stadium will be built instead for Munich’s famous football team FC Bayern München. There’s no overlooking the 290m high Olympic tower. Two high-speed elevators whisk visitors up to the viewing platform and the revolving restaurant to enjoy the beautiful view – in nice weather as far as the Alps – and the excellent though overpriced cuisine. You can now also join walking tours on the Olympia stadium roof - see the box for information. For an equally good view that’s free of charge, climb the Olympiaberg, built with rubble left by WWII.

St. Anna’s D-2, St.-Anna-Str., MLehel, tel. 212 18 20, www.st-anna-muenchen.de. Don’t expect crowds or brochures in English as this church is a bit off the tourist trail. Built in 1892 to accommodate the growing population of Lehel, this beautiful house of worship was built in an im-pressive Romanesque style with a few twists like the giant

oxidising horseman of the apocalypse standing guard over the ornately carved portal and the working clock above him. Check out the mosaics by the altar. Across the street is the original cloister church where monks can be seen praying day and night. Built from 1727 - 1733, this small building was destroyed by Allied bombs on April 24, 1944 and rebuilt to its former resplendence in 1951. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Thu 08:00 - 12:00. Klosterkirche open 06:00 -19:00.

St. Michael’s B-2, Maxburgstr. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 231 70 60, www.jesuiten.org/st-michael. They didn’t just bury “Mad” King Ludwig II here, but also more than 40 other Wittelsbachs and its builder, Duke Wilhelm V. When the tower collapsed in 1590, seven years into construction, the duke took it as divine portent that the church was not large enough and had it dramatically enlarged, making it the biggest Renaissance church north of the Alps and home to the world’s second largest barrel-vaulted roof. It was gutted after Allied bombings, and rebuilt after the war. Don’t miss the shrine of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, which contains their severed heads. A small guide in English can be had for €2.50. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. Crypt open 10:00-13:00; 15:00-16:45, Sat 10:00-15:00, closed Sun. Admission free.

St. Peter’s B-2, Rindermarkt 1, MMarienpl., tel. 260 48 28. Munich’s oldest parish church, affectionately known by the locals as Alter Peter (Old Peter), marks the site where monks in 1158 began building the core of today’s Munich. The church is famous for the lantern-dome tower created when the building was remodelled in Renaissance style in the 17th century. The most extraordinary feature of the tower is its eight asymmetrically placed clock faces, ostensibly designed so that eight people can tell the time at once. The renowned chimes include one of the oldest bells in Germany; the best time to hear them is 15:00 on Saturday, when they ring in the Sabbath. The 306-step climb to the viewing platform is rewarded by a dramatic view of Munich with its magnificent Alpine backdrop. Q Open 07:00 - 19:00, Wed 07:00 - 12:00.

Museums Airport visitor park (Besucherpark) Airport, MFlughafen Besucherpark, tel. 97 54 13 33, www.munich-airport.de. If you’re on your way to the airport or into town and you’ve got time to kill take a stop at this small museum where you can take a look at old Lufthansa aircraft that look like they were used in an Indiana Jones film. The admission fee includes a great view from the open-air obser-vation pyramid complete with telescopes to spy on rich people drinking champagne in first class as they take off into the wide blue yonder. Take S-Bahn lines S1 or S8 to the Besucherpark stop. QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. Admission: €2.

Alpine Museum D-2, Praterinsel 5, MIsartor, tel. 211 22 40. Located on a beautiful island in the Isar River, one is almost tempted to take a pass on the museum in favour of a stroll on its grounds. See the Alps at their stunning best or take a walk though the eclectic Heidi exhibition that is part ethnographic display, part multimedia presentation. In addition to memorabilia, books and posters in various languages, videos are on offer for those who’d like to see the old film or its modern equivalent - a pretty blond girl with pigtails expounding the virtues of the Big Mac or the latest Mercedes. Q Open 13:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3.50/1.

Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches National Museum) D-1, Prinzregentenstr. 3, MLehel, tel. 211 24 01, fax 21 12 42 01, www.bayerisches-nationalmuseum.de. This architectural wonder of a building is an exhibit in and of itself, but most people come for the old relics. It houses a fabulous collection of religious art from as early as the 11th century through the medieval period. Of the older pieces, don’t miss the Scandinavian box made of bronze and mam-moth tusk ivory that somehow made its way to lower Ger-many. Other notable exhibits are the 16th century tapestries, shiny suits of armour, hall of stained glass, goldsmith’s room, regal clothing and altar pieces taken from various churches including a large skeleton riding a lion symbolising Death on the prowl. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3/2.

EurAide A-2, Hauptbahnhof, www.euraide.com. This private information office sells just about any type of transportation or tour ticket to foreign travellers. Find the office in room 3, adjacent to track N°11. Q Open 07:45 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:45. Closed Sat, Sun.

Tourist office A-2, Bahnhofpl. 2, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 23 33 02 34, www.muenchen-tourist.de. Apart from selling providing information and selling books, maps and souvenirs, Munich’s friendly tourist offices can book accommodation, sell tickets for a variety of events and offer guided tours of the old town with official visitors’ guides, and even special tours in sign language for the deaf. Visits to Schleißheim or Nymphenburg Palace, including the Amalienburg and the Royal Residence are also possible. By prior appointment, they can arrange tailor-made trips including the Old and New Town Halls, particular city districts, various museums, churches and excursions to the Bavarian palaces, castles and lakes. QOpen 09:00 - 20:30, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Also at Marienplatz (Neues Rathaus), open 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, closed Sun.

Tourist information

Visi tors who plan to do a fair bit of travelling and sightseeing in Munich can save money by purchasing the Welcome Card. I t en-titles holders to free travel on public transport inside the city, as well as reduced entry to many of the city’s museums, palaces and other sights. A one-person Wel-come Card costs €7.50 for one day or €17.50 for three days (€32 including the ride to and from the airport). If you’re not travelling alone, the Partner ticket is a great deal at €12.50 for one day or €25.50 for three days (€48 including the airport). It’s valid for up to five adults (whereby two children between 6 and 14 count as one adult). The Welcome Card can be purchased at the tourist information offices, the airport service centre, as well as at many hotels.

Munich Welcome CardMunich has an amazing range of sights, and it’s hard to make a choice of what to see if you’re only in town for a short time. A stroll through the centre, visiting Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, the Hofbrauhaus and the Rezidenz Palace. The beautiful Englischer Garten park shouldn’t be missed either, and make sure you see the Eisbach surfers in action there. Art fans are spoilt for choice - the best museums in town include the three Pinakothek art museums and the Bavarian National Museum.

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BMW Museum Petuelring 130, MOlympiazentrum, tel. 38 22 33 07/0180 523 53 53, www.bmw-mobiletradi-tion.com. Upon exiting the Olympiazentrum metro stop head for the huge BMW towers until you reach a building that looks like a silver UFO from a 1950s sci-fi film. Space age design, precision and order rule the realm here on hallowed ground for many a car enthusiast. Automobiles, motorcycles and even planes made by the famous automaker are on display as well as interactive exhibits such as a virtual ride available in English, German, French and Spanish. It is perhaps the best corporate promotional tool ever created. Don’t miss the motorbike that travelled over 300,000km on five continents over a period of ten years. Bavarians made that too. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Admission: €3/2. Last admission 16:00. Ring ahead for factory tours.

Centre for Unusual Museums (ZAM - Zentrum für Außergewöhnliche Museen) B-2, Westenrie-derstr. 41, MMarienpl., tel. 290 41 21, www.zam-museum.de. Unusual is an understatement, but if you’d like to see small museums dedicated to topics as diverse as the Easter bunny, perfume and toy cars then it might be worth the money. Of particular interest is the bedpan and commode museum, which has found strong competition in the Bourdalou museum which boasts a fine collection of incredibly ornate porcelain containers in the shape of gravy boats that were used by 18th century aristocratic women for their private needs. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Admission €4/3.

Children’s and Young People’s Museum (Kinder- und Jugendmuseum München) A-2, Arnulfstr. 3, MHauptbahnhof, tel. 54 54 08 80, www.kindermuseum-muenchen.de. Located in a lesser-known section of the main train station, this small museum is a combination of learning, playing and creating. Kids are encouraged to interact with one another and their environment, but the experience is no doubt more enriching if the children are German speakers. QOpen 14:00 - 17:30, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 17:30. Admission €3.50, families €9.

City Museum (Stadtmuseum) B-2, St.-Jakobs-Pl. 1, MMarienpl., tel. 23 32 23 70, www.stadtmu-seum-online.de. Founded in 1888, the museum hosts a variety of changing exhibi tions, but permanent exhib-i ts include the hall of Morris Dancers with impressive objects taken from the Al tes Rathaus and the excellent views of Munich which includes hundreds of antique maps, paintings, scale models and li thographs illustrat-ing the evolution of the city. The fashion museum seems a bi t under-funded and the historical interiors display is interesting i f you’re into furni ture. Finally the puppet and carnival ar t halls feature some eclectic materials including Beatles puppets, a ‘smash Hi tler’ shooting game and cer tain displays which suddenly spring to li fe taking a few years off of your li fe. We won’t tell you which ones, though. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €2.50/1.50.

Deutsches Museum C-3, Museumsinsel 1, MIsar-tor, tel. 217 91, www.deutsches-museum.de. You could spend days wandering around a 16km path spread over six floors in the largest technical museum in the world. The line-up of exhibits features just about everything mankind has ever invented in order to make life easier. Machines and installations from mining to astronomy; from under the earth up to the stars, it’s all there. A highlight is the archaeological reconstruction of the Altamira cave with ancient cave paintings. The museum got too big for its britches and it has enlarged to incorporate two separate exhibi tion spaces; the Deu tsches Museum Verkeh-rszentrum (transport) and the Flugwerft Schleissheim (airplanes). QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Admission €7.50/3. Wed after 16:00 €3.

Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum (Transpor-tation Center) E-3, Theresienhöhe 14a, MTheresien-wiese, tel. 500 80 61 40, www.deutsches-museum.de. This museum is devoted entirely to transport. There’s just about every kind of boat you can imagine including an Indian canoe, a luxurious black velvet-seated gondola and a breathtaking 19th-century German sailing ship. Train enthu-siasts will love the first German Lokomobil from 1862. Live demonstrations and do-it-yourself, hands-on experiments make this museum fun for all ages. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Admission €2.50.

Egyptian Art Museum (Museum Ägyptischer Kunst) C-1/2, Residenzstr. (entrance from Hofgar-ten), MOdeonspl, tel. 29 85 46, www.aegyptisches-museum-muenchen.de. It’s not the Met in New York, but a diverse selection of pieces from the early, middle and late kingdoms are all represented in some form in this museum. Read a well-preserved papyrus copy of the Book of the Dead or letters written to Pharaoh Amenophis IV on rock tablets. Look at Coptic art, mummy portraits from the Roman period or sarcophagi from various epochs. The truly outrageous erotic art illustrates the ancient Egyptian penchant for exaggeration. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00, Tue 09:00 - 17:00, 19:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3.50/2.50.

Ethnology Museum (Museum für Völkerkunde) C-2, Maximilianstr. 42, MMarienpl, tel. 210 13 61 00, www.voelkerkundemuseum-muenchen.de. You could wander around this museum for hours looking at art and artefacts from diverse national groups from around the world. Permanent exhibits include the Native American hall that has the world’s oldest preserved kayak, the Chinese rooms that have a larger than life Buddha and an entire section dedicated to African art. In addition to Indian shrines and Incan relics you can also visit the Ethiopian and Islamic exhibitions until the end of the year. QOpen 09:30 - 17:15. Closed Mon. Admission €3/2.

Flugwerf t Schleissheim (Aircraf t) Effnerstr. 18, MOberschleissheim, tel. 315 71 40, www.deutsches-museum.de. The collection in this offshoot of the Deutsches Mueseum is dedicated to airplanes, helicop-ters, engines and flight simulators plus exhibitions on the history of aviation and space travel. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Admission €3.50.

Geological Museum (Geologisches Museum) G-2, Luisenstr. 37, MKönigspl., tel. 21 80 65 14, www.iaag.geo.uni-muenchen.de/sammlung. A bit more academic than the ‘rocks for jocks’ university exhibits that we’ve expe-rienced, this small museum, housed in the same building as the more interesting Palaeontology Museum, offers samples of - well, let’s face it, lots of rocks, oh, and minerals too. See how the earth as we know it began and discover how we’re all slowly sliding on giant tectonic plates into the future. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. First Sunday of the month open 10:00 - 16:00. Admission free.

Glyptothek (Greek and Roman sculpture collec-tion) G-2, Königspl., MKönigspl., tel. 28 92 75 03. King Ludwig I, who is nearly completely responsible for all things great in Munich, built this museum in 1830 to house all of the ‘souvenirs’ that he pillaged while on holiday abroad. A temple in its own right, the museum is home to fantastic busts, statues, sarcophagi and tombstones. Of particular note are the reclining Satyr with all of his important parts intact, the fantastic Roman floor mosaic (now on the wall) and the saucy erotic sculpture hidden away in a little niche as not to offend. You can also admire the pieces from the indoor/outdoor café. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3/2.

Haus der Kunst A-2, Prinzregentenstr. 1, MKarlspl., tel. 21 12 70, www.hausderkunst.de. A modern exhibi-tion hous with changing exhibitions every three months. The main theme is contemporary art, and the shows are supported by lectures, speeches, installations and perfor-mances. Expect anything from old masters to the latest modern art. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Thu 10:00 - 22:00. Admission €7/5.

Hunting and Fishing Museum (Jagd- und Fisch-ereimuseum) B-2, Neuhauserstr. 2, MMarienpl., tel. 22 05 22, www.jagd-fischerei-museum.de. Like going to the zoo, but all the animals are dead. No it’s not the most PC museum in Germany, especially the photo of the man clipping the wings off of his quarry, but with some pre-historic exhibits and one dedicated to the Wolpertinger, Bavaria’s answer to the jackalope, it’s hours of fun for the kids. The paintings, medieval hunting rifles and wooden sleighs carved in the shape of various beasts, however, will no doubt appeal to adults. QOpen 09:30 - 17:00, Thu 09:30 - 21:00. Admis-sion €3.50/2.50.

Jewish Museum (Jüdisches Museum München) G/H-3, Reichenbachstr. 27, MFraunhoferstr., tel. 20 00 96 93, www.juedisches-museum-muenchen.de. This small museum in the Munich Jewish Institute offers the chronology of Judaism in the city from the first mention of Jews being killed in the streets in 1285 and their expulsion in 1442 to their return in the 18th century, their path to in-tegration, destruction during the war and finally, their return. Explanations are available in English and it’s a good idea to bring identification for security reasons. Q Open Tue 14:00 - 18:00, Wed 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00, Thu 14:00 - 20:00. Closed Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon. Admission free.

Lenbachhaus A-2, Luisenstr. 33, MKarlspl., tel. 23 33 20 00, fax 23 33 20 03, www.lenbachhaus.de. Some fantastic Munich art treasures are housed in this Tuscan villa once owned by renowned painter and native son Carl von Lenbach, whose widow sold it to the city in 1929. Today you can see changing exhibitions and Lenbach’s own work displayed in rooms ornately decorated with silk wallpaper and gilded ceilings. Paintings from as early as the 16th century can be found here, but the true gems are the colourful Blue Rider works by Kandinsky and Münter. The Lenbachhaus website is currently only in German, but more English information can be found at www.europeanmuseumguide.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission €6/3.

Three of the top museums in Germany are grouped together north of Munich Old Town. If you have the stamina, see them all in one day; a day ticket valid for all three costs €12/7.

Alte Pinakothek G-2, Barer Str. 27, MTheresien-str, tel. 23 80 52 16, www.alte-pinakothek.de. One could spend all day looking at the works of old Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French and German masters in this expansive museum or you could play football or lay in the sun on grass outside as the locals do. If you do enter you can expect to see paintings by all of the heavy hitters - Da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt, Brueghel, Raphael, Dürer and a huge selection of Rubens. A taped audio guide comes free of charge. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Tue 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €5/3.50.

Neue Pinakothek G-2, Barer Str. 29, MThere-sienstr., tel. 23 80 51 95, www.neue-pinakothek.de. Equally as impressive as the Old Art Museum, is this place which isn’t lacking in famous works either. Sculptures by Rodin occupy many of the niches around the building which features the works of a few artists you may have heard of, namely Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, van Gogh, Klimt, Munch and many others. Don’t miss Gauguin’s interpretation of the birth of Christ which must have raised a few eyebrows when it first hit the scene. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Tue. Admission €5/3.50.

Pinakothek der Moderne G-2, Barer Str. 40, MTheresienstr, tel. 23 80 53 60, www.pinakothek-der-moderne.de. Just when you think you’ve had too much ‘culture’ for one day, you turn a corner and there’s a freaky Piccaso creation staring you in the eye. Even the toilets are funky in this architectural tribute to all things modern. Although some of the exhibits may have you scratching your head, the concept is a simple one: the museum is divided into four sections dedicated to art, graphics, architecture and design. The old PC you threw out from 1982 is now on display along-side laptops that could nearly fit in your pocket. If art is your passion than enjoy Matisse, Dali, Warhol, Kandinsky and, of course, old Pablo. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu, Fri 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €9/5.

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Museum of the Crystal Realm (Museum Reich der Kristalle) G-2, Theresienstr. 41, MTheresienstr., tel. 23 94 43 12. Behold the mighty ge-ode. Yes, you can see hundreds of these volcanic bubbles as well as glassy smooth petrified wood, giant boulders of quartz and minerals of various colours. Indeed, crystals brighten up every corner of these lonely aca-demic hallways in the university. The museum is free except for the most interesting section, dealing with the practical uses of crystals in modern day life. Q Open 13:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 13:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission free, exhibition €2.50/1.50.

Palaeontology Museum (Paläontologisches Mu-seum) F-2, Richard-Wagner-Str. 10, MStiglmaierpl., tel. 21 80 66 30. Lock horns with a triceratops, hitch a ride with a pterodactyl or schmooze with a prehistoric moose at this small university museum. Other funky creatures include a sa-bre-toothed tiger, a giant woolly mammoth with its tusks intact and a petrified tree nearly 5m tall. Of particular interest are the nervous students around exam time (lecture halls surround the exhibits). QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. First Sunday of the month 10:00 - 16:00. Admission free.

Schack Gallery C-1, Prinzregentenstr. 9, MLehel, tel. 23 80 52 24. This gallery on three floors is well worth the trip. A permanent exhibit of 19th century German paintings from the Schack collection is available for anyone interested. Sadly there aren’t many takers, but that means you usually have the place to yourself, excepting Sundays when admission is free. German mythological themes such as the Lorelei and scenes from the Erlkönig are prevalent as are other subjects that define the period of National Romanticism. Another plus is the carpet-ing on the floors to prevent the incessant squeaking noise of shoes so common in other galleries. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €2.50/2, Sun free.

Siemens Forum B-2, Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 20, MOde-onspl., tel. 63 63 26 60, www.siemensforum.de. Five floors of technology await your perusal in this white, space age building where one half expects to hear Arthur C. Clarke’s HAL greeting you as you walk its halls. It’s basically one very expensive promotional tool for Siemens, but some of the exhibits, available in English, are interesting enough to merit a visit. Open to 21:00 on the first Tuesday of each month. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Tours at 19:00 (first Tue only) & Sun at 11:00. Admission free.

Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum) B-2, Marienpl. (Altes Rathaus tower), MMarienpl., tel. 271 19 69, www.spielzeugmuseum-muenchen.de. Follow the evolu-tion of the Teddy Bear or take a look at miniature sewing sets, irons and teacups meant to be practical toys for teaching children about the world. Although your child might prefer his Playstation, adults will no doubt be wooed by antique trains from the 19th century or an old fort complete with ‘cowboys and Indians’ fighting it out from the 1930s. If nothing else, the kids will enjoy the spiral staircase that leads to the vari-ous exhibits throughout the tower. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30. Admission €3/1, families €6.

Valentin-Karlstadt-Museum C-2, Isartor, MIsartor, tel. 22 32 66. This museum housed in the tower of Munich’s 14th century fortifications is dedicated to Karl Valentin (1882 - 1948), Germany’s Charlie Chaplin, and his partner Liesl Karlstadt (1892-1960). You can view pictures, posters and personal affects of the man considered by his fans to be a comical genius. If you don’t understand his brand of humour, it’s still worth a visit if you like medieval architecture. Note the photo of the war-weary tower in 1945 with a sign on it that reads (in English no less): ‘Death is so permanent - drive carefully’. QOpen 11:00 - 17:30, Sun 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Wed, Thu. Admission €2.

Parks & Gardens Botanical Garden K-1, Menzinger Str. 65, tel. 17 86 13 50, www.botanik.biologie.uni-muenchen.de/botgart/d/default.html. On the eastern edge of the park is the New Botanical Garden, which replaced the pollution-plagued old one near the main railway station in the early 20th century. The garden is home to an extensive collection of herbs, Alpine flowers, trees and a water lily pond. The Arboretum at the west end of the gardens is cleverly landscaped to resemble different climatic regions of the world with their appropriate flora. You can experience pine forest, Arctic tundra, heath and moorland, desert dunes, steppes and Alpine country all in one stroll. Round off your visit with refreshments between potted palm trees at the Schloßcafé next to the palace. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Admission €2/1.

Court Garden (Hofgarten) C-2, Residenzstr. 1, MMarienpl, tel. 29 06 71, www.schloesser.bayern.de. One of the largest Renaissance gardens north of the Alps, the Hofgarten (1613) is a beautifully laid out Italianate garden with neat flowerbeds and fountains. Paths meet in the centre at the Temple of Diana, a striking polygonal pavilion often used by musicians for impromptu recitals. The Englischer Garten is five minutes away by foot.

Englischer Garten C/D-1, MUniversität, tel. 34 19 86. The first European public garden and one of the largest city parks in the world, this 373-hectare park is the city’s green lung stretching over 5km along the River Isar. It was con-structed in 1789 by Karl Theodor, Munich’s least popular ruler, who feared his subjects might have similar revolutionary ideas as the French unless he placated them. The first “People’s

Garden” on the continent is indeed a great place for strolling and people watching. There can’t be many parks in the world where nude sunbathing is actually viewed with favour. Should you opt to do as the Münchner, watch your clothes – it’s also well known for strollers with light fingers. Other attractions pastimes in the park include surfing. Seriously, a constant wave at “Eisbach” means some one with a surf board is never far away. Snow permitting, cross-country skiing along specially prepared trails is possible too. Horse-drawn coach trips start right at the centre of the park, where you can also find the city’s best known beer garden secreted away under the picture-booky Chinesischer Turm. Another popular place for stein-hoisting is the self-service eatery next to the Kleinhesseloher See lake, where you can also hire a rowing boat. If both beer gardens are full, try the Aumeister, a quieter spot at the northern end of the park. Near the other end is the Japanese Teahouse (1972), a delightful oasis of peace, where tea ceremonies led by a Japanese tea master are held every second and fourth weekend of the month.

Hellabrunn Zoo Tierparkstr. 30, MThalkirchen, tel. 62 50 80, www.zoo-munich.de. If you’ve always wanted to come face to face with a tarpan (prehistoric wild horse), or a white-tailed gnu, here’s an opportunity. Hellabrunn Zoo specialises in breeding animals that are under threat of ex-tinction. Situated south of the city on the Isar, Munich’s zoo is one of the most beautiful in the world. It has over 5,000 animals representing 480 species, which are grouped ac-cording to their natural and geographical habitats. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Admission €7/5.50.

Sea Life Willi-Daune Platz 1, MOlympiazentrum, tel. 45 00 00, www.sealifeeurope.com. This new attraction in the Olympiapark is a huge freshwater and marine aquarium with over 30 tanks containing 10,000 fish including 120 different domestic species and Mediterranean marine animals. On two storeys, various stations show the visitors the way the water flows from the River Isar, along the Danube and into the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The highlight is a 10m long underwater tunnel. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Admission €12.50/9.50.

Tours John’s Bavarian Tours Auerfeldstr. 20, tel. 016 23 20 73 23, www.johns-bavarian-tours.com. John, an American expat seduced by Munich in 1978 now bestows his love and knowledge of the area to dedicated tourists in tailor-made tours. He can take you and up to seven others in a private car to the mountains, castles, monasteries and churches that litter the city and her surroundings.

Mike’s Bike Tours C-2, Hochbrückenstr., MMarienpl., tel. 25 54 39 88/0172 792 33 31, [email protected], www.mikesbiketours.com. The only winter tour (Sep 1 - Apr 15) available is the four hour standard bike tour of Munich, which leaves from the Old Town Hall (B-2) at 14:30 every day. Tickets €22. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. A

Munich Walk Tours, tel. 0171-274 02 04, www.munich-walktours.de. Native English speakers and native Bavarians guide you around town on a variety of tours, including an intro-ductory city walk, tours of Hitler’s Munich, breweries, and trips to Dachau and Nymphenburg Palace. Q Tours €8-20.

Radius Tours & Munich Walks A-2, Hauptbahnhof station (track 26), MHauptbahnhof, tel. 55 02 93 74/98 60 15, www.radiusmunich.com. With the ar-rival of winter, the walking tours are finished, but they still offer the daily 5 hour tour to Dachau concentration camp (€19/9.50) starting at 12:00 (not on Mondays). QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. A

Rikscha-Mobil Marienplatz, tel. 171 2873032/0700 80 90 10 20, www.rikscha-mobil.de. See Munich from the back of a ricksha bicycle. The driver provides information along the way. In winter on request only. A 15-minute trip is just €7.70-9.90, a full hour-long maxi-tour costs €26-36 for 1-2 people. The driver provides information along the way. Q During winter only on request.

Spurwechsel D-3, Steinstr. 3, MMax-Weber-Pl, tel. 692 46 99, www.spurwechsel.info. Bicycle rental (full day €12.50, half day €7.50) as well as tours by bicycle (€16.50, 3hrs) and on foot. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. In winter, tours are by request only.

Taxi guides, tel. 0175-481 28 48, www.taxi-guide-muenchen.de. Qualified multilingual taxi guides, trained by the tourist office, can whisk you off on a tour of the city and surroundings. The fixed fare for a tour of one hour (pick-up included) for up to four persons is €68, for five to eight persons it is about €78, and then €18 for every further half hour.

Al though ini t ial ly located outside the town, the Konzentrationslager (concentration camp, KZ for short) bore the name Dachau from the start, casting a dark shadow over the picturesque market town. Over 200,000 people entered the camp’s gates between 1933 and 1945. Today it serves as a memorial to the 43,000 people who died there during the Nazi reign of terror.A place of remembrance, contemplation and education, the memorial museum documents the camp’s history and the atrocities committed. Tours of the site visit all the remaining buildings, the restored camp prison ‘bunker’, an extermination gas chamber disguised as showers and two crematoriums. Exhibi-tions show photographs and models of the camp, its officers and prisoners, and you can see the entrance gateway with the cruelly ironic description Arbeit macht frei (‘Freedom through work’). There’s also a heart-breaking documentary film (English version at 11:30 and 15:30) made from footage made by both the SS and liberating US troops.S-Bahn S2 runs to Dachau a couple of times per hour, taking 15-20 minutes. Buy a Streifenkarte (€9) and cancel four strips each way. For groups of two to five, a Partnerkarte (€16) is cheaper. From Dachau station, take bus N°724/726 (every 20-40 minutes) for the short ride to the site. Bus N°720/722 runs between Dachau station and the old town; get off at Rathaus (town hall). Both Mike’s and Radius (see Tours) offer guided visits to Dachau from Munich.

Dachau KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau, Alte Römerstr. 75, tel. 08131-66 99 70, www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. Tours in English on Mon - Fri 12:30 (30mins), 13.30 (2hrs), Sat, Sun 11:00, 12:30 (30mins), 12:00, 13:30 (2hrs). Admis-sion and tours free.

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AntiquesAntik Palast J-4, Rosenheimerstr. 143 (Optimolwerke), MOstbahnhof, tel. 0174-426 30 00, www.antikpalast-muenchen.de. A mind-blowing 8,000 square-metre complex; the biggest art and antique centre in Germany. Q Open Thu 14:00 - 19:00, Fri 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, every 2nd/3rd Sun 11:00 - 17:00.Antiquitäten und Kunst C-2, Hochbrückenstr. 14, MIsartor, tel. 22 23 94. You may feel like a bull in a china shop in this upscale place. Bursting with fine porcelain dishes and figurines from Meissen, it’s best to watch your step in this crowded shop. Q Open 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:30; Sat 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.Captain’s Saloon H-3, Westenriederstr. 31 (entrance from Radlsteg), MMarienpl., tel. 22 10 15, [email protected], www.captains-saloon.de. Sells nautical antiques including sea charts, sextants, old portholes, ship’s furniture and a good selection of original antique maps for land lovers as well. QOpen 10:30 - 18:30, Sat 10:30 - 15:00. Closed Sun. AKirsch Antiquitäten G-2, Barerstr.48, MKarlspl., tel. 280 56 04. Herr Kirsch offers high-end antiques such as furniture, paintings, silverware, crystal chandeliers and candlesticks. Q Open 10:00 - 12:30; 14:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. ALa Belle Epoque H-3, Westenriederstr. 31 (entrance from Radlsteg), MMarienpl., tel. 22 88 05 88. Spe-cialises in antique lamps, clocks and furniture. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 14:30. Closed Sun. AMonika Schmidt G-2, Türkenstr. 11, MKönigspl./Ode-onspl., tel. 28 42 23. Deals exclusively in antique maps and lithographs. Open other days by appointment only. QOpen 11:30 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun. A

BooksHugendubel G/H-3, Marienpl. 22, MMarienpl., tel. 0180-148 44 84, www.hugendubel.de. A multi-levelled extravaganza including nearly every variety of book, with a good-sized English-language section of mostly novels. QOpen 09:30 - 20:00. Also at Theatinerstr. 11 and Karl-splatz 11.Munich Readery G-1, Augustenstr. 104, MJosephs-platz, tel. 12 19 24 03, www.readery.de. Germany’s biggest English used book store is owned and operated by a friendly and knowledgeable American family. You can choose from over 20,000 used books in near-mint condition and trade your old books in for credit. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00.Words’ Worth H-2, Schellingstr. 21 & 3, MUniversität, tel. 280 91 41. A warren of rooms that is crammed with an excellent collection of English-language books. Find the shop in a courtyard passage. QOpen 09:00 - 18:30, Wed, Thu 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00.

JewelleryOrfevre H-1, Münchner Freiheit 22, MMünchner Frei-heit, tel. 34 70 45. Handcrafted original designs with stun-ning settings of precious stones like sapphire and amethyst with gold, platinum and silver. There is also a selection of designer watches. Q Open 10:30 - 13:00; 14:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. A

MarketsMunich’s markets are simply fabulous. Foodies will have a ball wandering around, sampling the produce and just enjoying the atmosphere and the smells of victuals from all over the world.

Dallmayr H-3, Dienerstr. 14 - 16, MMarienpl., tel. 500 65 22, [email protected], www.dallmayr.de. Dallmayr has produced high-quality food since 1700. Today you can wander through this indoors market and buy fresh produce, seafood, meat, bread and cheese at various coun-ters or buy great souvenirs like Dallmayr chocolates, canned Weisswurst and mustard, wine, liqueurs and gift baskets. If the food is too good to resist, you can have an inexpensive meal at its hot and cold buffets on the premises. Orders call be phoned or emailed in. QOpen 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. AElisabethmarkt G-1, MJosephsplatz, www.elisab-ethmarkt.de. The Elizabethmarkt was founded in 1880 and named after the beautiful Bavarian princess who later became the Empress of Austria. The famous Schwabinger market is made up of permanent pavilions, some of which have been around since the 19th century, like the famous ‘milk hut’ which sold milk to ‘keep the poison of the people (read: alcohol) in check’. Ironically, the milk hut is now a beer garden. The market’s wide range of products include, cheese, meat, fowl, wine and homemade beer. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.Flohmarkt in der Gastätte Hopfendolde H-1, Feilitz-str. 17, MMünchner Freiheit, tel. 34 31 18. Open every Sunday. QOpen 09:00 - 15:00.Flohmarkt Seniorenbörse H-3, Rumfordstr. 25, MIsartor, tel. 29 16 24 77. Open every second Saturday of the month. QOpen 12:00 - 16:00.Fußgängerflohmarkt (Pedestrian flea market) E-1, Leonrodstr. 19, MRotkreuzplatz, tel. 16 61 02. Open ev-ery second Saturday of the month. QOpen 09:00 - 15:00.Optimolwerke f lea market J-4, Friedenstr. 10, MOstbahnhof, tel. 0170-702 38 90. A large, varied flea market that offers a selection of goods in all ranges of price and quality. A bargain-hunter’s dream. Q Open Thu 07:00 - 16:00, Fri-Sun 07:00 - 18:00.Viktualienmarkt G/H-3, Between Frauenstr, Tal and Marienpl., MMarienpl., tel. 23 32 34 73, www.viktualienmarkt.de. Created in 1807, you could spend all day tasting Bavarian cuisine, drinking Weissbier, nibbling on seafood, fresh produce and even sushi at Munich’s largest outdoor market. You can also buy flowers, local crafts and sip some of the most refreshing freshly squeezed fruit juices on 22,000m2 of prime shopping real estate. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.

SouvenirsPerhaps the best souvenir you can get in Munich is a beer mug.

Herrmann Geschenke G-3, Neuhauserstr. 2, MMa-rienpl., tel. 22 93 08. Good assortment of local souvenirs including the world’s largest beer mug, or so they claim, for only €1,650. It offers shipping services to any country. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. AHolzhandlung Antiquitäten H-3, Heiliggeiststr. 8, MMarienpl., tel. 22 64 79. Specialises in all things wooden especially antique nick-knacks and furniture. Also does framing. QOpen 09:30 - 17:30, Sat 09:30 - 12:00. Closed Sun.Indra H-3, Sparkassenstr. 10, MMarienpl., tel. 22 01 63. Authentic Bavarian clothes and costumes for men, women and children as well as souvenirs. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. ALederhosen Wagner H-3, Tal 77, MMarienpl., tel. 22 56 97. All the Bavarian souvenirs you crave from t-shirts and beer mugs to lederhosen and felt hats. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

AccountantsErnst & Young Arnulfstr. 126, tel. 14 33 10, www.ey.com.KPMG Ganghoferstr. 29, tel. 92 82 00, www.kpmg.de.Nörr Stiefenhofer Lutz Brienner Str. 28, tel. 28 62 80, www.noerr.de.PricewaterhouseCoopers Elsenheimerstr. 31, tel. 57 90 50, www.pwc.com.

Airline officesAir Berlin, www.airberlin.com.Air France, tel. 0180-583 08 30, www.airfrance.com.Austrian, tel. 0180-300 05 20, www.aua.com.British Airways, tel. 01805-26 65 22, www.britis-hairways.com.CSA, tel. 0180-500 67 37, www.csa.cz.Deutsche BA, www.flydba.com.EL AL, tel. 03-971 61 11, www.elal.co.il.Finnair, tel. 01803-34 66 24, www.finnair.com.Germania Express, www.gexx.de.KLM, tel. 01085-21 42 01, www.klm.com.LOT, tel. 01803-300 03 36, www.lot.com.Lufthansa Theodolindenpl. 5, tel. 642 49 60, www.lhcc.de.SAS, tel. 0045-32 32 68 00, www.sas.se.Swiss, tel. 97 59 22 50, www.swiss.com.

BusesDeutsche Touring (Eurolines) E-2, Arnulfstr. 3, MHauptbhf., tel. 88 98 95 13, www.deutsche-touring.com. One of the founding members of the Eurolines bus network, DT has dozens of nicely priced international destinations.

Business connectionsDeutsche Industrie-und Handelskammer (Cham-ber of Commerce) Max-Joseph-Str. 2, tel. 51 16, www.muenchen.ihk.de.

Car rentalAvis Munich Airport, Terminal 1, tel. 97 59 76 00, www.avis.de. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. Also at Nymphenburger Str. 61.Budget Munich Airport, Terminal 1, tel. 97 59 67 05, www.budget.de. QOpen 06:30 - 23:30. Also at Schießstättenstr. 12.Europcar Munich Airport, Terminal 1, tel. 973 50 20.Hertz Munich Airport, Terminal 1, tel. 97 88 60. Q Also at the main train station, Leopoldstr. 194, and four other outlets.Sixt Munich Airport, Terminal 1, tel. 0180-525 25 25. Q Also at the main train station, and Karlsplatz 25.

Local consulatesAustria Ismaninger Str. 136, tel. 99 81 50, www.oester-reichische-botschaft.de.Belgium Kaiserpl. 8, tel. 389 89 20, www.diplobel.org/deutschland.Canada Tal 29, tel. 219 95 70, www.kanada-info.de.Denmark Sendlinger-Tor-Pl. 10, tel. 545 85 40, www.daenemark.org.EU Commission Erhardtstr. 27, tel. 242 44 80, www.eu-kommission.de.Finnland Arabellastr. 33, tel. 91 07 22 57, www.finnland.de.France Möhlstr. 5, tel. 419 41 10, www.consulfrance-munich.de.

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Greece Möhlstr. 22, tel. 492 06 16 64, www.griechisches-konsulat-muenchen.de.Ireland Denninger Str. 15, tel. 20 80 59 90.Italy Möhlstr. 3, tel. 418 00 30, www.consolati-italiani.de.Luxembourg Klenzestr. 101, tel. 20 24 22 02.Netherlands Stiglmaierpl. 37, tel. 54 55 82 95, www.niederlandeweb.de.Portugal Maximilianpl. 15, tel. 29 16 31 25.Spain Oberföhringer Str. 45, tel. 998 47 90, www.spanischebotschaft.de.Sweden Brienner Str. 9, tel. 54 52 12 15, www.schweden.org.United Kingdom Bürkleinstr. 10, tel. 21 10 90, www.britische-botschaft.de.USA Königinstr. 5, tel. 288 80, www.us-botschaft.de.

Cultural centresGoethe-Institut Sonnenstr. 25, tel. 551 90 30, www.goethe.de.

DentistsPractices are generally open from 08:00 to 18:00; often closed Wednesday afternoons, but open longer hours on one other day of the week such as Thursday. Should you need a dentist at the weekend, call tel. 723 30 93.

Dr. Alexandra Gorris A/B-3, Sendlinger-Tor-Pl. 10, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 555 678.Dr. David Rapaport J-3, Trogerstr. 50, MPrinzregent-enplz., tel. 474 748.Dr. Erhard Keller Südl. Münchner Straße 6a, MThalkirchen, tel. 641 3079.Dr. Markus Hundhammer F-3, Schlosserstr. 14c, MHauptbhf., tel. 641 46 46.Dr. Ulf Michael Dörwald H-2/3, Pilotystr. 2, MOde-onsplz./Lehel, tel. 22 00 12.

DoctorsDoctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services from tourists and persons with no permanent address in Germany. Most do not accept credit cards. For routine non-emergency care, access is on a private paying basis. Waiting lists, common in many European countries, do not seem to be a problem in Germany. If you cannot get to the hospital or to a doctor in an emergency, dial tel. 112 for an ambulance.

Dr. Borchers G-3, Promenadepl. 12, MKarlsplz., tel. 29 30 24.Dr. Fabritius Friedenheimer Str. 141, MFriedenheimer Str., tel. 570 78 55.Emergency Doctor, tel. 551 771/192 22. On call 24hrs/day.

Dry cleanersFill Cleaning Service Perlacher Str. 39, MUntersberg-str., tel. 0172 852 88 23.Vogt Cleaning Service H-3, Viktualienmarkt 13, MMarienpl., tel. 26 44 22. QOpen 07:15 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

FlowersBlumenbox, tel. 0911-723 44 47, www.blumenbox.de. Online flower shop with delivery Germany-wide, payable per credit card via telephone or fax.

Flowers Baur H-3, Viktualienmarkt 3/3, MMarienpl., tel. 260 73 53. QOpen 07:30 - 19:30, Sat 07:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.Flowers Ewald Hohenzollernplatz 1, MHOhenzollern-plz., tel. 308 26 47. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

HospitalsClinical Centre J-2, Ismaniger Str. 22, MMax-Weber-Pl., tel. 414 00.Clinical Centre Großhadern Marchioninistr.15, MKlinikum Großhadern, tel. 709 50.Harlachinger Hospital Sanatoriumspl. 2, tel. 621 01.Schwabinger Hospital Kölner Pl. 1, MScheidpl., tel. 306 81, www.kms.mhn.de.University Clinic F-4, Ziemssenstr. 1, MGoethepl., tel. 516 00.

InterneteasyInternetcafé A-2, Bahnhofplatz 1, MHauptbahn-hof, www.easyeverything.com. QOpen 07:30 - 23:45.Internet café G-3, Marienpl. 20, MMarienpl., tel. 20 70 27 37, www.icafe.spacenet.de. Eat Italian food while surfing for free. Q Open 24hrs.Internet café Nymphenburgerstr. 145, MRotkreuzpl., tel. 129 11 20, www.icafe.spacenet.de. QOpen 11:00 - 04:00.Times Square A-2, Bayerstr. 10a (Hauptbahnhof), MHauptbahnhof, tel. 383 84 80, www.times-square.net. Internet café and bar in the main station with computer terminals as well as WLAN and bluetooth connections. QO-pen 07:00 - 01:00.

Interpreters & TranslatorsÜbersetzungsbüro Kopecky Bortenhofstr. 12, tel. 72 94 02 02, www.kristinakopecky.de.Übersetzungsdienst Macklin Scapinellistr. 30, tel. 834 07 65, www.macklin-translations.com.

Language schoolsBerlitz B-2, Marienplatz 18/19, tel. 26 80 36, www.berlitz.de. Q Also at Leopoldstraße 56a.Inlingua A-3, Sendlinger-Tor-Pl. 6, MSendlinger Tor, tel. 231 15 30, www.inlingua.de/muenchen.

Moving to MunichMr. Lodge Barer Str. 32, tel. 089 340 82 30, fax 089 34 08 23 23, [email protected], www.mrlodge.com. At Mr. Lodge you will find a wide spectrum of properties from well furnished one-roomed apartments to exclusively furnished business suites, which fill all your requirements. A full service company, Mr. Lodge can take care of all aspects of finding a temporary or long term home in Munich. Q ARelocation for you! I-4, Balanstr. 19, tel. 44 45 86 10/171 702 41 96, fax 44 45 86 11, [email protected], www.relocationforyou.com. Relocation for you! can take care of all aspects regarding your move to Munich from property search to removals (both in and out) to paperwork and welcome tours.Swift Relocation Service Unterhaching, Hofmarkweg 4, tel. 66 59 99 71, fax 66 59 99 72, [email protected], www.swift-relocation.de. Run by two young women with plenty of experience, Swift can arrange anything that has to do with your moval to or from Munich. Swift’s refreshing website has good links to get you started.

Although some German cities have consulates of certain countries, most only have a diplomatic representation in Berlin. Below are all the details of the Berlin embassies of the participating World Cup countries. The city code for Berlin is (+49) (0)30.Angola Wallstraße 58, tel. 24 08 970, [email protected], http://www.botschaftangola.de.Argentina Kleiststraße 23-26, tel. 226 68 90, [email protected], www.argentinische-botschaft.de.Australia Wallstr. 76-79, MI, tel. 880 08 80, www.australian-embassy.de.Brazil Wallstrasse 57, tel. 72 62 80, [email protected], http://www.brasilianische-botschaft.de.Costa Rica Dessauer Strasse 28/29, tel. 26 39 89 90, [email protected], http://www.botschaft-costarica.de/.Croatia Ahornstraße 4, tel. 21 91 55 14, [email protected] Republic Wilhelmstr. 44, tel. 22 63 80, www.mzv.cz/berlin.Ecuador Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 90, tel. 800 96 95, [email protected], http://www.embassy-ecuador.org.France Pariser Pl. 5, tel. 590 03 90 00, www.botschaft-frankreich.de.Ghana Stavangerstr. 17-19, tel. 547 14 90, [email protected], http://www.ghanaemberlin.de.Iran Podbielskiallee 65-67, tel. 84 35 30, [email protected], http://www.iranembassy.de.Italy Hiroshimastr. 1-7, tel. 25 44 00, www.botschaft-italien.de.Ivory Coast Lützowstrasse 33-36, tel. 590 02 30.Japan (Consulate General) D-3, Kleiststr. 23-26, tel. 21 09 40, www.botschaft-japan.de.Mexico Klingelhöferstr. 3, tel. 269323 0, [email protected], http://www.embamex.de.Netherlands Klosterstr. 50, tel. 20 95 60, www.niederlandeweb.de.Paraguay Hardenbergstr. 12, tel. 319 98 60, [email protected] Lassenstr. 19-21, tel. 223 13 20, www.botschaft-polen.de.Portugal Zimmerstr. 56, tel. 590 06 35 00.Saudi-Arabia Kurfürstendamm 63, tel. 88 92 50.Serbia-Montenegro Taubertstrasse 18, tel. 895 77 00, [email protected] Korea Schöneberger Ufer 89-91, tel. 26 06 50, [email protected], www.koreaemb.de.Spain Lichtensteinallee 1, TG, tel. 254 00 70, www.spanischebotschaft.de.Sweden Rauchstr. 1, tel. 50 50 60, www.schwe-den.org.Switzerland Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4 A, tel. 390 40 00, [email protected], www.botschaft-schweiz.de.Togo Grabbeallee 43, tel. 48 47 64 71, [email protected], www.botschaft-togo.de.Tunisia Lindenallee 16, tel. 36 41 07 0.Ukraine Albrechtstrasse 26, tel. 28 88 72 20, [email protected], www.botschaft-ukraine.de.United Kingdom Wilhelmstr. 70-71, MI, tel. 20 45 70, www.britischebotschaft.de.USA Neustädtische Kirchstr. 4-5, MI, tel. 830 50, www.usembassy.de. American Citizen Services: tel. 832 92 33.

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STREET REGISTERAckermannstr. L-1Ackerstr. H-4Adalbertstr. G/H-1Adelgundenstr. C-2Adolf-Kolping-Str. A-2Agnesstr. F/G-1Ainmillerstr. H-1Akademiestr. H-1Albanistr. H-4Albertgasse B-2Alexandrastr. D-1Altenhofstr. C-2Altheimer Eck B-2Am Einlaß B-3Am Eisbach I/J-1Am Gasteig D-3Am Gries D-1Am Lilienberg D-3Am Neudeck H-4Amalienstr. H-2Amiraplatz B-1Ampfingstr. N-3An der Hauptfeuerwache B-3An der Kreppe I-3Angertorstr. B-3Annastr. B-1Anzinger Str. N-3Arcisstr. A/B-1,G-1Arcostr. A-1Arnulfstr. A-1,K-2Asamstr. H-4Auenstr. G-4Auerfeldstr. I-4Auf der Insel C/D-3Augsburger Str. A-3Augustenstr. G-1-F-2Augustinerstr. B-2Aventinstr. C-3Baaderplatz C-3Baaderstr. C-3Bad Schachener Str. N-3Bahnhofplatz A-2,F-3Balanstr. I-4Baldurstr. K-1Barer Str. B-1Barnabasstr. I-4Bavariaring F-3/4Bayerstr. A-2Bazeillesstr. I-4Beethovenplatz A-3Beetzstr. J-2/3Belgradstr. M-1Bereiteranger H-4Berg-am-Laim-Str. N-3Blumenstr. B-3Blütenstr. G/H-1Bogenstr. I-3Boosstr. H-4Boschbrücke C-3Bräuhausstr. C-2Brienner Str. A/B-1Bruderstr. C-1Burgstr. C-2Bürkleinstr. C-2Buttermelcherstr. C-3Comeniusstr. I-4Corneliusbrücke H-4Corneliusstr. B/C-3Crusiusstr. D-1Dachauer Str. A-1,K-1Damenstiftstr. B-2Denisstr. F-2Dietlindenstr. M/N-1Drächslstr. I-4Dreifaltigkeitsplatz C-2Dultstr. B-2Dürnbräugasse C-2Eduard-Schmid-Str. G/H-4Effnerstr. N-1/2Eggernstr. D-3Einsteinstr. J-3Eisenmannstr. B-2Elisabethplatz G-1Elisabethstr. F/G-1Elisenhof A-1Elisenstr. A-1Elsenheimerstr. K-2/3Emil-Riedel-Str. D-1Englschalkinger Str. N-2Entenbachstr. H-4Enzenspergerstr. I-4Erhardtstr. C-3Ettstr. B-2Europaplatz I-3Falkenbergstr. C-2Falkenstr. H-4Falkenturmstr. C-2Färbergraben B-2Fendstr. H-1Filserbräugasse B-2

Finkenstr. B-1Fliegenstr. A-3Franziskanerstr. I-4Franz-Josef-Strauß-Ring C-1Franz-Joseph-Platz H-1Frauenlobstr. A-3Frauenplatz B-2Frauenstr. C-3Fraunhoferstr. B-3Freudenbergweg I-4Friedrichstr. H-1Fürstenfelder Str. B-2Fürstenrieder Str. K-2/3Fürstenstr. C-1Gabelsberger Str. B-1Gaiglstr. E/F-1Galeristr. C-1Garmischer Str. K-3Gärtnerplatz B-3Gebsattelstr. H/I-4Gedonstr. H-1Geibelstr. J-2/3Georg-Brauchle-Ring L-1Georgenstr. F/G-1Georgenstr. H-1Georg-Hirth-Platz F-3Geschwister-Scholl-Platz H-1/2Gewürzmühlstr. D-2Giselastr. H-1Glückstr. B-1Goethestr. A-2/3Görresstr. F/G-1Gotthardstr. K-3Grafinger Str. J-4Grillparzerstr. J-3Grütznerstr. D-2/3Habsburgerplatz H-1Habsburgerstr. H-1Hackenstr. B-2Hahnenstr. C-1Hansastr. K/L-3Hans-Sachs-Str. B-3Hartmannstr. B-2Heidenauplatz J-3/4Heiliggeiststr. C-2Herbststr. F-2Herkomerplatz J-2Hermann-Sack-Str. B-2Hermstr. C-2Herzog-Ernst-Platz E-4Herzog-Heinrich-Str. F-4Herzog-Max-Str. B-2Herzog-Rudolf-Str. C-2Herzogspitalstr. A/B-2Herzogstr. M-1Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. A-2Heßstr. E/F/G-1/2Hildegardstr. C-2Himbselstr. D-1Hirtenstr. A-1Hochbrückenstr. C-2Hofgartenstr. C-1Hofgraben C-2Hofstatt B-2Hohenstaufenstr. H-1Hohenzollernstr. H-1Hohenzollernstr. M-1Hochstr. D-3Holzhofstr. D-3Holzstr. B-3Hopfenstr. F-2Hotterstr. B-2Humboldtstr. M-3Christophstr. C-1Ickstattstr. B-3Ifflandstr. J-1Implerstr. E-4,L-3Innere Wiener Str. D-3Innsbrucker Ring N-3Isarring J-1Isartorplatz C-3Ismaninger Str. J-2Jägerstr. B-1Jahnstr. B-3Johannisplatz I-3Josephspitalstr. A-2Josephsplatz G-1Jugendstr. I/J-3Jungfernturmstr. B-1Kabelsteg D-3Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz F-3/4Kanalstr. C-2/3Kapellenstr. B-2Kapuzinerplatz F-4Kapuzinerstr. F/G-4Kardinal-Döpfner-Str. B-1Kardinal-Faulhaber-Str. B-1/2Karl-Müller-Weg D-3Karl-Scharnagl-Ring C-2Karlsplatz (Stachus) A-2

Karlstor A-2Karlstr. A-1,F-2Karl-Theodor-Str. M-1Karmeliterstr. B-2Karolinenplatz B-1Kaufingerstr. B-2Kaulbachstr. C-1,H-1Kellerstr. D-3Keplerstr. J-2/3Keuslinstr. F/G-1Kirchenstr. J-3Klenzestr. B/C-3Klosterhofstr. B-3Knöbelstr. C-2Kohlstr. C-3Kolosseumstr. B-3Königinstr. C-1,H-1Königsplatz F/G-2Konradstr. H-1Kreittmayrstr. F-1/2Kreuzstr. B-2Küchelbäckerstr. C-2Kurfürstenplatz G-1Kurfürstenstr. G-1Kurfürstenstr. H-1Lämmerstr. A-1Lamontstr. J-2/3Landsberger Str. E-3,K-2Landschaftstr. B-2Ländstr. C-3Landwehrstr. A-2Langerstr. I-3Ledererstr. C-2Lenbachplatz A/B-1Leonrodstr. E-1Leopoldstr. H-1Lerchenauer Str. M-1Lerchenfeldstr. D-1Lessingstr. F-3Liebherrstr. C-2/3Liebherrstr. C-3Liebigstr. D-1/2Lilienstr. D-3Lindwurmstr. A-3,E-4Linprunstr. E/F-1/2Lothringer Str. I-4Lothstr. E/F-1Löwengrube B-2Ludwigsbrücke C/D-3Ludwigstr. C-1Luisenstr. A-1,G-1Luitpoldblock B-1Luitpoldbrücke D-1Luitpoldstr. A-1/2Maderbräustr. C-2Maffeistr. B-2Maistr. A-3Mannhardtstr. C-2Mariahilfstr. H-4Maria-Josepha-Str. H/I-1Mariannenbrücke D-2/3Mariannenplatz C/D-2Mariannenstr. C/D-2Maria-Theresia-Str. I-2/3Marienhof B-2Marienplatz B-2Marienstr. C-2Marsstr. A-1,E-2Marstallplatz C-1/2Marstallstr. C-2Martiusstr. H-1Maßmannstr. F-1Mathildenstr. A-2/3Maxburgstr. B-2Maximiliansbrücke D-2Maximiliansplatz B-1Maximilianstr. C-2Max-Joseph-Brücke I-2Max-Joseph-Platz C-2Max-Joseph-Str. B-1Max-Planck-Str. D-2Max-Weber-Platz I-3Mazaristr. B-2Meillerweg D-2Meiserstr. A-1Menzinger Str. K-1Metzgerstr. I-3Metzstr. I-4Milchstr. D-3Mittererstr. F-3Montgelasstr. J-2Morassistr. C-3Müllerstr. B-3Münzstr. C-2Museumsinsel C-3Neuberghauser Str. I/J-2Neuhauser Str. B-2Neuturmstr. C-2Nikolaistr. H-1Nordendstr. G-1

Nußbaumstr. A-3Nymphenburger Str. E/F-1Oberanger B-3Oberföhringer Str. J-1Oberföhringer Str. N-1/2Oettingenstr. D-1Ohlmüllerstr. H-4Ohmstr. H-1Orleansplatz J-4Orleansstr. I/J-4Oskar-von-Miller-Ring B-1Ottostr. B-1Pacellistr. B-2Papa-Schmid-Str. B-3Pappenheimstr. E/F-2Paradiesstr. D-1Pariser Platz I/J-4Pariser Str. I/J-4Paul-Heyse-Str. F-3Paul-Heyse-Unterführung F-3Perusastr. B/C-2Pestalozzistr. A/B-3Petersplatz B-2Pettenbeckstr. B-2Pettenkoferstr. A-3Petuelring M-1Pfarrstr. D-2Pfefferstr. A-1Pfisterstr. C-2Pflugstr. C-2Pilotystr. C-1Platz der Opfer des National. B-1Platzl C-2Pöppelstr. H-4Possartstr. J-2/3Prälat-Miller-Weg B/C-2Prälat-Zistl-Str. B-3Prannerstr. B-1Praterinsel D-2Praterwehrbrücke D-2Preysingplatz D-3Prinz-Ludwig-Str. B-1Prinzregentenplatz J-3Prinzregentenstr. D-1Professor-Huber-Platz H-2Promenadeplatz B-2Pütrichstr. D-3Quellenstr. D-3Rablstr. I-4Radlsteg C-2Rambergstr. H-1Regerstr. H-4Regerstr. M-3Reichenbachplatz B-3Reichenbachstr. B-3Reisingerstr. A-3Reitmorstr. D-1/2Rheinberger Str. C-1Rheinstr. M-1Ridlerstr. L-3Riggauerweg D-3Richard-Strauss-Str. N-2Richard-Wagner-Str. F-2Rindermarkt B-2Ringseisstr. A-3Robert-Koch-Str. D-2Rochusberg B-1Rochusstr. B-1Römerstr. H-1Rosenbuschstr. D-1Rosenheimer Platz I-4Rosenheimer Str. D-3Rosenstr. B-2Rosental B-2Roßmarkt B-3Rothmundstr. A-3Rottmannstr. F-2Rückertstr. F-3Rumfordstr. C-3Ruppertstr. E/F-4Salvatorplatz B-1Salvatorstr. B-1Sandstr. F-2Sattlstr. B-2Sebastiansplatz B-2/3Sedanstr. I-4Seeaustr. D-1Seidlstr. F-2Seitzstr. C-1Sendlinger Str. B-2Sendlinger Tor-Platz A-3Senefelderstr. A-2Shakespeareplatz J-2Schackstr. H-1Schäfflerstr. B-2Schellingstr. F/G/H-1/2Schellstr. D-2/3Schenkendorfstr. M/N-1Schillerstr. A-2Schleißheimer Str. F-1

Schlosserstr. A-2Schloßstr. I-3Schmellerstr. E/F-4Schmidstr. B-3Schönfeldstr. C-1Schornstr. I-4Schrammerstr. B-2Schumannstr. J-2/3Schützenstr. A-2Schwanthalerstr. A-2,E-3Schwarzstr. C-3Schweigerstr. H-4Schwere-Reiter-Str. L-1Schwindstr. F/G-1Siebertstr. I/J-2Sieboldstr. I-4Siegesstr. H-1Sigmundstr. C-1Singlspielerstr. B-2/3Sonnenstr. A-2/3Sophienstr. A-1Sparkassenstr. C-2Sporerstr. B-2St.-Anna-Platz D-2St.-Anna-Str. C/D-2St.-Jakobs-Platz B-3St.-Martin-Str. N-3St.-Paul-Platz E/F-3St.-Paul-Str. F-3Steinheilstr. F/G-2Steinsdorfstr. D-2/3Steinstr. D-3Stephanplatz A-3Stephanstr. A-3Sterneckerstr. C-2Sternstr. D-2Stielerstr. E/F-4Stollbergstr. C-2Stubenvollstr. D-3Tal C-2Tattenbachstr. D-2Thalkirchner Str. A-3Theatinerstr. B/C-1/2Theklastr. B-3Theresienhöhe E-3/4Theresienstr. E-3Theresienstr. G-2Thiemestr. H/I-1Thiereckstr. B-2Thierschstr. D-2Thomas-Wimmer-Ring C-2Tivolistr. I-2Trautenwolfstr. H-1Triftstr. D-2Tübinger Str. K-3Türkenstr. B-1Uhlandstr. F-3Ungerer Str. M/N-1Unsöldstr. C/D-1Untere Feldstr. I-3Unterer Anger B-3Utzschneiderstr. B-3Veterinärstr. H-2Viktualienmarkt B-2Viscardigasse B/C-1Von-der-Tann-Str. C-1Wagmüllerstr. D-1Waisenhausstr. L-1Wallstr. B-3Waltherstr. A-3Wehrsteg D-3Weinstr. B-2Weißenburger Platz I-4Welfenstr. M-3Weßenburger Str. I/J-4Westendstr. K-3Westenriederstr. C-2Widenmayerstr. D-1/2Wilhelm-Hale-Str. K-1Wilhelmstr. H-1Winckelstr. A-3Windenmacherstr. B-2Wintrichring K-1Wittelsbacherplatz B-1Wittelsbacherstr. G-4Wörthstr. I/J-4Wotanstr. K-2Wurzerstr. C-2Zellstr. D-3Zenneckbrücke C-3Zentnerstr. F/G-1Zeppelinstr. C-3Ziemssenstr. A-3Zschokkestr. K-3Zweibrückenstr. C-3Zweigstr. A-2

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INDEX

1. Münchner Kartoffelhaus 21Acquarello 24Advokat 12Airport visitor park 35Akakiko Running Sushi 25Alpine Museum 35Alte Pinakothek 36Altes Hackerbräuhaus 18Americanos 31Am Markt 14Am Marstall 23Andechser am Dom 18An der Oper 10Anna 23Aquapazza 26ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel 10Atomic Café 30Atzinger 32Augustiner am Dante 16Augustiner am Dom 18Augustiner Großgaststätte 18Bagels & Muffins 20Bar Centrale 28Basics 27Bavarian National Museum 35Bayerischer Hof 10Bayerischer Hof Night Club 30Beim Sedlmayr 16Best Western Atrium 12Big Easy 21Blue Nile 21BMW Museum 36Bobolovsky's 16Bodega Dali 26Bodo's Conditoreicafé 18Bohne & Malz 24Botanical Garden 38Brasserie Tresznjewski 29Bratwurstherzl 22Brenner Grill 24Broadway Cabaret 33Bröding 24Buffet Kull-Bar 24Buon Gusto Talamonti 24Buxs 27Café Altschwabing 20Café am Beethovenplatz 20Café Piemonte 20Café Reitschule 24Café Rothmund 24Café Schiller 32Café Tambosi 20Caffe San Pietro 20Candy Bar 33Carlton 14Centre for Unusual Museums 36Chica's 30Children's and Young People's Museum 36City Museum 36Coffee Fellows 20Coffee to Go 20Cohibar City 28Court Garden 38Creperie Bernard Bernard 22Dachau KZ-Gedenkstätte 39Daniel 12Das Gollier 27Deli Star Bagel Bar 20Deutsches Museum 36

Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum (Transportation Center) 36Dolly Bar 33Donisl 18Dreigroschenkeller 22Dukatz im Literaturhaus 22Eat the Rich 28Edison & Co. 16Egyptian Art Museum 37El Perro y el Griego 26Enchilada 26Englischer Garten 38Ethnology Museum 37EurAide 34Europäischer Hof 12Euro Youth Hotel 15Excelsior 10Exquisit 12Femina 33Flugwerft Schleissheim (Aircraft) 37Fouquets 21Four Points Hotel Olympiapark 12Frankie's 30Frauenkirche 34Fujikaiten 25Galeria Kaufhof 22Gästehaus Englischer Garten 14Gasthaus Isartor 22Geological Museum 37Georgenhof 16Glyptothek 37Goodstuff 31Grissini - La Trattoria 25Guglhupf Café 18Halali 16Ha Long 27Hard Rock Café 28Haus der Kunst 37Havana Club Cuban Bar 28Haxnbauer 17Hellabrunn Zoo 39Hilton Munich City 10Hilton Munich Park 10Hofbräuhaus 18, 34Hofbräukeller 18Holiday Inn München 12Holiday Inn South 12Hunting and Fishing Museum 37Ideal Espresso Bar 20Imperial 33Indian Bar 28Jam Musik Cafe 30Jedermann 12Jewish Museum 37Joe Pena’s 26John's Bavarian Tours 39Julep’s New York Bar & Restaurant 16Kaffee & Mehr 20Kaffee Giesing 31Kaimug 21Kalango’s Boteco Brazil 31Kalinka 31Kam Yi 21Karawanserai 26Karlsplatz 34Kempinski Airport 15Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten 10

Khanittha 3 26Kölsch 31Königsplatz 34Königswache 15Kun-Tuk 27L-Opera 28L’Angolino 25La Bretagne 26La Cumbia 30Lamm's 22La Provencale 22Le Bousquerey 22Le Gaulois 22Lemar 16Le Méridien 10Lenbach 24Lenbachhaus 37Leo’s Lounge 28Leopold 17Louis 22Löwenbräukeller 18Mama’s Kebap House 22Mandarin 21Mandarin Oriental 10Mangostin Asia 27Mara’s Bier Teufel 32Marienplatz 34Maritim 11Marktstüberl 17Marriott Hotel Munich 12Mercure Altstadt 12Mercure City 11Merhaba 27Mike's Bike Tours 39Molly Malone's 32Mr. Lodge 15Munich Walk Tours 39Museum of the Crystal Realm 38Nachtcafé 30Ned Kelly's 32Neue Pinakothek 36News Café 29New York Tabledance 33Olympic Park & Tower 34Orlando 17Outland 28P-1 30Pacha Club 30Padres Havana Exit 29Palace 11Palaeontology Museum 38Pardi 27Park Café 24Parkcafé 30Parkhotel Theresienhöhe 11Paros 23Paulaner am Nockherberg 19Paulaner Bräuhaus 19Paulaner im Tal 17Pavlos 23Pension Seibel 12Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube 23Pfistermühle 17Piatsa 23Piccola Osteria 25Pinakothek der Moderne 36Prinz 15Prinz Myshkin 27Prinzregent an der Messe 11Radius Tours & Munich Walks 39

Ratskeller München 25Red Sax 29Renaissance München Hotel 14Renner 20Rikscha-Mobil 39Rischart 20Roxy 29Roy 23Ryan’s Muddy Boot 32Sahib 23Samrat 23San Francisco Coffee Co. 21Sausalitos 26Savoy 15Schack Gallery 38Schumanns 29Schwabinger 7 32Sea Life 39Seibels Park Hotel 15Shamrock 32Shanghai 21Shoya 25Siemens Forum 38Simera 23Skyline 30Spatenhaus 23Spatenhaus an der Oper 19Spurwechsel 39St. Anna's 34St. Michael's 35St. Peter's 35Stadtcafé 21Swagat 23Tacos y Tequila 26Takumi 25Tantris 24Taxi guides 39Temple Bar 31The Green Room 29Tiffany 33Timballo 21Titty Twister 32To Khanh 27Tourist office 34Toy Museum 38TRYP München 11Tung Thong 27Unionsbräu Haidhausen 19Unterfahrt 31Valentin-Karlstadt-Museum 38Valentinsstüberl 23Vanilla Lounge 29Victorian House 19Vinh’s 27Vogler 31Wall Street 21WeIser Küche 25Weisses Brauhaus 19Wirtshaus Ayingers 19Wirtshaus zur Brez'n 17Zapata 26Zum Durnbräu 19Zum Ewigen Licht 17Zum Franziskaner 19Zur dicken Sophie 19

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