When it comes to leisure, Munich is a true world champion

Munich, as state capital of the Free State of Bavaria, is full of apparent paradoxes - and it is just that, which makes it a magnet for guests from around the world. Numerous international companies and world-wide corporations, such as BMW and Siemens, have their headquarters here; the legendary German football clubs FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich play in the futuristic Allianz Arena; and more than 40 museums and 70 galleries attract culture lovers to the city.

Be inspired by the cornucopia of offers while you plan your leisure time. Enjoy your leisure time with a visit to the Englischer Garten park, one of the largest city parks in the world, larger even that New York's Central Park and London's Hyde Park. It contributes sizeably to the fact that leisure time in Munich is always highly valued. In the middle of the centrally located Englischer Garten flows the Isar River and its tributaries, like the Eisbach. The more adventurous, practice surfing here, or go swimming in the cold streams. Even fly-fishers can be seen up to their bellies in the Isar in the early morning. With the patience of a saint they throw the line out again and again, in the hope that a trout will bite. This shows just how good the water quality is here. Bavaria invests considerably in environmental protection in order to preserve the beautiful, one-of-a-kind landscape. It is no coincidence that Bavaria is the most popular holiday destination within Germany and Munich is the city most popular with tourists.

Munich also has excellent public and private clinics, which also draw an international clientele. You should be sure to leave yourself enough time to make an excursion to region surrounding Munich, to one of the beautiful lakes such as the Chiemsee, Ammersee, Tegernsee or Starnberger See. Be enchanted by the unparalleled atmosphere at the lakes and the stunning mountain panoramas. You can enjoy swimming, sailing or hire rowing or motorboats all over this stunning landscape. A visit to a beer garden should, of course, also not be missed, or you could visit one of the large monasteries, such as Andechs Abbey or Benediktbeuern Abbey. Most Bavarian monasteries have a beer garden or pub attached, so these things can easily be combined!

Distances to sights in the city/destination

• Englischer Garten park in km: 2.0
• Haus Der Kunst art museum in km: 3.0
• Deutsches Museum (German Museum) in km: 4.0
• Marienplatz in km: 4.8
• Frauenkirche cathedral in km: 5.3
• Pinakothek art gallery in km: 5.4
• Olympiapark in km: 7.8
• Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo in km: 9.0
• Nymphenburger Palace in km: 12.0
• Neuschwanstein Castle in km: 128.0