Munich Hotels

As a holiday destination, Germany has a lot going for it - fashionable and dynamic big cities, picturesque villages right of the Brothers Grimm, deep forests, fairy-tale castles, and to top it all, unparalleled range of beers.

Climate

Located in the heart of Europe, Germany has a temperate climate with regional variations. The best time is May to October. Winter is freezing and wet.

Berlin finally cold

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990 ushered in a new era for this city, long cloak and dagger capital of the Cold War. The Berlin of today is a vibrant city with abundant and creative drama and music with magnificent public buildings, splendid museums, sophisticated restaurants, and a host of pubs and clubs.

Transportation: Getting there and getting around

Berlin is not well served by direct flights. Connections are usually made by hubs like Frankfurt or Amsterdam. You can reach Berlin by bus from most European cities and German trains run like clockwork.

Berlin walker and cyclist friendly and its subway system, U / S Bahn is effective. There is a new tram system in the eastern part of the city.

Climate

Rain is possible in any month. The winter months from November to early March, tend to be dark with temperatures often below zero.

Accommodation: cheap stays to luxury hotels

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Events: what's on and what's hot

Berlin's calendar is loaded with annual fairs, festivals, concerts and parties.

* The Berlinale (International Film Festival of Berlin), the second in the world, takes place in February.

* In April, Festage (Days Festival) a host of gala concerts and operas held over 10 days.

* Christopher Street Day in Berlin in June is the big gay event.

* August Berlin JazzFest features.

* In November the Christmas markets are held throughout the city.

Munich: Bavarian live well

Capital of the southern province of Bavaria, Munich evokes images of ledehosen and raised foaming steins of beer. In fact, Munich is a sophisticated city that is home to a multitude of cultural offerings, including museums and a lively arts scene.

Transportation: Getting there and getting around

Munich Franz-Josef-Strauss Flughafen serves flights to Europe, New York and Sydney, either directly or via Frankfurt. It also connects with many cities German newspaper. Fast trains connect with all major German cities and Vienna, Prague, Zurich, Rome and Paris.

Getting around in Munich is easy via public transport network which includes an excellent subway and bus. You can also cycle.

Climate

May to September are the best months. April-May and September-October weather offers sunny too. November-March period of freezing temperatures and sunless skies.

Accommodation: cheap stays to luxury hotels

Check the Internet for the beach, location and cost of hotels in Munich

Events: what's on and what's hot

Munich has festivals and events throughout the year.

* Fasching in January is a spectacle of debauchery six week-long street parties and balls.
* Lent comes to an end in March with Starkbierzeit, a time for strong beers and thirst
* April is the time for a mini Oktoberfest known Fra¼hlingsfest.
* June characteristics Munich Film Festival.
* Christopher Street Day in July is a day three gay fest, celebrated with street parties.
* Oktoberfest, the world's pub bash Prime Minister shall, surprisingly, in September.

big city with a heart: Frankfurt

Frankfurt is often regarded as a business city clean and tidy.