Munich / München

Munich is the main and capital city of Bavaria land, Germany.

It is located on the River Isar valley in the north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany and has been ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities.

The city is an inspiring mix of historic buildings and impressive architecture which gave the position 30th among the best tourist destinations in the world.

Munich is a city of large squares like Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Stachus, Königsplatz, impressive old buildings Maximilianeum, Justizpalast, Bavarian State Library as well as new ones Hypo-Haus, Arabella High-Rise Building, Highlight Towers, Uptown Munich, BMW Headquarters. Due to rich history all around Munich you can find a lot of churches Peterskirche, Heiliggeistkirche, Frauenkirche, Michaelskirche, Theatinerkirche, palaces Residenz, Palais Porcia, Palais Preysing, Palais Holnstein, Nymphenburg Palace, Prinz-Carl-Palais and royal avenues (Ludwigstrasse).

Munich is a green city with numerous parks and gardens Englischer Garten, Olympiapark, Westpark, Hofgarten.

Munich is a major European cultural centre for prominent composers due its famous Philharmony and Opera House, which host a lot of events (Orlando di Lasso, W.A. Mozart, Carl Maria von Weber, Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Max Reger, Carl Orff, Munich Biennale, Nationaltheater, Bavarian State Opera, Bavarian State Orchestra, Residenz Theatre, Cuvilliés Theatre, Gärtnerplatz Theatre, Gasteig, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

The city is known as the second largest publishing center in the world, having the prestige of homeland for Paul Heyse, Max Halbe, Rainer Maria Rilke, Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht. 

The Oktoberfest is Munich’s most famous and worldwide recognised attraction happening every year.

The distance from Ljubljana to Munich is around 430 km and the journey takes 4h 30 min.