There are lots of good reasons that Munich is most commonly associated with beer and sausages. Oktoberfest is certainly one reason, and its hundreds of beer gardens are another, with people gathering there every day to spend time with friends and, well, drink beer and eat sausages.

But Munich is so much more. The capital of Bavaria, it’s a sophisticated center for art and history, it’s filled with luxury hotels, shops and Michelin-starred restaurants, and it’s actually a great place to get in touch with nature.

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