Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg ... There's nothing quite like enjoying a cold wheat beer in the cool greenery of the Englischer Garten.

But it's on Ledererstrasse, right in the heart of downtown Munich. Not far from Marienplatz, it's only during the day that you sit quietly outside with an espresso. In the evening, you stand ...

The best time to visit Munich is from March to May ... book accommodation as far in advance as possible. Some hotels book up a year in advance and accommodation rates rise steeply during this ...