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Munich, Germany

Dialing Code Country: 49 Area Code: 89

Major Industries High Tech, Publishing, Tourism

Population 1.3 million; 2.4 million metro area

Electricity 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard flat two-pin plug

Did You Know? Not only is Munich known as the Gateway to the Bavarian Alps, but also as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

Orientation Munich, the country's third largest city, sits in southeastern Germany along the River Isar. The Bavarian Alps tower from the south along the Austrian border.

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Local Weather

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Local Expert: Noka Reyes

After graduating from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in May 2007, I packed my bags and moved to Munich two weeks later. With my Bachelors degree completed, I'm taking some time off...

 
May 08, 2008
Dining Review

The Green Room

If you're looking to spend a night out on the town, but want a place where you can sit back and relax with a a few drinks and a few friends, head over to the Green Room on Leopoldstraße, number 13. This bar is a great place for a few cocktails on a nice summer evening. When you get in and

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May 05, 2008
Dining Review

Sunny Days are here to Stay!

It's absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous outside. So, let's say that you're done with the museums, and the city tours, and the palaces, and the Bavarian restaurants and the blah blah blah. You just want to sit down, relax and enjoy the sun. Well, where do Müncheners go when they feel the exact

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April 24, 2008
Dining Review

Viktualienmarkt

Walking around the city, you'll notice that Munich has retained much of its small town charms when it comes to shopping. You buy your meat at the butcher, bread at the baker, shoes at the shoe shops, wines at the wine shops, the list goes on and on. While it may take a bit of getting used to, I

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April 22, 2008
Local News

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Here's your 10-Day Weather Forecast: Clouds and Rain, Rain and Clouds, a little bit of sun but, wait, oh! No, nevermind, there's a cloud again. Sorry. So you're probably thinking, "What in the world am I going to do? I've saved for this trip and I'm only going to be here for the next X

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April 10, 2008
Dining Review

Frühlingsfest is Here! April 11th - April 27th

It's spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and trees are returning to their lovely green state. What better way to celebrate the coming of this beautiful season than drinking large quantities of beer? May I introduce to you: Frühlingsfest. Barvaria is famous for its beer

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