München entdecken

Munich's central square, the city's gathering place since 1158. The neo-Gothic New Town Hall closes its north side, and the Mariensäule, a column raised in 1638 to mark the end of Swedish occupation, stands near its centre. The town hall's Glockenspiel chimes from the tower several times a day.

A permanent food market in Munich's old town, held daily except Sundays and holidays since 1807. Fixed stalls across more than two hectares sell flowers, produce, game, cheese and fish around a central beer garden, with the city's Maypole and several fountains marking the square.

BMW's exhibition, delivery and event centre beside its Munich headquarters and the Olympiapark, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au and opened in October 2007. Its sweeping double-cone roof covers a showroom of current BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce models and the hall where customers collect specially ordered cars. Admission to the building is free.