Learning German in Munich

Thanks to its wide range of offers, Munich enjoys the reputation of a cultural giant of international standing. The city has no fewer than 42 theaters - above all the renowned National Theater and the award-winning Kammerspiele. In addition, there are 65 museums, numerous public and private collections and a lively gallery scene. As the largest museum of technology in the world, the Deutsches Museum celebrated its 100th birthday in 2003. The three Pinakothek museums, the Brandhorst Museum and the Egyptian Collection all come together to form an impressive museum quarter close to the university. A short walk takes you to the Glyptothek on Königsplatz, a collection of world-famous Greek and Roman sculptures. First-class classical musical performances can be heard in the Philharmonie im Gasteig, in the Bavarian State Opera and in the Herkulessaal of the Munich Residence.

Munich inspires with an almost unmanageable number of tourist highlights: The Residence with its park from 1508 in the middle of Munich, Marienplatz with the world-famous city hall, the Hofbräuhaus, the Frauenkirche, Odeonsplatz and the Leopoldstraße promenade in Schwabing are just a small selection. The people of Munich indulge in their world-famous beer at the Oktoberfest (which takes place mostly in September) and in the iconic beer gardens. It is a custom that you can bring your own food, that you can sit wherever there is a free seat on a beer bench, and that everyone talks to everyone else. Some of the beer gardens in Munich are cozy little backyard gardens with chestnut trees, others are huge and can accommodate up to eight thousand visitors. Fancy cafés, music clubs and bars keep the night owls on their toes. In the English Garden, the largest park in Europe, students, recreational athletes and walkers enjoy themselves in idyllic park scenery. The Nymphenburg Palace and the Botanical Garden enchant with their cultivated atmosphere. Numerous festivals, such as the Munich Film Festival or the Opera Festival, the rock and pop events on the spectacular 1972 Olympic grounds and excellent shopping facilities at every level entertain an international audience. The proximity to the Upper Bavarian Alps and lakes makes the city an ideal starting point for skiers and hikers. European metropolises such as Vienna, Budapest, Prague or Venice can be reached within a few hours.