Munich Travel Guide: Flights & Hotels

Munich pairs a well-preserved historic center around Marienplatz with easy access to the Bavarian Alps and castles like Neuschwanstein as day trips. It's also a major transatlantic and European hub, so fares are often competitive.

Late September through early October brings Oktoberfest, when hotel prices spike well above normal — book many months ahead if that's the plan, or aim for May-June/late September for a quieter, cheaper visit with good weather.