With state-of-the-art car production, epic football matches, and of course; being the home of beer gardens, it often appears as though Bavaria’s capital, Munich, has a single modus operandi, and that is to have a good time.
Of course, Bavaria is steeped in football history—like the local sparring Dassler brothers who created the Adidas and Puma football boot. Don your team’s colours and join the crowds of supporters that flock through Munich’s Old Town or Altstadt. Then wander down Marienplatz to drink in the flavour of Munich’s convivial sporting spirit.
Near Marienplatz is the Hofbräuhaus, the city’s beer hall to end all beer halls—it’s almost the size of a stadium. Traditional sausage is a specialty here and the original Hofbräu is available on tap along with darker beer or Münchner Weisse (pale ale) For another side of Munich’s nightlife, head east on foot to Harry Klein. Hailed as one of the best Electro-clubs on Earth, this auditory and visual homage to sync-era sensation Kraftwerk, is the place for a glass of bubbles or to sample the impressive cocktail list.