Do you want to stand on a real film set where famous movies have been shot? Do you want to see the makers of movies and TV shows at work? All this and more is possible at Bavaria Filmstadt. A tour guide will explain in detail how the great film classics and TV series are produced. On the tour of the production area, you'll get to see the amazing tricks that the special effects experts have up their sleeves and see things most mortals never get the chance to. The ultimate highlight is the Bavaria Stunt Show, a breathtaking spectacle both for action-film fans and everybody else. A visit to the 4D cinema with its sensational sound system is another experience not to be missed.

For all fans of the beautiful game, the chance to soak up the atmosphere at the awe-inspiring Allianz Arena is one not to be missed. Whether it's a Bundesliga battle, Champions League thriller or an international game, any match held in this masterpiece by star Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron is sure to be an unforgettable experience. If you wish to enjoy the ultimate buzz, deafening chants and goosebumps galore along with 65,000 other spectators, this is the ideal place. Guided stadium tours offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into one of Europe's most modern and, as many would have it, beautiful stadiums.

Munich Art Quarter is a must for any art lover. It comprises the three Pinakotheken galleries (Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne), together with the Brandhorst Museum, the Antiquities Collections, the Glyptothek museum of Greek and Roman sculptures and the Municipal Gallery in the Lenbachhaus. The Alte Pinakothek is one of the world's biggest and most important museums for art from the Middle Ages to the mid-18th century. Directly opposite, the Neue Pinakothek features works from the 19th and early 20th centuries, while the Pinakothek der Moderne next door features collections of contemporary art from various genres.

Covering an area of more than four square kilometres on the western banks of the river Isar, the English Garden is one of the largest inner city parks in the world. This delightful attraction holds a spellbinding appeal during the summer, but is also not without its charms in winter. One of the main attractions of the park is the Chinese pagoda with its famous beer garden. Visitors can even enjoy surfing on the Eisbach rapids or see a classical play at the tucked-away little amphitheatre.

Mary is the Patrona Bavariae, the patron saint of Bavaria, and Marienplatz with its towering St. Mary's column is the oldest and most central square in the heart of Munich. At the centre of the pedestrian area, it provides a setting for a number of major events and is the ideal base from which to explore the city. The square is dominated by the neo-Gothic New Town Hall with its imposing facade and the sound of the delightful carillon in the town hall tower. Close by are some of Munich's most exclusive shopping streets, markets and beer gardens, as well as the trio of famous city gates – Isartor, Sendlinger Tor and Karlstor.

A truly unmissable Bavarian experience awaits at the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall at Am Platzl in the old quarter. Originally a brewery, today it is an internationally acclaimed 'beer temple'. Locals can be seen dressed in traditional costume, drinking Munich beer from the famous Mass, a one-litre tankard, and enjoying traditional hearty specialities served up with a good dose of Bavarian hospitality. Probably the largest beer hall in the world serving some 30,000 guests every day, it is always noisy and full of beer-fuelled cheer.

The Wittelsbach residence in the city centre is a blend of Renaissance, baroque, rococo and classicist styles. It was once Munich's main palace and the home of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings. Originally built in 1385 as a moated castle, it was transformed into a magnificent royal residence reflecting the House of Wittelsbach's political ambitions and fondness for the arts. The extensive palace has been open to the public as a museum since 1920. The complex consists of ten courtyards, and there are 130 authentically furnished rooms to discover in one of the finest palace museums in Europe.

See, hear, feel and experience mobility. A car collection point and themed attraction unlike any other in the world, BMW Welt brings this prestigious brand to life. With a prime location close to the BMW corporate headquarters, museum and factory, BMW Welt is not just for car buffs and lovers of all things technical. It also offers a wide range of activities and regular special exhibitions, combining engineering, design and innovation with lifestyle, enterprise and culture, in a stunning, state-of-the-art building. Read more

Nymphenburg Palace was built in 1664 for the Bavarian Elector Ferdinand Maria as a gift to his wife Adelheid von Savoyen on the birth of the much longed-for heir to his throne, Max Emanuel. Once the summer residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty, it now forms a harmonious ensemble with the magnificent palace park and gardens and splendid smaller buildings such as Amalienburg hunting lodge and Badeburg House, and ranks among the foremost royal palaces in Europe. The state rooms, banqueting hall, Gallery of Beauties and palace park, one of the largest and most influential examples of landscape art in Germany, can still be seen today. Read more

Munich is Germany's beer capital – and the Oktoberfest is a byword for beer all over the world. When the first Oktoberfest was held back in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, nobody could have dreamt it would go on to become such a famous event. Since that time, the world's biggest beer festival has been held every year in September/October on the Theresienwiese grounds, bringing smiles to people's faces in classic Bavarian style with oompah bands, beer fresh from the barrel and plenty of good cheer. Anyone interested in the history of the festival can find out more on a guided tour of the famous Wies'n site, available since 1995 in several languages.

Nowhere else in Munich city centre offers a more exclusive and varied selection of specialities than the huge Viktualienmarkt. Visitors will find a whole host of stalls selling spices, game, fish, local and exotic fruit, flowers and plants, and much more. And it all looks as good as it tastes. Viktualienmarkt is also home to the city's most central beer garden where you can enjoy local beer and traditional Bavarian fare together with people from all walks of life. A number of traditional events such as the raising of the maypole, the brewer's day, summer festival and the 'Dance of the Market Women' are also held here.

The area between Müllerstrasse, Frauenstrasse, Thalkirchnerstrasse and the river Isar, which also includes the Gärtnerplatzviertel, is known as the Isarvorstadt. This is Munich's trendiest district with its artists, alternative lifestyle, gay and lesbian community and music scene – everything is done differently in this über-cool part of the city. Munich's funnest district has something to suit all tastes and budgets – from rock to house music and from chill-out zone to party, with bars and clubs lined up one after another.

With three exhibition levels, the Jewish Museum offers wide-ranging insights into Jewish life and culture in Munich. Also geared towards younger audiences and providing in-depth information on Jewish heritage and religion, the museum makes it easier for visitors to find answers to even the most difficult questions. The permanent exhibition entitled 'Voices Places Times' focuses on Jewish history and culture in Munich. Seven installations featuring the voices of contemporary eyewitnesses, locations, pictures and objects open up new perspectives and trace the foundations of Jewish identity through to the present day.