City Trips

This German city is this year's number one booked travel destination

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Munich

According to the credit card company Mastercard – and they should know, as they see where money is being spent – there is one German city that is quite popular this year. The number one booked travel destination.

Munich is indeed a city that has become increasingly popular and trendy in recent years. As one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Germany, Munich offers a combination of traditional Bavarian culture and a modern urban lifestyle. And yes, this year you will find the European Championship football there. And the concerts of Adele. That will also explain the hype of the moment, but still. Munich is quite a handsome city and absolutely worth it. Further down the list: Tokyo in Japan, Tirana in Albania, Nice in France, and Cancun in Mexico. But Germany is the winner.

Munich

Munich is known for its rich cultural scene, with world-famous museums such as the Pinakotheken, the Deutsches Museum, and the BMW Museum. The city also hosts numerous events such as Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world, and the Tollwood Festival, a cultural festival featuring music, art, and sustainability. And you can shop well there. Munich is a fashion capital with a wide range of boutiques, department stores, and designer shops. Shopping in the city is an experience in itself, with chic shopping streets like Maximilianstraße and trendy markets like Viktualienmarkt.

Munich

The culinary scene in Munich is booming, with a mix of traditional Bavarian dishes and international cuisines. Trendy new restaurants, cafes, and food trucks are popping up all over the city, especially in trendy neighborhoods like Glockenbachviertel and Schwabing. So make sure to check it out, snack, and enjoy drinks. And you can go out. The nightlife in Munich is vibrant and diverse, with plenty of bars, clubs, and beer gardens. Neighborhoods like Haidhausen and Maxvorstadt are popular nightlife areas where you will find plenty if you are a bit thirsty.

Enjoy, huh. Oh no. Viel spaß.