If Oktoberfest, the largest public festival in the world, is the first thing you think of when someone says Munich, you wouldn’t be alone. This German city may be best known for the traditional Bavarian festival featuring beer, pretzels and Lederhosen, but it’s also a great location for solo travelers year-round. Consistently ranked the German city with the best quality of life, Munich has 25 distinct districts, which visitors can navigate by foot, car, bus, streetcar (Straßenbahn), underground train (U-Bahn) and aboveground train (S-Bahn). Purchasing a Munich Card with transit access grants discounted entry (up to 30% off) at more than 100 attractions, museums, restaurants and shops, alongside unlimited local public transportation. Alternatively, the Munich City Pass includes free admission or discounts at more than 40 top sights.
Head to the heart of the city to see the famous Glockenspiel, explore the Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, or view the city from above in the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) tower observation deck. You can also breathe in some nature amid the city’s extensive parklands; the English Garden, for example, is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Sports lovers can enjoy soccer matches (better known as football in Germany) at the Allianz Arena as well as tours of the FC Bayern Museum and Olympiapark, the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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