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Munich often surprises travelers. It’s not Berlin’s rebellious twin — it’s Bavaria’s proud capital, balancing centuries of regal legacy with a love of good beer, cutting-edge cars, and Sunday strolls through the English Garden. One minute you’re hearing the bells of a medieval glockenspiel, the next you’re touring a futuristic BMW museum. It’s a city that honors its past without ever slowing down.
You think you know Munich? Think again.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Munich.
5. The English Garden is bigger than Central Park.
At over 900 acres, Munich’s beloved green space is one of the world’s largest urban parks — complete with beer gardens, surfers, and even a Japanese teahouse.
4. You can surf right in the middle of the city.
The Eisbach River’s man-made wave in the English Garden has become a legendary surf spot — drawing wetsuit-clad locals year-round, no matter how icy the water gets.
3. Oktoberfest started as a royal wedding celebration.
The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. It was so beloved, they just… kept doing it. Every year.
2. Munich was almost the capital of West Germany.
After WWII, Munich was a strong contender to be the new capital. But Bonn won out as a more neutral and symbolic choice, leaving Munich to rise as Germany’s cultural powerhouse instead.
1. The BMW headquarters was designed to look like a four-cylinder engine.
This iconic building isn’t just home to one of the world’s most famous car brands — it’s literally shaped to reflect BMW’s engineering DNA.
Bottom line.
Munich is tidy on the surface, but layered underneath.
It’s history and horsepower, lederhosen and laptops.
The city doesn’t need flash — it runs on quiet confidence.
And one beer garden later, you’ll get it.
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