This guide to Munich covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Hofbrauhaus beer hall, the English Gardens, Marienplatz and Munich's major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on German cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in German. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from beer festivals to bohemian Munich. Excursions outside the city are outlined including Ludwig II's castles, the lakes and Dachau. Maps show Central Munich, excursions and the Munich U-Bahn, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.