Airport Christmas Market in Munich, Germany
Munich's airport Christmas Market at Franz-Joseph International manages to bring German Christmas Market atmosphere to the glass and steel atrium.
…food and travel stories by Karren Doll Tolliver
Munich's airport Christmas Market at Franz-Joseph International manages to bring German Christmas Market atmosphere to the glass and steel atrium.
Munich's Egyptian Museum opened in 2013 and houses a large collection of Egyptian artifacts: mummies, ceramic, faience, hieroglyphs, steles and figurines. Located in the museum quarter, it's built underground and features modern displays of ancient relics.
Munich's Blutenburg Castle has a long, rich history, but today's iteration is definitely worth a visit. It houses the International Youth Museum, possesses a masterpiece of a gothic chapel, and is a wonderful place to catch some rays or grab a cake and coffee.
Munich's Tollwood festivals, whether summer or winter, are a great place to celebrate multi-cultural food, art and music. The summer fest is held near the Olympics grounds; the winter fest is right on the Oktoberfest spot. Entry is free for most of the fest attractions.
More or less unique to Munich, at least in Germany, the Föhn is a weather phenomenon created by hot, dry wind coming off the north side of the Alps. It consists of unseasonably warm, sunny weather in winter. A perfect day for seeking out off-the-beaten-path sights in the Bavarian capital.