Car Hire: Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +49 (0)89 973 5020. Open from 7am-midnight seven days a week.

Airport Transfer: Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).

Train: The journey to Munich's central station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 40 minutes. The S1 and S8 run from 3.30am-midnight. Tickets: €8.80.

Taxi: The fare to the centre is about €55.

Bus: Buses leave for the centre every 20 minutes, from 6am-10pm. Tickets: €10 single; €16 return.

Qivasou
( 27 Karlstrasse. Tel. 089 2307 6168 )
This new addition to Munich’s gastro scene is extremely now, with its minimalistic, healthy fast-food concept. All the food—from soups to pasta and curries—is steamed to preserve its goodness, leaving diners feeling very virtuous.

Passion do Vinho
( 39 Westermuehlstrasse. Tel. 089 4187 9803 )
A quaint yet hip little restaurant in the boho Glockenbach district. Space is limited—as is the menu—but for what you’re getting is top quality, authentic Portuguese and Spanish cuisine and wines.

Mundus
( 35B Südliche Münchner Strasse. Tel. 089 452 284 722 )
Sample classy modern European dishes at this restaurant and lounge in the up-market Gruenwald area of the city. The interior and food are elegant without being overly fussy.

Gesellschaftsraum
( 7 Augustenstrasse. Tel. 089 5507 7793 )
This funky new restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. Aiming to push culinary boundaries to their limits, chef Bernd Arold has come up with dishes that have to be seen to be believed, including a chamomile lobster with smoked duck, avocado and peaches starter, and olive-and-grape ice cream with gooseberries and Snickers for dessert!

Bar Tabacco
( 8 Hartmannstrasse. Tel. 089 227 216 )
A must for classic bar lovers, this city-centre spot with dark wooden panelling offers a fabulous selection of classy cocktails, along with a wonderful range of whiskies.

Atomic Cafe
( 5 Neuturmstrasse. Tel. 089 228 3054 )
A magnet for up-and-coming bands from around the world, this club has long been a cult spot on the Munich night scene.

Josef Bar
( 99 Klenzestrasse. Tel. 0174 3176 469 )
This buzzing lounge/bar is one of those endearingly kitsch places, with its retro décor. Big-name DJs pull the crowds, as do the infamous mojitos.

Pick up some hip homewares at Thiersch 15, packed with items by young designers from around the world. You’ll also find a good selection of 1950s and 60s design (15 Thierschstrasse).

A great way to spend a grey Sunday is by heading to one of the world’s leading art galleries—the Pinakothek costs just €1 on Sunday (www.pinakothek.de).

A district in the west of the city, Neuhausen is a good place to experience the real Munich, away from the tourists. Browse the quaint shops, buzzing bars and top-class restaurants.

Even if you're not into cycling, the famous Six-Day Race in the Olympiahalle is worth catching. As well as bags of adrenalin, the event offers plenty of off-track entertainment, including a world food fair (6-11 November. 21 Spiridon-Louis-Ring).

Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Get an early taste of winter fun with a trip to Germany’s premier ski resort at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Enjoy some skiing or attempt an exhilarating hike over the glacier. Trains leave Munich every hour.

Munich is home to the oldest brewery in the world—Weihenstephan has been brewing its ale since 725 AD.

Compiled by Jill Henne