German Courses in Munich

Hofbräuhaus (Munich National Court Brewery)
As the most famous beer house in Munich, a visit to the Munich National Court Brewery is not to be missed, The Hofbräuhaus is one of the “seven sisters,” or the seven oldest breweries of blonde beer in the whole country. Its history can be summarized in four dates: 1589 (William V had it built to restore the army); 1828 (Ludwig I decided to open it to the public); 1897 (it became property of the Bavarian state) and 1958 (it was rebuilt following a bombing that destroyed the city). The capacity of the brewery is unique–it is capable of holding  3,000 people!

Neues Rathaus and Altes Rathaus in Munich
The old (Altes) and the new (Neues) city halls of Munich are two of the most beautiful and interesting buildings of the city. They are located in the center of Munich, on the side of Marienplatz, the square dedicated to the Madonna. After their German language courses, students can climb up them for a breathtaking view of Munich.

Glockenspiel
In the Marienplatz, the oldest square in Munich, students can see the famous Glockenspiel, the largest musical clock in Germany. Built in 1908 in the clock tower of the Rathaus, the musical show of the Glockenspiel is not to be missed. It is activated every day at 11, and at 12 and 17 from March to October.

Frauenkirche in Munich
Another beautiful place to visit on a vacation study in Munich is the Cathedral of Our Lady (Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau) built between 1468 and 1488 in pure Gothic style. The Cathedral was built on the remains of an ancient Romanesque basilica and is accompanied by two 99-meter-high columns.

Kunstareal in Munich
German language students who love art and culture will appreciate the Kunstareal district. It was built in the first half of the nineteenth century with the intention of concentrating the royal institutions hosting works of art from all over the world in a single area of the city. Inside the Kunstareal, students can find Munich’s three most important and spectacular art galleries, the Alte Pinakothek, the Neue Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne.

Deutsches Museum in Munich
If students are not only interested in the German language but also in science and technology, Munich’s Deutsches Museum is right for them. It is the largest museum dedicated to science and technology ever built in the world. There are about 28,000 objects on display, as well as the first models of inventions that today are an essential part of everyday life, from the first Benz motor car, to the first diesel engine, to the first equipment used to discover nuclear fission.

Englischer Garten in Munich
Stretching for about four kilometers, the English garden of Munich is the beautiful green lung of the Bavarian city.  As  one of the largest parks in the world, students will surely appreciate it for a break from their German language classes.

Oktoberfest in Munich
The characteristics of the Oktoberfest are famous today, but how did this tradition come about? To celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwing I of Bavaria, a big party was organized that lasted from the 12th to the 17th of October 1810. The main attractions of those days of celebration were the horse race and the famous Bavarian beer. The success of the festival was such that it was repeated every year.

The Christkindlmarkt Christmas Markets in Munich
At Christmas, the Marienplatz hosts the picturesque and famous Christkindlmarkt, characterized by a mix of lights, colors and music. The Christmas markets of the Bavarian capital have ancient origins that started as early as the fourteenth century, when they were still called the “Markets of St. Nicholas, ” and sold items such as gingerbread, Nativity scene figurines, and even “chimney sweeps” made of plums and almonds.