What is Munich called in German?
AnswerMünchen
The German name of the city is München.
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Munich facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Munich, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which mountain range lies south of Munich and can be seen from the city on clear days?
AnswerThe Alps
The Bavarian Alps rise south of Munich and are visible on clear days, especially with a warm föhn wind.
Going deeper
Which river flows through Munich?
AnswerIsar
The Isar flows from the Alps through Munich before joining the Danube.
Munich's Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a celebration of what?
AnswerA royal wedding
It began with horse races celebrating the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese.
The Deutsches Museum in Munich is dedicated to what?
AnswerScience and technology
The Deutsches Museum, founded in 1903, is one of the world's major museums of science and technology.
Expert level
In Munich's English Garden, people surf on a standing wave in which stream?
AnswerEisbach
The Eisbach, an artificial stream in the English Garden, has a standing wave surfers ride year-round.
What is the Münchner Kindl on Munich's coat of arms?
AnswerA child in a monk's robe
The Münchner Kindl, 'Munich child', is shown as a figure in a monk's robe, recalling the city's name.
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