When the cold season begins, the Inn offers the perfect condition for a relaxing afternoon or evening in a traditional setting. In the heart ofMunich’s old town you can relax and enjoy authentic, regional cuisine. Offerings range from original Munich white sausages to roast pork or freshly caught fish from the local lakes. As a special highlight, Ayingers Inn offers delicacies of Bavarian Beef, such as the delicate ‘Tellerfleisch’, boiled breast of beef with fresh horseradish and homemade potato salad.
The dishes have been awarded the “Bavaria Ox” which guarantees beef sourced from local farms in the area. On 23 October 2012 farmers, Munich publicans and connoisseurs gathered for the introduction of this label and formed a cooperative to promote regional beef marketing. One of the prerequisites for the Bavarian Ox-meat is the “GQ – tested qualityBavaria” and the use of soy-free feed grist. In addition, the cattle are kept out at pasture.
To round off the original Bavarian delicacies you can also enjoy a refreshing beer from the family-owned Ayinger Brewery at Ayingers Inn. There are six beers on tap daily.
Ayingers Inn is open daily from 11.00am to 01.00am. The kitchen is open from 11.00am to 11.30pm. You can reserve a table by ringing 089/23 703 666.
A carriage ride in the snow is also worthwhile away from the centre of Munich. Sleigh rides are offered around Munich to explore the snowy landscape. In Rottach-Egern you can enjoy, the beautiful scenery of the Tegernsee valley to the fullest sitting cosily and comfortably in a traditional horse-drawn sleigh.
Sleigh rides at the Schliersee are another tip for a winter trip in the Munich region. You can either travel in a comfortable promenade carriage with a group of up to 11 people or on a large transport sleigh for an active winter trip through the countryside. The transport sleigh makes it possible to attach toboggans and guarantees a varied day out in the snow for all ages.
The kiosk on the Reichenbach Bridge (Reichenbachbrücke)on Frauenhoferstrasse takes care of its customers nearly round the clock seven days a week by offering just about everything one could want. Whether business people who buy an early morning coffee, pastry and newspaper, or night owls who want one last cold drink for the walk home, the kiosk is prepared to meet all customer wishes with its wide assortment of products.
In the warm summer nights, long queues of students, housewives, business people, singles, couples and senior citizens can be found at the kiosk preparing for an evening of relaxation on the Isar meadows with a purchase from the kiosk on the neighbouring bridge. Lively conversation, gossip and other stories are shared by locals and tourists alike as they wait their turn. The little shop offers cold drinks and everything else needed for a perfect time on the 
But it’s not just in the summer that the kiosk on the Reichenbach Bridge is the perfect meeting spot for young and old to chat and flirt. Even in winter, the kiosk is there 23 hours a day ready to satisfy almost every wish.
The opening hours are seven days a week from 6:00 am to 5:00 am. The kiosk offers a rich assortment of goods from beverages, liquor, beer, wine, champagne, ice cream, milk, eggs, coffee, frozen entrees and toiletries all the way to fresh baked goods to pet food, international newspapers and magazines.
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In addition to its original function as a television tower, the Olympic Tower has also become a symbol of the city and the Olympic Park. It is the second-tallest structure in Bavaria (after the Nuremberg TV tower) and one of the highest towers in Europe. The Olympic Tower features an observation deck at a height of 190 metres, two restaurants and the highest rock music museum in the world at 200 metres. Since opening on 22/02/1968, a lift has brought more than 39.2 million visitors to the top at a speed of 7 metres per second. In the Michelin-starred restaurant “181″ you can indulge in a sumptuous meal while enjoying a 360° view every 53 minutes of Munich and its environs and, in good weather, all the way to the Alps from the Salzkammergut to the Allgäu. The ground floor is home to the “Olympiasee” restaurant where from 11 am to 9 pm you can enjoy dishes such as pasta, regional specialities and home-made desserts. A special highlight is the opportunity to experience the New Year fireworks over Munich from the tower’s viewing platform. More information is available on the 
The parish church of St. Peter, popularly known as “Alter Peter” (Old Peter), is both Munich’s oldest parish church and one of its most famous landmarks. It is located on Petersbergl, a hill between Marienplatz and Rindermarkt. The history of the church dates back to the 12th century. After its destruction in World War II, Old Peter underwent restoration from 1946 to 1954 and is now 91 metres high. From the viewing platform at 56 metres you have a wonderful view of the Frauenkirche, the roofs of Munich’s old town, and, in good weather, a view of up to 100 kilometres distance to the Alps. To enjoy this, you will have to climb 306 steps past the belfry housing the oldest bell in Munich—but the effort is rewarded with a fantastic view.
Another notable vantage point in the city is the Friedensengel on Prinzregentenstrasse overlooking the Isar. It stands as a monument to the 25 years of peace after the Franco-Prussian War and was built from 1896-1899 and restored in 1983. The statue is part of the Maximilian Park (Maximiliansanlage) and is located in the Munich district of Bogenhausen. Stairs will take you up to viewing terrace from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of Munich’s old town. The top of this pillar is adorned with a six-metre-high, gilded bronze statue of the Angel of Peace, casting its protective eye over the city. An especially nice time to view the statue is at night when the fountain in front is illuminated. There is also the annual 3-4 day Friedensengelfest with live bands and food including grilled meats, waffles and crepes, as well as cocktails and beer on offer.
The Munich City Hall is not only where the mayor and the city council have their offices, it is also one of the most famous buildings in the city. It was built from 1867 to 1909 in the Gothic Revival style and, with its location on the Marienplatz, a popular tourist attraction. This is mainly because of its famous carillon (Glockenspiel) with 43 bells that plays daily at 11 am and 12 noon, which is always a draw for young and old. But the outside of the building is not the only part worth taking a look. It’s also worth going up the 85-metre high city hall tower (Rathausturm) with a viewing deck just below the spire and over the carillon. And the good news is that it can be accessed easily with a lift. Perched above the city, looking south you can see the Alps, St. Peter’s (Alter Peter), the Church of the Holy Spirit (Heilig Geist Kirche), Marienplatz, the Old Town Hall (das alte Rathaus) and the Talburgtor. Looking north, you can see the Theatinerkirche and the Olympic Tower; and to the west is the Frauenkirche and St. Paul’s.
The Theresienwiese is not only known for the annual popular Oktoberfest, but a small hill at its west end also houses a bronze statue of personifying Bavaria which has watched over the state capital since being erected in 1850 by order of King Ludwig I. The Bavaria is a 18.62-metre-high bronze statue depicting Bavaria as a woman. A spiral staircase inside the statue leads vistors to the observation deck. There are two benches and four portholes through which you have a view over the entire festival grounds and the adjacent neighbourhoods.
Officially “St. Mary’s Cathedral” (Der Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau), the Frauenkirche is a distinctive landmark in Munich’s old town. It serves as the cathedral of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising and is located in the center of Munich between Marienplatz, Karlsplatz and Odeonsplatz. It was built in 1494 in the Gothic style and has north and south towers. The north tower with a height of 98.57 metres is not publicly accessible. The south tower is 98.45 metres high and has an observation deck with a beautiful view over the rooftops of Munich to the Alps. Due to maintenance work, however, the tower will be closed from 2012 through mid-2013.
For example, the Mueller Pfister Stube offers space for up to 40 people and has pine panelling throughout, which creates a special ambience. The Bäcker Stube also has pine panelling and is the ideal setting for a Christmas buffet as it adjoins the Müller Pfister Stube.
The Karl Valentin Stube is also ideal for celebrating in a cosy ambience. It lights up any occasion with its pale wood panelling, large windows and charming balcony.
Brewed especially for the Oktoberfest and according to the Reinheitsgebot (purity requirement) of 1516, the Oktoberfest beer has a higher original gravity and thus higher alcohol content (around 6%) than conventional beer. Only breweries in the Munich city area are authorised to sell it. Last year 8 million litres of beer were sold to almost 7 million visitors. In 2012, the price of a litre will be between €9.10 and €9.50.
This year visitors to the Oktoberfest can expect lots of new things. For example, for the first time they’ll be able to admire an orchestrion from the 1950s in the eastern section of the festival ground. The pipe organ consists of ten instruments including accordions, trombones and xylophones and has a repertoire of over 500 songs.
The beer tents are all open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 10.30 pm and from 9am to 10.30 pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
This year is the 179th Munich Oktoberfest. The traditional Bavarian folk festival enjoys worldwide popularity and each year receives around 7 million visitors. The Oktoberfest is known for its good Bavarian beer which can only be offered by breweries in Munich. Visitors can also again expect a wide range of modern fairground rides, all kinds of sweet and savoury delicacies, traditional brass band music and beautiful traditional costumes. Anyone who finds the evening hustle and bustle too much, can go to the Wiesn at midday and enjoy a fresh litre of beer and a bite to eat in peace and comfort and without needing a reservation. More information about the Munich Oktoberfest can be found in the Platzl blog 
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