Munich is an ultra-modern business city which is home to three universities and 1.5 million inhabitants. It is also a city with a notable zest for life, a tradition of hospitality, and a cosmopolitan outlook. Located on the Isar river, this is a dream city in an ideal location for the 2024 Tire Emissions Research Conference.

Multifaceted Munich

Recent studies rank Munich as the city with the best quality of life in Germany. And no wonder: where else can you find city life, countryside and recreation as closely interwove as they are here? Straddling the Isar River, Munich combines a welcoming, traditional appeal with the flair of a cosmopolitan city, a thoroughly modern lifestyle and world-class culture. Its people are friendly, down-to-earth and open-minded. And there is no end of things to see and do: the towering Frauenkirche cathedral, the central Marienplatz square, beer gardens, the fabled Hofbräuhaus, the English Garden, the traditional Viktualienmarkt (food market) and luxury shopping in the city’s exquisite retail districts.

Meanwhile, students shape the vibrant, charming and laidback scene in the hippest quarters: Maxvorstadt, Schwabing and the area around the Glockenbachviertel, for example. The bar and nightclub scene is similarly popular. Whether you are into house, techno or electronic music, a hundred or so clubs leave you no shortage of dancefloors.

Connoisseurs and foodies of all persuasions likewise thrill to the singular culinary diversity of Munich, where local and traditional influences blend with Mediterranean and international cuisine.

Smart ideas from Munich’s start-up community

Munich is Germany’s second-largest university venue, with more than 120,000 students and 17 universities and academies. The Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are recognized as elite universities and rank among the top 10 in the QS World University Ranking. Smart ideas mature more quickly here: new businesses launched in Munich – many of them spin-offs from TUM – regularly rank among the top 50 start-ups.

Weather

Munich is especially cozy in the winter. The city comes alive with a diverse array of Christmas markets, each offering a distinct experience, ensuring that everyone finds their ideal spot. It’s a popular time for locals and visitors alike to engage in various winter sports within the city or to snuggle into the inviting comfort of its numerous warm hideaways.

Like most other European countries, the weather in Munich in December is typically chilly, with average temperatures hovering between -3°C (26.6F) and 4°C (39.2F). Rainy days are also more frequent.