About Munich ...
Munich, the state capital of Bavaria, is a well known economic hub and leisure center, focal point of art and culture, crossroads of history and modern times. The metropolis on the Isar River combines old Bavarian tradition and broad-minded openness toward the world, deep-rooted customs and dynamic innovation, sovereign composure and pulsating activity.
Some useful links:
City of Munich web site with metropolitan railway maps
www.muenchen.deA city map can be found here.
Munich Tourist Office
www.muenchen-tourist.de
Lonely Planet on Munich
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/munichTravel to Munich:
Munich Airport is an international hub with direct flight connections to most major cities around the world.
Munich city center and conference site TU München are easily reachable from the airport by underground (U1) or train (S8) (approx. 45min, every 10min), or taxi (approx. 20-30min). TU München is about 10min walk from the city center.
Munich central station is right in the city center. See www.bahn.de for connections and bookings.
The are a variety of hotels of all categories, restaurants, bars, cafes, and of course famous bavarian beergardens in walking distance.
Location of the conference site is here. Metropolitan railway connections map is here. Nearest underground station is 'Theresienstrasse' (line U2).
