According to MUNICHfound.com, more than 70 million people visit Munich each year. It is Germany's most popular city for tourists. The Munich Tourist Board encourages guests to contact them with questions. They are willing to help visitors find accommodations and offer information regarding events in the city.
The Toronto Sun noted in its coverage of the 2010 Oktoberfest, "an estimated 6.4 million visitors attended the 2010 Oktoberfest in Munich, but that wasn't a record. The 7.1 million who turned out in 1985 is still tops." The paper also noted that approximately 7 million liters of beer were consumed and about 15% of the crowd were tourists. Heavy drinkers at Oktoberfest are called "Bierleichen" which means "beer corpses."
Planet Ware lists Cathedral Church of our Lady, Altes Residenztheatre and Amalienburg as their top three Munich tourist destinations. Nymphenburg Palace, Old Picture Gallery, Bavarian State Opera House, and Hellabrunn Zoo also make the list.
