Munich Quiz

1. What annual festival is Munich famous for? ______. Oktoberfest
a) Oktoberfest
b) Carnaval
c) Wine Festival (Weinfest)

2. What is the name of Munich’s historic central square? ______. Marienplatz
a) Alexanderplatz
b) Marienplatz
c) Königsplatz

3. What feature of Marienplatz entertains visitors with a clock show? ______. Rathaus-Glockenspiel
a) Cathedral bells (Kathedralglocken)
b) Rathaus-Glockenspiel
c) Fountain (Brunnen)

4. What large urban park is located in Munich? ______. Englischer Garten
a) Central Park
b) Englischer Garten
c) Hyde Park

5. Which museum in Munich showcases BMW's history and innovation? ______. BMW Museum
a) BMW Museum
b) Mercedes Museum
c) Porsche Museum

6. Which fairytale-like palace is a day trip from Munich? ______. Neuschwanstein Castle
a) Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
b) Heidelberg Castle (Schloss Heidelberg)
c) Hohenzollern Castle (Schloss Hohenzollern)

7. What type of museum is the Deutsches Museum in Munich? ______. Science and technology museum
a) Art museum (Kunstmuseum)
b) Science and technology museum (Wissenschafts- und Technikmuseum)
c) Natural history museum (Naturkundemuseum)

8. What traditional beer hall in Munich is famous worldwide? ______. Hofbräuhaus
a) Hofbräuhaus
b) Augustiner Bräu
c) Löwenbräu Keller

9. What is one of Munich’s iconic landmarks with twin domes? ______. Frauenkirche
a) Frauenkirche
b) St. Michael's Church (St. Michaelskirche)
c) St. Peter's Church (St. Peterskirche)

10. What former royal palace in Munich showcases Bavarian art? ______. The Residenz
a) The Residenz
b) Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
c) Linderhof Palace (Schloss Linderhof)

11. Which outdoor market in Munich is known for fresh produce? ______. Viktualienmarkt
a) Viktualienmarkt
b) Marienplatz Market (Markt am Marienplatz)
c) Odeonsplatz Market (Markt am Odeonsplatz)

12. Which palace in Munich is known for its Baroque architecture? ______. Nymphenburg Palace
a) Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
b) Sanssouci Palace (Schloss Sanssouci)
c) Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

13. What seasonal markets in Munich are famous for festive cheer? ______. Christmas markets
a) Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)
b) Easter markets (Ostermärkte)
c) Summer markets (Sommermärkte)

14. Which stadium in Munich is home to FC Bayern Munich? ______. Allianz Arena
a) Allianz Arena
b) Olympiastadion
c) Signal Iduna Park

15. What type of music is Munich known for? ______. Classical music
a) Classical music (Klassische Musik)
b) Jazz
c) Rock

16. What traditional Bavarian foods can visitors enjoy in Munich? ______. Pretzels, schnitzel, and sausages
a) Pizza and pasta
b) Pretzels, schnitzel, and sausages (Brezeln, Schnitzel und Würste)
c) Fish and chips

17. Which river in Munich is popular for swimming? ______. Isar River
a) Isar River (Isar)
b) Rhine River (Rhein)
c) Elbe River (Elbe)

18. Which gallery in Munich is known for its collection of Old Masters? ______. Alte Pinakothek
a) Alte Pinakothek
b) Neue Nationalgalerie
c) Lenbachhaus

19. What is unique about Munich’s architecture? ______. Blend of historic and modern architecture
a) Only historic architecture (Nur historische Architektur)
b) Only modern architecture (Nur moderne Architektur)
c) Blend of historic and modern architecture (Mischung aus historischer und moderner Architektur)

20. How is Munich best described? ______. A city of rich history, Bavarian culture, and warm hospitality
a) A city of business only (Eine reine Geschäftsstadt)
b) A city of rich history, Bavarian culture, and warm hospitality (Eine Stadt mit reicher Geschichte, bayerischer Kultur und herzlicher Gastfreundschaft)
c) A city known for beaches and deserts (Eine Stadt bekannt für Strände und Wüsten)