Traveling to Munich, Germany, during Oktoberfest season is a different sort of adventure.

Grand beers, classic foods, scenery and spectacle draw tourists from all over the place from late September through early October. Take some time to visit real Bavarian villages and experience the local culture.

But the city of Munich is no couch potato, having already hosted a summer Olympics. The city is bidding to host the winter games in 2018, which would make it the first host city to accomplish both.

Germany's highest peak, Zugspitze, is accessible via train from the city. Ski resorts and the Alps aren't too far away, for those who love the slopes, and the city itself boasts many ice skating rinks.

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