Discover how much you know about Munich's rich history, vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and local trivia. Take this quiz to find out if you are a Munich maestro!
1. What is Munich famously known for hosting annually, which attracts millions of visitors?
Weinfest
Biergartenfest
Oktoberfest
Musikfest
2. Which Munich landmark is famous for its twin-towered structure and devil's footprint legend?
Frauenkirche
Nymphenburg Palace
Olympiaturm
Glyptothek
3. What significant historical event occurred in Munich in 1923 involving Adolf Hitler?
Wittelsbach Revolt
Beer Hall Putsch
Munich Agreement
Beer Garden Riot
4. Which Munich park features the Eisbach Wave, a popular spot for river surfing?
Nymphenburg Park
Olympic Park
Flaucher Park
English Garden
5. In which year was Munich officially founded?
1240
1080
1158
1338
6. Which museum in Munich houses a notable collection of Greek and Roman art?
Neue Pinakothek
Glyptothek
Lenbachhaus
Alte Pinakothek
7. Which prominent physicist and Nobel Prize winner grew up in Munich?
Werner Heisenberg
Albert Einstein
Max Planck
Joseph von Fraunhofer
8. Who is credited with starting the German Küchenwunder and opened the Tantris restaurant in Munich?
Eckart Witzigmann
Wolfgang Puck
Hans Haas
Paul Bocuse
9. Which former Archbishop of Munich-Freising later became Pope Benedict XVI?
Joseph Ratzinger
Franz von Papen
Otto von Bismarck
Paul von Hindenburg
10. What is the name of Munich’s largest beer garden that can seat around 8,000 people?
Chinesischer Turm
Löwenbräukeller
Augustiner Keller
Hirschgarten
11. Which area in Munich is known for its museums and is home to the Kunstareal?
Maxvorstadt
Neuhausen
Schwabing
Laim
12. Which Munich-based football team is one of the most successful clubs in German football history?