Munich is the third largest city in Germany with a population of around 1.5 million people, and the greater Munich metropolitan area is home to 5.8 million people. That’s a lot of lederhosen! The city itself is a blend of historic buildings and modern architecture, from the Romanesque Marienplatz and Residenz to the sleek northern skyline with impressive high rises.

Outside the office, interns can enjoy Munich’s many parks and green spaces. Take a stroll or leisurely bike ride through the Englischer Garten, affectionately known as the “Green Lung” of Munich (just watch out for strangers’ naked bums, unless you’re feeling cheeky, too!). For the interns not quite ready to strip down, there are plenty of museums, music venues, restaurants, shops, and (of course) biergartens and breweries to explore.

In true German fashion, the public transportation system in Munich is comprehensive, convenient, and extremely punctual. With an extensive network of U-bahn trains, S-bahn trains, trams, and buses, commuting to your internship in Munich won’t pose a problem. The best way to see Munich is by bicycle though, but heed this warning: German cyclists are serious and huge risk takers; some would even call them a little careless at times, so pay attention!

While interning in Munich, you’ll find that the Bavarian language varies significantly from the standard German you might have studied in high school or at university. However, you should still be able to get by just fine (repeat after us: “ja”, “nein”, and “das ist guuuuut”). Most, if not all, internships in Munich will not require any level of language proficiency and English is widely spoken. It’s always good to have a few key words and phrases in your back pocket. Maybe you’ll even pick up some Bavarian (cream donuts) during your internship in Munich!