The letter ?B? is not found in ?Munich? but it might as well be. The letter B is everywhere in the city, whether it?s on the street (BMW), in a restaurant (Bier), or in a political discussion (Bayern, or Bavaria). It?s probably the most important letter in the city as a result.


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Without a doubt, Munich (München) is a study in contrasts. It is the modern and hip capital of staunchly conservative Bavaria, a city where the modern constantly bumps into the old, and a high-tech center with an entrepreneurial spirit where world-class established firms such as BMW and Siemens are also headquartered.

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Over five million people have visited the BMW Welt since its opening, making it the most frequently visited attraction in Munich (admission is free). Designed by Prof. Wolf Prix, a principal at the Viennese design firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and a student of Prof. Karl Schwanzer, the building?s architecture, including the striking Doppelkegel (double cone) and the flying cloud roof, represents a new order in design yet the BMW Welt is harmoniously integrated into the context of the surrounding BMW buildings and Olympic Park architecture.

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