Munich is one of Germany's most popular cities among expats due to its prosperous economy and thriving labor market characterized by low unemployment rates compared to the national average numbers. In fact, the capital of the Bavarian (Bayern) region is the country's second-leading destination in terms of expatriation after Berlin, and the country's most expensive city. Hence, finding accommodation in Munich can be challenging, as the demand is high (which is to be expected in a city of about one and a half million inhabitants), and prices can be high. But don't be discouraged! We have put together some valuable information that will assist you with finding the right accommodation for you and your family, and making the most of Munich's high standards of quality of life. Munich is a city of iconic architecture (e.g., the New Town Hall with its world-famous dancing figures) with its castles and palaces, churches (e.g., the gothic Frauenkirche), gardens and parks, squares (e.g., Marienplatz and the Florence-like Odeonsplatz), and museums (e.g., the German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology, the largest museum of its kind in the world). Also, since 1972, Munich has been hosting the 850,000 sqm Olympic Park, which was built for the Olympic Games, and is now used as a leisure, cultural, and sports center enjoyed by all. Munich is an active city, so it comes as no surprise that it has many outdoor (some of them heated) and indoor public swimming pools. Munich is home to Oktoberfest (Wiesn) — if that is not a good enough reason to move there, then what is it? Joking aside, Oktoberfest is the largest public festival in the world, with a tradition of over two centuries. Every year, for about two weeks, millions (6.3 million in 2019) of people gather in Munich to celebrate the Bavarian tradition, eat delicious food, and drink good beer produced by Munich's largest breweries and some artisan ones. Now, if you aren't a foodie or a beer drinker, Munich is also home to Hellabrunn Zoo, a unique conservation place on the banks of the Isar river. Animal lovers will come across over 750 species from all continents in environments that simulate their natural environment. Bavaria is known for its heavy and meat-based cuisine and dishes such as the Weißwurst (i.e., white sausage made of veal and pork) with pretzels and sweet mustard or the Obatzda — soft cheeses combined with butter, cream, onions, and chives — are all-time classics. If you have a sweet tooth, Dampfnudeln (i.e., steamed dumplings) or Germknödel (yeast dumplings) can easily become part of your weekly menu. And if all of the above haven't been convincing enough reasons to establish your home in Munich, maybe the fact that the city is so close to the picturesque Alps will be. No more than 100 kilometers away from Munich is Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, which is a great winter escape from the city for skiing or simply to enjoy the scenery and the snow. Munich is divided into 25 districts, which, in turn, consist of several neighborhoods. Each of these neighborhoods is easily accessible by the public transport network and hosts shops, shopping malls, schools, and many other facilities. Munich is also known to be a green city thanks to its many parks and other recreational spaces. Munich's city center (i.e., Zentrum) is the busiest region, located within the neighborhood of Altstadt-Lehel, near Ludwigsvorstadt, Isarvorstadt, and Maxvorstadt. These areas are also known as tourist hubs, shopping districts, and the home of big firms and office buildings. Haidhausen and Glockenbach are close to the center and have active nightlife. Hauptbahnhof, Westend, and Theresienwiese in the South of the city center, offer an impressive urban look, just like Sendling and Thalkirchen. Solln is known to be a posh neighborhood with many modern residential buildings. As a student city, thanks to the many universities it hosts, a great percentage of Munich's residents are young people from all over the world. The area near Ludwig Maximilian University, as well as Schwabing, are the most popular residential areas in the city.