If you are visiting the Oktoberfest, be careful on your way back to your city because the trains will be totally full, to the point of needing to stay standing till you reach somewhere outside Bayern

The subway system will get you pretty much where ever you want to go. From the convention Center to the glochenspeil (or however you spell it.)

Getting around is really easy what with the trams and underground, but if you're staying near the old town everything is within walking distance. I found that when I walked around Munich I found so many random monuments, fountains, etc - there's pretty much something on every corner

avoid driving through the center. it's one huge traffik jam...and take a gps with you if you can, it will come in handy. did the trick for us :)

Try to stay in a hotel close to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station). This allows easy travel around the city as well as to nearby cities.

Grab a one or three day pass for exploring the city. It covers trains, metro, trams and buses. One person for one day is 10 euros. For up to 5 people for one day is 18 euros. Don't forget to get the ticket stamped in the blue machine as you enter the transportation system for the first time otherwise you can be fined 40 euros.