Munich Airport International, Munich, Germany

Built on the outskirts of Munich, 45 minutes by rail from the city center, Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 takes eco-friendly construction to new heights: The airy steel and glass structure is powered by solar panels. Beneath this expansive superstructure are duty free shopping and (next door) a Kempinski Hotel with a proper Presidential Suite, for those who wish to overnight. For business travelers, though, the most important feature is this: Terminal 2 boasts the shortest connecting times on the continent. But the airport isn’t for just grown-ups. At Kinderland, children can do arts and crafts, climb a tower with a ball basin and play with giant soft LEGO blocks—all under the supervision of trained staff.

For more information: www.munich-airport.de