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| − | Obviously, the '''Hofbraeuhaus''' is the number one on the list in Munich, it's located at the eastern end of downtown in an area called | + | Obviously, the '''Hofbraeuhaus''' is the number one on the list in Munich, it's located at the eastern end of downtown in an area called '''Platz'''. If you decide to splurge on your Hotel in Munich, the "Four Seasons Munich" is right next door. |
There is a pedestrian mall ('''Fussgaengerzone''' or '''Kaufinger Strasse''') that stretches from '''Karlsplatz''' on the western end to the '''Isartor''' on the eastern end. In between, you'll find great shops, touristy restaurants, the famous Munich church with it's two towers ('''Frauenkirche''') - which offers great views across Munich, and '''city hall''' at the '''Marienplatz''' with is famous Glockenspiel. As you stroll along, watch out for the "Zum Augustiner" (across from the "Dom - St. Michaels Church"), which is a bit more an original Munich beer hall, and not as touristy as the "Hofbraeuhaus". | There is a pedestrian mall ('''Fussgaengerzone''' or '''Kaufinger Strasse''') that stretches from '''Karlsplatz''' on the western end to the '''Isartor''' on the eastern end. In between, you'll find great shops, touristy restaurants, the famous Munich church with it's two towers ('''Frauenkirche''') - which offers great views across Munich, and '''city hall''' at the '''Marienplatz''' with is famous Glockenspiel. As you stroll along, watch out for the "Zum Augustiner" (across from the "Dom - St. Michaels Church"), which is a bit more an original Munich beer hall, and not as touristy as the "Hofbraeuhaus". | ||
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Munich
Munich has quite a few sights to see, in Munich itself and in the surrounding area. It is best to stay a few days (4-5) in Munich, and use it also for excursions into the surrounds. There are a number of decent Hotels right around the main train station, and since you're arriving and leaving from there, it makes sense to pick one of those. However, some of the Hotels near the train station have a bit of a reputation (for being "Hotels" of the other kind, so its probably best to pick one that is closer towards downtown (Karlsplatz). It's not very far from the downtown area, so you can walk to most of the sights in downtown Munich. Also, Munich has a very good subway and train transportation system, which makes it easy to get around. The main train station is basically at the western end of the downtown area.
Things to see in Munich
Obviously, the Hofbraeuhaus is the number one on the list in Munich, it's located at the eastern end of downtown in an area called Platz. If you decide to splurge on your Hotel in Munich, the "Four Seasons Munich" is right next door.
There is a pedestrian mall (Fussgaengerzone or Kaufinger Strasse) that stretches from Karlsplatz on the western end to the Isartor on the eastern end. In between, you'll find great shops, touristy restaurants, the famous Munich church with it's two towers (Frauenkirche) - which offers great views across Munich, and city hall at the Marienplatz with is famous Glockenspiel. As you stroll along, watch out for the "Zum Augustiner" (across from the "Dom - St. Michaels Church"), which is a bit more an original Munich beer hall, and not as touristy as the "Hofbraeuhaus".
As you make your way in eastern direction past the Marienplatz, turn to the right and check out the Viktualienmarkt, a market place for food and drink that's been around (and is still in operation) for a few hundred years. Try some of the different foods on offer, and get yourself a beer from Munich. It's a place to look around and watch all the activity going on (as long as the weather is nice).
While we're at food, if you go back to the Marienplatz, and pass city hall on the right, after a block or so you'll wind up at Dallmayr's' (it's on your right). One of the oldest delicacy stores in Munich, go in and check out what they got (very pricey, tho), it's worth it. If you keep walking in the same direction, you'll wind up at the Feldherrenhalle on the Odeonsplatz (Odeons square). Around this area, you'll see some of the bombastic buildings of the "Wittelsbacher", the dynasty that ruled Munich for some time. There is the Munich Residenz, the national theater, the Hofgarten and the bavarian chancellery. (Right behind is the american consulate, that's where I got my first ever Visa for the US).
If the weather is nice, take the subway "U6" to the "Universitaet" station (not very far), and make your way towards the east, you'll wind up at the Englischer Garten, a large park in downtown Munich. Follow the signs to Chinesischer Turm (chinese tower), and enjoy a beer and "brotzeit" at the beer garden there.
If the weather is bad, and you'll have to spend time indoors, then check out the Deutsches Museum (German Museum). It's past the "Isartor" at the eastern end of the downtown area, and a huge museum that can take more than a day to get thru. It's probably best if you take on of the trains that runs under the downtown area (either from Karlsplatz or Marienplatz) in the direction of "Ostbahnhof.