To Munich for Bavarian sausages and delicious beer
Many major cities are difficult to define as tourist-friendly, with some offering exciting attractions and some hosting iconic events. But Munich is a pleasant exception. Any tourist, regardless of their needs and abilities can visit this city to their advantage and pleasure.
By the way, Munich is one of those cities where not wealthy tourists can easily come and have a great time. The city’s laudable cycling infrastructure allows you to hire a pedal horse and take it for a spin around the most interesting parts of the city – for next to nothing.
Accommodation and food
There’s also no shortage of places to stay in Munich. Numerous hotels, guest houses and campsites offer their services. If you can, you can settle in a luxury room for €1500 per night. And for not wealthy tourists you can get a decent temporary accommodation for 40 Euros per night.
Lunch at a good place like the famous beer hall “Hofbrauhaus” will cost about 30 euros, a litre of excellent beer in the institution costs 6.9 euros. But there are also decent places to eat for less.
Shopping
Munich is also a Maximilianstrasse – a street lined with bargain brands like Louis Vuitton, Versace, D&G and dozens of chic shops and boutiques.
Entertainment in Munich
Munich’s entertainment scene appeals to all tastes and abilities. There are clubs like P1, the Atomic Caf or Backstage for those looking for a wild night out. Or you can restrict your stay to sightseeing and events, without which you won’t get a taste of Munich’s flair.
Munich is also the home of Bavaria Film, famous for its Bavaria-Action stunt show.
But for many tourists, Munich is primarily an Oktoberfest venue, held in late September and early October, which many people flock to see. For a 38 euro entry fee to the festival grounds, you can immerse yourself in a world of unbridled merriment with a sea of beer and traditional Bavarian pretzels.
If you can’t make it to the festival, you can sample the famous Bavarian beer in Munich all year round. For example in Weihenstephan, one of the oldest breweries in the world, which combines a drinking establishment with a very interesting brewing museum.
A visit to Munich just before the winter holidays offers the unique atmosphere of the city’s famous Marienplatz Christmas market.
A family trip to Munich should not be missed with a visit to the amusement park Legoland, situated 120 kilometres from the city.
Historical sights
When it comes to sights, it would be a crime not to visit the Theatinerkirche, or St. Peter’s Church, during a visit to Munich. This church traces its history back to the eleventh century when monks settled on its site.
There’s also a place worth visiting in this German city, even if you’re not a fan of antiquity. It’s the Nymphenburg Palace complex with its beautiful park.
Munich has some excellent museums too: the Old and New Pinakothek with a superb collection of paintings, a unique technical museum and the BMW Museum.
Munich’s zoo is also worth a visit, and considered one of the best in Europe.