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City Starter Kit: Munich

Posted by lar4290

Munich Starter Kit This isn't meant to be a guidebook. It is simply an introduction to a forum about Munich/Bavaria/Germany. I'm Lauren, and I briefly lived in Munich in 2008. Please feel free to post any questions here and I'll try to respond ...

Starter Kit for Germany by Local Expert

Posted by reisender

... trend is very popular in Germany, and locals will respect you for abiding by the green trend. Where to Stay in Germany Germany essentially has two major types of accommodation: hotels and pensions. Motels hardly exist, despite Germany being the number ...

Why Visit Munich!

Posted by greekcypriot

... parks. The chance to take tea in Luigi Tambosi. Founded in 1775, it is the oldest Italian café in Germany, a favourite spot of Mozart and a Munich institution. (Odeonsplatz 18). The churches which fill this city, but make especially sure you visit Bü ...

Munich During Oktoberfest

Posted by travel4eternity

Next fall I will be in Germany during the last weekend of Oktoberfest. Some friends and I were considering going to Munich for Saturday and Sunday, and I'd like some feedback on our proposed itinerary and plans. On Friday we'd be going to the ...

Trip June 2011 mom and daughter - Rothenberg ob der Tauber travel question

Posted by reisender

... interesting night time tours of the city offered by the tourist office. It's one of the most visited medieval cities in Germany. Getting there from Mainz to Rothenburg is a bit difficult. Best you get the exact directions from the website of the ...

Top 10 Sights in Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg

Posted by cityadventures

... ;s largest cities have so much to offer no matter what your taste ! I love them all and never could decide on a favorite. This is my personal favorite top 10 list for each of Germany's three largest cities ( Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich):

Oktoberfest Count Down!

Posted by wakingdream

... around here, where there is a huge German population (technically Bavarian), and it's always been a load of fun. Oh, and the beer! I've also heard it can be totally crazy in Munich! Spill your Oktoberfest plans here!

Oktoberfest!

Posted by lucinate

... dress. The northern Germans don't wear them. I've seen old guys going to church in Lederhosen in Bavaria (eg, not in Munich) and they weren't attending any sort of fest. The first year I went I absolutely hated it and never wanted to return. ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by islandzman

... of Oktoberfest with all of the English speaking tourists and you will probably also meet some other American soldiers that are stationed in Germany. Since you are there for a whole week you could also check out the Nymphenburg Castle, or take a bus down ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... of Oktoberfest with all of the English speaking tourists and you will probably also meet some other American soldiers that are stationed in Germany. Since you are there for a whole week you could also check out the Nymphenburg Castle, or take a bus down ...

Europe in Sep 09

Posted by driv3r

Im planning to visit Europe starting from Munich (Oktoberfest), then go from there. If I get two more travel partners, I will use the buy back rental option and drive through most of countries in Europe. Otherwise just go with the flow. I will be in Munich ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kleintravelers

... to Europe next summer which will include Germany. Our first stop is Amsterdam. The plan was to fly from Amsterdam to Munich and then travel through Germany by car. We would like to see castles and we have to visit Augsburg because my husband was born there ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... on a loop with no doors, you hop in and hop out. Otherwise, the Stuttgart Volksfest is great! 2) Munich is beautiful and could be considered one-stop Germany. You have everything, the palaces, the beer, the churches, the typical German dress, etc. ...

Underrated destinations

Posted by xerius

What would you say are some of Germany's most underrated destinations? Berlin, Munich, Dresden, Hamburg, Köln, the Rhine Valley, the Romantische Strasse, Neuschwanstein - these are all major standards on the tourist trail. But from my experience ...

Bamberg

Posted by reisender

... . Bamberg will definitely be very high up on my list. Bamberg is one of the most interesting and beautiful towns in Germany, and in its entirety is considered a UNESCO world heritage site. For starters, Bamberg is located in the German state of ...

Getting around Germany on the cheap?

Posted by cheli

... and try as I might my German is non existent. I'm assuming this would prose a serious problem? Interrail have a Germany pass but it seems terribly expensive: unfortunately I can't qualify for the youth prices anymore. Eurolines passes seem ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... in May and June and the weather was great. What are the best non-high season months to travel through Germany? I assume your answer would also apply to Austria. Frankfurt-Heidelburg-Rothenburg-Weimar-Berlin-Leipzig-Bamburg-Munich-Berchtesgarden-Salzburg- ...

Travel within Austria

Posted by suns10

... other places. If feasible, could have more individuals joining the group. Any further discount on group travel. Also suggestions for cheap travel packages to Prague, Black forest and Switzerland from Munich during the same period - April- May. Thanks,

Oktoberfest 2009

Posted by driv3r

... staying till the 6th or 7th. We currently only have reservations for one night and thats the night of the 4th at a hostel in Munich. Everything looks a bit full at the moment so we decided we were ok with just kind of going with the flow. What are your ...

Oktoberfest 2009

Posted by ashleyrenee

... staying till the 6th or 7th. We currently only have reservations for one night and thats the night of the 4th at a hostel in Munich. Everything looks a bit full at the moment so we decided we were ok with just kind of going with the flow. What are your ...

Oktoberfest 2009

Posted by driv3r

Hi All from Australia, I am visiting Munich for Oktoberfest and looking for anyone who want to share accomodation for cheaper rates. I will be ariving to Munich on 25 Sep until 4 Oct. Please let me know if you are attending and want to share the costs ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by kacampau

... . Many of the Bundesländer have a special train pass that you can buy for use within that state. To get from Frankfurt to Munich you will have to buy one for Hessen (Frankfurt) another for Baden-Wurrtemberg, and then for Bayern. The one for Bayern is ...

Oktoberfest!

Posted by joannaful

... men.) If you're looking for something not quite as big or touristy, I'd suggest Herbstfest in Rosenheim. It's southeast from Munich and only 45 min. or so by train. Once you get there, it's a short walk from the train station and not ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by rickmusic53

Hello, I lived in Germany for 12 years. If it were me I'd choose Berlin. It's a beautiful city and full of history, good food and a lot of things to see and do. As far as clothes for big guys, don't worry about it, they have plenty of ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by rickmusic53

Ever since I took my first course at the Goethe here in Mexico City I've wanted to take one of their curses in Germany. Now that things are looking a little bit up (I had to stop taking German because I couldn't pay ) I'd like to finally ...

Please help me pick a city to take a German course in. :)

Posted by visor2040

Ever since I took my first course at the Goethe here in Mexico City I've wanted to take one of their curses in Germany. Now that things are looking a little bit up (I had to stop taking German because I couldn't pay ) I'd like to finally do it ...

Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted by ashleyrenee

hey, So i will be visiting Munich during the last week of Oktoberfest 2009 and I have a question. i heard that the Eurail pass is excepted and can be used on any train in Germany is that true?

Getting around Germany on the cheap?

Posted by lar4290

... similar deal-breaking alternative is a Schoenes Wochenende (Happy Weekend) Ticket, with which up to 5 people can travel through all of Germany on a Saturday/Sunday for only 37 Euros. If you have a city that you want to explore, Laender tickets can be ...

Octoberfest camping

Posted by starlagurl

Do they have wal-mart in Munich? Do you know the Wal-Mart trick? You can park for free in any Wal-Mart parking lot if you are campervanning. Here's the address of the one in Munchen... Maria-Probst-Str. 6 80939 München, Germany +49 89 31898-0

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