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City Starter Kit: Munich
Posted on Dec 19, 2008, 23:10:20 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 on Oct 2, 2009, 20:16:18 by reisender
... of culture and cosmopolitanism. Other cities of Germany are also exciting: the Bavarian mentality is best seen in Munich, Hamburg is Germany's major port facility and displays quite a different type of cosmopolitan atmosphere. Obviously, there are also ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 08:17:24 by travelingdiva
... trip (or better say my stay in one place) will last for about two weeks. Any suggestions?? I loved the former East Germany when I was there, particularly Berlin and Dresden. But Bavaria is also a beautiful area with the Alps, München, Füssen with nearby ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 01:51:48 by lar4290
For a sense of stereotypical "Germany," I'd suggest Munich (Muenchen). There are great train connections all over Bavaria from there, and a lot of the smaller towns are inviting. Some places, like the castles of Neuschwanstein and ...
 
Oktoberfest Count Down!
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 11:53:32 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 on Aug 18, 2006, 20:41:27 by lucinate
... . 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 on Jun 19, 2007, 03:34:16 by islandzman
... 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 to ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 18, 2007, 16:32:09 by kacampau
... 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 to ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on May 4, 2007, 15:30:27 by falke16
If this is your first time to Germany, I would suggest Munich and the surrounding area. The Munich German's have not much trouble speaking English with you, assuming German isn't in your vocab. One tip, buy a little German phrase book and maybe ...
 
Europe in Sep 09
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 07:44:51 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 ...
 
City Starter Kit: Munich
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 07:54:48 by koalota
Hi, I found ur article very interesting! I was looking much for full and useful information about Munich, I have an expat acquaintances there living, so I am interested enough in the topic. I found a great site about Munich and I am going to search ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 11, 2007, 16:03:35 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. ...
 
Bamberg
Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 21:30:23 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 on Jul 28, 2008, 10:13:38 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 on Jun 11, 2007, 16:15:45 by kacampau
... 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-Linz ...
 
Oktoberfest 2009
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 01:46:00 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 on Jun 12, 2009, 01:35:35 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 on Jun 11, 2009, 11:08:55 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 on Feb 10, 2008, 16:13:16 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 19 ...
 
Which region in Germany?
Posted on Jan 5, 2008, 11:37:15 by kacampau
I would also suggest Bavaria. You have Munich, Neuschwanstein is close by in the Alps, Dachau concentration camp outside of Munich, and there is a ton to see. The Germans do have a different dialect in the region. Everyone understands hochdeutsch ( ...
 
Oktoberfest!
Posted on Sep 5, 2006, 14:07:03 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 ...
 
Oktoberfest!
Posted on Jun 24, 2006, 23:37:54 by Caro!
Hi guys is me one more time asking for advice. My husband is a big beer drinker and we would love to visit Munich during oktoberfest. I have looked some info online but I'd love to hear from you. Any experience, advice, places that would be really ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 01:46:38 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 on Dec 17, 2008, 01:29:06 by lar4290
... 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 great for ...
 
Octoberfest camping
Posted on Aug 18, 2008, 11:09:09 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
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Feb 5, 2008, 04:43:54 by monthathip
my friend has plan to visit Munich,Germany and thinking about taking train from Frankfurt, but there are many kind of trains, please recommend., the cheapest price to go there are German Pass/bayern Pass/ Regular railway/ICE
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 7, 2007, 19:01:49 by Michael Cullis
... 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-Linz ...
 
Host Family
Posted on Jun 27, 2009, 08:26:01 by henweez
Hi everyone, I currently received an internship offer that would last between 6 months to 1 year in Munich. I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to live with a host family and get to learn German and gain knowledge about German lifestyle. If ...
 
Octoberfest camping
Posted on Aug 9, 2008, 13:25:22 by laine
... should have done this earlier, but again eaving it too late. We have a camper van and were going to camp in or around munich for octoberfest. But everything seems to be booked out. We have heard there are some camper stops (free places to park your van) ...
 
Germany Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Jun 15, 2007, 10:46:30 by islandzman
... it. Question: I'm an American Soldier in Iraq, been here for the better part of 4 years whos planning on traveling to Munich Sep 29-Oct 8 to party and observe Octoberfest.(for the first time) Infact i already have Hotel and Airfare confirmed. I am a ...
 

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