Munchin’ in München
My parents recently visited us and we got to do quite a few touristy things in the area. The next few posts will be some short descriptions and reviews of them.
While we have a local airport about 30 minutes drive away, the closest big, international airport is Munich, about 3 hours away. We met my parents there and spent the next few days visiting some sights in the area. This was our 3rd trip to Munich in the last three months and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite cities.
The U-bahn, S-bahn, and trams are pretty easy to navigate and everything you probably want to see is accessible from them. The central area packs a lot of interesting sites into a small walkable area, and there quite a few day trips outside the city that are also easy to do. We still haven’t seen everything, so I’m sure we’ll be back.
While we visited all the famous sites like the Frauenkirche and the Glockenspiel, this time around we also went to the BMW Welt, which is the center where you can pick up your car if you buy it there. It has some great exhibitions and it’s free. We also drove out to Neuschwanstein to see the castle and then visited another at Nymphenburg within the city.
All the sightseeing worked up quite a thirst in us, so we made another stop at the Hofbräu Haus. We bypassed the crowded tables downstairs and went up to the top floor. I think this room is usually used for big groups, and there were a few obvious tour groups and some ‘company party’ tables as well. However, if there are just a few of you, you might be able to find a spot. There is a different band that plays upstairs and the atmosphere is pretty nice. We also tried out the Augustiner beer garden, which is near the main train station. It’s huge, but if you can get a table in the Keller, you are in for a treat. It’s worthwhile mentioning that everyone shares tables at these beer halls. Don’t be surprised if the waiter seats other people at your table, and don’t be afraid to ask to sit at a table where there are a few open seats as well. It’s actually an interesting way to meet people, or at least an entertaining way to eavesdrop on their conversations.
Here’s the fuel that kept us going:
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