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Let’s Ride the Train!

So, you’ve landed in Munich, picked up your luggage and you ask yourself, “Well, how do I get to my hotel? How do I get around? Easy. Munich’s public transport system can take you anywhere you want to go, and with a few tips you should be able to easily get your tickets and take on the city. First off, the city of Munich is divided into several rings, the first two are the general city center and those 3 and above get further away from that center. The more rings you want to go through, the...

December 20th, 2007 | Rest of the World | Read More

Essential German for any Traveler

When traveling to another country, it’s important to have at least a couple of phrases or words under your belt. Even though most people in Munich do speak some amount of English, they appreciate those who try to speak at least a few words of German, rather than assuming they speak English. You will definitely get a better response by starting out with a few words before you break out the English. Hello: Hallo Goodbye: Wiedersehen, Tschüss (pronounced “choos”), Ciao Yes: Ja No: Nein...

December 6th, 2007 | Rest of the World | Read More

Helpful Links

Here are some helpful links for any visitor to Munich: City Webpage: link text Map of Train Transport: link text

December 6th, 2007 | Rest of the World | Read More

Tollwood Winter Festival

Lighting up the night sky at the Theresienweise is the soft glow of the green, blue and yellow lit tents under which tourists and city folk alike sit to enjoy musicians, international cuisine, drama groups and live performances. Some performances require that you purchase tickets (see website). While some may be wondering if it’s too cold to have an outdoor festival during the harsh Munich winter, they quickly change their minds as hot glühwein (spiced wine) is overflowing at only 2.50€ a mug....

December 5th, 2007 | Munich | Read More

Marienplatz City Center

Drawing millions of tourists a year, Marienplatz is the central square located in the center of Munich – and has been since 1158. Popular during all times of the year, its Gothic city hall houses the city council as well as the famous Glockenspiel, which chimes daily at 11 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. Figures in the Glockenspiel move to the Schläffertanz, which was originally performed in the Marienplatz in 1517 to observe the end of the plague. Marienplatz acquired its name in 1638 after the Mariensäule...

December 3rd, 2007 | Rest of the World | Read More

The Hofbräuhaus: A Must-Do for Any Visitor

An absolute must of any visitor to Munich is the legendary Hofbräuhaus. Famous for its historical location and trachten (traditional Bavarian wear) clad staff who keep the beer flowing, the Hofbraühaus is where the tradition of Bavarian beer drinking is alive every day of the year. The large beer hall can seat hundreds with its long wooden tables and benches. Although pinned as a tourist attraction, one can see many locals who frequent the beer hall dressed in their best dirndls and lederhosen...

December 3rd, 2007 | Munich | Read More