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Your guide to Munich! Munich is one of my favorite European cities I have explored! It is the capitol of Bavaria, the largest German state, and is rich in history. The locals are so friendly! The atmosphere is so fun and inviting. And, bonus, it is a city full of lots of beer! This guide covers:
Climb the St. Peter’s Church tower for views of the Marienplatz and the Bavarian Alps in the distance.
Munich has something to offer year-round.
You should really base your trip off of what you would like to do once you get there!
If you are wanting to go to Oktoberfest, you’ll have to plan your trip around cooler temps, higher prices, larger crowds and everything that comes with the larger crowds. However, despite all of that, going to Oktoberfest is still on the bucket-list despite having been to Munich twice 🙂
Located at the same latitude as the US/Canada border, it has more pleasant summers and makes for great skiing in the winter.
Euro! Germany is part of the EU, so the national currency is the Euro. You can get by with paying for most things via credit card if you prefer.
Tipping is common etiquette in Munich. Tipping with cash is even more common and typically the tip is given to the waiter/waitress rather than left on the table.
There are accommodations galore in Munich. There are affordable hotels and lots of hostels to choose from. Whatever you choose, pick a place that is centrally located. A lot of the sights and activities are near the city center, so I recommend staying in walking distance of the city center. If you are going during peak season and the prices are too high you may opt to stay a little further from the city. The metro is easily accessible, so choose a place near a metro station entrance!
Truth time:
Our second trip we had to stay further from the city center (because procrastination lead to high prices! Don’t do that!) and had to drive to get to the main hub. I don’t recommend. Parking is not great in the city center, like most European cities.
German food is hearty food. Expect lots of meats such as:
My one recommendation is don’t go for the meatloaf unless you like something that looks like a thick piece of bologna 🙂
Don’t forget to grab a pretzel; they’re commonly available as appetizers in most restaurants. And beer. Beer is everywhere and there is a long beer history in Munich!
Your guide to Munich and getting around. No need for a car while you are in Munich. If you are driving into the city, find accommodations with parking and leave your vehicle there. Otherwise, take a bus or train into the city and take advantage of the metro or walk!
The S-bahn is the city train and the U-bahn is the underground metro. For metro maps and all information on times, prices and more, click here!
Munich is one of my favorite cities I have visited! It is easy to navigate, the people are friendly, the culture is rich and it is just a beautiful city. I hope this quick guide to Munich will make planning your trip a little easier. For recommendations on what to do while you are in Munich, click here!