Three days and three nights in this city, and I agree that it must be one of the most livable cities in Germany, if not Europe! I loved walking around the Marienplatz…watching people shop and eat and sell fruit stop and listen to street music…it is so vibrant and alive! Of course, one must visit the Hofbräuhaus… I drank my first and last liter of beer there in the picturesque Bier Garten. Perhaps the best place in Munich to spend an afternoon is in the English Garten (Munich’s Central Park.) I walked by surfers and marvelled at the fact that they surf in such freezing water in the downtown of a major city.
Another must in the English Garten is a stop at the Chinese Tower. My friends and I sat in this large 6,000 seat picnic area/ bier garten— complete with huge beers and lots of laugther and music and people speaking all kinds of languages. This city is so pedestrian and bicycle friendly that exploring it is a treat! I know I will be back someday… Tchüss, München!
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Three days and three nights in Munich
Monday, August 17th, 2009Munich is very different to Frankfurt
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009I am the first time here in munich….its wonderful visiting this bavarian city…nice people..nice climate….i have arrived from nurenberg by the ice train..as soon as i reached the train station i was assisted with directions by some officers at the train station … i reached the monaco hotel and it was a real surprise for me to see the grand big size rooms for the small money….he receptionist was so friendly with a warm welcome…the rooms are really so grandios.
The city of munich is lot more different than what i expected….different from the regular frankfurt types where i am on buinsess most of the times…i think frankfurt is for business whereas munich is for fun, enjoyment, seeing the lovely places around….and not to forget the beeeeeeeeer in munich…..the best thing is also to rent a bike…its fun to rent one and go across the town on your own seeing places flying like a bird where ever you want to……the best thing is the friendly, vibrant young people enjoying all along. Well got to rush ….write you more next time. Cheers. Ketannn
Munich – Egyptian Museum
Saturday, August 1st, 2009The Egyptian Museum in Munich:
If you are in Munich and are a fan of Egyptian art, do not miss the opportunity to visit this great museum! It houses a very impressive collection and displays them in an outstanding matter. You won’t feel overwhelmed and will be able to appreciate the aesthetic beauty of each piece and still see everything in the museum in one day! There is basic info on the panels and if you are someone interested in a little more info, there are audio guides, tours, and pamphlets available in each room. For kids it’s also a super museum, with workshops during the summer and an “archaeology backpack” with fun activities for them to do while they visit the museum. Currently, there is a great temporary exhibit called “Last Exit Munich” which displays very important pieces from the Berlin Museum (currently closed for renovations) paired with objects from the Munich museum. It’s quite fascinating and you don’t even have to go to Berlin to see them I definitely suggest visiting this museum…right after wards, you’ll be near the Residenz and you can wander around the streets and find your way back to Marienplatz!
Thank you Munich!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009The past echoes in Europe; like throwing a polished stone into a calm pond on a summers day, those echoes of the past ripple through your consciousness as you arrive in each place. None more so than Munich, it was here that Adolf Hitler arrived from Austria, a man of hate matched with times that mirrored his aggression, the rise of Nazism – the 1972 Olympics, etched in our hearts and minds, but the subtle moment when a 2000 year old struggle became headlined for the Western world.
The flow of human wretchedness, concentration camps, modelled on Dachau, started here within walking distance of the main square where the Gothic Glockenspiel chimes on the hour. The contrast between the modern, safe, friendly Munich and those dark times are hard to reconcile. Munich, for me, is an oasis of calm, a moment of respite, after the chaos of Italy (specifically the inherent seething loathing that is Naples), and our travels in the heat of France in July.
Munich provides calm and safety for this road weary traveller.
Watching fireworks over the Olympic stadium from the luxury of a penthouse apartment with panoramic views of the city, the hospitality of warm friends belying the cold edge to the summer night. Clean and precise U-Bahn, easily navigated, fast, and efficient – little threat to safety, other than drunken teenagers sloppily kissing surrounded by drunken revellers.
The Louvre, outdone by the BMW Museum and seeing a BMW M1 in perfect condition. The delight of my fiancée, watching metal orbs dance and create shapes of raindrops and the perfect silhouette of old fashioned cars, long disappeared off our streets. Then the past appears again, the forced labour of workers in BMW plants around Europe, hard to fathom for people of a generation that is gentler, and kinder.
While Munich doesn’t have the exotic ring of Firenze, Napoli, or Paris; this is a city that has intellectual horsepower, energy, and imagination. I have no yearning to revisit any of the aforementioned cities; but I will be back to explore Munich among other German cities. Thank you Munich for providing respite for this weary traveller.
The reasons, why you should visit Munich
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009Being from New Zealand it is not often I visit European cities on multiple occasions when travelling half way across the world to experience a taste of something new but Munich is one of the exceptions and I have retuned to this fabulous city on several separate occasions!
Munich is truly a fabulous city for many reasons but for me, what makes it so great is just how easy everything is here for travellers and how relaxing touring the cities and its surroundings really is. The city is laid back and relaxing, the locals are kind and friendly and you really don’t experience the same stressful atmosphere as you do in larger European cities. In Munich you experience the true Munich no matter what time of year it is. You can visit the city’s main city square – the Marienplatz and watch during the hottest summer months and still enjoy it like a local without being surrounded by hoards of tourists. While there sit in the sun on one of the square’s many cafe terraces and soak up the atmosphere sipping on a coffee and a yummy German pastry or ice cream while watching Munich’s famous Glockenspiel chime. A short stroll through the city centre will take you to the English Garden’s crammed with many natural attractions and where in the summertime you can watch many enthusiastic surfers riding waves in the river’s rapids smack in the middle of the city
Only a short U Bahn ride away from the Marienplatz you can also walk through Munich’s Olympic park and take a ride up the Olympic tower (Olympiaturm) to enjoy a great panoramic view of Munich. Even in cloudy days the view is well worth the trip! While in the Olympic park an absolute must see for car lovers is the BMW World and the BMW museum which takes you through a stimulating journey of the history of BMW to the present. Even if you aren’t into cars that much BMW World has many modern visual displays that are impressive and entertaining and the museums architecture and decor alone is enough to warrant buying an admission!
With a host of super fun and lively beer gardens around the city, Munich is also super ideal for the many travellers-young and old who simply want to enjoy a cold quality German beer and a good pretzel –and for the beer lovers out there coming to Munich for Oktoberfest then Munich is the place to be!
All in all, this city boasts great accommodation , reliable, easy and cost effective transport with great food, activities and locals who will always stop to ask a tourist needing help!!
Survival in Munich on a hot summer day
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009It was an extremely warm day here in Munich. How to survive? Then we discovered the river Eisbach! This river divides into small and rapid sidestreams flowing trough Englisher Garten. We saw a lot of mostly young people (and some sporty grownup-people) jumping into the streams and they were carreid away rapidly and we lost sight of them! Did they ever get back to their starting point? Oh yes. We saw them strolling around in the park afterwords, probably on their way back to their clothes and belongings. It looked very exiting and thrilling. Unfortunately we had not brought our swimmingsuites then, but next time in a overheated Munich we surelywill try these “watergates”.
We seriously recommend to try this happening, especially after an exhausting day in the shoppingstreets.
In the evening it is very nice to sit outside in the courtyard of the royal palace, named Brunnenhof. It is situated approximately three hundred meters north of Marienplatz. There are often concerts in the summer.
Munich, a lovely relaxing place
Friday, July 24th, 2009As soon as we entered the reception area of hotel monaco we we’re greeted by the lovely Christine. She was so friendly, answered all of our questions and then showed us to our room. The room we reserved was a double with a shared bathroom. Surprisingly the room was larger than I had expected and it was also at the back of the building like we had requested as my husband and I are light sleepers. Simple, clean and quiet, the room ticked all the boxes for us, and the price was fantastic too.The hotel has a homely feel to it and I just love all the picture frames on the wall next to the stairs! The breakfast is amazing, there’s so much on offer and it’s all served in bright and airy room filled with flower’s.
Munich is an amazing place to visit. My husband and I travelled all round town and saw the main square with the old and new town halls. We walked around the delicious Vitualienmarkt market with all it’s fantasic colours and smells. Here we stopped for lunch and a beer in the garden which is covered by many old oak tree’s. It’s a lovely place to take a break from all the sight seeing. After this we took the train to the English Garden. It was 30 degrees so walking by the river that runs through the park was just perfect, so cool and shady on a hot day! To end the day we headed for the famous beer hall the Hofbrauhaus. It was rather packed inside but the atmosphere was great. We really enjoyed the band which ws playing so we took a drink before heading back to the hotel.
All in all Munich was a lovely relaxing place to visit. We look forward to returning again!
Thanks Christine.
Sandra and Sam.
Twice Hotel Monaco
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Hello this is the blog I would like to post on the Website:
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I’ve stayed at Hotel Monaco twice. It is in the middle of Munich where all the action is; a casino on the block, lots of food, and people constantly walking by. But the room is nice and quiet, with a flat screen TV, and wooden furniture making it really homey. The breakfast every morning is great and I’ve gotten to know some of the other guests here as well, since we all share a hospitible room. The hotel is also walking distance to many of the famous Beer Halls (didn’t have to drunk drive in my rental car.. Yes!) Thanks so much Hotel Monaco!
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We will never forget Munich
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Arriving in Munich was a little scary. I was confident in myself and made no excuses for doing things alone my first day. The staff at Hotel Monaco have been more than willing to answer questions, give directions, provide suggestions and overall have been a delight to stay with. I set out the first day to the Marienplatz. I introduced myself to German coffee. Soon afterwards, my sister arrived and now I had a partner to help explore Munich. The next day we took a bike tour, which really helped “organize” the city for us. We then went to the Residenz. Then we went to the Hobrauhaus for dinner and show. Even though we didn’t pay for one, we got it. Next, was a trip to Dachau-this is really a humbling experience-everyone should do this. We ate at the Chinese Biergarten and hung out with newly made friends. Our next venture was to King Ludwig’s castles by way of car. My sister drove on the Autobahn and it was thrilling. On our way back we utilized the freedom our car gave us and bought fresh milk from a real dairy farmer. He spoke no English but our broken German was enough to get a litre of milk. Today was our last day and we made a trip to Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Eagles Nest and missed the boat ride to St BArtholomew’s Cathedral by only 10 minutes. I can with no doubt say that this trip has been wonderful. We will never forget Munich! Thank you!
Discover Munich with a free bike tour!
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009I arrived in Munich later in the evening and took a taxi into downtown center where my hotel was located. The taxi cost more then I thought…use the train line into Munich it is much cheaper and talking to my sister who arrived earlier who took the train said very easy to do with a little help from the locals. Although the taxi driver was very nice and helped me into my hotel hallway. The following morning I took FREE bike tour around Muncih…that is right FREE. They call their tour ‘Discovery Munich’. They start at Marienplatz square near the fountain at 11:30. It was a wonderful tour with great information about Munich that set the tone for the rest of our stay. At the end you are able to tip your tour guild as you please but other then that it was FREE! (Amazing I know!) Every night we came back to stay at our lovely Hotel Monaco…they were helpful in every way possible. Any question or request we had they were able to deliver or send us in the right direction to find it. There are a few shops around the street that are not pleasing to the eye, sex shops, (Discloser: I am from the States so this is not a normal sight to see to me.) BUT… any of the more fancier hotels on this same street would have that same issue. Save your money and stay at this GEM hotel here in Munich!