Being 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!!