Munich
Germany -- 10 Insider Tips
by Marcus Hochstadt
Munich Germany is a city in the state Bavaria.
Would you like to know what the real interesting sights in Munich
Germany are? I will tell you 10 of my good ones.
If you would like to know something about the city
and its history, visit my website for information about that. In this
article I will let you know of 10 insider tips of this German city -–
short and sweet –- so that you can print them out and easily scour the
sights.
First, once you arrive in the city, go to the
tourist information office. It is located at Munich Germany main
station (outside) or at Marienplatz (downtown).
Also, since you already know that this city is
venue of the well-known Oktoberfest, there is actually no need for me
to tell you anything about that, right?
Now, shall we get started? Great! :-)
TOP 10 Bars and Restaurants
1. An absolute must-see and must-experience
is the "Hundskugel" (Dogs Ball) located in Hotterstrasse in old town.
This is Munich's oldest house which has the perfect ambience for
original Bavarian food (e.g. "Schweinshaxe" -- knuckle of pork). Quite
frankly, once you were here, your friends will become envious you were
there without them.
2. The "Schuhbecks in den Suedtiroler
Stuben" (Schubecks in the South Tyrol Rooms) is a tavern with notable
factor. They serve original Bavarian cuisine in high quality. It is
located at "Platzl" in old town.
3. Another excellent restaurant with
original Bavarian cuisine is "Gasthaus Beim Sedlmayr" (Tavern by
Sedlmayr). The funny and happy waiters make your time even more
glamorous and jollier. Their menu has "all you ever need" once you are
in Munich.
4. The "Haxnbauer im Scholastikahaus"
(sorry, I'm not able to translate that yet...;-), located next to
Marienplatz in Sparkassenstrasse, inspires visitors to stay longer than
they might want once they enter. It's just amazing, old woody walls and
tables, smelling beer and meat, just unforgettable.
5. If you are looking for a chance to see
famous football stars and actors, you have to go to the noble P1. I
must admit it is not easy to enter this exceptional bar, but definitely
worth more than one try. You will find it in Prinzregentenstrasse. The
location is, however, quite hidden. Only a small sign beside stairs
refers to the legendary club discotheque. Tip: It might be a bit easier
if you go in as a couple.
Sightseeing and culture
6. Stroll along Ludwigstrasse. Ludwig I.
underlined the royal Munich with this classicistic boulevard. As a road
of sciences, the Ludwigstrasse (Ludwigstreet) is one of the most
monumental and most generous roads created in the 19th century. The
monument of king Ludwig I on Odeonsplatz, created by Max Widmann,
reminds of the owners and name giver who had to withdraw in 1848 after
the Lola Montez affair.
7. The Maximilianstrasse (Maximilian
Street) spreads still old flair while strolling through this historical
street. With museums and theatres, galleries and numerous exclusive
shops, this splendour road certainly belongs to the most distinguished
addresses of Munich Germany.
8. Are you art and historical interested?
Then walk along the Prinzregentenstrasse (Prince Regent Road). It is
considered as museum mile. Prince Regent Luitpold let put on this
avenue road at the end of the 19th century.
9. The Englischer Garten (English Gardens)
is Munich Germany's famous 900-acre park. It is actually starting in
the heart of the city and transitioning into the countryside. The park
offers shaded paths for walking and cycling in summer and picturesque
frozen lakes in winter. In addition, it contains four beer gardens
(Chinesischer Turm, Seehaus, Hirschau, Aumeister), whose invite to stay
long after sunset.
10. Marienplatz is world-wide well-known
with the "new" Neo-Gothic City Hall and its "Gingle Bells" sounds.
Acutally a huge square with some interesting taverns. Visit http://www.smart-travel-germany.com/munich.html
for additional information and images.
By the way, from Munich Germany's main station, it
is a quite short way to downtown and old town -- just a few minutes
walk.
Enjoy your trip!
All the best,
Marcus Hochstadt
Marcus Hochstadt has a high interest in helping
you gain the delightful form of a smart travel to and through Germany.
Just recently, he has written a special report on How to Travel for Free!
You can download it at http://www.smart-travel-germany.com/
Marcus Hochstadt may be contacted at http://www.smart-travel-germany.com/
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