Munich - Múnich

Munich (in German: München) [1] It is the capital of Bavaria, the largest of the federal states of Germany (by area, not by population), and the third largest city in Germany, by population, not by area. Munich is known for its architecture and culture, as well as its annual beer fair, the Oktoberfest, world famous.

Districts

• Center (Marienplatz / Isartor / Karlsplatz / Odeonsplatz) - The city center is mainly occupied by the Karlsplatz (also known as "Stachus" by the inhabitants of Munich) and the pedestrian zone that leads to the Marienplatz square, which are the main Turistic zones. Although they are not strictly considered part of the center, to facilitate their use, the areas surrounding these squares are also included, due to everything they offer to visitors. The city center is usually defined as the area that remains within the old walled city, today more clearly identifiable by the traffic ring known as the Altstadtring, although many parts of the old wall are still visible. The most notable are, logically, the Stachus, Isartor and Sendlingertor gates (all located at U-Bahn / S-Bahn stations).

• Schwabing / Maxvorstadt (University area) - Schwabing (like the neighboring Maxvorstadt neighborhood) is the high-end academic district - a fashionable but charming neighborhood right next to Ludwig-Maximilian University (take the blue / orange metro line and stop at Universität or Münchener Freiheit) full of small cafes, expensive but impressive shoe stores, bookstores and restaurants from all over the world. Schwabing has always been an "in" place to live, and looking at its shady tree-lined streets, it's not hard to imagine why. Leopoldstraße (exit at Universität or Münchner Freiheit) also offers coffee shops such as Starbucks or the San Francisco Coffee Company.

Understands

To get

By plane

Munich Airport "Franz Josef Strauß" is the international airport of the Bavarian capital Munich, and with about 48 million passengers it is one of the ten busiest aviation airports in Europe. Around 100 airlines connect you to more than 200 destinations in some 70 countries. Wikipedia

Munich Airport "Franz Josef Strauß" is the international commercial airport of the Bavarian capital, Munich, and with about 48 million passengers it is one of the ten busiest aviation hubs in Europe. Around 100 airlines connect you to more than 200 destinations in some 70 countries. Wikipedia

Alternative airport

Memmingen Airport is the alternative airport for the city of Munich. With 1.72 million passengers it is the smallest of the three commercial airports in Bavaria and the highest in Germany. The low-cost airlines Ryanair operates mainly at this airport.

By train

By bus

By car

How to get around

Generalities

Munich public transport is grouped under the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund, abbreviated MVV), which facilitates the use of them without having to buy a ticket for each of them.^[1]

Tickets have different types of validity and costs, such as: by time, by section, individual, group and by age. For this there are different types of offers. One of the most practical for those who make few trips a day are the "voucher" tickets (Streifenkarte), since its price per trip is cheaper than that of a single trip ticket.

Tickets for the Munich Metro, Suburban Train and Tram can be purchased directly at the terminals through automatic vending machines or also at the window in some terminals. Those for the bus can also be bought inside the bus from the driver or from the vending machines.

Pay attention! All tickets must be stamped on the automatic stampers at the stations or stops or inside the bus or tram. In some Metro and Suburban Train terminals there are only stamping machines at the station entrances and not in the ascent and descent lanes. In public transport there are routine checks at any time of the day and if you are caught without a valid ticket (that is, also stamped), the fine you have to pay to the drivers is 40 euros per person.

Trips can be planned directly on the MVV website, where travel options and connections between different means of transport are displayed to reach the desired destination.^[2]. There are also printed timetables, which can be obtained from stations, especially the larger ones.

By subway

The metro stations (U-Bahn) are recognized by a sign with a white U on a blue background. Munich has six Metro lines that connect the city and its surrounding towns or districts. These lines are numbered from 1 to 6 preceded by a U (U1, U2, etc.) and are distinguished by six different colors. The reach of these lines is short, since their service has a more urban nature. The wagons are blue and in some lines the old wagons have already been replaced by more spacious and modern ones.

By suburban train

The city also has a suburban train system (S-Bahn) consisting of 7 main lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7 and S8 (the S5 no longer exists), which are distinguished with seven different colors, and three complementary colors: S20 and S27 are pink and the line A is distinguished in black. The service is regional in nature and connects the city with each other and with places as far away as Tutzing, by Lake Starnberg (you travel on the S6).

By tram

The tram stations (Tram or "Straßenbahn") are recognized by a white sign containing a yellow circle with a green border and an H (for Haltestelle, stop) in the same color. The lines that stop there are listed on the same sign or below it.

By bus

The bus stops share the sign with the tram.

Cycling

Bayern Ticket

The Bayern-Ticket o "Boleto Bávaro" is a train service transportation ticket (Deutsche bahn) that allows up to five people to travel on a single ticket for a full day within Bavaria, with no distance limits. This ticket can be purchased online or at the train service windows.

Carriers or travelers with one of these tickets have the right to use the public transport network grouped in the MVV. ^[3]

In taxi

By car

Watch

• Marienplatz: it is the main focus of tourist attraction and in it is the Neues Rathaus (the New Town Hall). It is a neoclassical building that houses the municipal offices. On the ground floor there are various shops and also a tourist information stand, very important for newcomers. Apart from getting lost in its corridors, you can go up to the main tower (€ 2), from where there is a magnificent view of the city. Another of the main attractions of the Neues Rauhaus is its carillon, whose figures only act when the town hall clock strikes 11-12. Dozens of tourists gather at Marienplatz to see the carillon.
• Neuhauserstraße: the street between Karlsplatz and Marienplatz is one of Munich's main shopping areas. It is a wide pedestrian promenade usually full of tourists.
• Frauenkirche: Munich Cathedral, with its double onion-shaped dome, is another of the most typical elements of the city. Pope Benedict XVI, who for twelve years was Archbishop of Munich and Freising, officiated there on numerous occasions.
• Viktualienmarkt: very close to Marienplatz, it is a typical food market where several breweries are hidden. Very crowded.
• Englischer Park: the English park, the city's great green lung, is a common area for running, walking or cycling. Inside the park, the China Tower (Chinese Turm) stands out, on the slopes of which you can enjoy the traditional beer gardens (bier garten).
• Olympiapark- Home to the 1972 Olympics, Munich's Olympic Park is another must-see. Olympiapark houses the former Olympic Village (Olympische Dörf), sadly remembered for the murder of 11 Israeli athletes during the celebration of the Games. Currently the Olympic Village is the residence of hundreds of foreign students living in Munich. The Olympic Stadium (Olympia Stadion) usually hosts musical performances and sports competitions of all kinds. It can also be visited even if there is no type of competition, either without a guide (€ 2) or on a tour (€ 5) in which you can visit parts such as the VIP yonas or the stadium changing rooms. Other facilities of the games are the Olympic swimming pools and the sports hall, both currently with municipal sports use.

• Olympiaturm: Inside the Olympic park stands the 290-meter-high Olympic Tower, which was built as a communications tower for the Olympic Games and is still the highest point in the city today. From the top of the tower (€ 4) you can enjoy a magnificent view not only of the city, but also of other Bavarian towns (including Salzburg) and the Alps.
• Allianz Stadion- Ultra-modern football stadium, built for the 2006 Football World Cup in Germany.
• Nymphenburg Palace, Baroque-style palace that was the summer residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Bavaria.

Do

To buy

• MaximilianstraßeAlong this famous boulevard you will find the most exclusive shops.

• Fünf HöfeThis is a complex of buildings, which have almost entirely preserved their historic facades, inside they present a modern world of consumption. Among them the archiepiscopal palace, the Portia palace and the old Bavarian mortgage and bill of exchange bank. Thanks to an interaction between commerce, gastronomy and offices, a shopping center has been created.

• Viktualienmarkt flea market, is the largest food market in Munich.

To eat

You can not leave without knowing the famous Pretzels, which can be found on the streets of Munich.

• Revolving restaurant in the Olympic TowerAt an altitude of 182 meters, the restaurant takes 49 minutes to turn once on its axis. An unforgettable experience with an excellent view.

Nor can you leave Munich without recharging your strength in one of the many beer gardens. Among others, much loved by the people of Munich are the Biergarten am Viktualienmarkt or the Biergarten am Wiener Platz

Drink and go out

Sleep

Economic

Half

• NH Muenchen Dornach,[2]The Hotel is directly connected to the most modern fairgrounds.The nearest train station is only a 5-minute walk away.NH Hotels has 6 Munich hotels

Waste

Keep in touch

Surroundings

• Neuschwanstein Castle (in the vicinity of Füssen)
• New Schleissheim Palace (in Oberschleissheim)
• Former Dachau concentration camp (in Dachau)
• Linderhof Palace (in Oberammergau)

References