Trip to Munich?

Question

I'm having a month's trip to Munich in August.

To best utilize my time there, I'd like to know what are the best places to go ("cannot-miss" places) in Munich including historical sites, what food / delicacies to try there in Munich and what I can do in Munich. Would appreciate some details on the estimated prices as well.

I'm a Charismatic Protestant Christian and would also like to go to visit a church (preferably Charismatic Protestant / Lutheran church) there. Please suggest where I can find such churches in Munich. Also, can I find historical sites of Martin Luther in Munich?

I would like to visit other European countries during my weekends there in Munich, probably by train with my other friends. What are the best and most affordable way of transportation from Munich to the United Kingdom? More details, please. =) What are other options available for me to visit other neighbouring European countries from Munich?

Also, where are the best places to find good souvenirs from Munich?

Answer 1

Munich is a lovely city. I have been there often. August might be a bit hot, this year more so. It is very difficult to give advice on what to see, what is a must, as every person has a different taste, and what is a "must see" for me might be a total bore for you. I do strongly recommend that you look at several sites the most important one is this:
http://www.muenchen.de/Rathaus/tourist_office/57799/

Its the tourist info of Munich. You must decide yourself what
is of interest and what not. If you click google or yahoo you'll find also all the churches you are looking for. Here is another sightseeing site:

http://www.discover-munich.info/sightseeing.htm

As to a trip to the United Kingdon if you book a train in Germany as early as you book the cheaper you might get seats. You can buy a seat also on like at this site:

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?newrequest=yes&protocol=http:&

Sometimes its cheaper to fly, like with Easyjet or other charter companies, who really have great deals. Again it take time to search the web.
Have a great vacation in Munich, I love this city.

Answer 2

Munich is really a large town with: restaurant, nightlife and accommodation entries, with hotelbye , you could have a look. Munich may be the capital town of Bavaria and the third-most populous town in Germany. For centuries the seat of the Dukes, Electors, and Leaders of Bavaria, the Munich Residenz is without question certainly one of Europe's most magnificent palaces. Presented around eight big courts, the vast resident complicated comprises three principal areas: the Königsbau, fronting in to Max-Joseph-Platz; the Alte Residenz, experiencing Residenzstrasse; and the Festsaalbau (Banqueting Hall) overlooking the Hofgarten. The first part with this large complicated to be built was the impressive Antiquarium, built-in 1579 and now area of the excellent Residenz Museum. Munich is just a city with a lot of history, be sure to explore it whole.

Answer 3

3 good weekend trips are 1. the disneyland like castle which i can not spell-- Neuswanstein and the Weisse Kurche (white church) 2. Prague 3. Vienna or alternate #1 Salzburg if you are a Mozart fan..
If you are going to the UK-- go by air. You don't sound like a bier drinker so I guess the 7 breweries tours are out...You can spend weeks in the altepinoqotech and the Deutsches Museum, Castle Nymphenberg, Englisher Garten,Terressa's Meadow, BMW Museum, the University of Munich, Olympic grounds and Churchs all over town --take a walking or bus tour.....you could spend a life time there...It is a great city...good shopping to...

Answer 4

I would strongly recommend going to the "Deutsche Museum" (German Museum). It is a huge museum with exhibits of all different kinds of science. (Also, there are lots of buttons to press, ;-) )
I agree with above: You MUST have "Schweinebraten mit Knödeln" (pork roast with potato dumplings) and some traditional "Butterbrezeln" (Pretzels with butter).
A nice town to visit while in Munich and not too far away (it's an easy day trip) is Regensburg (about 110 km north-east). It has a very famous cathedral (Catholic, though, as most Protestant churches in Germany are rather bland compared to Catholic ones) and if you manage to come early enough on a Sunday morning you can listen to the famous "Regensburg Sängerknaben" (a boy choir affiliated with the cathedral). Other than that it's just a very nice old city with a lot of Roman history (they do English guided tours, try contacting the tourist info) on the river Danube. If you are there you have to have "Bratwürstchen" (sausages) at the "historische Wurstküche" on the bank of the river right next to the "Steinerne Brücke" (stone bridge).

Answer 5

Hi there,

Munich offers many things too see, like museums, churches, castles and other historic sites.

I'm though not sure if Luther ever visited the city.
What is definately correct is, that he went to a town close by called Augsburg. This is the city were the big trial against him was held.
This is why one of his most famous writings were called the Augsburg confession.

More towns were you could find more about Luther are in the former East German part of Germany and really worthwile a visit.
I recommend Erfurt, Eisenach and Wittenberg.

Ina

Answer 6

You must go to the Hofbrauhous for a drink and great buffett german food and dance. Hit the Marienplatz where you will see the giant clock. German in known for it's Cukoo Clocks and Music boxes. If you buy any of these make sure you buy German, Italian products are more resonable-- Just remember to keep your mind open to all kinds of new things. Try to skip to McDonald's, etc which you can get here in the states.

Answer 7

As everybody told you what to see...
I will tell you what to eat ;)

MUST: (maybetake a copy with you ;) )

Weißwürste mit Hendelmeier Senf
Breze und Weißbier
(Before 12 o`clock)
It's called "Frühshoppen"

Krustenbraten mit Kartoffelknödeln und dick Soße

Could
Presssack mit Senf (DOnt ask what it is, just try ;) )

Haxen

Restaurant Tantris. Johann-Fichte-Str. 7; 80805 Muenchen
(The best restaurant but not cheap!)

Augustiner Keller (cheap good and much food )
Landsberger Straße 19 , 80339 München
only an example...
Just eat there were many germans eat ( not in them who look modern!)

Answer 8

About train travel:

Here there is the timetable for the best trip from Munich to London, night train to Paris (saving an hotel night) and Eurostar to London.

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?ld=212.19&seqnr=2&ident=b5.01640643.1153474005&guiVCtrl_connection_detailsOut_add_C1-2#cis_C1-2

You must purchase the Munich-Paris and Paris-London trips separately, the first one from http://www.db.de and the other from http://www.eurostar.com

Perhaps if you are interested to trip a lot by train will be better for you to purchase the Eurailpass. It is a lot cheaper, despite you will need to pay for high speed trains and sleepers a suplement.

Check here for Eurailpass, there are several options:

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/multiple_country_index.htm