When in Munich you must take...
by PurpleKaty
When in Munich you must take some time just to explore the city - go to the Victualian Markt just of Marienplatz to try some real and good Bavarian food. Wander round the smaller streets - check out all the little churches and towers. Just spend some time absorbing what Munich is about. And of course don't forget to fit in the odd Brauhaus or Biergarten What i will miss most about Munich when i leave will be the lovely small town feeling that this big place has. It is normal forlocals to just start up conversation with you (outside the tourist areas of course) and everyone seems to have an overwhelming pride for their city - i think this is a trait of Bavaria in general.
Public Parks to leisurely walk through
by adambeau
Many opportunities exist to explore those non-touristy attractions and sites like the public park pictured here. I was amazed by the ease it was to find such beautiful areas in a bustling city without the crowds and noise to distract the eye's attention.
I believe this park is called the völksgaden, it's entrance marked by an ancient-looking arch (similar to but not the one pictured) with text I could not decipher. :-(
Within its serene landscape was a large fountain (though I'm unsure who it represents) where I was able to enjoy in peaceful bliss and solitude.
Cheap tickets are available to...
by eddieman
Cheap tickets are available to students at the Staatstheater and the opera an hour before the performance, if you've got a student card (and I think they don't accept ISIC, oddly enough). Or - there are some showings at the opera under the designated 'Junges Publikum' programme which sells really good seats for around 7 Euros - worth checking out.
Allianz Arena
by antistar
Munich has two teams, each with its own great history. Everyone who knows anything about football knows of Bayern Munich, one of the giants of world football, and four times European Champions. Bayern are one of the two big teams in Germany, with a following that is spread througout the country, and not just in Munich. In fact in Munich it is the second team, the less successful 1860 Munich, that is considered to be the team of the people of the city, and you will find their supporters feel they are even more passionate and dedicated than the glory hunting followers of their rivals.
After leaving the world famous Olympic Stadium, Munich's two football teams moved to the ultra-modern Allianz Arena. You can arrange to see the stadium in a guided tour, but if you want to see it as it was intended, then you are going to have to buy a ticket for a game. Bayern Munich games are sold out months in advance wherever they play in Germany, and in Munich it is even worse, but 1860 Munich have seats for many of their games in Germany's second division. They are also much cheaper!
The coolest thing about the arena is that it changes colour depending on what team is playing next.
Tegernsee lakefront promenade, cafes, and shops
by hundwalder
Tegernsee is a fascinating small city bordering the beautiful clear lake of the same name. There are many traditional shops, cafes, etc. alongside the lakefront pedestrian promenade. The nicely decorated Bavarian chalet in the foreground of the photo has a painted sign on it reading " Il gelato Italiano ". This is to let you know that excellent Italian gelato ( ice cream ) is served there. The city square is in the background.
Tegernsee which is about 50 km. south of Muenchen, is a popular weekend retreat for residents of the big city. However on this mild Tuesday afternoon in mid May, there were very few tourists. Tegernsee, located in the foothills of the Alps, is just a few km. north of the Austrian border. The train and bus service from Muenchen is excellent.
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