See what the experts are saying about Munich. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Planning a trip
We cover everything you need to know to make trip planning a snap, from when to go to how to shop for the best airfare. Browse to get started and make sure you've touched all the bases. Online Traveler's Toolbox Veteran travelers usuall... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- Your lifeline back to the U.S. might be American Express, Promenadeplatz 6 (tel. 089/2280-1465), which is open for mail pickup and check cashing Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Unle... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Before you go, you'll find a German National Tourist Office in New York at 122 E. 42nd St., 52nd Floor, New York, NY 10168 (tel. 800/637-1171 or 212/661-7200); in Toronto at 480 University Ave., Suite 1410, Toronto, ON M5G 1V2 (tel. 416/968-1... Continue reading »
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When to go
Climate -- In Bavaria and in the Alps, it can sometimes be very cold in winter, especially in January, and very warm in summer, but with cool, rainy days even in July and August. Spring and fall are often "stretched out." In fact, we've enjoy... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
For details on the following observances, consult the Munich Tourist Board at Sendlinger Strasse 1 at the Hauptbahnhof (tel. 089/233-96-500). February Fasching (Carnival). Pre-Lenten revelry characterizes this weeks-long bash, with a wh... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Most airlines price fares seasonally. During peak season, the summer months, flights to Munich are at their most expensive. Excluding the Christmas holidays, winter months offer the lowest fares. This fits in fine with those who w... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance Since Germany for most of us is far from home and a number of things could go wrong -- lost luggage, trip cancellation, a medical emergency -- consider the following types of insurance. Check your existing insurance pol... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports Every U.S., Canadian, British, and Australian traveler entering Germany must hold a valid passport. You won't need a visa unless you're staying longer than 3 months. Once you've entered Germany, you won't need to show your passpo... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Train Before leaving for Germany, you can get complete details about the German Federal Railroad and the many plans it offers, as well as information about Eurailpasses, at Rail Europe (tel. 877/272-RAIL; www.raileurope.com). By Car... Continue reading »
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Money
Munich is an expensive city. Although prices in Germany are high, you generally get good value for your money. Hotels are usually clean and comfortable, and restaurants generally offer good cuisine and ample portions made with quality ingredi... Continue reading »
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Special-interest vacations
Germany is one of the great outdoor destinations of Europe. From its mountains and beaches to its rivers and castles, there is much to see and explore. It has summer attractions galore, plus skiing on its Alpine slopes in winter. Here's a sam... Continue reading »
Munich Travel Experiences
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Oktoberfest!!!
Today we went into the Okterbfest. It was huge. Similar in size to the show grounds back home but with lots more rides, people, dirndls a... Continue reading »
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Munich
Greetings from Munich!Our weather this whole trip has been absolutely beautiful! The last two days especially. (of course they are predic... Continue reading »
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Munchin' in München
There is no getting around it: I will be eating meat on this trip. I know, I know...my frizzy hair and joie de vivre smack of a card-car... Continue reading »
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Germany: Munich
I finally made it to the World Cup - and it was all it's cracked up to be. Almost impossible to describe in words...I began by chec... Continue reading »
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Wochenende in Munchen!
So in February (it seems like ages ago), my roommate Taylor and our friends Pete and Matt and I embarked on a weekend excursion to Munich... Continue reading »
Popular Munich Hotels
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