4 Days in Munich

[TwigtheWonderkid]

So, the eldest son (21) and I find ourselves in Munich for 4 days in April. Going to see footy at the Allianz arena on one of the days, thought we might do a train trip to Innsbruck on another. Go early, come back late, only €38 return each.

Any other suggestions? Also, cheap restaurants, preferably dishing up local fare? Staying in the city centre.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Wow, this is all great stuff, many thanks.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

My son has no interest in cars, beyond getting him from A-B. So car activities are out. Salzburg return is €38, same as Innsbruck, so Salzburg it is. Takes 10 mins longer.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

had ham said:

You will need an Allianz ArenaCard to buy food/drink in the stadium - essentially a pre-loaded charge card. You can load it outside/in the stadium at dedicated booths. The beer/food outlets will only take this card.

Yes, same system at B. Dortmund. Quite familiar with the quirks of German football.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

RedWhiteMonkey said:

had ham said:

Not done Dortmund yet - worth it? Aside from the footy, anything else to see there?

My sons and I are doing Hamburg next month, catching a match vs Hoffenheim.

Football in Germany is brilliant - so well organised, great stadiums, and none of the nastiness you get sometimes here in the UK. As we live reasonably close to Stansted, it's often cheaper to fly/watch in Germany than it is to go to a Prem. game in the UK!

The football in Dortmund would be good but it isn't a great place to visit, very ugly and not many attractions in my opinion.

Yes, Dortmund as a city is a bit dull, stay in Dusseldorf and travel in. It's nicer.

But the football is fabulous. Get on the South Terrace against either Bayern or Schalke, it's just brilliant.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Just about to book train day trip. Looking at Innsbruck and Salzburg, can't help feeling Innsbruck looks a better day trip.

Thoughts?