Munich with the missis - what to do?
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Chaps,
Cutting a long story short, Mrs zcacogp and I have flights to Munich and back in late May. We'll be there for four days and have neither anywhere to stay nor any idea of what to do while we are there. I think we are looking at one of two options; either staying in the city or hiring a car and spending four days in the countryside nearby (either in Germany or across the border in Austria). A rural hotel in picturesque scenery appeals, but have no idea of where to start looking for such a thing. There is also a nagging feeling that we may be missing out on good stuff to see in Munich itself if we just head for the hills.
We don't have kids and quite enjoy seeing culture and eating decent food (but more than two museums in four days would be a bit much). We're happy to walk a reasonable amount (although this will be a bit weather-dependant). If we do stay in town then I'll certainly want to see something of BMW, but Mrs zcacogp will bore of this quite quickly so it can't take up more than half a day or so. Drinking beer is a must, but as this isn't a stag do (and a lot of tourism in Munich seems to be for stag do's) it won't be the focal point either.
So, please advise someone who knows nothing about the area or the culture, who has a very small grasp of the lingo but not much more, what to do for four days in and around Munich. How expensive is it? Where should we stay? Where should we eat? What should we see and do? Should we get out of town and roam freely in the mountain air, or stay in the urban heart of Bavaria?
All advice welcome - thanks.
Oli.
Cutting a long story short, Mrs zcacogp and I have flights to Munich and back in late May. We'll be there for four days and have neither anywhere to stay nor any idea of what to do while we are there. I think we are looking at one of two options; either staying in the city or hiring a car and spending four days in the countryside nearby (either in Germany or across the border in Austria). A rural hotel in picturesque scenery appeals, but have no idea of where to start looking for such a thing. There is also a nagging feeling that we may be missing out on good stuff to see in Munich itself if we just head for the hills.
We don't have kids and quite enjoy seeing culture and eating decent food (but more than two museums in four days would be a bit much). We're happy to walk a reasonable amount (although this will be a bit weather-dependant). If we do stay in town then I'll certainly want to see something of BMW, but Mrs zcacogp will bore of this quite quickly so it can't take up more than half a day or so. Drinking beer is a must, but as this isn't a stag do (and a lot of tourism in Munich seems to be for stag do's) it won't be the focal point either.
So, please advise someone who knows nothing about the area or the culture, who has a very small grasp of the lingo but not much more, what to do for four days in and around Munich. How expensive is it? Where should we stay? Where should we eat? What should we see and do? Should we get out of town and roam freely in the mountain air, or stay in the urban heart of Bavaria?
All advice welcome - thanks.
Oli.
I went there on a works do in December.
If your into BMW's there's a big main dealers next to the factory on the outskirts which is worth a look, also the BMW museum next door and the Olympic site / park within a couple of minutes walk, all of which are easily accessible from the city centre, I think we used the trams.
we found the beer halls a bit hectic and could never find anywhere our group could fit in but worth experiencing if you don't mind crowds, we ended up quite settled in the beer museum bar http://www.bier-und-oktoberfestmuseum.de/en#museum... which was much quieter.
We ate here http://www.theresa-restaurant.com/en/topics.html which I seam to remember was quite nice but that was after several hours in the beer museum bar!
If your into BMW's there's a big main dealers next to the factory on the outskirts which is worth a look, also the BMW museum next door and the Olympic site / park within a couple of minutes walk, all of which are easily accessible from the city centre, I think we used the trams.
we found the beer halls a bit hectic and could never find anywhere our group could fit in but worth experiencing if you don't mind crowds, we ended up quite settled in the beer museum bar http://www.bier-und-oktoberfestmuseum.de/en#museum... which was much quieter.
We ate here http://www.theresa-restaurant.com/en/topics.html which I seam to remember was quite nice but that was after several hours in the beer museum bar!
Art museums are excellent, The English Garden is a must do together with beers in one of the beer gardens. The Rathaus (Town Hall) at the Marienplatz has a famous glockenspiel that does a little show once or twice a day.
The BMW Museum is excellent and as mentioned you can stroll around the Olympic Park as well as its next door.
The Victualen Markt is well worth seeing. Go on a Sunday morning if you can.
Hofbrauhaus is the most famous beerkeller but also the most touristy.
I've actually got a double room going to waste at The Sheraton Arabella Park in the city for 2 nights , 18th and 19th May which are paid for but I can't make it now.
The BMW Museum is excellent and as mentioned you can stroll around the Olympic Park as well as its next door.
The Victualen Markt is well worth seeing. Go on a Sunday morning if you can.
Hofbrauhaus is the most famous beerkeller but also the most touristy.
I've actually got a double room going to waste at The Sheraton Arabella Park in the city for 2 nights , 18th and 19th May which are paid for but I can't make it now.
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