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PostPosted: 21:06 - 15 Nov 2016    Post subject: Munich Reply with quote

Going for a long weekend in Munich with the wife been there a few times for work so going to do the usual touristy things in the evenings like Hofbrauhaus, Lowenbrau keller, Augustiner etc.
Anyone got any ideas what to do in the daytime we've got four days to kill I want to go to the BMW museum visit Rainpal German hq Very Happy apart from that I'm at a loss what to do Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 22:18 - 15 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Near the BMW place is the Olympic park and if it's a clear day then the tower is a nice place to look out over the city.
Obviously the Marianplatz where the clock does it's little show (not sure what time it happens....).
There won't be any nude sunbathing in the EnglishGarden in this weather, so it's safe to have a walk around there, although I'm not sure if the Chinese tower/beer garden will be open or not... Probably not.
Nymphenburg Palace is impressive.
The 'church' (Am Dom) opposite the Augustiner keller.
A walk along OdeonPlatz - Ludwig Strasse/Leopoldstrasse and a wander around schwabing.
The beer keller at Wiener platz is really nice and the surrounding area is interesting.

It's cold and there's a lot of walking but it's a really nice place to wander around. I can lose days strolling around there Smile





IIRC There's a 'Polo' bike shop on the frankfurter ring (gear is usually a fair bit cheaper than here) Laughing
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PostPosted: 22:37 - 15 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was there a few years ago and filled half a day with a trip to the Dachau Concentration Camp and another hour or two on one of the Hitler Trails. Both tours were interesting.
Orlando's isn't a bad place to eat.
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 15 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I took my dad to the Erdinger brewery and did the tour. Top day if you can get it booked. The let you stay as long as you want pretty much drinking beer for free! Erding is an interesting place too.
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 16 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've no idea what the prices are but a 'castles' tour may keep her amused. Neuschwanstein is a bit of a trot (which is why a 'tour' may be easier) but it's really impressive.
There are quite a few of them around the area.

I think it's a bit late for any 'Volksfest' but keep an eye out for any which are advertised. Basically they're mini 'local' oktoberfests. Usually 1 halle/tent (but big) with the umphar band, beer, bretzen etc and a little fun fair outside... Probably a train ride away but the U-Bahn and S-Bahn are really easy to use.
Much more enjoyable than the big Oktoberfest which is now just an expensive piss-head tourist trap.
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 16 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alpineandy wrote:
Much more enjoyable than the big Oktoberfest which is now just an expensive piss-head tourist trap.


I was talking to a german dude in the summer who said as much. He said it's all just touristy shit dominated by the big commerical breweries.

He said the one in his hometown (some little town in bavaria) was a proper german beer festival, apparently his small town of 25k people has 30 or so breweries.
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 16 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get to Therme Erding!!!!!

Epic thermal spa\fun water park. Can buy Erdinger beer at the bar in the middle of some rapids Wink

https://www.google.co.uk/search?redir_esc=&client=tablet-android-digiin&hl=en-US&safe=images&oe=utf-8&q=therme%20erding%20sauna&source=android-browser-suggest&qsubts=1479334333171&devloc=0

Only about 30 mins drive if I remember from Munchkin
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PostPosted: 23:10 - 16 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

faffergotgunz wrote:
Erding.....Only about 30 mins drive if I remember from Munchkin


If it's in the town of Erding then the S-Bahn (Line S-2 I think) is even easier than driving.
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 16 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

smegballs wrote:
I was talking to a german dude in the summer who said as much. He said it's all just touristy shit dominated by the big commerical breweries.

The big breweries isn't really a problem as they all do really good beer, although it is nice to try some of the smaller breweries stuff.
But it is much cheaper and much nicer all round.

I was at the freising (Near the airport) Volksfest last year in early sept. Just before the Oktoberfest (which is late Sept) which I've been to a few times and met some really nice Aussie, Italians, Americans (but they get bladdered real quick Laughing ) Dutch... Infact quite a few nationalities but not really any germans...
All the Germans there are 'On a Corporate' looking after their foreign clients.
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PostPosted: 12:36 - 17 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alpineandy wrote:
faffergotgunz wrote:
Erding.....Only about 30 mins drive if I remember from Munchkin


If it's in the town of Erding then the S-Bahn (Line S-2 I think) is even easier than driving.


To be fair we did it this way so we didnt have to park. Bus from the therme to Erding train station or its a 2 mile (ish) walk. We were in Munich in under an hour anyway.

For those with campers, there is a dedicated site at therme Erding. 10 euros a night if I remember.
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 17 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Such value...

https://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/a-visit-to-one-of-germanys-all-you-can-fuck-brothels-432
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PostPosted: 20:29 - 17 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

faffergotgunz wrote:
Get to Therme Erding!!!!!

Epic thermal spa\fun water park. Can buy Erdinger beer at the bar in the middle of some rapids Wink

https://www.google.co.uk/search?redir_esc=&client=tablet-android-digiin&hl=en-US&safe=images&oe=utf-8&q=therme%20erding%20sauna&source=android-browser-suggest&qsubts=1479334333171&devloc=0

Only about 30 mins drive if I remember from Munchkin

Yes yes yes! I went to Therme Erding in September, absolutely fantastic place. And yes, there is a bar in the middle of the pool... the UK can learn a thing or two from German spas!

I highly recommend Dachau concentration camp as well, they're not too far away from each other.

BMW Welt and the museum are also excellent.
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 17 Nov 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

JP7 wrote:
Dachau concentration camp

You (and your wife/GF) need to be quite resilient/strong emotionally etc etc for any of the concentration camps.
I know a few people who had their vacation spoilt by their visits to them.
It is very interesting but even the most insular people usually leave these places in stunned silence, so yes it's definately worth a visit provided you and your partner are strong enough for it.
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