Munich Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Munich
Where is it located?: Munich lies in the far south of Germany, in the Bavaria Region.
Why do people go there?: Lederhosen, Bavaria and beer, Oktoberfest is the best of all three of these things. The other 11 months of the year, however, there’s more than enough “leftovers” to still go around.
How do travelers get there?: Take advantage of German efficiency and take the train.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 89
Other phone tips:
Population: 1.2 million
Languages: German, but a decent amount of younger people speak English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Beer, Old Olympic Sights, Oktoberfest
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/ger/mun/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/ger/munich/
Tourist Office: http://www.germany-tourism.de/
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: If you like beer, fight the crowds and join in the fun during Oktoberfest. Otherwise, late spring is a very nice time, before the summer rush.
Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Nein, Please = Bitte, Thank you = Dank, Do you speak English? = Macht sie sprechen Englisch?
City Specific Events:
How to get around?: The S-bahn, U-bahn, streetcars and buses all overflow during Oktoberfest. Eurail is valid on the S-bahn.
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