munich day trips
Aug 6, 2010, 9:54 pm
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Make sure to read up on the Biergarten here - and here is an article on things to do IN Munich as well.
Aug 6, 2010, 10:27 pm
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I agree that Dachau should be at the top of the list for visitors to Munich, irrespective of religion. Moreover, it is only about 30 minutes from the center of the city and just a bit past the BMW factory (which is a big tourist destination).
Now, having posted my personal opinion, I am donning my Moderator hat and moving this thread to the Germany Forum.
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Now, having posted my personal opinion, I am donning my Moderator hat and moving this thread to the Germany Forum.
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Aug 7, 2010, 1:23 am
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I much prefer Linderhof; less crowds, smaller to navigate with beautiful walks around the grounds. Salzburg is in easy distance and definitely worth a trip.
Better if you post your interests ie outdoors, history, etc and if you will have transport. Many sights are reachable by public transport but if taking a day trip some are easier than others without a car.
Better if you post your interests ie outdoors, history, etc and if you will have transport. Many sights are reachable by public transport but if taking a day trip some are easier than others without a car.
Aug 7, 2010, 2:45 am
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If you rent a car, there's an awful lot that's an easy day trip: Salzburg, Garmisch, Innsbruck, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Berchtesgaden are a few ideas off the top of my head. I second the notion of visiting Dachau; it's a profound experience. If you like cars, a visit to the BMW museum is also worthwhile.
As someone else noted, it would be easier to help if you'd give us some idea of what your interests are. Munich is one of my favorite places and there's a huge amount to do there and in the area.
As someone else noted, it would be easier to help if you'd give us some idea of what your interests are. Munich is one of my favorite places and there's a huge amount to do there and in the area.
Aug 7, 2010, 5:48 am
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Andeck's Monastery and Brewery is easy, fun and truly german.
Linderhof is small but very interesting
Neuschwanstein is tourist laden ... don't go on a rainy day.
I once took a bus trip to Rothenberg from Munich, also touristy but very interesting.
Linderhof is small but very interesting
Neuschwanstein is tourist laden ... don't go on a rainy day.
I once took a bus trip to Rothenberg from Munich, also touristy but very interesting.
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Aug 7, 2010, 6:32 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk, Corkey!
You can't go wrong with any of the above advice in my opinion. My personal priority list would be as follows:
1. Dachau - one of the most sobering, haunting experiences I've had
2. Andechs monastery - neat old buildings and grounds, GREAT beer and hearty German food
3. Salzburg - the fortress, Die Weisse brewpub, just walking around the Altstadt
4 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles - not very old, but very cool
Cheers,
FB
You can't go wrong with any of the above advice in my opinion. My personal priority list would be as follows:
1. Dachau - one of the most sobering, haunting experiences I've had
2. Andechs monastery - neat old buildings and grounds, GREAT beer and hearty German food
3. Salzburg - the fortress, Die Weisse brewpub, just walking around the Altstadt
4 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles - not very old, but very cool
Cheers,
FB
Aug 7, 2010, 10:38 pm
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Neuschwanstein is a MUST it is amazing especially the location, it is about 2 hours outside of Munich you can take to the DB Train to Fussen (not sure the number) and then a bus to Newuschwanstein. Salzburg is a must as well.
Aug 7, 2010, 10:42 pm
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since my friend and I went hiking past Mary's Bridge onto the Mud Trails
But still I think it is a great trip.
Aug 9, 2010, 9:44 pm
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I would say probably not as you can take the S-Bahn or DB quite easily from the city.
On the other hand, you could make a nice day trip by car to Dürnstein and other parts of the Wachau and go bicycling and hiking and enjoy Austrian wine country. See my article here for detais.