12 Hours in Munich (6 May)
 

Hi everyone,

Expected to be in Munich for about 12 hours this coming Saturday. Not sure if I should explore it, or check out Augsburg instead.

Also, is there a train pass that would cover trips between the airport and Augsburg (i.e. is there a Bayern ticket or something?)
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And, is there a KaDeWe equivalent in Munich?

Appreciate your replies,
FFF

The Oberpollinger, belongs to the same company.

Not sure if there's much point going to Augsburg (why, even?), since you have to bactrack to Munich to catch a train to Augsburg.

There is literally a Bayern ticket :D https://www.bahn.com/en/offers/regio...et-for-bavaria

It doesn't cover ICE or EC trains, though, only regional trains, which makes your potential connection to Augsburg even longer...

Regensburg is a nice day trip and worth visiting. And accessible by train from MUC.

The slowest train is normally the S-Bahn, Regionalbahn is a little bit faster. Fastest is ICE which you can't use with the Bayernticket.
This said routes including an ICE from the airport to Augsburg are not really faster than the routes with regional trains only. But you are more flexible.

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When it comes to Augsburg there is no direct train from the airport, you have to change trains in Munich. If someone doesn't know Augsburg and Munich, I would recommend Munich. If someone knows Munich, but not Augsburg, it's a decent choice.

Someone already mentioned Regensburg - there's a direct Regional train from MUC Airport Station to Regensburg. For a very chill day trip, I would recommend Freising as well. Direct bus, or the aforementioned regional train - it makes a stop in Freising on the way to Regensburg. Freising is small, but very historical. World's largest continuously operating brewery, Weihenstephan, is on a hill, and on another hill is the cathedral, which is absolutely stunning inside. It may not keep you occupied for your full 12 hours, but at least you won't be rushing to get to or from the airport.

If you do decide for Freising, give me a shout, I'll recommend some good cafes and places to eat, I spent several months there some time ago :)

I agree with hdogan recommending Freising too. Weihenstephan is worth a visit.

I'm a bit confused. Sounds like you haven't explored Munich before. If true, why wouldn't you explore Munich as it has a lot of everything in terms of history, architecture, gardens, shopping, restaurants, museums, etc.

Appreciate everyone's replies! Good suggestions in here.

Suppose I was looking to explore places more renowned for local food/drink (hence, my username), and history (i.e. places not quite as damaged during the war). Now that I think about it, Augsburg also had its fair share of raids.

n.b. I have been to Munich once, but it left no impression, save for the glockenspiel being neat.

Sounds like a plan.

After landing, go to Freising/Weihenstephan. Then, downtown Munich. Train back to MUC around 19:30/20:00.

If you're looking for things to do in Freising, Junkers Cafe (Junkers Cafe Rösterei ? Restaurant) has a wonderful terrace next to a little creek.

Altes Gefängnis ("The Old Prison") is a great restaurant with local(ish) food in, as the name says, the old prison. Near Junkers, https://goo.gl/maps/iwawxq2AGrte8jez8 - just up the hill from the restaurant is the cathedral. Do check it out.

May 6 happens to be ‘Die Lange Nacht der Musik’ (The Long Night of Music) in Munich this year. All kind of live music performances around town starting from 8pm. You may want to just get into old town and take a look there.

https://www.muenchner.de/musiknacht/en/

Good idea, but hard to manage if you have to catch the train back to the airport at 20:00.

Oh, missed that …..

A suggestion I have for the OP is to visit, at least the outside, the University of Music and Performing Arts because that place has seen so much history in its lifetime and is a stunning building - both good and bad especially Room A105