Weekend trip from Munich
Feb 3, 2008 | 9:12 am
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Weekend trip from Munich
I have some meetings for work in Munich on a Friday and the following Monday at the end of Feb. I am planning on taking my wife and we would like to take a trip out of Munich that is not too long. Maybe a train ride into the alps. Any suggestions? Any sites that offer weekend packages? Thanks in advance.
Feb 3, 2008 | 9:45 am
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I have some meetings for work in Munich on a Friday and the following Monday at the end of Feb. I am planning on taking my wife and we would like to take a trip out of Munich that is not too long. Maybe a train ride into the alps. Any suggestions? Any sites that offer weekend packages? Thanks in advance.
A trip into the Alps? Sure - why not. You can go to Salzburg / Berchtesgaden, or in the Innsbruck area which are both nearby and easy to get to (if the weather is not too bad). Almost all hotels will offer a special price for weekenders but dont expect them to be really cheap - this is high season in the ski-regions. If you are not intersted in snow or skiing, Id go to Salzburg wich offers some cultural highlights too (everything you ever wanted to know about Mozart) or consider the Lake Constance region.
Feb 3, 2008 | 10:00 am
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The general correct answer for American newbies is either Salzburg or Neuschwanstein. Both destinations are easy to reach from Munich and offer a lot to tell your friends at home about.
The general correct answer for American newbies is either Salzburg or Neuschwanstein. Both destinations are easy to reach from Munich and offer a lot to tell your friends at home about.
Feb 3, 2008 | 10:56 am
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I know a fairly broad question
We have lived in Europe for a few years and have been to Munich a bunch of times. The idea started off with, lets just head to the Alps and enjoy the outdoors and a quiet weekend. We have gone to Spitingzee (I am sure I am spelling it wrong, where Starwood has a property) a few times.
We were not planning on getting a car so the idea was to take a train somewhere not too far away and enjoy the weekend.
We were not planning on getting a car so the idea was to take a train somewhere not too far away and enjoy the weekend.
Feb 3, 2008 | 10:58 am
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Salzburg or Garmisch-Partenkirchen would be nice weekend destinations and both are easily accessible by train from Munich, but there are also any number of other places to visit (Passau, Nürnberg, etc.), too.
Feb 3, 2008 | 11:21 am
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I have some meetings for work in Munich on a Friday and the following Monday at the end of Feb. I am planning on taking my wife and we would like to take a trip out of Munich that is not too long. Maybe a train ride into the alps. Any suggestions? Any sites that offer weekend packages? Thanks in advance.
2 hour-ish train ride from the Hauptbahnhof..............all are fantastic destinations.
Feb 6, 2008 | 1:17 pm
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The times in wich I was earning my money as a tourguide are long gone 
But once again: Salzburg / Berchtesgaden will be a great choice for a weekend getaway.
Feb 12, 2008 | 1:40 am
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How funny, I'm heading there next weekend for a weekend getaway too, only my fiance will not be attending. I'll be following this thread closely as I'm looking for things to do.
Feb 12, 2008 | 5:56 pm
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I vote Garmish-P and Zugspitze http://www.zugspitze.de/main_en.php
Garmish-P is a sweet town and Zugspitze is awesome even for non-skiers.
Garmish-P is a sweet town and Zugspitze is awesome even for non-skiers.
Feb 13, 2008 | 2:39 pm
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I vote Garmish-P and Zugspitze http://www.zugspitze.de/main_en.php
Garmish-P is a sweet town and Zugspitze is awesome even for non-skiers.
Garmish-P is a sweet town and Zugspitze is awesome even for non-skiers.
http://www.zugspitze.de/zugspitze/rundreise_en.php
I would take the train from Munich to the Garmisch-P stop(?) and then how would I get to the place to catch the train for the roundtrip??
Other suggestions for things to do while there appreciated. I will be arriving to MUC at 7:35am and hope to checkin to hotel and then get to the train station in time to catch the 9:32 train to Garmisch.
Last edited by tazi; Feb 13, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Feb 13, 2008 | 5:09 pm
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If you like museums, especially car museums:
http://www.museum-mercedes-benz.com/
It is located in Stuttgart, roundabout 2 1/2 hours from munich.
http://www.museum-mercedes-benz.com/
It is located in Stuttgart, roundabout 2 1/2 hours from munich.
Feb 14, 2008 | 2:23 pm
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Please see here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=765570
for travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze.
for travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze.
Feb 15, 2008 | 5:53 am
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Please see here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=765570
for travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze.
for travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze.
Thanks! Sorry for the double post ... I found the thread titled GArmisch and thought it might get a better response.
Feb 15, 2008 | 1:40 pm
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Feb 18, 2008 | 2:29 am
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