Fun Things to do in Munich?
 

Or the Bavaria region, for that matter.

We will be flying into Munich, staying for 3 days, flying to Sweden for an engagement, then flying back to Munich for a further 4 days.

So far we have down visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, but that's about it.

I thought perhaps the folks at FT would have some good ideas :)

Wow, there are so many great things to see in Munich:

Schloss Nymphenburg

Englischer Garten

Frauenkirche

Deutsches Museum!

Neue Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek

Just the start of a list...

Thanks! I had discovered many of these but they are helpful nonetheless :)

Fun things to do?

Go to the Hofbräuhaus and order an Alsterwasser.

I'd add Starnberger See and the Bavaria Film Studios to the list :)

Try to order Weißwurst after 12pm at the Viktualienmarkt. ;)

On June 21st the BMW Museum will be reopened.

If you really like castles, Mad King Ludwig also built Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee, not too far from Neuschwanstein. All three are spectacular, though they are not that old.

In Munich itself, there are the obvious tourist attractions, and I also consider it a pretty good food town. You can find plenty of "Brauhaus" style pubs serving Bavarian cuisine. You need to do this at least once. THere are also excellent Italian restaurants in Munich...the "northernmost city of Italy" some call it.

Have fun!

fduvall

A day trip to nearby Salzburg (easily reached by either train or car) might be a nice diversion).

Back in Munich, if this trip is in the summer, check if there is a performance at the Bayerische Staatsoper. During its in-house Summer Festival, the casts are world-class (although the ticket prices do go up - still very good value considering the quality).

The Olympic Stadium area is interesting. A revolving restaurant gives a wonderful changing panorama and the food is good.

I like any of the Farmer's Market places, any little local bakery, and any little local restaurant where the menu doesn't have English.

My granddaughter (15) loved an afternoon of just plain shopping, and took back some nice/unique additions to her school wardrobe.

Romelle

Kloster Andechs is one of my perrenial favorites. Take the S5 to Herrsching. It's a decent, but pretty easy hike to the Abbey. Enough to work up a good thirst for some amazing beer. :D

Will you have or consider a car? what do you consider 'fun'?

I prefer the less touristy, smaller, but fascinating Schloss Linderhof. The grounds are a pleasant stroll and less crowded than the often packed Neuschwanstein. The grounds including interesting diversions such as the Moorish kiosk and the Venus grotto. I often drive here for an energetic walk around the grounds (so long as there is not snow on the ground; then the outbuidings and fountains are not open) A day trip could include Linderhof, a stop to see the painted houses in Oberammergau, a short visit at the monastery at Ettal, and then a nice meal and small tour of the towns of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. That is one of my favourite day trips.

I also agree with the day trip to Salzburg. Take a short break on the way back at Chiemsee - either just to enjoy a snack by the lake on the Autobahn rest area, or better yet a short drive to Prien if time permits.

I was there just after Christmas in 2005 (with a bunch of Flyertalkers) and we had a smashing time. What is it like in the summer?

instead of snow and cold its probably sunny and warm ;) :D

One word, Hofbräuhaus!!! Fill your gullet full of Bavarian food and "Refreshments" ;)

I've lived for short periods on and off near Munich in the past few years.. in 2004-2005 I was near Stuttgart for all of 11th grade as a Rotary International Youth Ambassador/ Exchange Student. Just last year, March to August I spent a semester on a German University as an Exchange Student. Also, since I was 12, I've been spending most of the summer's with my relatives who live near Frankfurt. Theres tons of great stuff to do. I also recommend that you go to Legoland Günzberg, which is near Munich to the west (if there are kids in tow). Also, if you can, go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It's a city that is completely encompassed by a wall. It's an amazing city. I've been there many times. It has a great torture museum amongst many other interesting things, as well as many nice cafes.. Its a short train ride out of Munich.

If you have car you could drive to Garmisch-Patenkirchen and visit the Zugspitze (Germany's highest Mountain).