Munich in 2 Days

[SA_Town_Horn]

I'm going to Munich in February for the last 2 days on a trip to Europe.

What are the best bars/beer halls?

What are the good eats?

What is a good place to stay (under $200)?

Where would you recommend I go for cool things to visit?

 

[LonghornLawyer]

1) Best Beer Halls--I suppose you have to do the Hoffbrauhaus, but stay away from the third floor, which is full of drunken Japanese tourists. Stay down on the first floor. But my favorite is the Augustiner Keller, which is right near the Hackerbruecke U-Bahn stop.

2) Good Places for Food: To be honest, I'm at a loss as to any really good restaurants in Munich. I usually stick to the beer halls.

3) Good Places to Stay: I've stayed at the Sheraton Four Points near the Therisienwiese and found it to be perfectly acceptable.

4) Cool Places to Visit: I would highly recommend going out to Dachau and touring the concentration camp. It may not be the thing you want to do if you've only got a couple days, but it is still a worthwhile trip.

 

[TornACL]

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[Big Horn]

The Augustiner Brauhaus is great. I had a very good meal there recently, also. You should at least go have a beer or two and a pretzel at the Hoffbrau, if only to say you have done it.

Munich is a wonderful city with lots to see in only two days. There are a ton of museums from the arts, to the Deutsches Museum to the lesser know Hunting and Fishing Museum conveniently located near the Augustiner Brauhaus. If your tastes run toward the natural history type museum with a emphasis on hunting and fishing go there. Definitely go to the plaza in front of the Rathaus and drink a beer while waiting on the glockenspeil. I have a guidebook for Munich that I could look at if you need more ideas.

I found a lot of cheap rooms at a website that I have at the office. PM me if you want it. The hotel we had was near the Hauptbahnhoff (train station) in a slightly seedy, but conveniently located, neighborhood within walking distance to the Augustiner Brauhaus and all of the old middle of town.

I am not saying to avoid Dachau, but be prepared to have it ruin your day or more. It is spooky and melancholy. After visiting Dachau, you will not be in a festive mood. On the other hand, you will remember your visit and how it made you feel forever.

 

[Lone Star]

To second a couple of points in the thread:

1. If you are into science in technology AT ALL, go to the Deutches Museum. Science, transportation, energy, the hall of planes, the mine – it blows any other science and technology museum in the world out of the water. It is extremely detailed and is easily worth a five hour visit.

Also agree on Augustiner, although the Garten is closed in the winter.
2. Also recommend the Alte Pinakothek (European painting to 1800), the Neue Pinakothek (European painting to 1800 - 1910) and the Pinakothek der Moderne (European painting to 1910 – present day). The collections to all three are substantial.
3. I agree with the following sentiment:

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[LonghornLawyer]

As I said, it may not be what you want to do if you are only there for a couple of days, because it will cast a pall over half your trip. But if you're a WWII buff like me, it's pretty interesting.

Also of interest for WWII buffs is all of the Nazi-era buildings that are still standing. Munich was the birthplace of National Socialism, and remained the party's headquarters even after Hitler became chancellor. Munich has far more Nazi-era architecture than Berlin, and for those interested in such things, the remnants of that era are easily visible if you know what you're looking for.

 

[Phil Hellmuth]

Go on the free bike tour, tip them well because some people are cheapskatesGo to the English Gartens and have a picnic, if it isn't too cold.
DRINK BEER AND BE MERRY

 

[SA_Town_Horn]

that food looks good.

Hi kyle

 

[HornBred]

Another vote for the Augustiner. If you like Thanksgiving food, you'll love the food in any brauhaus.

As for where to stay, you'll probably be better off if you are near marienplatz. If not, try to stay near a u-bahn or s-bahn stop. Would also recommend getting lunch near marienplatz one day just to people-watch.

If you are more of a nature person, rent a car or take the train to Garmisch for a day trip. It was the site of the 1936 winter olympics and is the home of Germany's highest point -- also scalable by train. Really picturesque and gives you the small village feel.

 

[HORN_FAN_86]

Augustinerkellar is my favorite. If you have the time to get just out of town go to the Andechs monastery for a sampling of their brew.

Am heading to Germany on Friday for a week... Hello Christmas markets, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, and Marlbronn...