TP27 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 We're heading off to a wedding in the Austrian Tyrol in September but plan a few days on the way in Munich. It'll be a Wednesday and Thursday evening stay over - anyone know Munich that can suggest where to stay (nice Boutique Hotel) and any touristy things we should definitely do? Cheers, TP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Twinspark is Ze German tourist. Pretty sure he did a review, pity the TSN search is shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I did Berlin and the Tyrol, but I've never been to Munich. I *think* I've planned a night there later this year, so can't really help in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Don't they have an English garden in the city where the women quite happily sunbathe with their norks out? There endeth my supposed knowledge of Munich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I know most barmaids wear Dirndls and the beer is excellent. That's all you need know, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 On second thoughts it might be Berlin. If it is go there, you might see t1ts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) We're heading off to a wedding in the Austrian Tyrol in September but plan a few days on the way in Munich. Take my advice on one thing - you must, absolutely must, visit Zell am See. Oh and Mayerhofen. That place is gorgeous. And green. Very green. The old WWI graves in the church there have photo's of the soliders on them. It is rather spooky. Edited March 5, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) Zell am See is home of the Porsche family and a great little bar called Crazy Daisies. I tonked a stunning Danish bird in the hotel above it when I was 18 - best après ski ever! Edited March 5, 2014 by eldavo69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've been to Munich once or twice over the years... the European Patent Office is there Generally, I go there for business and arrive late the night before, go straight to the EPO in the morning, and dash for the U-bahn to the Flughafen as soon as I've won the case, so the last time I did the sightseeing thing properly was about 20 years ago on my first visit there. However, do look at the Cathedral, and yes the Englischer Garten is worth a visit (because it is a lovely garden...). If you see an Elly Seidl shop then get in and get some chocolates, they are lovely. The Neues Rathaus is worth a look, too, hang around to see the clock strike. I've stayed at various places, the Hotel Admiral and the Four Points (on Schwanthalerstraße) are frequent choices but only because they are right opposite the EPO's two main buildings. They're ok but nothing special although they both serve a good Weissbier. Actually, everyone serves a good Weissbier in Munich. Do make sure you enjoy the Weissbier, by the way. I've also stayed at the Mercure Hotel Munich Altstadt (on Hotterstraße) which was a bit chain-ey but better than most that I've stayed at in Munich, very good staff and gave you a good breakfast. Do not go anywhere near the Hotel Dolomit, possibly the worst place I have ever stayed. I chose it because I had a hearing on a specific day (therefore no flexibility) and there was a trade fair on. The travel sites all confirmed that there was literally one remaining hotel room in central Munich. There was a reason why the last unbooked room was at the Dolomit! If you're lucky then they might be starting to get ready for the Oktoberfest (in which case, book hotels sooner rather than later!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks Patently - much appreciated advice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I haven't been to Munich for a few years but when in Germany I always use this website for Hotel bookings, it lists some great little hotels and has some genuinely surprising prices > https://www.hrs.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Very useful - thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Visit then BMW Museum and BMW World showroom - it's massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I've done Munich and the Tyrol in a long weekend. It works like this : Go to the motorbike shop to collect rental Get out of Munich ASAP Ride all around the delightful Austrian mountains Return the bike as late as possible and fly home Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Much better to ride your own bike down there... as you can go via the Rhine Valley and Black Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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