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King Ludwig fulfilled his plan: now Munich is a nugget city of Central Europe, an adornment and the national pride of Germany. Founded in 1158, the city is famous for its museums, historical buildings and beer production - this is where the annual Oktoberfest beer festival takes place. According to research, the name of the city comes from the Old High German word ‘’Munichen’’ - “among the monks.” This is explained by the fact that the city originates from the settlement of monks who came from the Tegernsee monastery. Munich is not quite like other cities in Germany, it is filled bright colors and amazes with its color, and the strict German pedantry here seems to reduce its impulses, relaxing and breathing deeply. In rankings all over the world, Munich is firmly established in the top ten most pleasant cities to live in - it is not surprising that Munich residents love their hometown, and travelers flock here from all over the globe.
| Location | The city of Munich (German: München) is located on the Isar River in southern Germany and is the capital of the state of Bavaria. |
| Population | 1,449,703 people (as of 2013). In terms of population this is - The largest city Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany after Hamburg and Berlin. |
| Language | German |
| Currency | Euro |
| What is the city famous for? | Oktoberfest beer festival, pinakotheks, outlets, English Park, universities, Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Munich Conspiracy, BMW, Max Planck Institute. |
| Climate | The climate in the Bavarian region can be defined as continental, but the city is located on a hill and close to Alpine mountains, which affects the amount of precipitation and the unexpectedness of its occurrence. |
10 things to do in Munich
- Admire the town hall - the main symbol and most noticeable building of the city
- Visit Neuwanstein Castle
- Try the famous Munich beer at the oldest brewery Weisses Brauhaus
- Visit the BMW Museum and explore the history of the German automobile industry
- Try on a traditional Bavarian outfit
- Take a shot against the backdrop of the scenery of the film “Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar” at the Bavaria Filmstadt film studio
- Visit the Prater Island - a quiet and secluded corner of Munich
- Take a stroll through the artists' quarter of Schwabing
- Go to memorial Complex to Dachau
- Go to at least one of the three Pinakotheks
When to go to Munich
When planning a trip to Munich, you need to focus on what purpose of travel you are pursuing. If desired ride on the mountain slopes of the Bavarian Alps, it's worth going there in winter.
If you want to "capture" Oktoberfest, estimated travel time is mid-September-early October. However, you need to book a hotel in Munich at least six months before the festival.
Shopping lovers will be in the midst of sales in January, April, August and November.
For summer holiday There are also many places in the vicinity of Munich: the Baltic Sea coast, mountain lakes in the Alps, geothermal resorts (the most famous is Baden-Baden). In Munich itself in the summer, at the end of June, one of the oldest in the world is held Munich Opera Festival.
And in order to simply wander around the city, visit numerous parks and museums, taste German dishes and see the sights, you can go to Munich at any time of the year.
Where to stay in Munich
When it comes to finding accommodation in Munich, hotels in Munich have the usual “star” classification, and, in addition, they are also divided into economy, middle and upper classes.
On room rates in hotels, in addition to location, it is mainly the interior arrangement of the room, interior and furniture, as well as the list of services included in the room payment that influences. Room prices increase, for example, if the hotel has conference rooms for business events. In the most budget hotels, checks by the administration are possible for security reasons.
If we talk about “hot” seasons - It is best to book hotels in advance before Oktoberfest, during industrial exhibitions and at Christmas. There is a possibility of receiving discounts on accommodation with children, since traveling with the whole family is very welcome in Germany.
When it comes to the areas of Munich, the best option for tourists who want to explore the city and cultural monuments And at the same time, to relax on a budget is to choose hotels near the train station. If you plan to travel out of town, this option will also save you time. The road to Old city with its attractions from here it will take about 20 minutes. In the vicinity of Munich railway station there are many cafes, restaurants, supermarkets where you can eat, and there is a large selection. The disadvantages of living here are that the streets are sometimes too noisy, so you should ask for a room with a window onto the courtyard. Great option in the station area there are “chain” hotels that try to provide the most comfortable stay for their clients.
If you have flown to Munich to ski and have a late or early departure/arrival, you should check into a hotel near Munich Airport. However, it is worth remembering that Munich has a highly developed transport network, so do not be upset if your hotel is located on the outskirts. Accommodation in the center will only save your time and money, but will not detract from your impression of the city.
How much money to take with you to Munich
When planning a trip to Germany, it is worth considering that it ranks average in terms of living costs among other European countries. When calculating the final budget for your trip, you need to take into account the type of accommodation chosen, the number of people, the time spent, and your personal preferences in terms of choosing places to eat and shop. Speaking about the approximate cost of a holiday in Munich, you can take into account the amount of €50 per person per day.
Average prices in Munich:
A cup of coffee in a cafe – €5;
Coca-Cola (1 liter) – €1;
Beer 0.7 l – €2-9;
Wine 0.7 l – €4-8;
Lunch in a restaurant for 1 person - €15-20;
Ticket to the museum/zoo – €8-14;
Gasoline 1 liter – €1.5-1.8.
Payment by credit cards is generally accepted in Germany, it is supported by about %70 public institutions and shops, but there is a chance that you will fall into the remaining 30%. In such cases, when traveling to Munich, it is better to have some money with you in cash.
How to get to Munich
Germany today, thanks to its convenient location and developed network, is marked on the route maps of many travelers. Russian cities with the capital of Bavaria, Munich, connects several air corridors. Airlines operate direct flights from Moscow to Munich Aeroflot, Lufthansa, AirBerlin, Germanwings, Germania Express and S7, with transfers - Turkish Airlines, LOT, Adria Airways And Austrian.From St. Petersburg to Munich you can get direct flights from Aeroflot and Lufthansa. Flights to Munich with transfers also fly from Tyumen, Yekaterinburg and many regional centers.
Airports
Munich Airport- an active airport named in honor of former Bavarian Prime Minister Joseph Strauss(Flughafen München “Franz Josef Strauß”), ranks 7th in Europe in terms of the number of passengers carried. It is the base for the main German airline Lufthansa. The airport has been operating since 1992 and is located 30 km northeast of Munich. Today there are two terminals here, which has increased the airport's traffic capacity to 40 million people per year. The airport is equipped big amount parking lots, waiting rooms and taxi stands and is a convenient passenger and transport complex. The presence of two runways with a length of up to 4 km makes it possible to comfortably receive flights from more than 250 destinations.
How to get from the airport to the center of Munich
To get from the airport to the city center, you have 3 options: by metro, by taxi, by train.
By train
The airport is connected to Munich by two train lines. In the direction of the city, trains S1 follow from there - in the direction of Ostbahnhof and S8 in the direction of München Pasing. Both lines pass through the city center - the main station, Marienplatz, Karlsplatz. The departure interval is 20 minutes, and the travel time is about 45 minutes. You can find the exit to the trains by following the green signs with the inscription S-Bahn. Tickets can be purchased before entering the platforms at the red counter with the inscription Deutsche Bahn, or in red machines.
By bus
By car or bus, the road to Munich is along the A9 highway and takes about an hour. Buses heading towards the city stop at the airport terminals every 20 minutes. Ticket price is €8. Airlines and hotels also organize special shuttles to the airport for arrivals and departures. You need to find out more about this on the website of the airline that takes you to Munich.
By car or taxi
A taxi will take its passengers from Munich airport to the city in an hour and about €60.
Stations
If you want to see the Bavarian capital in person, it is worth considering that there are no direct train flights to Munich from Moscow. But if you still choose this type of transport, you need to get to Munich with transfers, through Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Hannover, etc.
The best option– go to Munich via Berlin. The train to the German capital departs from Moscow daily at 08:42 am, the journey takes 22 hours, the cost is about €200. Once you get to Berlin, you can walk around the city for 2-3 hours and take a direct train to Munich for about €120. In this case, the journey to Munich will take you no more than 35 hours.
Second option– get to Munich from Prague. The train to Prague leaves at 07:35 am from Belorussky railway station, the journey takes a little more than a day, tickets cost about €200. Trains run from Prague to Munich several times a day and cost €65. Thus, the road to Munich will take you about 1.5 days.
Similar options routes to Munich from Moscow are possible through Frankfurt am Main, Hannover and Mannheim.
Munich Hauptbahnhof- Munich main station, opens long and short distance routes. The station complex is located in the center of Munich, opened in 1839 as a railway station on the Munich-Lochhausen line. In total, the station has 3 surface and 2 underground tracks, which allows it to receive many trains from near and far abroad. Intercity trains connect Munich with Prague and Salzburg, and domestic lines connect Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and other German cities. The train on the Moscow-Munich route also arrives here. The number of passengers the station handles daily is 350,000 people. At the main station, the lines of the city metro and surface train intersect, as well as bus and tram stops.
Address: Bahnhofplatz 2 80335 Munich
Bahnhof München Ost. or Ostbahnhof(East Station (German)) - the second station of Munich, from this transport hub, opened in 1871, trains depart to other cities of Bavaria in a south-easterly direction. Also, international trains depart from here in the direction of Austria and Italy. There are 12 tracks at the station. The Munich S-Bahn, trams, several bus routes and a metro line also stop here.
Address: Friedenstrasse 22A, Muenchen, 81671
How to get from the station to Munich Airport
How to get from Munich Airport to München Hauptbahnhof train station
From Munich Airport you can travel to the city's main station by train. Every 20 minutes (from 4.00 to 1.30) trains S1 and S8 go to the center of Munich (with a stop at the main station Hauptbahnhof) from the Flughafen München Besucherpark airport train station. The train station is nearby, within walking distance of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Immediately after entering the arrivals hall, pay attention to the various signs. You need to follow the signs: red DB (Deutsche Bahn) or green S-Bahn. They will point in the same direction. Tickets are sold before descending onto the train platforms: there is a Deutsche Bahn counter and red machines. If you are staying in Munich, the easiest option is to purchase an Airport-City-Day-Ticket (for 1 day at a price of 12 €, or one ticket for 5 people at a price of 22.3 €). Children under 6 years old travel for free, children aged 6-14 years old travel at half price. You can pay for your ticket at S-Bahn machines with coins, banknotes or a card.
Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) is the third stop on the S1 train route. Travel time is 45 minutes. The S8 train reaches Hauptbanhof station in 41 minutes.
The second option is by Lufthansa Airport Bus, which “picks up” passengers at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and departs in the direction of the main train station. Travel time is 40 minutes, the cost of the trip is 10.50 € one way, round trip - 17 €.
If you are staying at a hotel, special shuttle minibuses run from many large and medium-sized hotels in Munich to the airport and back. It is better to read about this in the information about a specific hotel.
A taxi to the main train station in Munich will cost about 60 €.
How to get from Munich Airport to Ostbahnhof train station (Bahnhof München Ost.)
To do this, the same S-Bahn trains from the previous point will come to the rescue, only you need to focus on the trains of the S1 line. Travel time to Ostbahnhof is 53 minutes. The best way to buy an Airport-City-Day-Ticket at the station is from the Deutsche Bahn machines at the station, costing €11.7. This price includes travel from the airport to the city and an unlimited number of trips by transport (S-Bahn, regional trains, Munich U-Bahn, bus and tram) until 6 am the next day. If there are more than two of you, it makes sense to purchase a ticket for 5 people costing 21.3 €.
Transport in Munich
Munich public transport- a well-developed network of many trams, bus routes, metro stations (U-Bahn) and city trains (S-Bahn). With its help, you can easily get to remote areas of the city. It is worth noting that transport in Munich runs with German precision - according to a strictly specified schedule, accurate to the minute. Delays are rare here, but if they occur, they can most likely be explained by emergency situations.
Buses
All city buses are divided into 3 types: MetroBus, StadtBus (city bus) and TaxiBus. In total, Munich has as many as 11 lines of the first type and 59 city bus routes.
Metrobus connect remote areas of Munich with shopping centers and city transport hubs. They can be easily identified by their number: it has two digits, and is always in the range from 50 to 60. This type of bus runs at 10-minute intervals.
Stadtbus- the largest bus network. These buses run under numbers from 30 to 199, each number indicates that it belongs to a particular area.
Trams
Munich's trams are the backbone of everything public transport in the city.
They run from early morning until late at night - from 04:30 to 01:30. At night, there are 4 lines of a special tram, departing every hour on weekdays and every half hour on weekends.
On Munich trams common ticket system. When entering a tram or station, they must be validated, as this will result in hefty fines of €40.
Metro
Perhaps the metro is the most convenient form of transport in Munich. The Munich metro has approximately 100 stations and extends over 100 km. Subway lines in the Bavarian capital have their own numbers and colors.
There are no turnstiles in the metro, as throughout Europe, but tickets are activated upon entering the station. Controllers are a common occurrence in Munich, so it is better to avoid the “hare” passage.
Metro operating hours– from 4 am to 1 am.
On weekends- an hour longer.
Motion interval– about 5 minutes during rush hours, at other times – 10 minutes.
In addition to underground ones, Munich also has overground metro stations. In the Munich metro, mobile communications also work underground.
Travel pass options for tourists
1) “Bayern Ticket”- if you are going to see not only Munich, but nearby cities. He will give you the right unlimited travel on all types ground transport except high speed trains. You can travel to the cities of Bavaria directly from the airport.
2) Airport-City-Day-Ticket- the ticket comes in 2 options. The first one is Single Airport City Day Ticket – valid for 1 passenger for 1 day, cost €11.70. The second is the Partner Airport City Day Ticket – a ticket valid for 1 day for 5 passengers and costs €21.30. The cost of a single ticket for 1 person is €10.40, so if you are traveling in a group, the benefits of Airport-City-Day-Ticket Partner are already obvious.
Taxi
Taxis in Munich, like all public transport, operate smoothly and in an organized manner, making its services popular among local residents. The most popular car brand in Munich taxis is the cream-colored Mercedes, which stands out well among other cars.
The cost of the trip, of course, depends on its distance and route, but the same rates(for 2014) something like this:
getting into a taxi – €3,7
cost of 1 km for a trip of 5 km - €1,60
cost of 1 km for a trip of 5-10 km - €1,40
cost of 1 km for a trip of 10 km - €1,25
cost of an hour of waiting - €22,50
Taxi ranks in Munich are located near metro stations and famous cultural and entertainment venues.
What to see in Munich
Marienplatz
St. Mary's Square, or Marienplatz, is the central square of Munich and one of the main attractions of the Bavarian capital. Here the Old and New Town Halls stand opposite each other, and Kaufingerstrasse begins from here with many shops for every taste. Near Marienplatz is the majestic Frauenkirche and the ancient Viktualienmarkt market. The square itself has several cafes and shops, including a legendary restaurant where, for 250 years, the classic Bavarian combination of beer and sausages has been perfected. It is also an important transport interchange, including public transport: two metro lines (U-Bahn) and the Munich S-Bahn line intersect under the square. Great view at Marienkirche opens from observation deck New Town Hall (85 meters); By the way, urban legend says that in clear weather you can even see the Alps from here.
Nymphenburg
Nymphenburg is a palace complex in the west of Munich, one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe. It was built in 1675. Italian architect Agustino Barello, for the Bavarian Dukes of Wittelsbach. In architecture palace complex There is both Baroque and Rococo style. The interior interiors are no less interesting and include such gems as the Great Hall with frescoes by Zimmermann, the Lacquer Cabinet with black and red Chinese panels and, of course, the famous Gallery of Beauties. For this gallery, the Bavarian king Ludwig I commissioned the artist Joseph Stieler to paint portraits of 36 of his most beautiful contemporaries, and thanks to this, today we can admire their faces in the same way as 150 years ago. The park of the same name, located around the Nymphenburg Palace, is a true masterpiece of garden art.
English park
This is a garden in the city center, the “pearl of Munich”, where those who want to relax by the water and enjoy the tranquility and beauty spend time. You can travel around the park by bicycle, on foot or on horseback. River surfers love to gather in the English Park, as there is one of the largest bodies of water in the city and ideal conditions for “catching a wave.”
Neuschwanstein Castle
One of the most popular and world famous attractions in Munich, is located near the town of Fussen near the border with Austria. The romantic castle, which became the prototype for the legendary Disney Sleeping Beauty Castle, was actually the palace of the Bavarian king Ludwig II. Now the castle attracts thousands of tourists every year and is almost a must-see attraction in Bavaria. Address: Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany.
Old and new Pinakothek
The Munich Pinakothek - Old, New and Modern Pinakothek - are the largest art galleries containing a huge cultural heritage from the Middle Ages to the present day. The first two contain works by Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Rubens, Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh and other generally recognized geniuses of art. And in the third Pinakothek you can find works by our contemporaries.
Without a guide in Munich: walking route through the capital of Bavaria
Munich is one of the most prosperous cities in Europe and the third largest city in Germany. Despite the fact that it is quite compact and cozy, all the sights of the city and surrounding areas can be seen for several months. Luxurious palaces and ancient churches, medieval castles and green parks, modern buildings and historical buildings - the number of architectural masterpieces in this wonderful place is off the charts. For those who decided to discover the “city-museum” on their own, the site’s editors have prepared a plan walking route with code name "Without a guide in Munich".
1 We recommend starting your walking tour With Karlsplatz- one of the central squares of Munich, which can be reached from anywhere in the city by train, metro, trams and other types of public transport. Officially, it is named after Elector Karl Theodor. The second, unofficial name - Stachus (Stakhus) - is associated with the legendary beer house Sankt-Eustachius and is used much more often than the first. One of the largest pedestrian areas in Munich begins from the Karlstor (Charles Gate), so it is always relatively crowded.
2 The main thing for shopping lovers begins at the gate Kaufingerstrasse street, where popular brands of clothing and accessories are located. On the other side of the square are Palace of Justice And Bavarian court. In the center of the square there is a large Stachus fountain, which gives Munich residents coolness in the hot summer.
Address: Karlsplatz 1, 80335 Munich
3 Turning from Karlsplatz onto Maxburgstraße, you can get to Frauenkirche, or the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin. This is the most high cathedral in the city and symbol of Munich. The two towers of the Cathedral with round domes unusual for German architecture rise above the city, serving as a landmark for tourists. If you happen to attend an organ concert while visiting a church, be sure to take the opportunity to listen to this unforgettable instrument, which sounds differently within the walls of the cathedral.
Address: Frauenplatz 12, 80331 Munich
4 Within walking distance of the Frauenkirche there is Marienplatz- the very “heart” of Munich since the time of its founding by Henry the Lion, and another favorable area for walking. It was originally called Trade area, since there was a market here, but later the city authorities decided to leave it undeveloped. The square received its current name after the installation of a column with a gilded statue of the Holy Virgin Mary on top, who is the patroness of Bavaria. Interestingly, the monument arose as a result of the vow that Elector Maximilian I made to himself - if during the 30-year war the city did not suffer from the enemy, a special structure would be erected on the square. The Swedes nevertheless captured the city, but their king Gustav II Adolf forbade its destruction. This incident was called the “Munich Miracle”, and the column, in order to keep the promise, was erected by order of Maximilian. And later, following the example of this column in Munich, similar structures were erected in the squares of Vienna, Trier and Prague. Today, the column of the Holy Virgin Mary is a kind of “origin of coordinates” of all distances from and to Munich. The buildings of the New and Old Town Halls also rise on the square, most The latter is occupied by the Toy Museum.
Address: Marienplatz 1, 80331 Munich
5 Having seen all the sights of the square, move to the right and you will get to the fresh food market Viktualienmarkt. Here you can always find everything from fresh fruit to spices and German delicacies. Prices here are set according to quality, but you can be sure that they will not sell you spoiled or low-quality food here. Here you can also buy unusual souvenirs, household goods and handicrafts.
Address: Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 Munich, Germany
6 The goodies you saw at the market have probably whetted your appetite, so it’s time to head to the famous former court brewery, now a beer hall Hofbräuhaus restaurant, where you can taste German delicacies and real Bavarian beer. The quality of the cuisine here can be evidenced by the fact that avid visitors to this oldest establishment were such historical figures as W.A. Mozart, Elizabeth of Bavaria, V.I. Lenin and his wife N. Krupskaya, A. Hitler. It was in this place that the beginnings of the Nazi party were laid - but this is already sad known history. In the evenings they play traditional Bavarian music,
Address: Hofbräuhaus, Am Platzl 9, 80331 Munich
7 You should continue your acquaintance with the Old Town of Munich by walking around Residenzstrasse, and along it - to Odeonsplatz square. On the way to the square you will see another street for shopping lovers - Maximilianstrasse, named after King Maximilian II of Bavaria, who began the construction of one of the four main streets of the city, as well as building National Theater And Residences of the Kings of Germany. Previously in this largest architectural complex Of the 10 palaces, parks and more than 130 halls, dukes, electors and kings from the Wittelsbach dynasty lived, but now the building is open to tourist visits.
Address: Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München.
8 On the most Odeonsplatz square, built in the Italian style, stands the Theatinerkirche St. Cajetan Catholic Church, now one of the tombs of the German kings. The name of the square comes from the building erected here in 1828 concert hall The Odeon, which, however, has not held balls or concerts since World War II. There is also an arch in honor of the German kings called the Feldherrnhalle and the Leuchtenberg Palace, an almost exact copy of the Roman palace Palazzo Farnese. The square is also known for being the site of the first armed confrontation between Hitler's supporters during the Beer Hall Putsch and the Munich police.
Address: Odeonsplatz 1, 80539 Munich
9 After visiting Odeeonsplatz, moving towards the Residence, you will find yourself in Hofgarten- a beautiful baroque garden in the center of Munich, ideal for romantic walks. The park was founded under Maximilian I, and now it will appeal to nature lovers, creative people and simply connoisseurs of beauty. On one side of the park is the Theater Museum, and in the very center is the Temple of Diana. The latter's pavilion now often hosts street concerts and open-air dance evenings.
Address: Hofgartenstraße 1, 80538 Munich
10 But the Hofgarten was just a warm-up for its brother, English garden, which occupies an area larger than, for example, Central Park in New York. In this park, it was decided to preserve the natural environment as much as possible: the Isar River flows in the center, where (in the center of Munich!) surfers continuously train and swans swim, and tourists go horseback riding nearby. In the garden itself there is a Chinese tower, inside of which there is the second largest biergarten (beer garden) in Munich.
Address: Englischer Garten, Munich
Entertainment in Munich
BMW Museum- a place dedicated to the history of the creation of the legendary German concern, its heart, main headquarters and plant, concentrated in one place. The museum displays the company's products throughout the history of the brand. The annual “traffic” of the museum is about 250 thousand people.
Hellabrunn Zoo- the largest zoo in Europe, its area is 39 hectares. Located in the southern part of Munich on the banks of the Isar River, the geo-zoo was founded as the first animal facility where conditions for keeping them were kept as close as possible to their natural habitat. Now there are more than 14 thousand individuals and 650 species of animals in the zoo. Little tourists will be especially happy to visit this “living” museum.
German Museum of Natural Sciences and Technology- the largest concentration of achievements of natural science and technology in the world. The museum's collection includes about 30,000 exhibits out of 50 scientific industries. About 1.5 million people visit the museum each year, which is clearly helped by the museum's fascinating exhibitions, which demonstrate the development of science and technology through practical examples.
Address: Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München, Germany.
What Munich residents love: art
What Munich residents don’t like: associations about your city exclusively with the beer festival
Where to eat in Munich
In Munich great amount cafes and restaurants where you can try cuisine from all over the country - Spanish, Japanese, Cuban, Australian, Turkish and Lebanese establishments. However, it would be a sin to come to Munich and not try the local gastronomic delights and “specialties” dishes.
Peculiarities local cuisine in Munich there is a wide use of spices, mustard, sauces and various seasonings. German cuisine is suitable for lovers of tasty, healthy and satisfying gourmet food.
Residents of Munich have common habits that are unusual for Russians. soups:
Eintopf(Eintopf) - a thick stew made from meat broth with the addition of potatoes, cabbage, pieces of meat, sausages, and beans;
Leberknödel(Leberknödelsuppe) - a traditional dish of German, Austrian and Czech cuisine, a clear soup with knödels (round balls like our dumplings, but with minced liver, potatoes, eggs, parsley and other spices inside);
Pfanküchen(Pfannkuchensuppe) - beef broth with the addition of chopped strips of pancakes, which are baked in batter. Before cooking, pancakes are cut into strips, placed in plates and filled with broth.
And for dessert?! Once in Germany, you will definitely not remain indifferent to strudel with vanilla sauce, Bavarian cream and Agnes Bernauer cake.
As for the snacks - typical Bavarian snacks - either way(Obatzder) can be tasted in Munich. It is prepared from grated cheese, butter, onions and spices. Obatsda is usually served together with Bretzl - a salty braided pretzel, one of the symbols of Bavarian gastronomy.
The world-famous pork leg with stewed cabbage and potatoes is also the main dish here and is very popular among tourists.
Many beer halls in Munich serve a famous Bavarian breakfast: white Munich sausages called Weisswurst(Weisswurst). This sausage consists of two types of meat - veal and pork with the addition of chopped parsley. The sausages are served in the broth in which they were cooked and served with a sauce in the form of sweet mustard and berry sauce, which is unusual in itself, but typical of German cuisine.
Visa to Germany
Russian citizens require a German visa to visit Munich, which can be obtained either through an agency or independently. The list of documents for a visa is equivalent to the standard “general Schengen” one; you only need to add photocopies of the pages of your internal passport and a bank account statement to confirm your financial solvency for the trip. Processing time for a German visa: 10 working days excluding Fridays, there are no frequent delays. Thanks to Schengen throughout Europe, you can always look into a neighboring country.
Documents for self-registration German visa
1) International passport, valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip);
2) 2 photographs 3.5x4.5 cm on a light background, without corners. One photo must be glued to the application form, the other must be attached with a paper clip to the passport;
3) a copy of all pages of the internal passport, as well as a copy of the page with information about previously issued foreign passports;
4) a certificate from the place of employment indicating the position and income (+ indicating the profile of the enterprise)
5) completed and signed application form by the applicant (1 copy);
6) a statement on the accuracy of the information provided signed by the applicant;
7) a copy of the document on the property owned;
8) bank account statement and photocopy of credit card;
9) medical policy (original and copy), valid for the entire duration of the trip and in all Schengen countries. The amount of insurance coverage must be at least 30 thousand euros;
10) photocopy of the airline or train tickets both ways;
11) original and copy of an invitation from a resident of Germany - in case of a private visit;
12) in case tourist trip- detailed (by day) description of the route.
Non-working pensioners An original and a photocopy of a pension certificate, a certificate from the place of work of the person paying for the travel expenses, a statement signed by the person that he is paying for the expenses of his stay in Germany, and a photocopy of the first page of his Russian passport are also required.
Munich is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria, on the banks of River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and the 12th largest city of the European Union, with a population of above 1.5 million. The Munich Metropolitan Region is home to 5.8 million people.- Wikipedia
Things to do in Munich
Olympiapark
The Olympiapark München (English: Olympic Park Munich) in Munich, Germany, is an Olympic Park which was constructed for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Located in the Oberwiesenfeld neighborhood of Munich, the Park continues to serve as a venue for cultural, social, and religious events such as events of worship. The Park is administered by Olympiapark München GmbH, a holding company fully owned by the state capital of Munich.
Munich Residenz
The Residenz in central Munich is the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections. The complex of buildings contains ten courtyards and displays 130 rooms. The three main parts are the Königsbau (near the Max-Joseph-Platz), the Alte Residenz (Old Residenz; towards the Residenzstraße) and the Festsaalbau (towards the Hofgarten). A wing of the Festsaalbau contains the Cuvilliés Theater since the reconstruction of the Residenz after World War II. It also houses the Herkulessaal (Hercules Hall), the primary concert venue for the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The Byzantine Court Church of All Saints (Allerheiligen-Hofkirche) at the east side is facing the Marstall, the building for the former Court Riding School and the royal stables.
Englischer Garten
The Englischer Garten is a large public park in the center of Munich, Bavaria, stretching from the city center to the northeastern city limits. It was created in 1789 by Sir Benjamin Thompson (1753–1814), later Count Rumford (Reichsgraf von Rumford), for Prince Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria. Thompson's successors, Reinhard von Werneck (1757–1842) and Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell (1750–1823), advisers on the project from its beginning, both extended and improved the park.
BMW Museum
The BMW Museum is an automobile museum of BMW history located near the Olympiapark in Munich, Germany. The museum was established in 1973, shortly after the Summer Olympics opened. From 2004 to 2008, it was renovated in connection with the construction of the BMW Welt, directly opposite. The museum reopened on June 21, 2008.
The main railway operator in Germany, Deutsche Bahn, uses Munich as one of its main transport hubs for communication with other cities of the country and abroad.
You can find out the train schedule in Munich, travel prices, and also purchase tickets in advance on the company’s website.
Munich Central Station
Address: Station München Hauptbahnhof, Bayerstr. 10a, 80335 Munich, Germany
Phone: +(49 89) 130-810-555
www.hauptbahnhof-muenchen.de
Opening hours: daily 07:00-21:00 (ticket offices)
Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) is conveniently located in central region Bavarian capital - a 10-minute walk from the famous Marienplatz square and town hall. 800 meters south of the station is the Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) square, which is the center of the famous.
By the way. Munich Main Station, which handles more than 350,000 passengers every day, is considered the largest railway station Germany by number of tracks.
Metro lines (U1, U2, U4, U5), city trains (S1, C2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8), trams (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) and buses (58, 100).
The main station has direct connections via S-Bahn train routes (S1 and S8), which run between them every 10 minutes.
International and international traffic from Munich Main Station are supported by high-speed express trains TGV (Paris, Salzburg), Eurocity and CityNightLine (Amsterdam, Budapest, Milan, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Zurich).
Munich Main Station (München Hauptbahnhof in German) has been serving passengers since September 1, 1839. Its capacity is 350,000 people per day. Opening hours - around the clock.
Munich's business card.
Munich's main train station connects the capital of Bavaria with Berlin and Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Prague, Salzburg (45 minutes by train) and other German and European cities. The train schedule is designed in such a way that many of them run at night.
You should always have your credit card with you. This will avoid unnecessary questions.
Train tickets as such are not needed. Printout required(the code in the form of a square in the upper right corner is especially important) And credit card, from which the payment was made. It is better to reserve seats in advance (5-6 euros per person). Especially on morning trains. Almost all the seats will be occupied, and you will have to look for a free one. ICE trains are fast.
ICE trains are high-speed and will quickly take you anywhere in Europe.
How to navigate
All inscriptions on the signs are made in German and duplicated in English.
The “long distance trains” sign directs to the platforms of long-distance trains.
To avoid getting lost, carefully read the information on the tickets and follow the instructions on the board.
There are about 30 platforms at the station. On the ground floor in the center of the hall there is an Information Desk. Opposite is an electronic board with train schedules and platform numbers (on the right in the table) from which they depart. The desired direction of movement will be indicated by an arrow on the blue indicator. The exit to the platform may be on the second floor. Just check the numbers and that's it.
The platforms are very long. They are divided into sections A, B, C and so on. Pay attention to this when you step onto the platform. Section information is displayed on the index.
If you get lost, look for a person in the specific uniform of a railway employee. A sweet smile, words of gratitude in any language you know and a printed ticket will be enough to solve the problem.
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There is only one waiting room at Munich Main Station. It is located on the second floor directly above the cafe.
Make yourself comfortable and wait for your train.
München Hauptbahnhof is located right in the city center. Nearby there are several supermarkets (REWE, Lidl, Tengelmann and many others), a large C&A. Small walking. And you are on central square Karlsplatz (Stachus). This is where the main walking area of Munich begins.
You can stay at the Monaco Hotel for a couple of days for a very reasonable fee.
There are many hotels in the Central Station area. For example, Monaco. 80 euros per night in double room, nice owners of the establishment. The hotel is two-star, breakfast is not included.
Also near the station there are two-star hotels: Hotel Dolomit, Hotel A&O München Hauptbahnhof, King’s Hotel Center and others.
Without going far from the station, you can walk to St. Michael's Church and Asamkirche Church, Munich Cathedral of Our Lady. Try to have time to visit German Museum of Hunting and Fishing. It is also located next to the station.
The Hunting and Fishing Museum awaits visitors.
From Munich Main Station you can take public transport to all attractions of interest. As a rule, specific objects have their own websites. On them you can see the location of the object of interest on the map and find out the most convenient way to get there.
Public transport runs around the city all day.
Determine what interests you
- religious buildings such as the column of the Virgin Mary, St. Peter's Church;
The Column of the Virgin Mary amazes with its grace and elegance.
- museums - Old or New Pinakothek, Glyptothek, Toy Museum (in the tower of the Old Town Hall), Museum of the City of Munich.
Temporary storage of items at Schliesfacher
Follow the drawn suitcase on the signs.
Luggage rooms are located to the right and left of the main entrance, if you stand with your back to the trains. Between them there is a cafe and a help desk. There is another one at the exit to the Arnulfstrase bus stop.
At the main station, luggage can be left in automatic storage rooms. Cells in 3 sizes.
The price depends on the size of the chamber and shelf life. A large cell with a capacity for a couple of large suitcases and a couple of bags - 5 euros per day, a small one - 3 euros. If you leave for a longer period, you pay extra upon return.
We keep the key to the cell as the most sacred thing.
The transport infrastructure is very developed. There is a timetable at each station. Transport runs strictly according to schedule from 4 am to 1 am on weekdays and until 2 am on weekends.
Planning a train trip to Munich? Why not go there in April? At this time of year, you will be able to see all the sights without crowds of tourists, enjoy pleasant spring weather, and take a walking tour of the city. In addition, it will delight you with Easter decorations and funny bunnies.
A little German
- S-Bahn - city train;
- U-Bahn - subway;
- Straßenbahn München - tram;
- Buses - MetroBus, city bus (StadtBus) and special TaxiBus buses.
By choosing the metro, you will save yourself from standing in traffic jams.
At the station you need to find a sign with the corresponding letter S or U and move in the given direction.
Tickets for the S-Bahn and U-Bahn can be purchased from special machines or ticket offices. Travel by bus or tram is paid at the cabin. You can pay in cash or by credit card.
Vending machines for U-Bahn and S-Bahn tickets are located both at the station and in other places.
Think over your travel route in advance. There are many fares for public transport. They differ in zones, number of trips, and duration of operation. There is a group ticket for 5 people. There should be consultants near the ticket machines. It is more profitable to purchase reusable passes.
Remember: upon entering the station, the ticket must be validated. Fine - 40 euros.
Station - city
From the stop " Central station Munich" you can go to:
- U-Bahn - metro (lines U1, U2 and U4, U5);
- S-Bahn - main line of the city train (lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8, S27);
- tram (need numbers 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22);
- bus (only 58 and 100).
A ringing tram will take you along the streets of the city.
Station - airport
How to get to the airport? Getting from Flughafen München Airport “Franz Josef Strauß” to the train station or vice versa is easy by S-Bahn.
Select line S1 or S8. For 8.9 euros, travelers can expect comfort and speed. Travel for children under 6 years old accompanied by adults is free. For teenagers from 6 to 14 years old - 1.25 euros, regardless of distance. Travel time is 40 minutes.
In addition to public transport, you can call a taxi, order a transfer, rent a car or a bicycle. There are many parking lots near the main station. You can leave your personal car in one of the parking lots, albeit for a short time.
The Central Station is one of the main transport hubs in the country.
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Which train companies offer connections by train from Munich to Ulm?
To get to Ulm by train, you can count on Bahn, just an example, among all our partners.
Deutsche Bahn is a German national company. It covers not only national and international routes intercity neighboring countries, but also regional, local and suburban transportation.
What is the price of train tickets from Munich to Ulm?
On average, train tickets from Munich cost RUB 19.90 to Ulm, but if you can book in advance or choose less popular dates and times, you can find cheap train tickets from PFL.