"Beyond Bavarian Breweries" Munich by dcwizard

Munich Travel Guide: 5,362 reviews and 9,556 photos

Frauenkirche - signature building of Munich

I had heard a lot of great things about Munich, but I was still a little bit apprehensive about spending a long weekend there. I must admit that nights over huge mugs of beer in a big hall is not exactly my idea of a fun night out. Not that I'm totally against the whole idea. My friends have evidence from a trip to Prague last summer where I had more than my fair share of beer and other drinks in a similar atmosphere! That being said, I decided to take the plunge, taking the overnight train to Munich for the long weekend. And I am happy to report that it was worth the trip and even more fun than I could have imagined.

View from the Lobby of the Neue Pinakothek

There is so much more to Munich than Oktoberfest and beer. I discovered a number of wonderful art museums, good restaurants, ample quality shopping, and plenty of nice bars and cafes to wile away the evening hours. And walking the city streets, even in February, provided a number of great photo opportunities and beautiful buildings with varied architecture.

Courtyard at the Residenz

If visiting Germany, definitely include some days in Munich, and as I did, it is also worth taking a trip there from farther afield.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Art and Architecture, Shopping, Nightlife
In a nutshell:More than Beerhalls and Oktoberfest

Last visit to Munich: Feb 2004
Intro Updated Mar 5, 2004
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Written Feb 24, 2004

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Pinakothek Der Moderne

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Comments (8)

nicolaitan May 14, 2007 at 6:51 AM Report Abuse

Very nice introduction for our upcoming trip. Have been reading thru it for a week or so. Perfect orientation. Thanks for your effort. N.
hojasdehierba Dec 18, 2006 at 7:08 PM Report Abuse

I love your Munich page! I believe it is gonna be very useful for my Easter travel to Munich. Thanks.
VeronicaG Dec 19, 2005 at 3:00 PM Report Abuse

Art museums galore in Munich--you did your best to cover all of them!
pepples46 May 8, 2005 at 9:25 PM Report Abuse

now thats a City I realy love. the view from the Lobby from the Neue Pinakothek....right onto the Alte Pinakothek...good stuff here. tks for sharing
MartinaH Apr 21, 2004 at 1:14 AM Report Abuse

Hi John ! So many infos about Munich ! You really did a great job ;-)
pedersdottir Mar 5, 2004 at 4:45 PM Report Abuse

You must have been wearing roller blades to cover all this ground in just one weekend! Great arts coverage!
Deia Feb 27, 2004 at 3:19 AM Report Abuse

Great information on Munich's wonderful art museums!
Henkster Feb 25, 2004 at 2:06 AM Report Abuse

Incredible page - this is very true, Munich is first of all a city of art and culture!