Munich Travel Blog

Since the weather has warmed up, the bikes have come out all over Munich and the surrounding region; bikes are not just for kids here.  Biking is a major form of transportation which can be nice for tourists, but tourists should also be aware of the dangers that bikes present to pedestrians as well. Every...

Spring is in full swing in Munich which means quite a lot for the average tourist.  Here are some things to note for this spring: Although current temperatures during the day are around 15C-20C, this is not always the case and all it takes is a little rain for the temperatures to drop.  I recommend...

In recent weeks the number of tourists in town has increased dramatically and now with Easter weekend approaching, the season has truly started. What does that mean for you as a tourist?  Well, if you are planning on doing any tours, I would strongly recommend booking online before you get here or at...

When people think of Munich, often one of their first thoughts is of beer. However, there are many other drinks that intrigue first time travelers to the region.  Here are a few examples worth trying: Radler:  A Radler is literally “bicyclist”, it is meant to be a refreshing drink that you can...

Although it is widely known here in Germany that it is illegal to do the Nazi Salute, tourists sometimes make the mistake.  Usually it is someone trying to be funny on a Third Reich walking tour and the guide can politely explain and almost no one sees it and everything is alright.  However, this kind...

It’s now the middle of the winter and since I regularly visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, I thought I would share with you a few bits of information which may be helpful to you if visiting in the winter. First of all, Neuschwanstein is located two hours southwest of Munich.  The fastest and...

Now that the Christmas markets are shut, it’s time to relax, stay warm, and enjoy spending time with your family.   Merry Christmas everybody! What’s that?  You’re not Christian or for whatever reason aren’t concerned with celebrating Christmas traditionally?  Hmm…okay, here’s how Christmas...

No one knows train problems in Bavaria more than me, but then again I’m on trains half of the day several times a week.  The system is nearly always on time, however, things do happen and you should be prepared.  I frequently check to make sure there is no maintenance scheduled for the trips that...

If you’ve found this blog, then you’ve found an answer to any question you may have about Munich.  I do my best to make sure that everything is up to date and that there is information on anything that you may want directly on the site.  However, if you have further questions please remember that...

It’s possible to get stuck in any airport, but if you get stuck in Munich’s airport (for whatever reason) things aren’t that bad.  The important thing is to know your options and form a game plan according to the time you have to waste. In the airport: The Munich airport is a very...