City Break Munich - Germany Travel Story
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Title: City Break Munich
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MunichAs the plane circled in the sky’s above the Bavarian countryside, the one thing that struck me was how green everything appeared. Gigantic trees dotted around the sprawling lime meadows suggested we had come to the wrong place for a continental city break. Where was Munich, the city famed for the Oktoberfest beer celebration and its busy architecture? Finally, the green subsided to what appeared from above to be a gothic lego-like paradise of sharp-edged buildings and high towers, reinforcing my original belief that a trip to South-East Germany would remain etched in my mind’s window forever. As any regular visitor to this country will note, the efficiency of the airports is generally astounding, however Munich airport took the nations obsession with providing a satisfactory futuristic service to the extreme, the airport having been voted ‘Best Airport in Europe’ for the third year running, a remarkable first impression for what is truly a remarkable city. Indeed, the mini model of the city’s brand new stadium residing in the arrivals lounge providing a fantastic not-to-be-missed photo opportunity before you even step foot into the city.Accomodation Staying in the (WHERE) in the Laim area of the city, the hotel was decent value for money for travellers on a budget providing the usual amenities of bed, TV and bathroom. In a city like Munich time spent inside the hotel should be kept to a minimum to maximise the experience so to be honest I would have been happy with a tent! The accommodation was a couple minutes from the city centre, linked by the U-Bahn underground system, a quick, clean and much improved version of London’s Underground network. Providing plenty of trains every couple of minutes of so, this easily accessible network is vital in working your way through the city, linking everything coherently together as well as offering the delightful chance to traipse through the shopping malls littered among the main stations. One thing that will instantly grab your noise’s attention is the succulent smells of the Bratwurst vendors, small cute portable kitchens serving up the best snack I have ever tasted. Fresh soft and warm bread holding a long Bratwurst for only a couple euros is fantastic value, both in monetary and hunger terms. Sightseeing Munich is such a wonderful city with a almost mythical centre that it is possible to get lost in the architecture, indeed every corner of this city could be put forward as a possible tourist site. Truly a city of museums, they are littered throughout the region like fast-food joints, one seemingly around every gothic corner. An example of the diversity of the museums is how one can go from the Museum of Egyptian Art to the BMW Museum, two shrines to opposite ends of the human historical archives. Indeed, the quality of the buildings around the city centre makes you feel as though you are indeed walking around a gigantic museum itself. The biggest church in the region, dominating the sky line and provided a breathtaking view is the Frauenkirche with its two weird yet inspirational towers. The climb to the top is worth it for the views of the distant Alps alone. The sheer size of the actual church is extraordinary in itself, capable of holding 20,000 worshippers. The tombs scattered around the brick behemoth offering gruesome but luring insight into the history of a proud region. Close by lies the spiritual centre of the city in the Marienplatz, a great square containing the new Town Hall, yet another large gothic structure with numerous sharp towers puncturing the brisk clean Alp air. With numerous castles and palaces in the surrounding countryside it can be hard to remember what century we are in when surrounded by such delights of yesteryear. However, the BMW Headquarters/Museum can thrust you back into the present, the infamous symbol towering over the city like the Bat Signal, the four cylinder building a true one-off symbol of capitalism gone crazy . A city famous for its sporting history, the recently built Allianz Arena, home of the city’s two resident football teams looms large over the suburb of Ffrottmaning in the north of the city, a truly remarkable piece of modern design, the ‘skin’ of the stadium able to change colour depending on who the tenants are for that evenings match. A must-see UFO-like bowl that is unique in everyway. Able to hold 69,000 screaming Bavarians, the 15minute trip up the U6 line from the city centre will be worth the trip for any sports fans, a kick about with a small ball in the shadows of an infamous sporting structure able to satisfy the child in all those with unfulfilled dreams of soccer stardom.NightlifeWith Munich being universally lauded as a perfect city to be in, its to be expected that with this comes reasonably high prices, indeed it is considered the most expensive city in Germany. As such, knowing where to go is essential if you wish to make your night last longer than the couple of drinks you’d be able to afford in the city centre. Despite a wealth of establishments in the centre, the locals quickly implore you to follow them to their secret hideout. And some hideout! A 10minute U-Bahn ride to the far east of the city leads you to the vibrant and diverse Ostbahnhof area. The Optimolwerke complex has numerous different bars for every type of music ever composed, literally something for everyone. With prices lower than the touristy city centre and open until sun up, the complex has something for everyone. To my amazement, around the corner was an even bigger nightclub paradise, the Kultfabrik proudly claiming to be the biggest party area in Europe, over 50 bars lined next to each other providing enough barmaids to serve you 10 lifetimes over. The laser beams and neon signs cutting through the dark and misty night’s sky leaving you in a dream-like state of ecstasy, this is an area that has to be Europe’s best kept secret. Munich is an area that has to be amongst Europe’s most desirable places. A city centre in immaculate condition and looked after by its conservative residents with an out-of-town party paradise, the city definitely appears to be having its cake and stuffing its face.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/Nathen_Amin
MunichAs the plane circled in the sky’s above the Bavarian countryside, the one thing that struck me was how green everything appeared. Gigantic trees dotted around the sprawling lime meadows suggested we had come to the wrong place for a continental city break. Where was Munich, the city famed for the Oktoberfest beer celebration and its busy architecture? Finally, the green subsided to what appeared from above to be a gothic lego-like paradise of sharp-edged buildings and high towers, reinforcing my original belief that a trip to South-East Germany would remain etched in my mind’s window forever. As any regular visitor to this country will note, the efficiency of the airports is generally astounding, however Munich airport took the nations obsession with providing a satisfactory futuristic service to the extreme, the airport having been voted ‘Best Airport in Europe’ for the third year running, a remarkable first impression for what is truly a remarkable city. Indeed, the mini model of the city’s brand new stadium residing in the arrivals lounge providing a fantastic not-to-be-missed photo opportunity before you even step foot into the city.Accomodation Staying in the (WHERE) in the Laim area of the city, the hotel was decent value for money for travellers on a budget providing the usual amenities of bed, TV and bathroom. In a city like Munich time spent inside the hotel should be kept to a minimum to maximise the experience so to be honest I would have been happy with a tent! The accommodation was a couple minutes from the city centre, linked by the U-Bahn underground system, a quick, clean and much improved version of London’s Underground network. Providing plenty of trains every couple of minutes of so, this easily accessible network is vital in working your way through the city, linking everything coherently together as well as offering the delightful chance to traipse through the shopping malls littered among the main stations. One thing that will instantly grab your noise’s attention is the succulent smells of the Bratwurst vendors, small cute portable kitchens serving up the best snack I have ever tasted. Fresh soft and warm bread holding a long Bratwurst for only a couple euros is fantastic value, both in monetary and hunger terms. Sightseeing Munich is such a wonderful city with a almost mythical centre that it is possible to get lost in the architecture, indeed every corner of this city could be put forward as a possible tourist site. Truly a city of museums, they are littered throughout the region like fast-food joints, one seemingly around every gothic corner. An example of the diversity of the museums is how one can go from the Museum of Egyptian Art to the BMW Museum, two shrines to opposite ends of the human historical archives. Indeed, the quality of the buildings around the city centre makes you feel as though you are indeed walking around a gigantic museum itself. The biggest church in the region, dominating the sky line and provided a breathtaking view is the Frauenkirche with its two weird yet inspirational towers. The climb to the top is worth it for the views of the distant Alps alone. The sheer size of the actual church is extraordinary in itself, capable of holding 20,000 worshippers. The tombs scattered around the brick behemoth offering gruesome but luring insight into the history of a proud region. Close by lies the spiritual centre of the city in the Marienplatz, a great square containing the new Town Hall, yet another large gothic structure with numerous sharp towers puncturing the brisk clean Alp air. With numerous castles and palaces in the surrounding countryside it can be hard to remember what century we are in when surrounded by such delights of yesteryear. However, the BMW Headquarters/Museum can thrust you back into the present, the infamous symbol towering over the city like the Bat Signal, the four cylinder building a true one-off symbol of capitalism gone crazy . A city famous for its sporting history, the recently built Allianz Arena, home of the city’s two resident football teams looms large over the suburb of Ffrottmaning in the north of the city, a truly remarkable piece of modern design, the ‘skin’ of the stadium able to change colour depending on who the tenants are for that evenings match. A must-see UFO-like bowl that is unique in everyway. Able to hold 69,000 screaming Bavarians, the 15minute trip up the U6 line from the city centre will be worth the trip for any sports fans, a kick about with a small ball in the shadows of an infamous sporting structure able to satisfy the child in all those with unfulfilled dreams of soccer stardom.NightlifeWith Munich being universally lauded as a perfect city to be in, its to be expected that with this comes reasonably high prices, indeed it is considered the most expensive city in Germany. As such, knowing where to go is essential if you wish to make your night last longer than the couple of drinks you’d be able to afford in the city centre. Despite a wealth of establishments in the centre, the locals quickly implore you to follow them to their secret hideout. And some hideout! A 10minute U-Bahn ride to the far east of the city leads you to the vibrant and diverse Ostbahnhof area. The Optimolwerke complex has numerous different bars for every type of music ever composed, literally something for everyone. With prices lower than the touristy city centre and open until sun up, the complex has something for everyone. To my amazement, around the corner was an even bigger nightclub paradise, the Kultfabrik proudly claiming to be the biggest party area in Europe, over 50 bars lined next to each other providing enough barmaids to serve you 10 lifetimes over. The laser beams and neon signs cutting through the dark and misty night’s sky leaving you in a dream-like state of ecstasy, this is an area that has to be Europe’s best kept secret. Munich is an area that has to be amongst Europe’s most desirable places. A city centre in immaculate condition and looked after by its conservative residents with an out-of-town party paradise, the city definitely appears to be having its cake and stuffing its face.
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