As a tour guide, I'll show you the most important Munich tourist attractions,
must try beer and food, how to save some money, when to visit and where to book a room,
how many days to spend and the best ways to get around the city. And for the best Munich
experience I'll finish with my favorite practical tips and tricks. On the outskirts of Munich is
one of the largest royal palaces in Europe. Once a summer residence of Bavarian kings,
Munich also has the largest inner city palace in Germany. For more than 400 years it was the seat
of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings. Next to the palace is a beautiful square with a boulevard both
commissioned by King Ludwig I. Widely overseen hidden gem is over-the-top Baroque chapel with
crazy interior. Munich is also home of BMW and inside futuristic buildings you can visit BMW
Museum and BMW World. Next to it is an Olympic Park with one of the highest towers in Europe
offering spectacular views. The city center also has one of the biggest city parks in Europe with
the second largest beer garden in Munich. Thanks to the park’s river that provides constant waves,
the city center of Munich also has surfers. Unusual surprise is also a popular summer
beach on its River Isar. Also interesting is an endless staircase in the atrium of an office
building. Part of Bavarian beer culture are huge beer halls and the most famous
ones are in Hofbräuhaus. But the biggest symbol of Munich is its massive 15th century church with
twin bell towers and an interesting legend of the devil. The heart of the city is its
beautiful main square with Town Hall decorated by world-famous Glockenspiel. And from a nearby
bell tower affectionately known as Old Peter, you will get one of the best views of Munich.
In Munich, beer is officially classified as food. You should visit Munich's famous beer gardens and
try the local beers. The signature drink of Bavarian beer culture is Weissbier or wheat
beer and the one to try is Schneider Weisse. A next popular type of beer is Helles ,which simply
translates to bright beer. Helles is a traditional german lager produced around Munich, and the one
to try is brewed by a brewery with over 650 years of heritage, Augustiner-Bräu. Here is
also traditional strong dark lager called Dunkel produced only Munich. It predates all other beers
and is considered as the original Bavarian beer. With traditional beer goes traditional Bavarian
food, and one of them is a weird-looking white sausage called Weisswurst, cooked in hot water.
Bavarians prefer to eat their famous white sausage with sweet mustard and a pretzel called Breze.
These pretzels are soft, light, and fluffy. But the most quirky Bavarian specialty are pork
knuckles, marinated for days, and then slow-roasted for hours until the skin becomes
golden brown and crispy. Having a giant pork knuckle on a plate, or half of it, in my case, is
definitely a unique experience. Munich was a royal city and is a capital of one of the richest german
states. No wonder that it can be quite expensive. So here are a few practical tips to help you save
some cash. Like most European cities, Munich also has discount passes. Munich Pass and Munich Card
both include unlimited public transport. Munich Pass also includes entrance to all major sites,
but to make it worth it, you need to visit at least five places in one day. On the other hand,
Munich Card offers discounts and it pays off with visiting three places in a day. But both
tourist passes make little sense on Sundays when all state-run museums have a reduced admission of
only one euro. Most museums also offer discounts with student or senior card. It's also good to
know that museums are closed on Mondays. You can also save some cash by visiting both the Olympic
Tower and BMW museum. At the first sight, you pay full price, but the ticket can be used at
the second side to get a discount. If you visit the tower first and BMW second, you will save
30% and if you do it other way around, you will only save 10%. You can also save money on food
as many Bavarian eateries have set menus between 11 a.m. And 3 p.m.. They often include a starter,
main course, dessert, and a drink. This set menus are far cheaper than if you order the same dishes
in the evening. But before you start packing, let's check when is the best time to visit Munich?
Munich's high tourist season is between June and August. Summer weather is nice and usually
not too hot. You can expect a lot of people but there are also many events worth attending. Late
September and early October is the time of famous Oktoberfest. Munich gets packed and accommodation
prices reach its peak. Winter is the low season as temperatures descend below freezing with usual
snow and frost. Days are short and cold and this is not the best time for sightseeing. With arrival
of spring and the rise of temperatures, beer gardens and open-air cafes open their businesses.
That's why I recommend a trip to Munich from March to May, before the summer's speak season.
And for how many nights should you book a room? Munich is the third largest city in Germany,
but its historic city centre is quite compact. It depends on how much time you want to spend
in museums and huge palaces, but if you rush through, you will be able to see quite a bit
of Munich in two full days. But i would rather recommend three full days to also experience beer
gardens and local cuisine. With additional days you can do trips around Munich like to spectacular
nearby Neuschwanstein castle, Dachau concentration camp or some other great trips listed in the
description below. And where should you book your room? I would recommend the following districts:
Altstadt - Lehel, Ludwigsvorstadt and Maxvorstadt. Altstadt or the old town includes many of the most
important attractions like the main square with the city hall, the cathedral, the Residenz palace,
Hofbrauhaus brewery and many others. This is the very heart of Munich and the best
and the most expensive area. Ludwigsvorstadt district expands south of the old town between
Isar river and the main train station. Great location next to the old town also includes
the largest fairground in Munich used for famous Oktoberfest. Maxvorstadt district is north of the
old town and the main train station. Cultural heart of Munich is full of historical buildings
hosting universities, museums, government offices and is also packed with cafes,
restaurants, and shops. While summer is the high season, the Bavarian capital is full of visitors
also for traditional Christmas markets and for Oktoberfest. If you're visiting the famous beer
festival book months in advance and be prepared to pay premium prices. But even if you stay outside
recommended neighborhoods, you'll be fine, as Munich has good public transport. Munich's
main airport, 22 miles north in the countryside, is connected to the city center by to urban rails
or S-Bahn lines. Both the S1 and S8 lines leave every 10 to 20 minutes and take about 45 minutes.
Munich also has huge central train station located just west of the old city centre.
Train is a popular way to get to Munich as Germany has Europe's best railway system.
Once in the city center, tickets and fares are the same whether you're catching a tram, urban train,
bus, or metro. Most of public transport network operates daily from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. The old town
can easily be explored on foot as Munich was one of the first cities in Europe to turn its
historic city center into car-free shopping area. There are also plenty of e-scooters to help you
move faster around the historic city center. Just make sure you park them in designated
parking spots as Germans like things to be in order. To cover larger distances, you can use
underground known as U-Bhan. In the city centre, U-Bahn and S-Bahn share the same underground
lines so you can use them both. On Fridays, Saturdays and nights before public holiday,
U-Bahn runs all night. Tram has the longest tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.
Besides its 13 regular lines there are also 4 nighttime routes that run from 1:30 a.m. to 4:30
a.m. The extensive bus network is covering most attractions and extends to the outskirts. The
most useful bus route for tourists is line 100, which stops at all Munich's museums. To plan your
journeys around Munich, you can use a free app available in the link in the description below.
But before I share my favorite tips and tricks, I would like to thank you for smashing thumbs up and
for your super thanks support. Munich's drinking water comes directly from the alpine foothills,
so tap water is safe to drink. The city is safe and pickpocketing is much less common
in Munich than other large European cities. You can use English everywhere. Be aware not
to forget to stamp your transport ticket. When entering the U-Bahn station that are no ticket
barriers. Germans are very honest, so make sure you validate the ticket in the blue machine before
going downstairs to the station. Daily tickets must be validated before your first ride. When
using a bus or tram, you validate the ticket on board. Fine for traveling without a valid
ticket is 60 euro. Surprisingly, having cash is a good idea. A lot of restaurants, bars,
and especially beer gardens will only take cash. When you're ready to pay a waiter or waitress will
come around to settle the bill. Small tips are expected and appreciated. Don't get caught off
guard if you stumble upon a nude beach along the city Isar river. Also you will see people
wearing their traditional Bavarian garments regularly around town. In Munich you can forget
about Sunday shopping. Bavaria is very catholic state where Sunday is kept as the traditional day
of rest. I hope this video will make your trip to Munich much easier. Also, check my favorite
Munich tours and tickets in the description below and you'll be ready to go. To learn
more about best things to do in Munich, check this video! Thanks for watching and see you next time!