I am travelling alone at the end of the month to Munich for a week. My week is all planned for business but I am spending Sunday and Monday alone (arrive on the Sunday morning) and have no idea what to do.
I was in Munich last year but got to see nothing of the city, except for Marianzplatz, which I found very daunting (lots of people, not many english speaking ppl, etc). In fact, I did not enjoy the city at all, probably because I knew no one and didnt know how to speak German, plus was very nervous. Just trying to figure out the subway and getting my barings right was a mission.
Anyway, what can a guy travelling alone do to enjoy Munich this time round. Should I organise a tour? Are there some spots I should note down and then go and %26quot;explore%26quot; on my own? I%26#39;m staying in MUnich city cetral so I think I%26#39;m central to everything.
I%26#39;m quite a shy guy so going into a beer garden alone might not be the wisest thing
Thank you. I really need some help here.
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Go to the Hofbräuhaus, you%26#39;ll meet lots and lots of english speaking people there, after 1 beer you%26#39;ll not be so shy any more, after 2 beers everybody is your friend and you%26#39;ll have a blast. The %26#39;Chinesischer Turm%26#39; beergarden is also popular with (english speaking ) tourists. You could also join one of %26#39;Mikes bike tours%26#39;, they do easy bike tours round the main sights of the city and into the %26#39;Englischer Garten%26#39;, I see them often and they seem to enjoy their ride, they also do pub crawls.
http://www.mikesbiketours.com/
getting to know the subway system can be difficult, the tourist information center at Marienplatz can help you. Most younger people can at least speak some english, and I do think most would at least make an effort to help you on your way if you would dare to ask them.
There%26#39;s nothing keeping you from wandering around on your own, it%26#39;s a really safe place. Walking in the %26#39;Englischer Garten%26#39; park is relaxing, browsing the pubs and cafes in Schwabing as well (lots of outdoor seating), or make a trip to Nymphenburg palace (pretty castle garden), visit the Viktualienmarkt near Marienplatz (the beergarden there also draws lots of tourists). Hope you get a better impression this time around!
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I favour Viktualienmarkt when alone, I%26#39;m in Munich alone for 3 or 4
days, 2 or 3 times a year. You%26#39;ll find everyone friendly, just smile
and say hello and someone will start talking to you. I have never found the language barrier a problem.
A lot depends if you like beer. If you do, touring the different halls and gardens is great fun and with a few beers you%26#39;ll be more relaxed.
The bike tour is a good idea too.
Stoofer
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I found Munich to be a beautiful place and the people very friendly. A few basic phrases will help enormously although, as Kwenga said, most of the young people speak English and are always looking for an opportuinity to practice, so don%26#39;t be too shy, they%26#39;ll be delighted to talk to you.
One place to visit is the Deutsches Museum, which is on the edge of town by a bridge over the river Isar. We spent hours there looking at the old motor vehicles, engines, planes, etc. The churches in the centre are worth a visit. Climb to the top of the Frauenkirche for a great view out towards the Alps.
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I first went to Munchen in 1986, and fell in-love city and it%26#39;s people. I have been back 11 or 12 times since then, often on my own. I have always had a good time, and always find plenty to see %26amp; do there.
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Man-oh-man. I don%26#39;t mean to sound harsh, but DUDE !!!
You are there for business - all week, and are a shy guy. Are you meeting with German businesses? If so call one of your contacts and ask for 2 (two) things to do each day (then hope you can%26#39;t get them all in). Not meeting with anyONE in particular, don%26#39;t have a panic attack, you might never see any of these people again (if you are lucky you just might make some new friends) relax take it in ENJOY.
The lovely Buffettgal and I were in Munchen for a long weekend. HAD A GAS. Nothing planned, saw museums, castles, bars, churches, English Garden, sidewalk cafes, sit outside at the Marianplanz with a beer and people watch . . .
Grab a German dictionary - learn a few phrases, pull it out when you need to say more. The German people we met wanted to speak English with us - ONCE we tried to talk with them.
The Hofbrauhus was a ton of fun. Order a beer, then sit down at a picnic table with others and let the fun begin. We met some great guys that biked from Frankfurt to Munich.
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We just went to %26quot;Eagles Nest%26#39; from Munich on a day trip.We took a train to Berchesgaden-then took 2 buses up to Hitler%26#39;s retreat.Your literally in the clouds-view is marvelous.It was truly once in a lifetime trip.From Munich you can get the Bayern 1 day pass for 19 euros-1 person . 2nd option go to the Olympiapark where the1972 Olympics were held.Lots to see and pleasant walking.3rd choice go to Dachau concentration camp it%26#39;s free and about 12 miles from Munich.Get out and discover things-you%26#39;ll have more fun then you thought possible.Have a great time.
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Munich is a blast. People are typically very friendly and I have found that most speak English and are usually quite eager to do so. I can speak German and never get to practice because they always want to switch to English so they can practice. A smile and a polite word or two in German is all you really need (Danke, bitte, etc.)
Mike%26#39;s bike tour is a great idea. The guide is very knowledgable and gives a different kind of tour. Not athletic? Don%26#39;t worry..you only bike like 4 miles in 4 hours and stop at the beer garden in the Englisher Garten.
Mike%26#39;s also offers bus trips out to Neuschwanstein Castle as do other places. And there are many trips out to the Dachau Concentration Camp.
The Viktualienmarkt and any of the big beer halls are great to sit and watch people and usually someone will strike up a conversation.
I found the Deutsches Museum to be rather dull, but if you are into that kind of thing. And often the signs were only in German.
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