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The smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts fills the air at this Christmas market, where row after row of colourful stalls lines Munich's Marienplatz.
Thousands of twinkling fairy lights, bauble-laden branches and carol singers on every corner are sure to put you in the christmas spirit, For those in need of a little gift inspiration, there's plenty of stocking fillers to be found here.
City Overview:
Munich, rivalled only by Berlin as Germany's most popular destination, is a sophisticated city that enjoys contradicting itself. Don some ironic Lederhosen and head down to the capital of Bavaria, where cutesy folk traditions ride alongside BMWs and Blackforest cake shares the table with haute cuisine. The city is a haven for all sorts of culture, with a staggering array of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the infamous revels of Oktoberfest. Bavaria is souvenir-icon Germany at its postcard best, and the fairy-tale Gothic, Biergarten-filled city of Munich is no exception. Munich's tourist rush is on for one and all between May and September, when the weather is at its finest. The shoulder seasons - April-May, September-October - are great times to visit, with fewer visitors (with the glaring exception of the Oktoberfest crowd) and plenty of sunshine, although visiting between November and March will pretty much give you the place to yourself, along with the below-freezing temperatures and sunless skies. Still, Munich is chock-full of great events and festivals all year round, so if it's not so much fun outside, there's bound to be some visit-worthy event happening inside.
Hotel Information:
Germania Hotel 3* BB
Central
35 kms to the nearest airport (munich)
2 minute walk to the nearest metro station (hauptbahnhof)
Close to the station (main station)
2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
10 km to the nearest fair site (messe-riem)
The lobby is small with comfortable seating areas just left to the entrance.
The hotel benefits from an extremely central location, only two minutes walk from the main train station and 10mins from Marienplatz and Munich's main shopping district. The building stands on a corner of a quiet side street and a more busy main road.
This is a large traditional four storey building with a grey facade.
The breakfast room is located on the first floor and has been recently refurbished. It is bright and modern with bistro style furniture in light wood.
A Costumer's Review:
this is a well placed hotel for everything you need when staying in Munich. The rooms are very clean and tidy, with good maid service.
The breakfast was above average you could not ask for more choice.
The reception staff were well above average and so very helpfull
We would definately stay here again.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
By Train:
The airport S-Bahn rail link S1 travels from Munich Airport via Neufahrn, Moosach, Laim, Munich Hauptbahnhof (main station), Marienplatz to Ostbahnhof and back. Journey time: 45 minutes.
Top Attractions:
1. Hofbrauhaus
2. Marienplatz
3.Olympia Park
4. Nymphenburg Palace
5. Alte Pinakothek
6. Neuschwanstein
7.Berchtesgarten
8.Dachau Memorial Site
9.Garmisch-Partenkirchen
10. Chiemsee
Optional Excursions:
1. 1 Day Munich At Its Best Hop On-Hop Off €23 pp
2. FC Bayern Soccer Tour €30 pp
3. Munich Bike Tour €29 pp
4. Return Ticket Zugspitz Mountain €53 pp
5. The Royal Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof €54 pp
6. Dachau - Memorial Site €30 pp
7. Munich Highlights Hop On-Hop Off €18 pp
8. Salzburg and the Lake District €52 pp |
