Visit Munich - The DON'Ts of Visiting Munich, Germany

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  • From Trying to Sneak Into a Late Night Oktoberfest Tent, to skipping out on top notch public transport to not just going to one beer hall, these are the Don'ts of visiting Munich, Germany.
    What you shouldn't do in Munich, Germany.
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Komentáře • 965

  • @NativeSonDC
    @NativeSonDC Před 6 lety +737

    The fact that people have to be told not to act like idiots at concentration camp memorials is really quite amazing.

    • @raphaele3433
      @raphaele3433 Před 6 lety +24

      shoesheep When i was there with school 1 year ago, there was a fat american walking around in shorts a tanktop and flipflops. Or a asian girl doing her duckfaceselfies in front of the crematory.

    • @Johannes-br6zn
      @Johannes-br6zn Před 6 lety +15

      Yes, also people would steal bear mugs unless they are told otherwise? Unbelievable

    • @jenniferlorence1950
      @jenniferlorence1950 Před 5 lety +16

      shoesheep: I know right, instead of going there to educate themselves, some people think is a joke. My tears come out just thinking about the atrocities that happened in that place. GOD have mercy on those Souls. Sometimes, when We are young, We don't See things for what they really are, and we make the mistake of only thinking of ourselves, and that is why I think many people make the mistake of taking selfies and walking around the concentration camps like they are just another place (like a green park), but I guess that's because majority of Us modern day folks are Not Well educated and instructed on the topic. And also Culture could influence. I hope Schools in the U.S. and countries in Asia start educating children in their Schools about the importance of the holocaust in World History.

    • @JerryStevens
      @JerryStevens Před 5 lety +11

      I wish I were surprised people act like idiots at concentration camps. I see idiots every day.

    • @bradmarkmichaelduffy5915
      @bradmarkmichaelduffy5915 Před 5 lety +3

      the thing is Asian countries haven't been subject to the Nazis so that why they dont probably get taught it in their schools its more the Japanese atrocity's they got taught makes scene in that they were subject to them. but at the same time it comes across to me as being no narcissistic being all hey im here all happy taking selfies of yourself where some of the history's worst atrocious took place, i see that too often in 20 something year olds the narcissism and idiocy is it this generation or have some percentage of young people are just really that fucked in the head, ha I sound like im in my 60s going see those damn kids.

  • @DerPhlegmat
    @DerPhlegmat Před 6 lety +290

    As a Munich local, I have to say well done sir. I think this is quite useful information for tourists.
    Munich is great. All seasons. 👍

  • @JoeCecil
    @JoeCecil Před 6 lety +885

    Don't walk/stand in the bicycle lanes please and thank you!

    • @MaxMustermann-go8xf
      @MaxMustermann-go8xf Před 6 lety +18

      No, you should do that and sew the cyclists. Fucking cyclists.

    • @micahphilson
      @micahphilson Před 6 lety +27

      Max, yeah, those asshats need a good sewing. Perhaps a scarf; it gets chilly out.

    • @contineus999hungry
      @contineus999hungry Před 6 lety +3

      Thatperformer387 that’s not cool bud.

    • @Satt0trinken
      @Satt0trinken Před 6 lety +1

      Break if u see someone on the lane. God damn cicelysts

    • @Satt0trinken
      @Satt0trinken Před 6 lety +6

      Wenn du den Fahrradweg nicht als Highway siehst, dann musst du dich auch nicht über Fußgänger ärgern. Grundsätzlich gilt das Recht des Schwächeren im Straßenverkehr. Wenn dir jemand in den Weg läuft einfach bremsen und ausweichen und bitte nicht irgendeine Scheiße beim vorbeifahren rufen.
      Aber sobald jemand auf sein Fahrrad steigt wird er meist zu einem anderen Menschen. Wenn die Ampel für die Autos rot ist, fährt er auf den Fußweg und biegt rechts ab. Fahrradwege nutzen die meisten auch nicht. Warum auch immer.. Ich find's da viel schöner zum Fahren.
      Auf der falschen Seite fahren ist übrigens auch ziemlich gefährlich. Früher war das nicht so und alte Leute schauen deswegen nicht immer rechts.

  • @Escherichia2003
    @Escherichia2003 Před 6 lety +141

    Dude, as a Bavarian I am truly humbled by your love for and knowledge about my country. Keep up the good work!

  • @thrillynewt
    @thrillynewt Před 6 lety +216

    Do: Rent a bike! It's such a good city to be explored on two wheels

    • @tiorimas
      @tiorimas Před 6 lety +2

      Everyone drives really fast, so maybe not...

    • @ginafobbe2210
      @ginafobbe2210 Před 6 lety

      William Newton For those who don't like biking, there are rickshaws and Segway tours (and tour buses , but!)

    • @bastik.3011
      @bastik.3011 Před 6 lety +2

      Pedro Ramos uhm no? Amd Munich has many, many Bikelanes amd Bikestreets

    • @josipatokic329
      @josipatokic329 Před 5 lety

      Yes!

    • @paul7700
      @paul7700 Před 5 lety +1

      Please don’t..most of the people renting bikes are big groups from mostly out of the U.S. wo can’t even ride, it’s really annoying

  • @chnoxis
    @chnoxis Před 6 lety +109

    I was in the concentration camp Dachau near Munich. It made me thoughtful. Although I am too young and not from Germany. I never could make a selfie on this place. I even felt uncofortable as I took some normal pictures just for me.

    • @thehangmansdaughter1120
      @thehangmansdaughter1120 Před 3 lety +1

      I can't believe anyone would think it was okay to laugh and joke around there. The whole point of keeping the camps open is to make sure we never forget how terrible man can be to each other. There's something deeply wrong with anyone who finds the experience "fun". It's that lack of feeling that leads to atrocities.

  • @MartinThau
    @MartinThau Před 6 lety +24

    Makes me want to visit this place, even though I live here since 30 years!

  • @felicitasmodlmayr445
    @felicitasmodlmayr445 Před 6 lety +153

    Bin ich die einzige die immer hopperhaus statt Hofbräuhaus verstanden hat

  • @km-yx8vl
    @km-yx8vl Před 4 lety +21

    I'm born and live in Munich and work here as a cab driver since 15 years and I have to say that I agree 100% with the things said in this video about Munich... Good job,well done!

  • @marcfuchs6938
    @marcfuchs6938 Před 4 lety +24

    I am German, living close to Dusseldorf and Cologne, 400m away from Munich. I have seen whole Germany, and I can tell: Munich belongs to the most beautiful places in the whole country. For the landscapes alone, it's surely one of the top places you should go to when coming to Germany. I wanna move to Munich myself asap.

    • @maxxcarver5502
      @maxxcarver5502 Před 5 měsíci

      Dusseldorf. I've been there. When I was stationed at bitburgh. 900 years ago

    • @marcfuchs6938
      @marcfuchs6938 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@maxxcarver5502 My comment is old. I did what I said and I am living right next to Munich for 3 years. While it's far better than where I used to live, it's also damn expensive and since I like change in my life, I'll move to a different place again in a year or 2.

  • @Qmac5
    @Qmac5 Před 6 lety +139

    Sounds like you are saying "Opera house" instead of Hofbräuhaus Mark.

    • @michaelbrandmueller3975
      @michaelbrandmueller3975 Před 6 lety +2

      he was standing in front of the opera...

    • @SimonJack94
      @SimonJack94 Před 6 lety +6

      He definitely meant Hofbräuhaus tho, who cares what he's standing in front of

    • @ginafobbe2210
      @ginafobbe2210 Před 6 lety +6

      I' m a German with a US. childhood. it's Hof like in HOHO and bräu like BROY and Haus like house. In German you pronounce every letter. Which makes spelling easy!

  • @ahchiu9
    @ahchiu9 Před 6 lety +10

    What a great video! My wife and I were in Munich a month ago (as our "home base" on our vacation) and this video is just like what we experienced. We enjoyed multiple beer gardens, checked out so much culture, took public transportation to many places, took the train to visit castles and to go to Austria...it was such a wonderful vacation! Thanks so much for all of your videos. They definitely helped us prep for our trip!

  • @BustTheNut
    @BustTheNut Před 6 lety +258

    Beer AND Culture?!
    you had me at Beer

  • @thehangmansdaughter1120
    @thehangmansdaughter1120 Před 3 lety +7

    My later Father (an Irishman) said Germany was the best place in the world to spend Xmas. He spent 3 or 4 Xmases in Munich and the surrounding countryside. He said it was beautiful, like a postcard, with fabulous markets and hot food stalls. He recommended as a family destination during Xmas, saying there were so many activities for children.

  • @TapanPatel10
    @TapanPatel10 Před 4 lety +11

    Hands down this is one of the best travel channels I have come across. I have used Mark's tips for all of my trips in the last 2 years and they have been extremely helpful. Amazing videos Mark and keep up the great work!!!

  • @chriss6356
    @chriss6356 Před 6 lety +183

    1) DONT try to start a putsch in a beer hall!
    Sorry I have a dark sense of humor 😞

    • @ralfjansen9118
      @ralfjansen9118 Před 6 lety +23

      Rule 11: Don't do nazi jokes in Germany

    • @hassanalihusseini1717
      @hassanalihusseini1717 Před 6 lety +4

      @Physics Only:
      Like your dark humour, may be because I am also physicist. :-)

    • @paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586
      @paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586 Před 6 lety

      The fuck do you mean putsch? Sound dumb

    • @chriss6356
      @chriss6356 Před 6 lety +8

      I think you've made it painfully clear who the dumb one is.

    • @ralfjansen9118
      @ralfjansen9118 Před 6 lety +1

      Putsch means rebellion. The nazi rebellion of 1923, started in a beer hall, has been beaten down very quickly, Hitler went into prison for 1 year where he has written his infamous book "Mein Kampf". Yes, his kind of humor is dumb rather than dark.

  • @letiziageltz1782
    @letiziageltz1782 Před 4 lety +28

    I'm from munich and sometimes I watch videos like this and after that, I feel kinda fancy living here (anyone else?)
    (Edit: I can absolutely agree with all the dont's mentioned in the video :) )

  • @chief1798
    @chief1798 Před 6 lety +264

    helles augustiner is the best beer we got here in munich :D

    • @imoerner2455
      @imoerner2455 Před 6 lety +28

      chief1798 a guads gustl

    • @christianbeetz2331
      @christianbeetz2331 Před 6 lety +6

      chief1798 bäh 😬

    • @korbilaux
      @korbilaux Před 6 lety +3

      You have to try "wheat beer". My absolute fav. !

    • @jozeff3329
      @jozeff3329 Před 6 lety +7

      You have no clue about beer-culture in munich or bavaria for that matter If you really think that.

    • @BreakingBrick
      @BreakingBrick Před 6 lety +12

      Edelstoff. Please support Augustiner, one of the last independent breweries in Munich.

  • @sombrix007
    @sombrix007 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed your contribution as always. Been a follower for quite some time. Your friendly demeanor is appreciated. Thanks man.

  • @phantomscribbler6835
    @phantomscribbler6835 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks Mark, I always find your videos very informative. Munich is one place I absolutely want to visit. You've given me a lot of good information. I can't wait to get to Munich and enjoy everything the area has to offer. Once again, a big thank you.

  • @tonydelat2322
    @tonydelat2322 Před 5 lety +6

    And also people in Munich are the kindest, they were really welcoming, yes they are not very effusive but that doesnt meant they are rude, they are very kind and helpful with tourists and try to ask where you are from. I am looking forward to return :)

  • @thinkdifferent99
    @thinkdifferent99 Před 4 lety +12

    Born and living in Munich I have to say, you hit the nail on the head. An additional point: don't miss Munich Airport! One of the most beautiful and interesting airports in Europe. With own brewery (worldwide unique!) 😁

    • @dannywolf8100
      @dannywolf8100 Před 4 lety +1

      whait what? ich bin auch hier geboren, wusste aber tatsächlich nicht das der flughafen ein eigenes bier braut!?

    • @thinkdifferent99
      @thinkdifferent99 Před 4 lety +1

      Danny Wolf The name of the brewery: AIRBRÄU

  • @autumnm772
    @autumnm772 Před 5 lety +6

    I loved this video! I just recently graduated from high school and took my last trip to Germany this past April (which was my last before college). I visited Munich (and Germany as a whole) in 2017 as well and fell in love. All of the don'ts that you presented, I completely agree with. Although I speak semi-fluent German thanks to five years of German classes, I felt the biggest success navigating the U-Bahn stations in German. The systems look complicated at first, but the one I used a lot, the orange line that ends at Moosacher is probably the best line for getting to Olympic Park, BMW world, the University, and Marienplatz. It was also helpful since the hotel we stayed at both times (it was a school trip) was located at the Oberwiesenfeld stop on the same line. Hands down these are all great tips.

    • @autumnm772
      @autumnm772 Před 5 lety

      Though I must add that out of all of the beer halls I visited, I loved the food at the Hofbrauhaus the most. As it was a school trip and we weren't allowed to consume beer, the food made the stop there that much better.

  • @larakorik5016
    @larakorik5016 Před 4 lety +5

    As an expat that has been living here in Munich for the past 4 years, this video totally combines all the best advices about Munich!! Every word 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @andreadanielle71
    @andreadanielle71 Před 6 lety +19

    Great Video! Munich is next on our list!

  • @jeanenricobabtiste
    @jeanenricobabtiste Před 4 lety +27

    Try the „Leierkasten“ - best bar and restaurant in Munich 👍🏼

    • @Coldhardt007
      @Coldhardt007 Před 4 lety +3

      Alternatively the terrace of the Bar "Willenlos". Really classy.

    • @mgoeppl
      @mgoeppl Před 4 lety +1

      Jodel.

  • @Psychodaddy-fo4kb
    @Psychodaddy-fo4kb Před 6 lety

    Thanks for your Video. Im living in Munich since 20 years and im loving this great Town.

  • @HankiMaus
    @HankiMaus Před 6 lety +2

    I‘m German, I live in Munich and I really *love* this video... thank you for your kind words regarding our city, Munich is without a doubt the most beautiful city in Germany. Auf Wiedersehen!😊

  • @hallquiche
    @hallquiche Před 6 lety +8

    Munich is one of my favourite cities. Beautiful location, wonderful people and the food and drinks are amazing! I want to live there.

  • @sleepy314
    @sleepy314 Před 6 lety +289

    DON'T leave your kids at home! My experience is that Germans love children -- even in the museums. Germany was the easiest place for us to visit with young children (tied with Crete). Something I totally did not expect.

    • @fruitysl
      @fruitysl Před 6 lety +28

      sleepy314 not really. It's not a child friendly culture

    • @sleepy314
      @sleepy314 Před 6 lety +15

      That is why I was so surprised. In my experience it was really great with small kids.

    • @Erik24296
      @Erik24296 Před 6 lety +12

      As a German I have experienced that young children (and old people too) are just kind of seen as nasty by Germans. It's a sad thing, but in terms of child freindly services you will pretty much get the minimum. Speaking for west Germany, but there's not so much difference in that regard across the country.

    • @TurfDoe
      @TurfDoe Před 6 lety

      Wernher von Kerman Lmfao at a German calling somebody else a Nazi...

    • @Erik24296
      @Erik24296 Před 6 lety +3

      Wernher von Kerman Thank you! Exact same thought as me.

  • @zdvxr
    @zdvxr Před rokem +1

    Respect for your channel! Lots of help!

  • @internetkurator9256
    @internetkurator9256 Před 5 lety +2

    I am born, raised and live in Munich. I also work as a part time tour guide, so I can sign all you said. This is a wonderful video, you seem so nice and thoughtful people, would have loved to show you around! Hope you come back once! :)

  • @carolineschoenheim3963
    @carolineschoenheim3963 Před 6 lety +4

    Don't forget Northern Italy is just a trip over the Brenner/ Brennario-Munich residents frequent Lago di Garda on weekends (aka Paradise) , Verona ( think Romeo and Julia), Venice, Cinque Terre, etc....gorgeous places most in the US don't realize are just around the corner from Munich. The drive through Austria to the Brenner Pass ( Bremnario) is under an hour! Live in Munich and we hit the road for Italy at least once a minth. You can fly to Verona, Venice in 45 minutes. BOLIGNA, Toscana are worth it to. Basically, Munich is a gateway to the south. Really cool but ca.5-6 hour drive via Austria and 15 minutes through Slovenia and you're in Croatia ( gorgeous). Could go on and on but if you headquarter in Munich on a trip you've got endless possibilities for quick trips. Did I mention Prague? Sorry to bore but the best part of living in Munich are the quick trips over many a borders. Just a note : Munich is humourously known as Italy's northern most city.

  • @NeilMcAdam9
    @NeilMcAdam9 Před 6 lety +7

    There is a sweet spot in Munich after Oktober fest has finished and just before they start setting up the christmas markets. I found really cheap flights (from Manchester, England) and a really great deal on a hotel. If you do your research you can find cheap bars and restaurants and do this city on a budget! It is my favourite city in Europe (Outside of the UK).

  • @42Mandragora
    @42Mandragora Před 6 lety +1

    I want to say Thank you Wolter for this nice video. I was born and grow up in Munich and proud to be a Bavarian with the typical bavarian language :-) Have a very good journey and visit Munich again

  • @dertypda2858
    @dertypda2858 Před 6 lety

    I'm from Munich and this man right here is tellin' the truth! Very good content buddy! Keep it up

  • @micahphilson
    @micahphilson Před 6 lety +5

    Visit anywhere in the off-season. This summer I went to the Northeastern US and Canada to get some of the last states I haven't been to (only 4 left now!), but we went in late may and early june, everything was completely empty! So beautiful, the weather was great, and there weren't way too many tourists because we were maybe a month early! Even Acadia was pretty free, I only saw one or two large crowds the entire roadtrip!

  • @rooooooby
    @rooooooby Před 6 lety +27

    Augustiner also have better food than Hofbräuhaus. Don't eat at Paulaner the food there is terrible.

    • @juless.9544
      @juless.9544 Před 6 lety +4

      rooooooby Das Bier ist auch Scheiße 😂

  • @katharinafeustel5864
    @katharinafeustel5864 Před 6 lety +2

    And I totally agree: we have the ‚Föhn‘, a special weather category in the Alps when it suddenly gets super sunny and warm. If it’s autumn, winter or spring it doesn’t matter. It’s super lovely to go hiking, mountain biking,... at that time (unless you are headache prone)

  • @Annie__230
    @Annie__230 Před 3 měsíci

    Very helpful overview. Visiting next week. Can’t wait!

  • @richardsveum8452
    @richardsveum8452 Před 2 lety +2

    I was lucky enough to be stationed in Munich for 3 years 86-89 and never had to put the cold weather liner in my coat. It’s a beautiful city with a fascinating mix of modern and old world. And wonderful people.

  • @ronin_861
    @ronin_861 Před 6 lety +22

    Viel Spaß auf euerer Reise! München ist eine wunderschöne Stadt :-)

  • @mauriciovituri6828
    @mauriciovituri6828 Před 6 lety +1

    Mark, awesome videos, very useful for those who love to travel! I just subscribed and will check your stories from now on. I'm from Brazil and do not have many stamps in the blue book like you but I left some footsteps in US (NY, Boston, Orlando, Houston, Detroit), Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Argentina and looks like seeing your videos will bring me some good memories! Te vejo por aí cara! Abraço

  • @sandym.3387
    @sandym.3387 Před 6 lety

    I am a Munich citizen and I just can say you did a great job! I am a new subscriber! Looking forward to your other vids!

  • @BillGreenAZ
    @BillGreenAZ Před 6 lety +56

    I think I will make my first trip to Germany in Munich for the reasons you state. It is so easy to get to so many other places. I'm sure places like Berlin and Hamburg are nice but it seems Munich will give you more bang for your buck.

    • @jaywalker7144
      @jaywalker7144 Před 6 lety +2

      Bill Green Munich is better

    • @user-qp3hd3cn8e
      @user-qp3hd3cn8e Před 6 lety +7

      dont go to Berlin really I had to go there a few times and its a really boring city

    • @bastik.3011
      @bastik.3011 Před 6 lety

      ww ww well but as woth munich you can go to nany places in a few hours altough the Tockets are quite expensive

    • @cyprianmittermayr4988
      @cyprianmittermayr4988 Před 6 lety +7

      RealDragonqueen #01 Also, Munich is proved to be the safest city in Germany. As an inhabitant of Munich, I'm quite happy about that

    • @xShiiqey
      @xShiiqey Před 6 lety +3

      IF U LIKE TECHNO AND CLUBS GO TO BERLIN, OR HAMBURG.

  • @andrewscott4106
    @andrewscott4106 Před 6 lety +12

    Right on Mark. Heading to Munich/Salzburg in November. Since I live in San Antonio, Texas (too often dreadfully hot and sunny) I'm so looking forward to cold and grey Germany/Austria. Bring it on. I'm going at this time of year to experience dark Munich/Salzburg ambiance with no crowds! Heading to Berchtesgaden as well. You helped me plan this trip about six months ago which I so appreciate. Can't wait. Cheers.

    • @michaelbrandmueller3975
      @michaelbrandmueller3975 Před 6 lety +1

      Winter comes later every year. In November you can actually have sun and temperatures in the high 40. In the last couple of years we had no snow in November at all...

    • @michaelbrandmueller3975
      @michaelbrandmueller3975 Před 6 lety

      well it feels strange, riding the motorcycle on x-mas eve at 61°F, when it was 3 foot of snow that day, when you grew up...

    • @bastik.3011
      @bastik.3011 Před 6 lety +1

      Michael Brandmueller no simply no stop lying. Yes it can get warm in November but not 40
      Out winter is in January to March

    • @michaelbrandmueller3975
      @michaelbrandmueller3975 Před 6 lety +2

      that was meant to be 40°F not 40°C and 5 - 10°C is very common these days in November in Southern Germany...

    • @bastik.3011
      @bastik.3011 Před 6 lety

      Michael Brandmueller yea sometomes 15°C but it gets colder later

  • @mfeldheim
    @mfeldheim Před 6 lety +1

    Wow.. I am living in munich for over 10 years now, still it feels like you easily could give me a tour and show me new stuff i didn't see yet :)

  • @BattsPysselProgram
    @BattsPysselProgram Před 6 lety +2

    Been watching all your videos nonstop for 2 days haha, love this channel!!! Watching videos from countries I've never visited, but still so interesting and educational!!

  • @amtrakfan2
    @amtrakfan2 Před 6 lety +5

    That is true that you can use Munich as a base to take day trips using the Bayern Ticket. However it's only can be used on local and regional trains may be used - i.e. no Inter-City or Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains, and it can only be used on weekdays after 9 am but on weekends from midnight. However if you have an eurail pass you can take any German train including the Inter-City-Express (ICE) at anytime.

    • @queenieofdarkness
      @queenieofdarkness Před 6 lety

      well, that would actually depend on where and how much you travel. The current price for a Eurail ticket Austria-Germany for 2 people is 422 Euro, which allows you to travel 5 days within 2 months. The Bayernticket for 2 people costs 31 Euro a day. For day trips from Munich the Bayernticket is totally sufficient.

  • @mobileoppressionpalace6728
    @mobileoppressionpalace6728 Před 6 lety +39

    Don’t get too drunk on beer and start a coup

  • @globalwarmingltd1339
    @globalwarmingltd1339 Před 6 lety +1

    I'm german. I even live an hour away from Munich by car. These advices are great and none of them is wrong. Definitely follow them.

  • @lisaeikmeier1506
    @lisaeikmeier1506 Před 6 lety +1

    I live in Munich and it is sooo true what you are saying!! This is too cool! And yes it is pretty expensive and Munich is beautiful in autumn for example I love that you do those videos! :))

  • @aresgalamatis7022
    @aresgalamatis7022 Před 6 lety +4

    From living there for two years, I first have to confirm everything mentioned in the video, but I must stress that the winter lasts for about 4 months with snowfall every other day and constant ice and sleet on the sidewalks; which might be an awesome experience for a visitor, but wasn't for me practicing ice skating every morning on my way to the office or being unable to open my apartment's windows because of the ice built up outside it.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 6 lety +2

      +Ares Galamatis that's true. Tourist life versus normal living is a bit different

    • @mstrdiver
      @mstrdiver Před rokem

      My military quarters were at Saint Quirin Platz [well before the U-Bahn station was built] and we only had one appreciable snowfall in three years.

  • @Israel_Brasil
    @Israel_Brasil Před 6 lety +3

    Hello Mark! If you are in Munich, you should come to Rosenheim. There is a another big festival happening here. It is the Herbstfest, and today is the last day.

  • @DenisBach
    @DenisBach Před 6 lety +1

    Hallo aus München! I just stumbled across your video by accident, watched it, liked it and just wanted to say "thank you" (personally) for this beautiful view of my munich. Thanks buddy! Servus or Pfiat´di.

  • @susannadanner906
    @susannadanner906 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for this! I moved to Munich a few days ago. Before that I lived in a really small village about 100 km from here. I'm already in love with this city, it's so beautiful and it literally has everything you could ask for. Glad you liked it too :) Best wishes and auf Wiedersehen ^^

  • @danielssweetheart9935
    @danielssweetheart9935 Před 2 lety +3

    Hello there! 😀 Thanks a lot for this great video on my hometown. One thing, though: since we are in Bavaria, you shouldn‘t say „Tschüß“, for this is a northern German term for Good Bye.
    In Bavaria, we usually say „Pfiat Di“ (for people you know very well, like friends, familiy members, kids) or „Pfiat Eahna“ (formal, Singular and Plural) and the informal way in Plural is „Pfiats Eich“ or just „Servus“, which is used for Hello as well as for Good bye among friends. Even though people started to use the „Tschüß“ term in some places in Bavaria, you will experience to be frowned upon by locals. Bavarians don‘t like it. There are even stickers at some shops which say: „Tschüß-freie Zone“ - meaning: this is a tschüß-free area!

  • @limaroger
    @limaroger Před 6 lety +5

    oh, and don't forget the Hohenschwangauschloß. Right in front of Neuschwansteinschloß. It was Prince Maximilian who reconstructed the castle according to the original plans. It subsequently became a residence of the royal family and, following the death of King Maximilian, the home of King Ludwig II and his mother.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 6 lety +1

      +Katia Schwarzkopf you know I almost put a picture of that in. I should have. Thanks for the add

  • @phantomscribbler6835
    @phantomscribbler6835 Před 5 lety

    Danke schön. I really enjoy your videos. Great information.

  • @peterclegg4786
    @peterclegg4786 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for this! I'm coming to Munich very soon for a corporate half marathon, I'm only around for three nights but I'm hoping I can get away for just a little bit to experience a small part of what Munich has to offer. I found this really helpful and I'll take note of the don'ts very carefully! Prost!

  • @simoneo6294
    @simoneo6294 Před 5 lety +3

    Augustiner is actually one of the most popular beers in munich
    So going there is a great idea, because it's what most locals drink and we have a reason for liking it😂

  • @sammillwood8301
    @sammillwood8301 Před 5 lety +14

    If you forget to buy groceries in Munich before Sunday, the Edeka in Hauptbahnhof is open on Sundays for a little bit. It's a bit more expensive but a lifesaver if you forgot to plan ahead.
    Edit: On weekdays it is also open later than other stores so if you are getting back late and have to change trains it's a good place to get a quick snack and a beer.

  • @marcobaccaro
    @marcobaccaro Před 5 lety

    I really liked your tips. I’m in Munich right now and I have been in many places that you have mentioned. I just saw you have posted a video about São Paulo, where I was born and grew up.

  • @mihirmaiden18
    @mihirmaiden18 Před 6 lety +1

    Absolutely loved Munich when I went last month, and I couldn't even get a table at the Hofbrauhaus on Wednesday night, so I went to another nearby place and still got a good meal and beer!

  • @normvlqtte6512
    @normvlqtte6512 Před 6 lety +25

    True that you should go off season, it is much more easier and locals are actually happy to see you..

    • @eddmorchids6605
      @eddmorchids6605 Před 6 lety +10

      We are always happy to see tourists, if they don't behave like clowns in public on the public transport, especially American women sound quite annoying often (own experience from long train rides, where a bunch of US girls had to entertain the whole wagon with their conversation), so, keep your voice down, don't stand in the way, don't block the train doors, and know your beer limit. I've always liked Japanese tourists, because although they come in packs, they were always quiet and considerate.

    • @normvlqtte6512
      @normvlqtte6512 Před 6 lety +2

      Yes the train etiquette is not well known apparently.

    • @jenniferlorence1950
      @jenniferlorence1950 Před 5 lety

      EDDM Orchids: As an American Woman that I am, I understand perfectly well and Trust Me when I Say that I hate living in the US these days. The Youth is So Disrespectful, and the Adults here are even Worse. I know exactly what You mean by US girls, and trust me, boys too, but Girls are the worst, being loud and Disrespectful. American Parents and American Culture teaches our kids that is Ok TO BE RUDE. The ONLY Thing that matters in America is MONEY and 'Celebrities'. But I was taught by my Parents who came here from another country.

    • @clarekeim3974
      @clarekeim3974 Před 5 lety

      People in Munich are never happy. Seriously they are miserable unless drunk.

    • @jenniferlorence1950
      @jenniferlorence1950 Před 5 lety

      EDDM Orchids: I live here in the USA, and the Women are hideous. Seriously. They Talk LOUD, and They Have NO Respect for Other people's Privacy. They Get into Other people's business, But When Asked Anything about them , They Lie because They Don't Want Anybody to Know about their business, because They Always Have Something to Hide.

  • @computername
    @computername Před 6 lety +14

    Level 1 - Neuschwanstein castle, the Cinderella castle.
    Level 10 - Neuschwanstein castle, built by the mad king of Bavaria.
    Level 100 - Neuschwanstein castle, built be the bavarian king who actually started as a pretty bright mind and done quite well with some aspects of his reign. But he was born into the wrong time and circumstances. Then he went mad. Also the castle inspired Disney.

    • @KevinementD
      @KevinementD Před 6 lety +5

      He likely didn't go mad but was simply declared mad, so that others could seize his power. He died under mysterious circumstances. He drowned in Starnberg Lake near Munich, but it's unclear wether it was suicide.

    • @veladarney
      @veladarney Před 6 lety +2

      I've always felt kinda sorry for Ludwig II. He was way ahead of his time in so many ways and on the other hand, caught up in his totally medieval mindset regarding what it meant to be king ...

    • @rucussing
      @rucussing Před 5 lety

      As far as castles go, it is not so old as others, Ludwig actually had planned for electric lights in this castle.

    • @odiesback
      @odiesback Před 5 lety

      One correction... it gave Disney the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty castle. not Cinderella's

  • @michaelriley2
    @michaelriley2 Před 6 lety

    I love your videos...I travel the world through your videos...so do my kids. From a guy stuck in southern Indiana.

  • @hardy3089
    @hardy3089 Před 4 lety +1

    From Tennessee been to France, England and Ireland, Munich is next and I’m very excited every says it’s awesome can’t wait

  • @Tair_Omari
    @Tair_Omari Před 6 lety +14

    Munich is my city! Everything u said is true ! 👍🏽up

  • @thehapagirl92
    @thehapagirl92 Před 6 lety +37

    I'm going to Bavaria for chocolate not beer. Bavarian chocolate plus me always using cash and not card is a good time for me

    • @joehanson1187
      @joehanson1187 Před 6 lety

      You been to the bavarian chocolate House? I was there with school one time and it was just awesome! But dont expect the chocolate to be inexpensive;)

    • @nelsonafonso1
      @nelsonafonso1 Před 5 lety

      Were?

  • @timkirsten6184
    @timkirsten6184 Před 6 lety

    Thanks so much for this! Really useful

  • @AlexaAriGo
    @AlexaAriGo Před 6 lety

    Amazing video!!! I'm from munich and I agree with all of your points!

  • @wtffinger
    @wtffinger Před 6 lety +3

    i'm from munich and i expected this video to be complete bs, but everything he said is true.
    i especially recommend visiting the deutsches museum. i always wanted to revisit it after the first time i've been when i was just a boy. it's very interactive for kids, it has some thrilling stuff to offer like the faraday cage show and it teaches science, technology and history in a very "hands on" manner. when i visited the east coast last year i had the same feeling when i went to the museum of natural history. it's a very similar experience apart from the fact that one is about biology and old history and the deutsches museum is more about engineering.

  • @philippk.2001
    @philippk.2001 Před 6 lety +11

    Hey i am from munich and everything you said was true/right/important ! But there is one thing you forgot. Please don't walk or stand on cycle lanes ! Nice video greetings from Munich!

    • @calvinbartel
      @calvinbartel Před 6 lety

      Phili Kanu o

    • @cyprianmittermayr4988
      @cyprianmittermayr4988 Před 6 lety

      Phili Kanu AND don't take your car to the city centre. Park it somewhere outside Munich and get on an S - Bahn then

  • @bz2unow
    @bz2unow Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this helpful video!

  • @martinschofield4895
    @martinschofield4895 Před rokem +2

    Germany in general, but especially the South like Bavaria is a perfect Christmas vacation for Northern Americans and Canadians. You'll only need a fleece or a hoodie, and it's a Christmas wonderland. Visiting Europe in the offseason is the real trick to do it on the cheap, you get off the plane when it's Winter back home, and it's late summer/early Fall

  • @oscar7747
    @oscar7747 Před 6 lety +7

    Hello, i am going to DUSSELDORF soon and was wondering if you will do a video there or maybe some written tips? Thanks!

    • @aresgalamatis7022
      @aresgalamatis7022 Před 6 lety +12

      Yes, visit Cologne ;)

    • @pibi2400
      @pibi2400 Před 6 lety +4

      yepp, skip Düsseldorf and go directly to Cologne

    • @IsleNaK
      @IsleNaK Před 6 lety +1

      _ Mattox _ well if it was June I'd recommend the Japanfest 🤔. Düsseldorf is famous for its Japanese population. At the Immermannstraße there are some japanese shops and restaurants with authentic food. Or in the Oststraßse and Klosterstraßse. I recommend "naniwa", "hyuga" and the bakery "my heart". The Weihnachtsmarkt at Düsseldorf is also pretty

    • @ralfjansen9118
      @ralfjansen9118 Před 6 lety +2

      Cologne the "Forbidden town", from Düsseldorf point of view, and vice versa ;-) Both great cities, in fact, but completely different (allthough neighbours), Cologne much more traditional, roman and medieval free city; Düsseldorf more modern, province capital and former residence of the local dukes. Oh yes, being gay go to Cologne, it is the "german San Francisco", you know.

    • @melluzi
      @melluzi Před 6 lety

      Agree 100%. And you will see why immediately after leaving the train station.

  • @staceystewart864
    @staceystewart864 Před 6 lety +5

    Mark would you mind spelling the name of the quieter beer hall you mentioned? Thanks for the great info as always!

    • @paraescucharrap
      @paraescucharrap Před 6 lety +5

      Stacey Stewart "Augustiner Restaurant"

    • @jocelynwolters293
      @jocelynwolters293 Před 6 lety +1

      Stacey Stewart Augustiner.

    • @KevinementD
      @KevinementD Před 6 lety

      It's actually called Augustiner Bräustuben.

    • @armin.hierstetter
      @armin.hierstetter Před 6 lety +2

      The one he mentioned is actually called "Zum Augustiner" and is located at Neuhauser Str. 27 in the pedestrian zone between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz (called "Stachus"). There are many other Augustiner restaurants, though, and you basically do not go wrong with any of them.

    • @ganzeige
      @ganzeige Před 6 lety

      You can literally pick the name of any brewery of munich at random and will find dozens of good restaurants related to them. Maybe consider checking out some of their Biergartens also.

  • @korbilaux
    @korbilaux Před 6 lety

    Great One - thanks for the vid!
    Greetings from Munich

  • @carlasouza5306
    @carlasouza5306 Před 6 lety

    I absolute love your channel❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ak200662
    @ak200662 Před 6 lety +26

    Just try the first floor in the Hofbräuhaus.
    It's totally different and quiet

    • @rabautios
      @rabautios Před 6 lety +1

      that is what I did with a friend from Düsseldorf - it was too quiet for her ;)

    • @jackieluu8938
      @jackieluu8938 Před 4 lety

      I used to live in Germany and know a lot of places. It's really a beautiful country.

  • @kessas.489
    @kessas.489 Před 6 lety +107

    München ist die teuerste Stadt Deutschlands!

    • @aresgalamatis7022
      @aresgalamatis7022 Před 6 lety +6

      Very true, but still a far cry from non-European metropolises, like London.

    • @kessas.489
      @kessas.489 Před 6 lety +28

      Ares Galamatis London is still an european city!

    • @mira460
      @mira460 Před 6 lety +31

      Non-European? Oh, I forgot London belongs to the US. My bad.

    • @nicks6196
      @nicks6196 Před 6 lety +1

      Kessa S. Was ist denn hier so teuer? 🤔 mieten? Naja Ansichtssache, sprit? Essen?

    • @cyprianmittermayr4988
      @cyprianmittermayr4988 Před 6 lety +1

      Kessa S. Indeed. Even properties are expensive there. But the quality is worth the price.

  • @sollyolly9547
    @sollyolly9547 Před 11 měsíci

    Another amazing video. I must admit that I am not a big fan of Americans, but you totally destroy the stereotype. I love your channel, Mark!

  • @Ghazi_Travel
    @Ghazi_Travel Před 5 lety

    V. informative clip .. Thanks for the fine tips and details .

  • @jensmoellenhoff
    @jensmoellenhoff Před 6 lety +9

    Your advice concerning the concentration camp memorial sites is spot on correct. Consider them to be places like cemeteries and act accordingly. Don't take photos, don't jump around screaming like you're on a playground. As a German, I am shocked that even some of my fellow Germans don't seem to know how to behave at those memorial sites.

    • @francescobaruffi999
      @francescobaruffi999 Před rokem +1

      ill take pictures if i want to dont tell me what to do

    • @jensmoellenhoff
      @jensmoellenhoff Před rokem

      @@francescobaruffi999 Okay, taking pictures may be okay, but always in a decent manner that is appropriate to the site's nature. I didn't want to sound patronizing.

    • @francescobaruffi999
      @francescobaruffi999 Před rokem

      @@jensmoellenhoff Danke

    • @torpedodropkick59
      @torpedodropkick59 Před 11 měsíci

      This advice must be for American tourists! For Australian and New Zealand tourists don’t steal those beer steins if your drunk!

    • @torpedodropkick59
      @torpedodropkick59 Před 11 měsíci

      U transport is great!

  • @atenad2641
    @atenad2641 Před 6 lety +12

    Entrance to Pinakotheken on Sunday is only 1€ so go for it... if you take escalators pls do not stay on the left - this is reserved for ppl who go up/down (rechts stehen - links gehen -;))

  • @DasKeeks
    @DasKeeks Před 4 lety +1

    You are amazingly informed about Munich. I am a Bavarian local living in Munich and I love to hear the positive way you are talking about this lovely city. Well done and keep going! #newsubscriber

  • @MaxMue
    @MaxMue Před 6 lety

    As someone from Munich I can confirm all your points. Great overview!

  • @bernhard4764
    @bernhard4764 Před 4 lety +12

    2:10 It's actually the most expensive city in germany...

    • @VuNamVEVO
      @VuNamVEVO Před 4 lety

      In my opinion it is not the most expensive city its Berlin actually don’t kill me

    • @ecti9570
      @ecti9570 Před 4 lety

      @@VuNamVEVOberlin is pretty much the same when it comes to rent and basic living costs. But as a tourist berlin is cheap. Food, Drinks,... I belive that's what hes talking bout when he says a city is expensive.

  • @dominicharkin1637
    @dominicharkin1637 Před 6 lety +3

    I'll be going to Munich in 2 months time

    • @Lenny-sy3yd
      @Lenny-sy3yd Před 6 lety +1

      Go to eisbach and drink some beer that’s the best what you can do in summer

  • @Seattle41791
    @Seattle41791 Před 2 lety +1

    In January I went to Germany as part of the MBA program and the places we visited were the BMW museum, the Löwenbräu brewery, Allianz Arena, and Nymphenburg Palace. Our hotel was very close to Sendlinger Tor.

  • @OTseven
    @OTseven Před rokem

    Perfect, as always. Thank you.

  • @stephaniecaza9636
    @stephaniecaza9636 Před 6 lety +93

    We went to Auschwitz this summer. As i was reading up on it, it is written on their web site, when you go to a concentration camp treat it like you were at a funeral. And dress accordingly. I obliged my group (my hubby and kids😉) to be respectful and dress proper (no shorts, tank tops and flip flops!)!

    • @hansmuller1846
      @hansmuller1846 Před 6 lety +16

      @Torfrom nor you know it's not?

    • @micahphilson
      @micahphilson Před 6 lety +10

      Torfrom nor, great, you must be one of those people I've met all too much who go out of their dang way to tell people what you really think... sorry, *know* happened. I'm glad you want to just be an armchair hero and let everyone know the truth that's super obvious to you, but as Pokemon taught me well, there's a time and a place for everything. This isn't the place for that discussion, please don't go out of you way to start it. Thanks.

    • @mountainhobo
      @mountainhobo Před 6 lety +11

      Torfrom nor, I'll tell you what, since my grandfather was murdered there, you come and say this to my face.

    • @mountainhobo
      @mountainhobo Před 6 lety +24

      the "gas chambers" are buildt in 1949 by the sovijets. a google search will confirm that :)" - Google will confirm that? What are you, 12? And the smiley at the end? You are possibly the dumbest adolescent in Scandinavia. Ask your daddy to take you there, you are in for a shock of your life. Even an abnoxious little brat like you will never forget this. Go. It will wipe that idiotic smile off your face. I am done with you here.

    • @annainaspen
      @annainaspen Před 6 lety +9

      Torfrom nor, what you are saying is disgusting. I'm not sure if you realize that just because someone put something on the internet does not make it real.
      There aren't that many concentration camp survivors left but I wish you could have a discussion with one of them on the horrors of what really happened and not what stupid "Google" told you.

  • @elonmush4793
    @elonmush4793 Před 4 lety +3

    Pro tip: Don't visit Munich during the Oktoberfest! Seriously, there will be so much more tourists and especially drunk tourists (which are the worst kind of people anywhere around the world). If you really wanna see it, sure go ahead. But if you're more interested in the city itself then you should pick any other time of the yyear to have a better experience.

  • @tonydelat2322
    @tonydelat2322 Před 5 lety +1

    Taking the ÖBB from Vienna to Munich is a must, these 2 cities are just amazing and this train is the one that also goes to Salzburg

  • @saralata6758
    @saralata6758 Před 6 lety

    Love your vid, thanks!

  • @KartoffelHundin
    @KartoffelHundin Před 6 lety +59

    I went to Oktoberfest. Terrible and very rude service (even though I speak German) and way too many drunken idiots. Would probably visit Munich again but not Oktoberfest.

    • @IsleNaK
      @IsleNaK Před 6 lety +6

      KartoffelHundin yeah I really don't know why it's popular...

    • @coolalvin2
      @coolalvin2 Před 6 lety +1

      Stuttgart's is better and not so crowded

    • @BillGreenAZ
      @BillGreenAZ Před 6 lety

      +coolalvin2 That's what I have heard as well.

    • @KevinementD
      @KevinementD Před 6 lety +1

      @Mondrose eins Personally, as someone from munich, I don't like the smaller ones as much.
      True, Oktoberfest can be annoying. The tents are overcrowded early, you can barely get in, let alone get a table, some drunks are really obnoxious etc..
      However once you've found a table and had a Maß to cool down from all the initial stress, there's something about the atmosphere at Oktoberfest that the smaller ones don't have. It's honestly one of my favorite experiences in the year.
      @KartoffelHundin be easy on the staff, they're not trying to be mean, they're just extremly stressed and in a rush. Keep that in mind, be understanding and try to be accomodating(e.g. order quickly and have your cash ready to pay) and they won't be rude.
      You also can't expect any service from them, they just sell you drinks and food, that's it. They don't have the time to explain the menu to you or something like that.

    • @dannywolf8100
      @dannywolf8100 Před 6 lety

      yeah and the "waiters" are no real employees of the beer company/tent. they buy that beer in advance and then sell it to you. so they have to be quick

  • @Maxischupp93
    @Maxischupp93 Před 6 lety +5

    as a local i gotta tell you guys, ANY local restaurant is better than the hofbräuhaus, that place is strictly made for tourists and if you know the food you can taste its made for quantity not quality! ( still nice tho :) ) also, take a stroll through our parks and alongside the isar its lovely any time of the year but especially in spring or autumn :) and one big DONT : do NOT stand on the left side of the escalator!! we use it when we're in a rush

  • @hallmanager4911
    @hallmanager4911 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm planning on visiting Munich and hopefully making regular vacations to Germany. This video is a great starter - thanks!

  • @lauraabroad5064
    @lauraabroad5064 Před 4 lety

    Great Video ❤️ Munich really is amazing for people every age 🙈🥰 I as a teenager enjoy it very much as there are really good stores to shop at!