I did every touristy thing in Munich in under 24 hours, here's how it went
In a spree to make the most of 2 not so pre-decided off days at work, I hopped on to a plane and made it all the way from London's Stansted airport to the land of Oktoberfest - Munich.
I booked my flight with EasyJet Holidays, considering it was a very last moment booking only about 2 days in prior, I found myself quite a steal deal with return flights from London Gatwick and a night’s stay at Leonardo hotel Munich City South.
As I took the train from the Munich airport directly to the city, I thought it was a good idea to get an all day ticket for €14.80. The commute from the airport to the city is approximately an hour long.
Now, knowing that I had exactly about 24 hours from this point on until I would have to head back to the airport - I made sure to add as many stops to my itinerary as possible so that I could cover all major tourist spots effortlessly. From saving locations on google maps to actually physically wiring them down in my notepad, the first time was pretty stressful.
Stop 1 : If you are an automobile enthusiast, the BMW welt and museum with an entry fee of just €10 lets you explore the brand’s century of history including engines, bikes and ofcourse about 120 cars.
Stop 2 : In the heart of the city, Königplatz is a monumental place that was used as a square for the Nazi Party's mass rallies.
Stop 3 : Schneider Bräuhaus München , an authentic Bavarian pub is perfect for a brunch
The hog delicacies are absolutely unmissable!
Stop 4 : The Glyptothek houses Greek and Roman sculptures and is one of the oldest public museums in Munich, although it has a €7 entry fee.
Stop 5 : St Michael Kirche is one of the most gigantic renaissance styled churches I’ve come across in all of Europe and it’s baroque architecture dates back to 1585 when it’s foundation stone was laid.
Stop 6 : If you are a fan of fables or puppet shows, the Rathaus Glockenspiel has an interesting way how its characters enact the scenes from Munich’s history twice a day at the clock tower.
Stop 7 : The endless staircase is nestled in front of some bright orange coloured buildings and although you can not climb up the stairs, you can admire this one from a little far away.
Stop 8 : Ruhmeshalle hosts the massive Bavaria statue and the hall of fame of all the laudable people that belonged to the Bavarian kingdom under the rule of Ludwig I. The entry is free but a little off road, so get ready to get your shoes dirty especially if it’s on a rainy day!
Remember, most touristy spots are likely to close by 6PM with their last entry timings being as early as 4:30PM. So I resorted to resting for the night so I could plan the following day well.
Stop 9 : A quick pit stop you can take near the Nymphenburgh palace is the museum of man and nature.
Stop 10 : The Nymphenburgh palace served as the Bavarian summer residence for Max Emanuel and boasts of royal splendour, lavishly decorated interiors and romantic little castles in the park. Not just that, you can enter a room full of ornamental chariots as well as breathtaking ceiling and wall paintings.
It is a good idea to have atleast 3 hours reserved for the palace as it has splendid gardens that you can take strolls around.
After having walked almost 60,000 steps in 24 hours, I picked up my hand baggage from the hotel and headed towards the airport. At the train station, I got to know that only half the train will be going to the airport and that I should board in specific compartments only if I were to reach the airport on time. I got so wound up exploring that I almost forgot to buy souvenirs at the local markets in Munich.
Any guesses on how much I would’ve spent in 24 hours doing all these activities?
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