Welcome to Munich! More than 60 million people from aUaver the world visitthe capital of Bavaria every year. One reason for the popularity of this dty is the fascinating mixture af Bavarian trodition and an extraordinary cultural life plus interesting shopping fadlities. Traditional Bavarian atmosphere is found at the typical beer gardens. the Bavarian restaurants and at the festivals, such as the Octoberfrst. High quality art and music offered by internationally renowned museums and world famous orchestras attract connoisseurs and enthusiasts of aU countries. A broad variety of shops, shopping arcades in avenues and in the pedestrian eone are what the visitors find wha are looking for the idealsouvenir. And lost but not least Munich hos a veryspeciaL easygoingalmost Italian-likeflair... But find out foryourself! Hove a great time in Munich !
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Dr. Gabriel eishOupl Director of the Mun ich Iounst Board
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As"City-Manoger" of CityPortnerMunich I welcome you sincerely!
This City· andShopping-Guide should give you an idea of the unique variety offered in the capital of Bavaria. We andourpottners arelooking forward to your visitand wish you 0 very pleasant stay! wolfgang Fischer General Manager, CityPartnerMiinchen
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FACTS
• A few Facts on the City
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• Practical Tips
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SHOPPlH6
• Munich - a Shopper's Paradise • l et's go shopping ! • Shopping Directory •
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DINING
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• Eating out in -Munich & beyond• Dining & Nightlife Directory
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• Much ado about Beer
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• local Food Dictionary
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City of Culture
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Theatres and Concerts
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Museums and Iialleries
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Churches and Palaces
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Congratulations! You have chosen a fantastic destination.
You have arrivedin the cleenest. safest. most beautifuland. by t he way. the most visited dty in Germany. Munich & beyond is pleased to welcome you! Vou have no doubt done your homework and reed a book or two about the area. This pocket guide will attempt to pick up where other guidebooks left off. Every effort has been made to ease
g oround the dry Munich has an extensive public transportation system. It is clean, safe and reliable. It consists of a network of underground (U-Bahn), suburban trains (S-Bahn), trams and buses. The same ticket is valid on all these. For easy reference we have included Munich's offidal public transportation map on page 43.
you through the first few hours of the inevitable culture shock by providing you with practical information on how to get by in a "strange" city.
Werecommend stopping by the Tourist offices at the MainRailway Station or in the dty hall at Marienplatz. There you can purchase the 'welcome Card", the most economical way to get around . (see ad on the following page for deta ils),
A few facts on the city
Telephone Tips
"Northern Most Italian City-, "Metropolis with Cl Heart", '"Village of 1.3 million" are but a few termsaffectionately assigned to the city at the foot of the Alps. It wasvoted"the city mostGermans would prefer to live in".
Using public phones is quite simpte once you get t he ha ng of it. Most phones will accept either phone cards (available in all kiosks), credit/calling cards or coins. Ger many's country code is 49, Munich's area code is 089 (omit the
o when calling from ab road) . For directory assistanc e in Germany
Munich got its name from a smallband of monks who settled in the area around 700 CL Munchen (originally "zu den Monchen1 means"by the monks", It received official status as a to wn in 1158 and in 1255 became the seat of the Witt elsbach dynasty, which ruled for almost 750 years.
dial 11833, for int ernational directory assista nce 11834,
Munich is comparatively small but don't be fooled by its size! It is a bustling metropolis and one of Europe's leading reqions of art, culture and economic activity. It boasts 58 t heatres, 45 museums, 82 cinemas and 130 public libraries and owes its economic acclaim to a thriving banking, film, and IT industry.
Munich with Alp:;in the boc*ground on (} .ftj h"Y· day
ST~lT ~ HOT£l Yoo prefer a perscnelatmosphereloryourstay in Munich? Furnished private rooms,apartmentsand houses are availablelor you. STATT HOTEL 0180 530 5 530 . www .l ta tt ho lel.de
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To make a call using your credit card dial 0-800-2255-288 for a n English speaking AT&T operator. Note: Unfortunately it is not possible to receive calls on public pay phones.
FACTS
Practical Tips A word about weather
Because of Munich's proximity to the Alps the weather can be unpredictable. Summer isn't always warm, winter isn't always cold and rain can happen any time. There is also an inter esting phenomenon known as '"Fahn'", a warm, dry wind out of Italy, blowing across the Alps and resulting in clear skies but also causing headaches and short tempers to weather-sensitive persons . If you are confused with metric system. here is a simple formula.
to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit: Double the Celsius and add 30
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(t his will get you pretty close) , e.g. 15"C x 2 = 30 + 30 '" 60"F. A wise German saying states that there is no bad weather, only being badly dressed for the weather. Have a great time in Munich!
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SHOPPING
SH OPPING
Munich - a Shopper's Paradise At the age of 39 I did one of the craziest things in my life. I left my familiar surroundings with its favorable climate in northwestern United States and moved to Munich. My welcome was gray. gray skies along with the mood lowering non-descript brownish-blackish hues that clothe t he Landscape in late winter
in this part of the world . As all ex-patriates wiU tell you there is something known as CULTURE SHOCK and its not Cl misnomer! I experiencedthis malady to a greater or lesser degree for a considerableamount of time.
Amidall thi s head-spinning. tear-jerking turmoil of my early days
Germany has a vibrant steel industry and as a result you wiU find many household ite ms and accessories. that in other parts of the wortd are made from glass. ceramic or even plastic. here made from stai nless steel (Edelstahl). It is not unusual to find a butter dish or eqq-hclder or even martini glasses made from this indestructable material
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in Munich I had found one great consolation: TH ESHOPPING. I had inadvertently happened upon a shopping paradise.
How did Munich earn such a reputation? The answer ties in the varied makeup of its shopping districts. There is the pedestrian zone with its many department stores. fabulously stocked with everything fromcomfortersto caviar. Close by you'Ufind apparel houses on luxury avenues that rival the likes of Fifth Avenue, Bond Street and Avenue Montaigne. There are countless, trendy boutiques. small souvenir shops. gift emporiums, antique and curio shops - all carrying a staggering array of goods and wares to suit every taste and budget. A nice surprise that will add bliss to your buying is that the sales tax is already included in the price tag (what you see is whatyou get!).
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Watches are another good buy and again many of the bands are made from this beautiful. durable material. often at a fraction of the cost you would pay elsewhere. A unique shopping feature, which is rarely encounte red outside of Europe, is the "Fachqeschatte" . small specially shops feat uring only one particular ite m, As you browse through the city you will find shops seUing nothing but ties, gloves, umbrellas, hats, scarves, even buttons or hair combs, Due to their specialization you'll notice t hat these stores offer a wide selection and high quality, often reflecting centuries old craftsmanship. 11
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Luitpoldblock - AWorld of Pleasures Admirers of this shopping and dinning complex come from all over the world; residents of Munich view it with Pride: TH ELUITPOLOBLOCK. It's legendary CAFELUITPOLOhas been enriching Munich's cuisine since the time of the German emperors in the late 1800s. Today the " Palm Garden" Mall, which receives lots of praises for its unique architectural design, as well as the Boulevard cafe attract the international society, business world and anyone with a zest for life.
Cafe Luitpold in the early 1900s
Luitpoldblock today
Grouped around the Cafe Luitpold the ma ll offers two floors of exquisite shopping wit h brand names found only in t he best destinations around the wo rld. Textiles, shoes, lanqerie, beauty care, home accessories, home electronics, porcelain, flowe rs - all under one roof.
DAS GROSSTE HERRENMODEHAUS DER WELT IM HERZEN MONCHENS
Luitpoldblock is located on Srienner Str. just a 10 min . walk from Marienplatz or take t he U-Bahn to "OdeonspLatz" and exit direction "Luitpoldblock".
THE WORLD 'S LARGEST M EN'S FASHI ON STORE IN THE HEAR T OF MUN ICH
Cafe Luitpold is open Monday · Friday from 9-8: from 8-7. Saturday
GROSSEN I SIZES 44-66 · 23-35 ·23 '11-34'/1 ' 90 -126 I-ierTd!n/Shirts: 37 - 54 . T-ShirtslSweatshirts: S- 6XL/46 -70
If you are planing an event or need further information call
089 242 57 66 or visit www.luitpoldblock.de.
Hirmer GmbH & Co., Kaufinge rstr. 28, 80331 totunchen, lel. 089/236830
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Let's go shopping! Most shoppers make a beeline for the centralpedestrianized zone, known as "Fussgangerzone", in the old town centre (Kaufingerstresse, Neuheuser Strasse. Marienptatz). Fabulous shopping opportunities abound here. You can explore one big department store after another. stroll through branches of well-known chain stores for fashion and
shoesand between them discover souvenir shops. record stores perfum-
eriesandjewellers. Alternatively to the busy pedestrian zone, you can turn into Hsenmannstr. (across from St. Michael's
Church) and walk through some of the oldest parts of Munich along Altheimer Eck and Farbergraben with its many smaller shops,
before meandering back to Marienplatz. Turn north on Marienplatz 'Fun!Hote ' 5hopping mull
onto Weinstrasse, which will lead you to the chic, upscate Theatinerstrasse. You'll find yourself in delightful passages, arcades and courtyards with tasteful boutiques presenting heute couture. Top-notch shoe salons coexist side by side with book shops, jewellers, galleries and cafes. This ultra-chic shopping area continuesto the east as you take Perusastrasse which turns into glamorous Maximilianstras se, one of the cities finest shopping boulevards wherea number of world renowned designers present their creations. Even if youare not in the marketfor haute couture you'll find a stroll along the storefronts a rewa rding experience.
SHOPPING
Returning to Max-Joseph-Ptatz turn right down Residenzstrasse , which leads you to OdeonspLatz. Weary shoppers regain their strength at sidewelk cafes whilewatching Munich's kindred spirits strolling past with their colourful shoppingbags. fromOdeonsplatz continue down historic Brienner Strasse, which marks the northern border of this luxuriousshopping district. This street. studded with tastefully decorated shops leads you to MaximitianspLatz, another noteworthy area with a classicambience. By now you may have worked up an appetite. Head for the "vtktuettenmarkt" (Victuals Market), a Mecca for Epicureans, only a few steps south of Marienplatz. from Vi ktualienmarkt meander south onto the less crowded Sendlinger Strasse and its side street Hackenstrasse. There you'll find a wide range of shops offering antiques, furniture, home accessories, clocks, jewellery, leather goods and of course the ever present fashion and shoe boutiques. While on Sendlinger Strasse take note of one of Munichs surviving city gates, the Sendlinger Tor. Those with more flamboyant taste should not miss a visit to the funky shopping districts of Schwabing, Haidhausen, the GartnerpLatz and Gtockenbach area. Here the shops - and the customers - are quite obviously more unconventional. Charming shops with their cornucopia of unique, irresistible and sometimes "off the wall" gifts and memorabilia as well as trend-setting fashion, havea specialappeal to artist, students and in general to those with a more Bohemian flair, There are lively cafes and restaurants, which offer great opportunities for people watching. As we say in Germany, 'viel Spass!" (Have fun) withyourshopping experience in Munich!
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storeforthe entirefamily. Besides our excellent servicesand brand names wro as HuqcBoss,Joop!. Strellscn, Tommy Hilfigl1', gene Lezard. Polo Jeans. li-Star and many moreYGU can
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Theatinerstrasse 47, Munich Neuheuser Strasse 12; Munich Phone(089) 21101-(1 open: Mon.- Fri.9.30 a.m. - 7/ 8 p.m. Sat. 9.30 a.m. - 6/8 p.m.;
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Munich'Sfirst-class address fpr oessocs. underwear,home wear & swimfashion. On two floors you'll find brand names like La Perla, Eres,Marie Jc, Hanro, Feraud, Celestine. Maryan. We offer a large variety of styles & sizes. Residenzstrafle 19, MuniCh
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crabtree & Evelyn captures the essence of English style with l'Vl'ryday luxuries and beautifulgifts. Ourrange encompasses fine fragrance, bath and body care as well as homefragrance and gourmet foods. A l~ of qualityand beauty;s reflectedin ~rything we do. Neuhauser Str.2 (pedestrianlone) Phone: (089) 24 22 39 46 Open:Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m, - 7 It.m. info@crabtree-eveI)'l1.d e
~r 100years shoe tradition. Fashionablecomfort.shoes wilh perfect German fit. Weare known for our competent serviceand prufessionaladvice. 5 minutes from Marienplall Rindermarkt 7, Munich
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Bm a AtmQUES Hymphenbur9- & Meil!i en porcelain. glass. silver,jewt>llery, ivory, paintings, icons, East Asian art ware. bronze figurines and wood sculptures. Antiques from the 18th, 19th & 20th century. Salvatcrstr. 8 Munich (close by Theatiner Church) Phone: (089) 293664 Hours:mOrlAri.1()--6. sat. ID-I
As ene of Munich's oldest men'swearstores, we offer classicstyles wit h fashionable desi9ns. Enjoy our unique collectionof Trachten (traditional) fashion from SchneiderS. sportswearfrom Ganl and Dutfitsmade ftom the finest Italian & Britishfabrics.
Eisenmannstr. 4; Munich (close to Karlsplall - Stachus) Phone: 089263427
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Eating out in " Munich & beyond " ..Eating and Orinking keeps body and soul toqetber" - in Munich
peoplestill adhere to this old Bavarian saying . For well over 600 years the Bavarian capital wasthe seat of the Wittelsbach dukes, elector princes and kings. Sumpt uous meals were always served
at court, but the mid dle class Munich folk did not neglect their creature comforts either. What surprises t ravelers to Germany, and especially to Munich, is
the culinary diversity. Special mention shouldbe madeof the local Munich cooking. which despite its venerable age has maintained
its freshness. Munich cuisine is especially known for its traditional meatdishesas well as sumptuous desserts. Some favorite meat spedalties are griUed knuckle of pork or
veal, boiled beef with freshly grated horseradish. Munich Sauerbraten (marinated beef with a spicy flavor), as well as game such as haunchofvenisonor roast wild boar and, last but not Least, the popular roast pork with dumplings - all these are served in every good traditional restaurant in the Bavarian capital Speaking of dumplings one thing is certain: The king of the dumpLings is the bread dumpLing (Semmetkncdet), closely followed by the potato dumpling; both help youto get the gra'l)' to your mouth.
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example a good helping of Obazda, This is a soft cheese, often mellow Camembert mixed with butter, mashed and flavored with onion, salt, pepper, paprika and caraway. Fresh Brezen, mammoth size pretzels, with coarse grains of salt on them, go welL with it. Hig hLy rated for the morning Brotzeit, as a second breakfast, so to speak, is the white sausage (WeiBwurst) , a Bavarian spedalty made of veal, ftavored with a Lot of fresh parsley, lemon peel and spices. It is served, hot and steaming, straight onto the table from the sausage cauldron. The whitesausage and howto eat it are subject to iron laws. It "should not have heard the clock strike twelve", is a rule from the time when electric cooling systems were unknown. Eating the white sausage in the proper way1S an art all its own: Some people simply suck the contents out from one end. The more refined. and yet the Bavarian. wayis to cut the sausage into two parts lengthwise and then to peel the skin off both halves. Try it with crisp Brezen, sweet mustard and a fresh wheat beer. Besides rustic Bavarian food there are several excellent German restaurants that offer fine German cuisine including lighter fare. Try for example Restaurant HaLali on Schcnfeldstrerse (from Odeonplatz 200 meters down l udwigstraBe and then right). Their lovingly preparedmeat. poultryand fish entrees are sure to delight even the most discriminating palate. Since26%ofMunich's citizens stemfrom foreign landsthereisa vast array of ethnic food restaurants for f!Very palate and pocket book.
Bavaria's streams and lakes provide fresh carp, catfish, brook trout, pike and perch. The favorite fish of the locals is the Steckerlfisch, a whitefish or mackerel, grilled on a spit. The best way to enjoyit is in a beer garden, washing it down with a freshLy filled liter mug (Mass) of beer. For a snackbetween mealsthere is the Bavarian " Brotzeit" . There are plentyof opportunities to indulge in it. You could order for 20
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We won't even attempt to list th e various types of eth nic restaurants but be assured that almost everything you may desire is available. By far the most popular for-eign food among Germans is the Italian cuisine. Once you havegotten your Bavarian
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PRlNZ.MYSHKlH International ~ari.Jn cuisine. Opendaily 11.00 a.m. - 0.30 •. m. Hatlenstra&e 2 {of SendlingtT Stra6e. S minut~ from lllarienplatzj ~atioM Il'COmll'ltndtd. I'ho~:
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The diversearray of fresh produceis larger than almost anywhere else in Europe. The victuals market is open Monday to Saturday and evenifyouare not self-catering we recommend a stroll among the cotorful stalls. You are sure to be enchanted.
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TrliditioNl. high rtalldard ~rmh cuisint .1 low prius. ~ Wllmly r«om~ our fWlllWlft ami Vil00us PaelLn. E"'"YThursdayM Flamtnco show with Andalusitn atrnoqlht're. Enjoy tin~t bpas ami tod ltail spKials at tile b.lr. H.ppy Hour S p.m.- 8 p.m. Optn da ily 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pariser Str. 46, 81661 Muoittl I'Ilont: 089 I 48 84 96
One of Munich's most popular brtWhouses with the rots and tourists. We are known for our primewheat beer, traoitional atmosphere and cuisine, ano i very popular beel-gilrdtTI, Ta l 1 (right oH Marienplatz) Phone: 089 290138 -0 Open daily: 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.
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world. They stipulatedthat beercould onlybe brewed using barley, hops and water. The word yeast did not comeup in the regulations. Its use for certain brewi ng processes had tong been accepted. To this day Munich brewers adhere to this historic decree.
Big city atmosphere. rural charm, art treasures, and high-tech: This special-Munich mix" is what has madethe capital of Bavaria world-famous. Its greatest popularity however stems from the drink that is associated the world ove r with Munich: BEER.
Beer gardens - Munich's zest for life
Internationally Munich is undoubtedly the Number One beer
On sunny days from spring to autumn you willfind residents and visitorsalikesitting undershadyage-oldtrees enjoying tan kards of fresh, thirst-quenching beer. Theshady chestnut trees, an integral part of every beer garden, originally served to keep the beer cool The Bavarian Brewing Regulations did not allow beer to be brewed in summer. which made it necessary to store large quant ities of winter-brewed beer in a cool place.
metropolis. The Oktoberfest, a festival of Munich's beer is definitely a trademark of Bavaria's capital and is a household name in all parts of the world. It is with good reason therefore that there are 3.000 "Sister" - Oktoberfests spread out
all overthe world. The history of Munich's beer
Despite protests by the proprietors, King l Brewing itself was a matter for the monks. The Augusti nians
started brewing as earlyas 1328and the brewery they established (Augustiner) is still one of the most popularin operation today. In order to put a stop to adulterating the beer from the outset Duke Albrecht IV issued strict beer regulationsfor the royal seat of Munich in 1487-beforetheofficiaIBavarian ty laws, which were decreed by beer puriDuke WiLhelm IV in 1516.
You might find it amazing but in most beer gafdens Oktoberfest) beer is only served in 1-litre mug or s t locallycalled, Mass. It is onlythe 'weissbier". a beer br wheat that can be bought in 1/2·litre glasses.
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dictionary at a glance: grilled knuckle of porkor veal marinated beef with a sour flavor boiled white veal sausage .- - - white fish or mackerel grilled on a spit huge Pretzel with coarse salt grains bread or potato dumpling soft Camembert with butter and spices a snack consisting of bread & various foppi such as meats or cheese shandy (beer and lemonade drin ) Radler mix of apple juice and mineral water Apfelschorte 29
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City of Culture Munich- t his namehas cometo be associated with the Oktoberfest and t he Hofbrauhaus, the Olympi c grounds and Fasching, t he Viktualienmarket and Schwabing. However Munich also has an international reputation as a metropolis of multi-faceted art and culture. Besides the traditional, large stages there are experimental theatres; th e music scene ranges from classical to pop, and modern art co-exists with the old masters, in what are often architectu raUy delightful museums. Mu nich is also Germany's film and mediacenter.
The wonderful concept also includes an interesting selection of food and drink specialities from traditional Bavarian to exotic, international cuisine. No matter which of the 800 seats wit hin the hall you may choose: "runners" will happilybring t he culinary delights to your table. We are sure you will find the combination of cultural, eating and shopping experience very pleasant. "Schrar menhalle" is locate d at Viktualien Markt 15 and is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. For further info check www. schranne.de 'Der PsChOff' pub at Schrone:nholle
Whoever takes a closer look at the history of Bavaria and Munich will soon find out that the conservation of art and culture has always been given high priority here. 700 years of rule by the WitteLsbach family has given Munich its present-day importance as a center of European culture. King Ludwig I of Bavaria deserves special mention here. During the regency of this "Prince of the Muses", many ofthe sights of Munich were built. Before int roducing some of the lonqstanding art-and-culturalinstit utions, we would like to acquaint you with Munich's latest cultural experience - Schranenhalle around1855 the "Scbrar menhalle". the old grain trading building adjacent to the Viktualienmarkt. After more than 150 years it was recently rebuilt as an architecturally pleasing iron and glass structure. The building itself is fascinating but your attention will very quickly shift to 50individuallydesigned market stalls inside which offer a variety of arts, crafts, traditional trade merchandise and more. A highly versatile cultural program which has something to offer for every taste is presented on all three levels of "Schrannenhalte": Theatre, dance, comedy, concerts, performances ...
Some58 theatres offer a varied program. One of the foremost is the NationalTheatre, hometo the BavarianState Opera. Someof the world's greatest opera and ballet stars appear here.
The National Theatre, withits 2101seats, the largest 0 in Germany, was originally built in 1811 he 65& &~il'!iif!liilllll annually can choose between some 5 10 different ballet performances season, which makes the State Opera, next t
Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera in New York, one of the foremost houses concerning the varietyof its program. Traditionally the repertoire of this beautiful theatre focuses on operas from Moza rt, Wagner, Verdi and Richard Strauss but has alsocelebrated great successes with worksfrom the Baroque area. During July, Munich's world-renowned Opera Festival attracts more than 100.000visitors. For program and ticket information visittheir boxofficeat MarstalLplatz 5, visittheirwebsite at www. staatsoper.de or call (089) 2185-1920. Other well-known theatres are the Gartnerplatztheater and Prinzregententheater, which stages operetta, ballet and performances of the theatre academy. Classical and modern elocution theatre is offered in many play houses such as in the Residenztheater and the Munchner Kammerspiele; the Deutsches Theater puts on theme shows and musicals. Three large orchestras are domiciled in the City of Culture and since 1999 three star conductors have been working with them: JamesLevine conducts the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin Maazel the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Zubin Mehta the Bavarian State Orchestra. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra obtained its own premises in November 1985 with the opening of the Philharmonic Hall in the GasteigCultural Center. In additionto the Philharmonic Hall (2.400seats) and the Carl OrffHall (600 seats), the Gasteig also provides a smallConcert Hall (190seats).
paintings from the 14th - 18th century. The collection has acquired an international reputation on account of great masterssuchas Durer. Rembrandt, Rubens and Leonardo da Vinci . Close by, the New Pinakothek shows European paintings and sculpture ofthe 18thand19thcentury(English landscape painting, the French Impressionists, Biederrneier, art nouveau). Munich's third Pinakcthek, the Pinakothek der Moderne, exhibiting contemporary art. is the tatest addition. Paintings, graphics, sculptures, design, architecture and installations formerly seen only in numerous collections throughout the city can now be found in one building. Friends of the "Blaue Reiter" ("Blue Rider") movement wilLfind an outstanding collection of works by such renowned artist as Kandinsky, Macke, Marc, MLinter, Klee, Jawlensky, Werefkin and other related artists in the "Stadtische Gaterie im lenbachhaus". Since the 1970s international contemporary art has become a second focus of this beautiful museum. The gallery is located in a Iuscan style villa once owned by the eminent Munich painter. Franz von lenbach (1832 - 1904), right in the center of Munich, close to the Ptnakothek museums and Kcniqsplatz (U-Bahn station) on Luisenstrafse 33. Below ground,directly bythe villa, the so-called "Kunstbau"wasopened in 1994.Sincethen it has added a valuable newdimension to the gallery's exhibition. You can enjoya visit to the Lenbachhaus and Kunstbau Tuesdays to to Sundays from 10 to 6. The ancient art of the Greeks and Roman can be seen in the Glyptothek.
Museums and Galleries The inventory of Munich's museums and galleries belong to the most important in the world. From before the times of classical antiquity and down throughthe Middle Ages and up to the present one can view, study or simply enjoy whatever meets one's fancy and thirst for knowledge. The entire palette of European culture can be admi red in some 46 museums and collections and numerous galleries. The Old Pinakothek, presents European 36
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History buffsand others will love the archaeological state -collection of Munich. Besides the permanent exhibition you can visita special exhibition entitled "Nessaqes from Ancient Times" (Oct. 21st - ApriL 17th). It focuses on the use of the written word in the Roman empire, whether hewn in stone, engraved onto metal, scraped in wax or written on papyrus . You can marvel at over 500 of such ancient messages taken from all aspects of Roman life: Ancient business, the ever present bureaucracy, school affairs, curiosities from Roman cuisine, love, humour and dialogue wit h the gods. Enjoy viewing such items as the last remaining official stationery of the city of Cologne (tst century) or a dog tag of the watch dog owned by a Roman city commander. The "Archaoloqische Staatssammlung Munchen" is located on Lerchenfeldstrafse 2 and is open Tue. - Sun. from 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m, For Further information call (089) 21124-02 or check the website at www.archaeologie-bayern.de
life of Munich were completely distroyed but are being brought back to lifethrough the exhibit's originalphotos, old documents and multi-media presentation.Current trends are not overlooked; therefore the visitor will have an authentic look into Munich's coffee-house-cuLture. The museumis open dailyfrom 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. excepts sundays and holidays (exceptin December, when it also openson sundays). You'll find this very enlightening museum on Brienner Strafse 11in the Palmgarten of the Luit poldblock. Churches and Palaces All man ner of stylescan be found among the almost300 churches in Munich. Munich's oldest parish church is St. Peter's Church ("Old Peter") dates back to the 11th century. In the center of the city we find the Cathedral Church of Our Beloved Lady, (Fra uenkirche) whose striking, bulbous towers have becomea city landmark. This is a late Gothic hall-like construction of the 15th century and is decorated withworks of art from fivecenturies. The Theatiner Church (1667) features Italian baroque, while the St. Anna Cloister Church (17 33) is the first rococo church to be builtin Munich and the Asamkirche (17 33-46) is considered to be a brilliant masterpiece of Bavarian rococo.
The Deutsches Museum is one of the largest technical and naturalscience museums in the world. 18,000originaL instruments, models and replicas documentthe development of natural science, techniques and industry up to presentday standards. The Cafe Luitpold Collection documents the history of this enchanting cafe from its opening January 1st 1888 to the 2nd Worldwar. The oppulent reception rooms which reflected the society, political and cultural 38
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The Munich Residence originatedas a smallmoated castle, builtin 1385, and was gradually expanded by the Wittelsbach rulers who usedit until 1918as their residence and seat of government. With about 130 rooms open to the public the Residence is one of the most significant palaces i., Munich . Especially noteworthy is the treasure chamber, which exhibits priceless objects made of rock crystal, gemsand ivory, as wellas religious art, ordersand insignia, tableware and eventoilet sets. Opening hours: April tst - October 15th, 9-6; October 16th - March 31st, 10-4. Political ambitions led to the construction of the Schleissheim Palace since elector Max Emanuel had hoped (in vain) to receive emperor status. The monumental structure houses among other things a grand staircase, splendid banqueting halls and slate apartments. Opening hours: April 1st - September 30th, g-6; October tst - March 31st, 10-4, closedMondays. For further information on Bavaria's castles visit the very Infermative web site www.schLoesser.bayern.de (Engllsh version is available.) Not only Upper Bavaria, but also the city of Munich offers some splendid palaces foryour exploration. Nymphenburg, a masterpiece of baroque and rococo architecture with its spadous gardens and small"park-castles" is noteworthy among European art. It used to be the summer refuge of Munich's court and is a
key feature of the sightseeing program for the city throuqhout the year. Opening hours: April 1st - October 15t h, 9- 6; October 16th - March J t st. 10-4. For a complete list of addresses, phone numbers and opening hours of these cultural sites stop by the Tourist Information Office at Marienplatz or call 089 233 0300. They have a special arrangement for those keen on the arts. Included in the arrange-ment is a Munich Transport ticket forall means of public transport, valid for the whole period of your stay and a voucher booklet offering a widevarietyof discounts.
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Beyond Munich by train
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Your visit to Munich would be incompletewithout getting to know the surrounding country-side. Bavaria is beautiful! Here you'll find unspoiled nature, strong people and fascinating traditions. By all means make the time to see not only Munich but venture out and explore "beyond"! On the following pages we want to acquaint you with some of its mountains, lakes and charming villages. Most places of interest can eastely be visited by train. The Bavarian government has seen to it that sightworthy places such as Germisch-Partenki rchen. Schliersee, rhiemsee, Koniqsee and the Atlgall-region can be conveniently reached by rail. -r' M
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In summertime you may enjoy swimming in its clean water while enjoying the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. If you
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AU of these festivals have one thing in common : Participantsand visitors alike enjoy lots of good Bavarian beer!
would rather stay dry you can rent a boat or take a ride on the
officialsightseeing boat "Schtierseem", which willalso take you to the lovely little island "Worth".
In wintertime the takeseems even busier with hundredsof people staying warm whileice-skating, ice curling playing ice hockey or just taking a walk on the thick layer of ice.
The townof Scbtiersee is over 1200years old and its 6.000 citizens pridethemselvesin maintainingtheir ancient traditions. There are some special eventsthroughout the year whenvisitorscan see the locals in their traditional clothes: Pentecost Festival May, 16th-18th Trachtenjahrtag (Day of traditional ctothing) June. 5th "Sixtus"·Alps-Triathlon July, 23rd Lake Festival in the lake park with fire works,July 29th-31st Alt-Schlierseer Kirchtag August, 7th (on this occasionyou'U see very old traditional clothing) Waldfest - forest festival August . 12th - 15th Mountain Festival in lake Spitzing August. 20th Open-Air Summer-Opera I Nabucco August, 26th
Before you explore the area, we recommend a visit to the local tourist information center on Bahnhofstrasse, right across from the railroad station. Hereyou'U find a no-nonsense. professional staff ready to provide you with valuable information on local sights and events; info on hiking, biking. winter-sports. weather conditions in the surrounding mountainsand even whereto find a good restaurant or betel. Speaking about hotels we warmly recommend the -Alpenclub" located on a knoll just a few minutes walk from the town's (enter. From here you can enjoy a comman- ding view of the lake and the peacefulsurroundings.
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This beautiful Spa-hotel offers Standard- & Luxury single and double rooms, as well as a restaurant, bar and lounge. You'll be impressed byits modern wellness center,which boasts pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool. For your convenience there are also conference facilities for up to 100 persons. The Alpenclub is one of the most frequented hotels for international guest in the area and therefore very well prepared to
assistyouwith anyquestionor needsyou may have. Depending on the seasonthere are also activities to familiarize Enqlish-speakinq guests with the area. If you'd rather experience typical Bavarian accommodations you should check out the Schliersberg Alm. This hotel/restaurant/ beer-garden is located on top of the Schtiersberq-mountain and offersa very rewarding panoramic viewof the lake.
Aski lift will take you up to an elevation of 1061 meters (3500 feet) wherethe comfortable establishment. which boasts an outdoor pool. alpine coaster and a 1 km long summer toboggan, is located. The photo of the lakewasshot from up here. Schtiersberg AIm serves the great lokal brew ~Ayi n g e r" . Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy limitless activities in the mountains surrounding Schliersee. Take a drive (there's also bus service) to the smaller lake Spitzingsee. From here you can take extended hikes all the way into neighboring Austria. Numerous lifts make the
G'mdu/o to Schliersbergolm withits breothtoldng views.
climb to higher locations less strenuous and even if you are not interested in taking long walks you may want to take either the lifts 'Taubenstetnbahn" or "Stumpftinq-Sesselbehn" to enjoy the magnificent view. During the ski season there are a total of 24 lifts in operation offering a nice variety of cross-country and down hill slopes. Schliersee is known for a relaxedsporting atmosphere rather than catering to extremists. How to get to Schliersee••• From Munich take the highway AB direction Salzburg and exit at the sign 'weyam ". From t here take the country road B307 direction Miesbach, Hausharn . Schliersee. Depending on traffic you can make it from almost anywhere in Munich in an hour or less. If you rely on public transportation you can take the train from Munich Central station (see page 44 for details). Trains depart every hour and take about an hour to the Schliersee Station. (tourist inform ation right across the street).
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n the course of time the structure was named NAltes Schloss" (old castle) and gained popularity withvisitors, because in 1948 the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany was drafted in its dining room . Part of Ki ng Ludwig's private quarters and the monastery along with interesting displays about the constitutional committee's work can be visited. You'll also find two art galleries, one with paintingsof Munich's Julius Exter and one with paintings fromthe Ihiernsee region which can be visited during the foHowing hours:
Why is lake Chiemsee called "Des Bayrische Meer" (the Bavarian sea)? Quite simply because it is by far the Largest lake in this state.
April 1st -middle of October: 9-6 Middle of October - March 31st: 10-4.45 Note: The Exter gallery is closed from November 1st - March 31st.
It is locatedabout 100 km (60 miles)sout h east of Munich, always
following highway # 8 direction Salzburg. Usually it should not take much more than one hour to get here.either bycaror bytrain (see page 44 for details on Bayem-ricket) from Munich Central Stationvia Rosenheim.
thiemsee. located at the foot of the Alps has much moreto offer than a beautifull lake. The area offers lots of exciting outdoor activities which can be explored by way of balloon, lift. mountain bike and paddle-steamer (in addition to the moreconventional weys.)
In this article we would like to focus yourattention on the island " Herrenchiemsee" a must-see for historyand culture buffs.
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The most popular point of interest on the island is the " Neues Schloss Herrenchfemsee" (new castle) . Here King Ludwig 11 realized a building projectthat wasverydear to his heart and well planned: The construction of a "Bavarian versattles". Among the 20 showpiece rooms you'll find the "Sesandtentreppe" (copy of Versailles Ambassador's Staircase), the mirror galleryand the parade bedroom (French kings used to retire and wake up in front of an audience) especially impressive. 51
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Thepalaceparkwas planned by Cart. von Effner and like the castle. draws on motifs from VersaiUes. The Klng ·ludwig-D-Museum
depictsthe life and work of this glamorous Bavarian king. Opening hou rs: Castle
April 1st - middle of October: 9-6 Middle of October - March 31st: 9.40-4.15 Museum April lst - middle of octo ber: 9·6 Middle of October - Ma rch 31st: 10-4.45 For further information call (08051) 6887-0 or visit the
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen lying sedately at the foot of Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze (2964 m). an hour south of Munich is the twin-town of GarmischPertenkirchen. You'll find t he trip. either by car or train . to be very pleasant since it offers breathtaking views onto the alpine mountain range. Strolling t hrough Iermtsch-Pa rtenkirchen , culture is your
constant companion. Bavarian tradition abounds.The beautifully painted . historic buildings and baroque churches will take you on an enchanti ng t rip into t he past.
Today people from all different background find that Garmisch-Partenkirchen has something to offer to them. As a host of t he Olympic Winter Games
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One of the most popular excursions in the area is a walk into the "Pertnachklamm", This gorge is the result of thousands of yea ~ of grinding action of the Partnach River. which has cut its pass through the limestone rocks. The rock walls on both sides of the narrow riverbed are up to 80 metres (more than 250 feet) high and offer a fantastic experience for eyes. ears and even the entire body since one can actuallyfeel the pounding action of the gashing water on the chest cavity. Duri ng the winter you'll be amazed at the ice and snow formations; during summer you'll find a stroll through the galleries and tunnels along the river a cool. refreshing spectacle of nature. The 20 minutes walk or horse-and-buggy ride to the entrance of the Partnech Gorge starts at the old Olympic Ski Stadium.
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One of Sarmtsch-Parteokirchen's most famous residents, Richard Strauss is partially responsible for the town's love affair with music. Especially during the summer season you'll find a varietyof performances to please almost everytaste. If you enjoy shopping, you will find a wide array of wares here: Designer fashion, souvenirs, sportswear, traditional clothing, boutiques, men's outfitters. jewellers, goldsmiths, art, antiques, traditional handicrafts. original accessories, popular souvenirs, hatters. exquisitescents and finest confectioners - it is all there,
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Want to know what Bavarians wearon festive occasions or in everyday life? Then visit Grasegger, Upper Bavarian's largest "rrachten" (traditional clothing) store. Right in the heart of IiarmischPartenkirchen you can browse through more than 10.000 square feet of traditional fashion like "tederhcsen", "Dirndl" and other traditional outfits. Grasegger also carries casual and rugged outdoor wearas well as a wideselection of brand names and highquality fabrics. They manufacture their owntraditionaljacketswith fabrics from the last remaining clothweavers of Bavaria and Austria. Youll find Grasegger right next to the casino, Am Kurparlc 8. Opening hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 • 6.30 and Sal 9 - 4. For further information call 08821 943000or visittheir website at www.grasegger.de
Are you looking for an authentic Cuckoo- or Grandfather clock? Fran kTrenkle's Schwarzwalduhren Shopis the locationin Garmisch· Partenkirchen. Frank betongs to a well-known Black Forest Clock manufacturing family and his store on Zugspitzstra&e 65 is in business for more than 40 years. The staff is very knowledgeable and service oriented and has a lot of experience in dealing with international customers. Among the services offered are world-wide shipping, tax-free sates and acceptanceof all major credit cards. With so much beauty in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen you will likely want to capture someof it on film.
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For a complete, professional serviceand/ or purchasing equipment we recommend " Foto Schneider " right in the heart of II!_~ Garmisch also located on the shopping strip, Am Kurpark 3,
Ask about their digital cameras and accessories, 35 mm cameras and camcorders. Foto Schneider also offers film developing service in 30 minutes and prints from all digital sources including mobile phone cameras in minutes; so you can check whether your shots of the surrounding mountains turned out right. Sarmisch-Pertenkirchenand itssurroundings haveso muchto offer. We suggest you stay for a couple of days if your travel itinerary allows for it. You'll find a nice variety of hotels in the area that catersto varying tastes and budgets. Phone ; 08821 51401, Fax: 08821 4082 Open: Mon - Fri: 09.00 am - 12.30 pm 02.00 pm - 06.00 pm Sat: 09.00 am - 01.00 pm
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in Italian dishes and matching wi nes or treat yourself to a traditional coffee and cake in the Pest-Cafe. The hotel is located on ludwigstrasse 49. Forreservations catt 088219363-0 or check their website at www.post·hotel.de.
Here are two of our favourites: Top Country line ........ Hotel Alpina. This world-famous Olympic resort offers 70 first class rooms with all the conveniences and amenities youwould expectfrom a a-star hotel Hotel Alpina with its modern health and fitness facilities is the "borne away from home" for the American Alpine ski team. Enjoy their wellness oasis with sauna/ steam room. indoor swimming pavilion as weU as a large variety of massage and beauty treatments. Hotel Alpina is located on AlpspitzstraBe 12. dose to the centreof town.
Make sure you visit the Tourist Information centre on RichardStrauss-P1.atz 1. There knowledgeable staff wiUhappi lyanswerany questions and help you with accommodations. If you would like to explore the areas around SarmtschPartenkitchen (e.q. Zugspitz village. Oberammergau etc.) you can make use of the Werdenfels-Ticket which allows one person unlimited use of the regional railway systemfor one day (weekdays from 9.00 am to 3.00 the next morning, sun- & holidays from midnight to 3.00 the next day). The cost is 9.00 Euro. Groups of more than two persons can make use of the Bayern-Ticket (see page 44 for details).
For furtherinformation callGermany (49) 88217830or check their web site www.alpina-gap.de live like a king ! in Ga rmisch-Partenkirchen's Post-Hotel Aunique blend of simple elegance combined with traditional and cosy atmosphere. like king l udwig Il, who refreshed himself here, when changing his horse and carriage, you too, will be enchanted with the romance of the historic interior. Even if you are not staying at the Post-Hotel. stop by their tavern specialising
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