The first time I’ve discovered the perks of riding a bicycle to get to explore as much as I can was during a very short stint in Munich, Germany. We were coming from Prague en route to Vienna by train, and decided to spend a night halfway through. Because we didn’t have much time then, we raced around by foot as soon as we dropped off our bags at the Hotel Deutsches Theater.
Those days it was easy to detect tourists like us – we were walking around with maps. Our destinations for that afternoon were the historical square Odeonsplatz, the Marienplatz at the Old Town, the Munich Residenz and the Theatine Church. It was Oktoberfest at the time, and I remember I was mesmerized when I saw a horse drawn beer wagon in the street! I’m not much of a beer drinker, but in the spirit of Oktoberfest, we capped the night with Bavarian beer.
Odeonsplatz 
Monument to King Ludwig I 
Theatine Church 
Marienplatz 
Frauenkirche
The next day we stopped by the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady, the Frauenkirche, a Gothic Church where the legendary “Devil’s footprint” can be found. It was a black mark resembling a footprint located near the church doors. At this viewpoint, one won’t see any windows.
After breakfast, we rented bicycles to ride around the English Garden, an extensive urban park. Now my memory isn’t serving me right, and I don’t remember exactly where in the English Garden it was, but we saw some surfers riding the waves in a stream. It looked really cool! In the English Garden we treated ourselves with a pretzel, and again a beer. Time flew by as we cycled, and next thing I knew we were running late for checking out of our hotel! I’d say cycling around Munich was the highlight of that overnight trip – it would be the start of my cycling activities whenever we visit a new destination.
That summarizes my whirlwind of a trip in Munich, a beautiful city in Bavaria, Germany. We couldn’t get enough of Germany, hence a few years later we flew back for a longer, memorable vacation.
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It also brings back good memories. My last stay was for a business trip, so I didn’t choose the date and I found myself under the first snow, not really equipped for that! I have always appreciated the architecture of this city which has an elegant Italian touch in most of its monuments.
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It was a good decision for us to stay at least for a night in Munich. I agree the architecture is amazing!
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Munich is one of my favorite cities I’ve visited in Germany, if not my most favorite! I was really captured by its towering, gorgeous architecture, as well as the hearty and copious amounts of food and beer. That, and it made for great day trips to Neuschwanstein and other parts of the Bavaria region! Thanks for the memories. 🙂
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Oh yes! I’ve always wanted to go to Neuschwanstein! Looking forward to next time. Thanks for stopping by Rebecca, glad this post brought good memories.
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ive been to Munich numerous times. But i have never felt like i really understood the city
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Munich was one of my favorite cities. Loved the beer gardens. And ate lots of curywurst.
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Thank you for dropping by! I couldn’t agree with you more – it left a good lasting impression to me and I hope someday I can go back.
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My last trip to Munich was even shorter than yours – it was a layover in between catching planes. One day, I’ll get back there and see all the places that I’ve missed so far.
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That was short indeed! Hope you can spend a longer time there next time. As should I =) Until then, stay safe Kathryn!
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