Nice central location. Good for events of medium to small groups. Food is good and diverse,…read moreexcellent service, and a various selection of drinks.

A nice gig venue in the Kultfabrik. Went here for the first time recently to watch John Butler Trio…read moreand really liked the venue. This particular event was standing only and despite the concert being sold out it did not feel cramped. There was a great big bar at the back of the hall and getting drinks was quick and easy. The prices for the drinks were also reasonable and the choices were ok. The acoustics in the venue were quite ok however the sound system in use on the night was a bit raspy and sounded not as clean as I would have expected. Not sure it was the venue or the choice of sound equipment that evening. Happily come back here anyday for a gig or two. Getting here is easy on the train.

I don't like big music venues, but Tonhalle is probably the biggest venue that I can tolerate. The…read morestanding area is broad, so I was able to get close enough to the stage without much trouble. Even though I was close to the speakers, the sounds were not overbearingly loud, and the floors did not shake with the bass. Drinks are fairly priced for a music venue. I was there for a rock concert, and to my surprise, people were moshing and crowdsurfing. Security was quite good in catching the crowdsurfers, and no one got hurt during the moshing. Overall, it was a decent experience.

Viktualienmarkt -- Munich's Historic Food Market…read more The Viktualienmarkt is Munich's largest and most famous open‑air food market. Come here to get a delicious taste of Munich. We came here for both lunch and dinner on two different days. The stalls offer a wide variety of options. Fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, seafood, cheeses, coffee, beer and of course pretzels. Ordered a Wiener Schnitzel and then found a table in the biergarten for dinner. The tender veal cutlets are pounded thin, breaded, and fried until perfectly crisp. This classic European comfort food is one of my favorites. So nice to sit under the trees enjoying the blue skies on a breezy summer evening. For lunch, we grabbed pastries and drinks to go. The market was established in 1807 by King Maximilian I Joseph to relieve overcrowding at Marienplatz. It was originally a farmers' market. Over time, it evolved into a gourmet destination. The name "Viktualien" comes from the Late Latin victualia meaning "provisions." Some specialty spots to check out include: Honighäusl -- honey stalls Thoma Fromages et Vines -- cheeses and wines Café Nymphenburg Sekt -- sparkling wine and cakes Verrückte Eismacher -- creative ice cream Fisch Witte -- fresh fish Check out the blue-and-white Maibaum/Maypole. Unlike rural maypoles raised annually, Munich's has been in place since May 4, 1962, when the city's mayor felt that the "village of millions" deserved its own Maibaum. Maypoles in Bavaria date back to the 16th century. They symbolize community identity, fertility, and spring. In Munich, the tradition was adapted into a permanent urban landmark, blending rural customs with city culture. The Munich Maibaum is painted in Bavaria's white and blue and adorned with carved figures and guild signs. Six main groups depict scenes from Munich life. Brewery team transporting beer barrels. Oktoberfest scenes. Schäfflertanz (coopers' dance). Musicians and dancing couples. Market stall woman with a beer bar. Munich city flags. Patron saints of brewers, St. Boniface and St. Florian. You can also fill your water bottle here from the fountains. So important to stay hydrated when the summer temperatures soared into three digits!

The Viktualienmarkt near Marienplatz in Munich is an excellent place to buy all sorts of crafts,…read moregrilled and fried foods, delis, Metzgerai or Feincosten, cheese, produce and beer at the Augustinerbrau Biergarten, the latter which was my initial focus. Best to come with a few friends to stake out a table. Alone,... good luck. The Augustinerbrau Helles is my favorite beer in Munich and I wish I had been able to sit down to appreciate it fully. I took a picture of my liter Mass standing with several other people. Later I had tea and a pistachio croissant at the nearby Eataly, a Keberkaessemmel at the A. Klobeck Metzgerai and a small craft gift at the Kunst & Handwerk shop of Peter Urban, all ringing the Viktualienmarkt. There is something for everyone at the Viktualienmarkt.

I don't often say this but this is pretty much a must-visit if you're going to Munich for the first…read moretime. It's in the Alstadt so the museum is not hard to get to. The museum shows the Bavarian royalty rather vividly. You will need at least 2 hours to see all the exhibits, if not 3-4 hours. This is assuming that you won't be listening to much of the audioguide entries. The audioguides are thorough and informative, but you will be spending a lot more time in the museum if you listen to many/all of them. The museum, as you can infer, is vast and chock full of stuff. While the rooms themselves are numerous, you still have exhibits with their collections of dining ware, furniture and furnishings. The tapestries are beautiful as are many of the rooms. The rooms seem endless at some parts. The good thing is that there are "off ramps" where you can shorten the visit and head towards the exit, but if you want the full experience, be prepared to spend a lot of time. The treasury part of the museum, which is separate but adjacent, takes less time (you could go through it in less than 30 minutes), has some nice exhibits. The highlight is probably the crown and swords. Staff at the entrance and around the museum are generally informative and not intrusive. The benefit of this museum, unlike many in the city, is that it's open on Mondays, so you can save this museum trip for that day.

Extremely beautiful place to visit when in Munich…read more Tons of priceless artifacts, beautiful architecture, and an amazing blend of art, history, culture.