Easy to navigate to and centrally located in the city center. Nice short walk to the Marienplatz…read moreand other central attractions. Well worth the price for the added convenience and access.

The imposing bell tower & the sound of the bells reverberated through the square. Everyone smiled,…read morestopped & tried to see the figures moving. Daily at 11:00 AM, noon and 5:00 PM from March through October the ornate clock treats us to a 12 to 15 minute show. 32 life-size animated figures move to music from 43 bells. The top tier shows a royal wedding & knight jousting from 1568. The bottom tier shows the traditional coopers' dance that celebrated the end of the plague. It ends with a golden rooster at the top flapping its wings & crowing three times.

A VERY FAMOUS MECHANICAL CLOCK IN MUNICH'S MARIENPLATZ…read more====================================================== My husband and I were walking around the Marienplatz on Friday, April 17, 2026 just before noon and the plaza started filling up with people waiting to see the life-size figures. The show lasts about fifteen minutes and starts daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. from March to October. The clock has 43 bells and 32 life-size figures and was added during the completion of the Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall in 1908. We found a good spot to stand and wait on the opposite side of the plaza which was great because we were in the shade. If you ever visit Munich you definitely have to check this out. There are plenty of places to shop or dine nearby.

We arrived at the Munich Central Station on a high speed ice train. The train was very…read morecomfortable, quiet & clean. Announcements were in German than English. Restrooms were clean, waitresses offered refreshments & there was space for luggage. The ride between cities was scenic passing farms, wineries & charming villages. We purchased our return tickets on the internet. We walked to the station, found our track & boarded our train. We found comfortable seats after leaving our luggage in the rack by the door.

It's your typical train station: Dirty, Busy, and confussing…read more Plenty of coffee and food options. Look out for the flying rats.