The Auer Dult is a traditional annual market in Munich, taking place three times per year on the…read moreMariahilfplatz in the Munich district of Au. It usually lasts for 9 days and is held in May, July and October. This is one of the oldest markets in Munich and, dates back to the 14th century. The Auer Dult is considered to be the largest crockery market in Europe. Pots, porcelain and other ceramic wares are available at numerous Standl (stands). In addition, other household accessories, natural healing remedies, jewellery and clothes are available. Many stands also offer antiques. As with most markets and festivals, there are numerous food stands dotted throughout the place and, there is a small fairground with numerous rides for kids and adult kids ;-)) There is also a mini biergarten that serves beer and food, however, getting a seat on a busy day could be a challenge. Sundays are not great as it gets really crowded and that was certainly the case today, aided by great autumn weather. I did enjoy it and glad we went there. A friend of mine who lives in the area told me about it and I was glad he did :-)) Will come back here again in the future. Tip: try the waffle on a stick dipped in dark or white chocolate, it's divine ;-))

Thank you to the Yelpers who helped me learn about this awesome market! We are from Chicago and…read morein Munich for just 2 days. We learned about this market, which happens 3x a year, on Yelp. What a happy find! The BF and I spent about 3 hours here today going through the stalls. We bought small gifts for friends and family from several fine artisans. I especially loved watching the cooking and kitchen tool demonstrations from some amazing salespeople. Even though I don't speak any German, it was perfectly clear what they were saying about the various cookware and tools they demonstrated. If I lived In Munich this is absolutely where I would come to buy kitchen goods, dishes, garden ceramics, and more. Lovely antiques section too. Check the calendar and go!

Great sports park and so much history. The tower was closed for renovation so we couldn't go up but…read moreI think that would have been a great view. The stadium tours were off for the week due to Metallica concerts but it was cool that we got to listen to them warm up. You could hear them all over the park. Enjoyed seeing so many of the Olympic spaces like the pool and arena. Great place for an afternoon.

Olympic Park is ginormous. It is a nice park to walk around or relax in, and there are plenty of…read morerecreational activities possible here. You can see the old olympic sporting facilities here, like the swimming pool that you can actually swim in when it is open to the public.

Wow... wow... what an amazing event!…read more Oktoberfest absolutely needs to be on everyone's bucket list! If you're thinking about going next year, start planning early in the year. I booked my hotel in January, and if you want to reserve a table in one of the tents, you'll want to take care of that early as well. We spent 2 1/2 days at Oktoberfest, staying at a nice hotel in Munich and taking the train to the festival each day. The train was easy and convenient. And let me give you one very important piece of advice: If you go to Oktoberfest, you need to buy yourself some lederhosen! If you don't wear lederhosen, you don't deserve to drink the beer! Our first day was really about getting the lay of the land. We rode some of the rides, and WOW, I had no idea how many rides and attractions they had! Of course, we had a few beers along the way. Important tip: You need to be sitting at a table to order beer. We spent the first half of the day sitting at non-reserved tables, which worked out great. And while you're enjoying those giant beers, make sure you try the local food. The rotisserie pork knuckles are AMAZING and an absolute must-have! Add some brats, cheese, and several giant pretzels, and you've got yourself one incredible meal. A few things to remember: You need to be sitting at a table to order beer. - Bring plenty of cash--tables are cash only. - Try the local food--you won't regret it. - You can stand on the benches, but do NOT stand on the tables! - Tip your servers well. Take care of them, and they'll take care of you! Oktoberfest was an incredible experience, and I can't recommend it enough. The atmosphere, the people, the food, the rides, the music, and, of course, the beer make it something you'll never forget. Start planning early, get your lederhosen, reserve your hotel and table, and get ready for an amazing time! Prost!!

You haven't been to a party until you've been Munchen Oktoberfest…read more.. World famous and illustrious for a reason, Oktoberfest is unarguably the world's biggest and best party... From bier enthusiasts to foodies to adventure seekers, Oktoberfest has it all. The bier (while different in each tent) is incomparable and unmatched, the food is authentic Bavarian, and the *majority of people are friendly and welcoming. This is the first time we've back in 15 years, and it still feels like an opportunity of a lifetime. Back in our younger years, we always visited the Hofbrau and Lowenbrau tents (aka the international party tents), but we elected for the Hacker Festvelt outdoor bier garten this time around for a more balanced and chill atmosphere. Mostly visited by Munich locals, Bavarians, and some tourists that mostly speak English, this is a good pick if you want to experience authentic Oktoberfest without all out pure chaos and debauchery (still fun, yet more tame). The Hacker Festvelt food is outstanding, the bier is strong and bit more on the bitter side, and the servers (who all speak flawless English) are friendly and attentive. Travel tip: Toss them an extra 10-20E on your first bier order and they'll make sure you're taken care of all day. Some recommendations and need to knows: -Arrive before noon on weekdays and 10:00 am on weekends if you want prime seats -Select the right tent and bier, based on your likes and tolerances - https://www.munichtourism.org/oktoberfest-beer-tents/ -Once you're in a tent/bier garten, stay put... As the day goes on, the busier it gets and the odds of getting other seats are slim to none -Eat something before drinking bier (aka line your stomach... "eine Grundlage im Magen schaffen") -Pace yourself and drink water with the bier... The bier is good (Das bier ist gut) and strong -Bring plenty of Euros as most tents and bier gartens are cash only -Talk to everyone at your table... We sat with a Swedish family and a few Bavarians, and ended up hanging out with them all day -Learn some German phrases ahead of time... Most Germans speak English, but they appreciate you trying to speak German Prost!

We live not far from Olympic Park but managed not to get here for a visit, until today. Have walked…read moreby it a few times and looked good from above and we decided to descend into the festival valley to check it out. It's a fabulous festival with loads of beer tents, food shops, stages for gigs and all sorts of shops selling jewelery, packaged food products, musical instruments and so on. On a nice day this place is busy as it was tonight. Loads of great bands and acts come here to entertain audiences and there are also a lot of free concerts and acts on . In terms of food choice there is plenty and you could spend a whole evening just eating and drinking your way through the place. There are also a number of cocktail bars and coffee shops. Spent a bit of time in the Delhi tent and it was extremely lively and loads of people dancing and having a good time. This was also my favourite as it was colorful and lively with loads of dancing and Punjabi music. I had some Rosemary potatoes, onion pakoras, Lahmucan and frozen yogurt and the quality was quite good. I just wanted do keep ploughing through the food tents one by one. It all looked great. Many of the food stalls had huge queues so be patient. Munich does festivals brilliantly and this is no exceptions. This is certainly an annual event we will happily come back to.

Fun fun fun till the end of the day!!! Bio-Öko-Toller Ort!!!…read more This year was already two times there. Despite the special bus, it is not so simple to get there with the public transport, given that most people will need at least 2 connections and the special bus, which is always really full. But, once you get there, this really does not matter. :D There is really a lot to do there: eat great food from around the world, drink glamorous cocktails, shop quality fair-trade products for you and for your house, go to a music concert, and even dance at the Tanzbar. Since I am crazy about Indian food, I went straight to the Tandoori booth. There you can order a Thali, Choras, Chicken Curry, etc. together with a delicious Naan bread made in the tandoori oven on site. Naan made in the tandoori oven is way much better than the ones made in a frying pan. A must is the fresh coconut which you can drink the water and afterwards eat the pulp. And there is even a Schwäbischer burger a.k.a. Maultaschen burger. I have to try it! Yesterday at the Tanzbar there was even a Brazilian Forró show where everyone could join, listen to the music, and dance Forró, a typical Brazilian couples dance. Wow! A lot to eat, a lot to shop, a lot of people to meet, a lot to do... Tollwood once again, why not?!

Good lord. From guidebooks I thought this place would be smaller, but no. It's basically the size…read moreof Oktoberfest... and it's definitely as packed. People were packed like sardines. Walking through, I was suddenly extremely ill at ease and realized it wasn't a safe place for a woman alone. And the crowds were aggressor not moving. I asked someone to let me pass please (in German) and he snarled at me, so I said something colorful and shouldered him aside. If you aren't super assertive or get overwhelmed (I'm not and I do) please don't go alone at night. I found some delicious food elsewhere and never got roofied.

It's a Christmas market and festival that offers an outside and an inside, both very crowded!…read more Outside there are plenty of places to grab drinks and also some craft places. You can go into a tent and you will find even more crafts places (some very nice ones!) and all kinds of food. If you're lucky, you can even find a place at a table to sit while you eat. The only downside is that it's pretty crowded, and the bathroom line can be long. But it's definitely a nice place to check out and has a distinct feel of its own.

My wife and I were in Munich for a five day trip and two friends recommended I go to the BMW…read moreMuseum. We hopped on the subway and and before we knew it, we were at Olympic Park. There is a huge tower there and the museum. We entered and it is an awesome museum, lots of cool cars and even a BMW that Elvis owned. I loved the motorcycles and they even talked about their involvement in WW2. I didn't know they did jetboats, but....They made them. They even had a Mr. Bean type car on display. The walkthrough takes about an hour and a half and definitely worth a visit.

A worthwhile stop in Munich even if you're not a dedicated car person, though if you are, you'll be…read morevery happy with the depth of history on display. The museum traces BMW from its earliest days through aircraft engines, motorcycles ,and decades of road cars. Admission runs about €10 for adults, and the free BMW Welt showroom across the street is worth adding to your visit if you've already come this far. They enforce a strict bag size policy at entry, so if you're carrying a larger purse or bag you may be asked to check it in a locker. It's a little annoying if you're not expecting it, though the lockers are free at least. Also, the layout routes you through exhibits in essentially one direction with limited space in some areas, so if it's busy, bottlenecks happen. The aircraft engine hall is a genuine highlight but is designed as a dead-end corridor with entry and exit on the same end, which means doubling back through whatever crowd has built up behind you.

It's small but quite fun and has very good food…read more This Christmas market is pretty small but makes up for it with the novelty factor of being medieval themed, and with having some of the better food options of the different Christmas markets we've tried. You can also get some flaming mulled wine (Feuerzangenbowle). In all, definitely a market you should check out, and there are plenty of shops and sights in the area in case you want to do something else before or after.

This is my absolute favourite Christmas market in Munich. It's not very big but done beautifully…read moreand is completely different to all the other markets in town for one main reason - it's medieval style. Traditional craftsmen selling everything from hand made glass ornaments trough to cross bows, swords, shields and so on. Everyone working at the market is dressed in medieval costumes and all the food is cooked over wood fire and the dishes are also old medieval delicacies. The place is packed with people so you need to be patient. The food stalls are packed and you can expect line ups on weekends. This is an extremely popular market with the locals and you will feel it the moment you step in. I would come here everyday if I could. One of the most beautifully done markets in my opinion :-))

We visited Munich in late November and we were so excited to visit the holiday markets…read more Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz is huge and there are many vendors both in the main area, as well as along nearby streets. This market is very popular and the crowds back this up. If you visit during the day it's slightly less crowded, and in the evening it's packed with people drinking gluhwein up until the market closes. The booths offer a variety of items, food and drinks and you'll find a lot of gluhwein options with a variety of mugs. If you purchase gluhwein there will be a pfand charge that you can get back if you return the mug. You'll be able to find ornaments, soaps, honey, crafts, decorations, toys, and more as you browse. There are some booths that have similar items, as well as some booths with unique items. It's worth looking through all of them if you're looking for gifts. The food offerings are also great, you can find sausages, spätzle, sweets, and more. It's all delicious and there are multiple booths offering these things so you can find a shorter line to make your purchases. Other than the market, the city center itself is gorgeous. If you're there at the right time you'll be able to hear the clock chime and see the animatronics in action. It's very cool to see. We walked through this area multiple days, both to shop and also just to enjoy the lively energy as we were headed to our next location.

This was our first Christmas market during our trip and it did not disappoint. It honestly had the…read moremost mug selection that we saw during our entire trip. You cannot go wrong at this market. There's so much to eat, see, and buy. I definitely picked up a bunch of cute ornaments here. I would recommend going earlier in the day to get your shopping and exploring done and then coming back later in the night for the lights and the vibes. It gets pretty crowded at night.

One of the better ways to spend a day in Munich, especially with kids. The Deutsches Museum sits on…read morea small island in the Isar and covers pretty much every corner of science and technology, and what makes it stand out is how much of it you can actually touch and interact with: cranks to turn, experiments to run, buttons that do things. It's not just cases full of objects behind glass. Depending on your party and how they like these type of things, plan for at least half a day; the place is enormous and easy to get lost in, which is half the fun. The kids' sections held up well for the younger ones, and the aviation and engineering exhibits kept the adults just as occupied. You can bring in food and some of the areas allow food and drinks so bring your lunch and find a place in the halls to sit if you want to. Buy your ticket online before you go. The walk-up queue when we visited was long enough to lose a meaningful chunk of your day, and there's no reason to stand in it. Depending on which ticket type you get, you may need to stop at the information desk to convert to a paper ticket before entry, which nobody tells you upfront. Some visitors seemed to go straight through; we did not. Either way, sort that out before you walk to the entry gate or you'll end up backtracking.

We spent a full five hours here yesterday and it was amazing. Most of our time went into the…read morechemistry, music, mathematics, and health sections--so much to learn, so little time. We arrived around 11 a.m., which worked out perfectly and gave us enough time to explore most of the exhibits. The cafeteria was extremely crowded with limited seating, probably because it's peak holiday season. The food was fine--typical cafeteria fare. Next time we're in Munich, I'd happily come back to see the exhibits we missed. My teenage kids even said this is the best museum they've ever visited, and they've been to many museums around the world. Definitely a memorable experience for all of us.

We had a lot of fun...price is more than fair...drinks are good and on the weekends they have…read moresomething going on like games where you can win drinks.. :-)