MUNICH TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 40+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Munich + What NOT to Do!

22 places in this vlog

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1. 1:20

   Altstadt (Old Town)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Altstadt · brief mention

   Recommended as the most ideal place to stay if money is no object.

2. 1:58

   Lehel

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Lehel

   Can be quite expensive but offers a calm alternative to the tourist core.

3. 2:09

   Glockenbachviertel

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

   Called one of the cooler areas of the city for those wanting a livelier base.

4. 2:18

   Haidhausen

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Haidhausen

5. 2:28

   Olympiapark

   🌳 Park · Milbertshofen-Am Hart

   Not recommended as a base for first-timers since it's far from the main attractions.

6. 2:46

   Airbräu

   🍺 Bar · Munich Airport

   Beer is shockingly good and cheap for an airport, with great deals; worth a stop before a flight.

7. 7:43

   Neuschwanstein Castle

   🚆 Day trip · Schwangau · brief mention

   Included in the Bavarian Palace Administration's 14-day pass (about €35).

8. 7:45

   Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

   🚆 Day trip · Dachau · brief mention

9. 7:47

   Salzburg

   🚆 Day trip · Salzburg · brief mention

10. 13:09

    Munich Residenz

    🏰 Palace · Altstadt · brief mention

    Included in the Bavarian Palace Administration's 14-day pass (about €35).

11. 13:11

    Herrenchiemsee Palace

    🚆 Day trip · Herreninsel, Chiemsee · brief mention

    Included in the Bavarian Palace Administration's 14-day pass (about €35).

12. 14:11

    New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) Glockenspiel

    🏢 Landmark · Altstadt

    Join a public tour to see the law library, called one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.

13. 14:21

    Palace of Justice (Justizpalast)

    🏛️ Historic site · Maxvorstadt

    Entry requires an airport-style security check; most visitors have no idea it's there.

14. 14:38

    Asamkirche

    ⛩️ Temple · Altstadt

    Many people walk right past it, so be sure to step inside.

15. 14:51

    St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)

    ⛩️ Temple · Altstadt

    Head to the crypt at the very back of the church, missed by many locals and visitors.

16. 15:16

    Werksviertel-Mitte

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Berg am Laim

17. 15:28

    Bahnwärter Thiel

    🍺 Bar · Sendling

18. 15:36

    MS Utting

    🍺 Bar · Sendling

19. 15:51

    Friedensengel (Angel of Peace)

    🏢 Landmark · Bogenhausen · brief mention

20. 15:58

    Olympiaturm

    🏢 Landmark · Milbertshofen-Am Hart · brief mention

21. 16:02

    Olympiaberg

    🥾 Hike · Milbertshofen-Am Hart

    Bring a picnic and go at sunset; totally free.

22. 16:10

    Olympic Village (Olympiadorf)

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Milbertshofen-Am Hart