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"München
Liebt Dich" And You Will Love It, Too – Travel To Munich
The
city’s new motto, "Munich Loves You," may be a bit
commercial, but it is exactly how you will feel from the very moment
you find your bags at the airport. It is also not overeagerly
presumptuous to say that whoever you are, this Bavarian capital will
have you head-over-heels enamored with some or all parts of its
eclectic mish-mosh of cultures. There is absolutely something for
everyone when you travel to Munich.
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Of Germany’s major cities,
Munich is Berlin’s more cosmopolitan sister, with perhaps a bit of an
adolescent identity crisis. Throughout history Munich has often taken
a different path from the general German way.
During
the Reformation, Munich remained staunchly committed to the Catholic
Church, and while the people enjoyed the flourishing Renaissance
period, the Duke marveled in such endeavors as bankrupting those very
institutions.
Additionally,
Munich’s Kingdom of Bavaria maintained its sovereign status from
Germany until Ludwig II’s notorious habits prompted Germany to fully
incorporate the region in 1871. After World War I, Munich was a
hotbed of social movements where the Nazi party was capable of
growing deep roots and slowly taking hold of government. By 1938, the
first concentration camp, Dachau, had been constructed to the north.
Visitors to Munich can take a tour of this historic site, which has
largely been destroyed but contains memorials and an extensive
collection of information on World War II.
When
in Munich
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The
best way to experience Munich is to think and act like a local. There
are a multitude of wonderful cultural experiences in the center of town
that are overlooked by many visitors. Assimilate your way into Bavarian
life by attending any one of the superb classical or modern plays at
the Residenztheater, a wonderful artistic alternative to the National
Theater that is also in the city center. To the northeast, the royal
family’s summer residence, Nymphenburg Palace, is also a more desirable
alternative to the crowded and touristy Residenz in central Marienplatz
for its magnificently vast gardens, stables, winter ice-skating,
natural history and science museum and open public parks. The palace is
open for public viewing year-round as well.
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At night, pubs and jazz
clubs open their doors with generous hospitality to anyone who shows a
little respect and appreciation for the German way of life. Veer off
the main square to find a meal fit for a Bavarian King and cocktails
among chatty natives.
Beyond
Beer Gardens in Bavaria
Although
Munich is home to one of the largest beer gardens in the world, not
to mention the famous Oktoberfest, its proximity to Italy, the Alps
and the Mediterranean coast makes Munich the ultimate German
destination for city travelers. Spring and autumn are the best times
to enjoy Munich; however, winter in known for its riotous six-week
pre-Lent gala of Festivals, Balls and overall indulgence. Even if
Munich is just a stop along the way, you may find yourself compelled
to drop everything and rewrite your plans!
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