Visit Munich - The DON'Ts of Visiting Munich, Germany

[@NativeSonDC]

The fact that people have to be told not to act like idiots at concentration camp memorials is really quite amazing.

[@raphaele3433]

shoesheep When i was there with school 1 year ago, there was a fat american walking around in shorts a tanktop and flipflops. Or a asian girl doing her duckfaceselfies in front of the crematory.

[@Johannes-br6zn]

Yes, also people would steal bear mugs unless they are told otherwise? Unbelievable

[@jenniferlorence1950]

shoesheep: I know right, instead of going there to educate themselves, some people think is a joke. My tears come out just thinking about the atrocities that happened in that place. GOD have mercy on those Souls. Sometimes, when We are young, We don't See things for what they really are, and we make the mistake of only thinking of ourselves, and that is why I think many people make the mistake of taking selfies and walking around the concentration camps like they are just another place (like a green park), but I guess that's because majority of Us modern day folks are Not Well educated and instructed on the topic. And also Culture could influence. I hope Schools in the U.S. and countries in Asia start educating children in their Schools about the importance of the holocaust in World History.

[@JerryStevens]

I wish I were surprised people act like idiots at concentration camps. I see idiots every day.

[@bradmarkmichaelduffy5915]

the thing is Asian countries haven't been subject to the Nazis so that why they dont probably get taught it in their schools its more the Japanese atrocity's they got taught makes scene in that they were subject to them. but at the same time it comes across to me as being no narcissistic being all hey im here all happy taking selfies of yourself where some of the history's worst atrocious took place, i see that too often in 20 something year olds the narcissism and idiocy is it this generation or have some percentage of young people are just really that fucked in the head, ha I sound like im in my 60s going see those damn kids.

[@DerPhlegmat]

As a Munich local, I have to say well done sir. I think this is quite useful information for tourists. Munich is great. All seasons. 👍

[@user-lj8qk6gw2l]

Except for Octoberfest.

[@richardsnaith6260]

I agree,

[@Escherichia2003]

Dude, as a Bavarian I am truly humbled by your love for and knowledge about my country. Keep up the good work!

[@JoeCecil]

Don't walk/stand in the bicycle lanes please and thank you!

[@MaxMustermann-go8xf]

No, you should do that and sew the cyclists. Fucking cyclists.

[@micahphilson]

Max, yeah, those asshats need a good sewing. Perhaps a scarf; it gets chilly out.

[@contineus999hungry]

Thatperformer387 that’s not cool bud.

[@Satt0trinken]

Break if u see someone on the lane. God damn cicelysts

[@Satt0trinken]

Wenn du den Fahrradweg nicht als Highway siehst, dann musst du dich auch nicht über Fußgänger ärgern. Grundsätzlich gilt das Recht des Schwächeren im Straßenverkehr. Wenn dir jemand in den Weg läuft einfach bremsen und ausweichen und bitte nicht irgendeine Scheiße beim vorbeifahren rufen. Aber sobald jemand auf sein Fahrrad steigt wird er meist zu einem anderen Menschen. Wenn die Ampel für die Autos rot ist, fährt er auf den Fußweg und biegt rechts ab. Fahrradwege nutzen die meisten auch nicht. Warum auch immer.. Ich find's da viel schöner zum Fahren. Auf der falschen Seite fahren ist übrigens auch ziemlich gefährlich. Früher war das nicht so und alte Leute schauen deswegen nicht immer rechts.

[@chnoxis]

I was in the concentration camp Dachau near Munich. It made me thoughtful. Although I am too young and not from Germany. I never could make a selfie on this place. I even felt uncofortable as I took some normal pictures just for me.

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

I can't believe anyone would think it was okay to laugh and joke around there. The whole point of keeping the camps open is to make sure we never forget how terrible man can be to each other. There's something deeply wrong with anyone who finds the experience "fun". It's that lack of feeling that leads to atrocities.

[@marcfuchs6938]

I am German, living close to Dusseldorf and Cologne, 400m away from Munich. I have seen whole Germany, and I can tell: Munich belongs to the most beautiful places in the whole country. For the landscapes alone, it's surely one of the top places you should go to when coming to Germany. I wanna move to Munich myself asap.

[@maxxcarver5502]

Dusseldorf. I've been there. When I was stationed at bitburgh. 900 years ago

[@marcfuchs6938]

@@maxxcarver5502 My comment is old. I did what I said and I am living right next to Munich for 3 years. While it's far better than where I used to live, it's also damn expensive and since I like change in my life, I'll move to a different place again in a year or 2.

[@km-yx8vl]

I'm born and live in Munich and work here as a cab driver since 15 years and I have to say that I agree 100% with the things said in this video about Munich... Good job,well done!

[@thrillynewt]

Do: Rent a bike! It's such a good city to be explored on two wheels

[@tiorimas]

Everyone drives really fast, so maybe not...

[@ginafobbe2210]

William Newton For those who don't like biking, there are rickshaws and Segway tours (and tour buses , but!)

[@bastik.3011]

Pedro Ramos uhm no? Amd Munich has many, many Bikelanes amd Bikestreets

[@josipatokic329]

Yes!

[@paul7700]

Please don’t..most of the people renting bikes are big groups from mostly out of the U.S. wo can’t even ride, it’s really annoying

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

My later Father (an Irishman) said Germany was the best place in the world to spend Xmas. He spent 3 or 4 Xmases in Munich and the surrounding countryside. He said it was beautiful, like a postcard, with fabulous markets and hot food stalls. He recommended as a family destination during Xmas, saying there were so many activities for children.

[@MartinThau]

Makes me want to visit this place, even though I live here since 30 years!

[@user-lj8qk6gw2l]

U-bahn guy ?

[@carolineschoenheim3963]

Don't forget Northern Italy is just a trip over the Brenner/ Brennario-Munich residents frequent Lago di Garda on weekends (aka Paradise) , Verona ( think Romeo and Julia), Venice, Cinque Terre, etc....gorgeous places most in the US don't realize are just around the corner from Munich. The drive through Austria to the Brenner Pass ( Bremnario) is under an hour! Live in Munich and we hit the road for Italy at least once a minth. You can fly to Verona, Venice in 45 minutes. BOLIGNA, Toscana are worth it to. Basically, Munich is a gateway to the south. Really cool but ca.5-6 hour drive via Austria and 15 minutes through Slovenia and you're in Croatia ( gorgeous). Could go on and on but if you headquarter in Munich on a trip you've got endless possibilities for quick trips. Did I mention Prague? Sorry to bore but the best part of living in Munich are the quick trips over many a borders. Just a note : Munich is humourously known as Italy's northern most city.

[@tonydelat2322]

And also people in Munich are the kindest, they were really welcoming, yes they are not very effusive but that doesnt meant they are rude, they are very kind and helpful with tourists and try to ask where you are from. I am looking forward to return :)

[@Qmac5]

Sounds like you are saying "Opera house" instead of Hofbräuhaus Mark.

[@michaelbrandmueller3975]

he was standing in front of the opera...

[@SimonJack94]

He definitely meant Hofbräuhaus tho, who cares what he's standing in front of

[@ginafobbe2210]

I' m a German with a US. childhood. it's Hof like in HOHO and bräu like BROY and Haus like house. In German you pronounce every letter. Which makes spelling easy!

[@ahchiu9]

What a great video! My wife and I were in Munich a month ago (as our "home base" on our vacation) and this video is just like what we experienced. We enjoyed multiple beer gardens, checked out so much culture, took public transportation to many places, took the train to visit castles and to go to Austria...it was such a wonderful vacation! Thanks so much for all of your videos. They definitely helped us prep for our trip!

[@thinkdifferent99]

Born and living in Munich I have to say, you hit the nail on the head. An additional point: don't miss Munich Airport! One of the most beautiful and interesting airports in Europe. With own brewery (worldwide unique!) 😁

[@dannywolf8100]

whait what? ich bin auch hier geboren, wusste aber tatsächlich nicht das der flughafen ein eigenes bier braut!?

[@thinkdifferent99]

Danny Wolf The name of the brewery: AIRBRÄU

[@jeanenricobabtiste]

Try the „Leierkasten“ - best bar and restaurant in Munich 👍🏼

[@Coldhardt007]

Alternatively the terrace of the Bar "Willenlos". Really classy.

[@mgoeppl]

Jodel.

[@felicitasmodlmayr445]

Bin ich die einzige die immer hopperhaus statt Hofbräuhaus verstanden hat

[@grinsebi]

Aber sonst sehr gute Aussprache

[@milfschnitteausdemkuhlrega7015]

Ich hab immer Opera House verstanden...

[@janoschuler1247]

Ne😂😂

[@eyewaves...]

It is hopperhause after you consumed a couple of masses of beer.

[@MsMickylopez]

Gibt schlimmeres.

[@autumnm772]

I loved this video! I just recently graduated from high school and took my last trip to Germany this past April (which was my last before college). I visited Munich (and Germany as a whole) in 2017 as well and fell in love. All of the don'ts that you presented, I completely agree with. Although I speak semi-fluent German thanks to five years of German classes, I felt the biggest success navigating the U-Bahn stations in German. The systems look complicated at first, but the one I used a lot, the orange line that ends at Moosacher is probably the best line for getting to Olympic Park, BMW world, the University, and Marienplatz. It was also helpful since the hotel we stayed at both times (it was a school trip) was located at the Oberwiesenfeld stop on the same line. Hands down these are all great tips.

[@autumnm772]

Though I must add that out of all of the beer halls I visited, I loved the food at the Hofbrauhaus the most. As it was a school trip and we weren't allowed to consume beer, the food made the stop there that much better.

[@letiziageltz1782]

I'm from munich and sometimes I watch videos like this and after that, I feel kinda fancy living here (anyone else?) (Edit: I can absolutely agree with all the dont's mentioned in the video :) )

[@larakorik5016]

As an expat that has been living here in Munich for the past 4 years, this video totally combines all the best advices about Munich!! Every word 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

You mean Immigrant?

[@BobiR-bl9fc]

Munich is a worth city for single men

[@TapanPatel10]

Hands down this is one of the best travel channels I have come across. I have used Mark's tips for all of my trips in the last 2 years and they have been extremely helpful. Amazing videos Mark and keep up the great work!!!

[@martinschofield4895]

Germany in general, but especially the South like Bavaria is a perfect Christmas vacation for Northern Americans and Canadians. You'll only need a fleece or a hoodie, and it's a Christmas wonderland. Visiting Europe in the offseason is the real trick to do it on the cheap, you get off the plane when it's Winter back home, and it's late summer/early Fall

[@martinschofield4895]

I mean New England, Canada, and Northern Plains states.

[@chief1798]

helles augustiner is the best beer we got here in munich :D

[@imoerner2455]

chief1798 a guads gustl

[@christianbeetz2331]

chief1798 bäh 😬

[@korbilaux]

You have to try "wheat beer". My absolute fav. !

[@jozeff3329]

You have no clue about beer-culture in munich or bavaria for that matter If you really think that.

[@BreakingBrick]

Edelstoff. Please support Augustiner, one of the last independent breweries in Munich.

[@hallquiche]

Munich is one of my favourite cities. Beautiful location, wonderful people and the food and drinks are amazing! I want to live there.

[@LBCCMVP]

#metoo

[@micahphilson]

Visit anywhere in the off-season. This summer I went to the Northeastern US and Canada to get some of the last states I haven't been to (only 4 left now!), but we went in late may and early june, everything was completely empty! So beautiful, the weather was great, and there weren't way too many tourists because we were maybe a month early! Even Acadia was pretty free, I only saw one or two large crowds the entire roadtrip!

[@BustTheNut]

Beer AND Culture?! you had me at Beer

[@marcelmessner7478]

Glorius_scrub_lord I can't read a difference here. Beer is culture!

[@ichauch9333]

Good guy! Youre welcome here! 😁

[@juliussteinbacher1933]

Beer is Culture!!!!

[@chriss6356]

1) DONT try to start a putsch in a beer hall! Sorry I have a dark sense of humor 😞

[@ralfjansen9118]

Rule 11: Don't do nazi jokes in Germany

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

@Physics Only: Like your dark humour, may be because I am also physicist. :-)

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

The fuck do you mean putsch? Sound dumb

[@chriss6356]

I think you've made it painfully clear who the dumb one is.

[@ralfjansen9118]

Putsch means rebellion. The nazi rebellion of 1923, started in a beer hall, has been beaten down very quickly, Hitler went into prison for 1 year where he has written his infamous book "Mein Kampf". Yes, his kind of humor is dumb rather than dark.

[@NeilMcAdam9]

There is a sweet spot in Munich after Oktober fest has finished and just before they start setting up the christmas markets. I found really cheap flights (from Manchester, England) and a really great deal on a hotel. If you do your research you can find cheap bars and restaurants and do this city on a budget! It is my favourite city in Europe (Outside of the UK).

[@BillGreenAZ]

I think I will make my first trip to Germany in Munich for the reasons you state. It is so easy to get to so many other places. I'm sure places like Berlin and Hamburg are nice but it seems Munich will give you more bang for your buck.

[@jaywalker7144]

Bill Green Munich is better

[@user-qp3hd3cn8e]

dont go to Berlin really I had to go there a few times and its a really boring city

[@bastik.3011]

ww ww well but as woth munich you can go to nany places in a few hours altough the Tockets are quite expensive

[@cyprianmittermayr4988]

RealDragonqueen #01 Also, Munich is proved to be the safest city in Germany. As an inhabitant of Munich, I'm quite happy about that

[@xShiiqey]

IF U LIKE TECHNO AND CLUBS GO TO BERLIN, OR HAMBURG.

[@HankiMaus]

I‘m German, I live in Munich and I really *love* this video... thank you for your kind words regarding our city, Munich is without a doubt the most beautiful city in Germany. Auf Wiedersehen!😊

[@richardsveum8452]

I was lucky enough to be stationed in Munich for 3 years 86-89 and never had to put the cold weather liner in my coat. It’s a beautiful city with a fascinating mix of modern and old world. And wonderful people.

[@katharinafeustel5864]

And I totally agree: we have the ‚Föhn‘, a special weather category in the Alps when it suddenly gets super sunny and warm. If it’s autumn, winter or spring it doesn’t matter. It’s super lovely to go hiking, mountain biking,... at that time (unless you are headache prone)

[@andrewscott4106]

Right on Mark. Heading to Munich/Salzburg in November. Since I live in San Antonio, Texas (too often dreadfully hot and sunny) I'm so looking forward to cold and grey Germany/Austria. Bring it on. I'm going at this time of year to experience dark Munich/Salzburg ambiance with no crowds! Heading to Berchtesgaden as well. You helped me plan this trip about six months ago which I so appreciate. Can't wait. Cheers.

[@michaelbrandmueller3975]

Winter comes later every year. In November you can actually have sun and temperatures in the high 40. In the last couple of years we had no snow in November at all...

[@michaelbrandmueller3975]

well it feels strange, riding the motorcycle on x-mas eve at 61°F, when it was 3 foot of snow that day, when you grew up...

[@bastik.3011]

Michael Brandmueller no simply no stop lying. Yes it can get warm in November but not 40 Out winter is in January to March

[@michaelbrandmueller3975]

that was meant to be 40°F not 40°C and 5 - 10°C is very common these days in November in Southern Germany...

[@bastik.3011]

Michael Brandmueller yea sometomes 15°C but it gets colder later

[@internetkurator9256]

I am born, raised and live in Munich. I also work as a part time tour guide, so I can sign all you said. This is a wonderful video, you seem so nice and thoughtful people, would have loved to show you around! Hope you come back once! :)

[@ronin_861]

Viel Spaß auf euerer Reise! München ist eine wunderschöne Stadt :-)

[@globalwarmingltd1339]

I'm german. I even live an hour away from Munich by car. These advices are great and none of them is wrong. Definitely follow them.

[@sammillwood8301]

If you forget to buy groceries in Munich before Sunday, the Edeka in Hauptbahnhof is open on Sundays for a little bit. It's a bit more expensive but a lifesaver if you forgot to plan ahead. Edit: On weekdays it is also open later than other stores so if you are getting back late and have to change trains it's a good place to get a quick snack and a beer.

[@WilliansChannelDE]

In Ostbahnhof too

[@hardy3089]

From Tennessee been to France, England and Ireland, Munich is next and I’m very excited every says it’s awesome can’t wait

[@amtrakfan2]

That is true that you can use Munich as a base to take day trips using the Bayern Ticket. However it's only can be used on local and regional trains may be used - i.e. no Inter-City or Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains, and it can only be used on weekdays after 9 am but on weekends from midnight. However if you have an eurail pass you can take any German train including the Inter-City-Express (ICE) at anytime.

[@queenieofdarkness]

well, that would actually depend on where and how much you travel. The current price for a Eurail ticket Austria-Germany for 2 people is 422 Euro, which allows you to travel 5 days within 2 months. The Bayernticket for 2 people costs 31 Euro a day. For day trips from Munich the Bayernticket is totally sufficient.

[@mfeldheim]

Wow.. I am living in munich for over 10 years now, still it feels like you easily could give me a tour and show me new stuff i didn't see yet :)

[@sleepy314]

DON'T leave your kids at home! My experience is that Germans love children -- even in the museums. Germany was the easiest place for us to visit with young children (tied with Crete). Something I totally did not expect.

[@fruitysl]

sleepy314 not really. It's not a child friendly culture

[@sleepy314]

That is why I was so surprised. In my experience it was really great with small kids.

[@Erik24296]

As a German I have experienced that young children (and old people too) are just kind of seen as nasty by Germans. It's a sad thing, but in terms of child freindly services you will pretty much get the minimum. Speaking for west Germany, but there's not so much difference in that regard across the country.

[@TurfDoe]

Wernher von Kerman Lmfao at a German calling somebody else a Nazi...

[@Erik24296]

Wernher von Kerman Thank you! Exact same thought as me.

[@OMM-bo9fr]

If you love castles and old towns and you're going to Salzburg, make sure to visit Burghausen, too!

[@danielssweetheart9935]

Hello there! 😀 Thanks a lot for this great video on my hometown. One thing, though: since we are in Bavaria, you shouldn‘t say „Tschüß“, for this is a northern German term for Good Bye. In Bavaria, we usually say „Pfiat Di“ (for people you know very well, like friends, familiy members, kids) or „Pfiat Eahna“ (formal, Singular and Plural) and the informal way in Plural is „Pfiats Eich“ or just „Servus“, which is used for Hello as well as for Good bye among friends. Even though people started to use the „Tschüß“ term in some places in Bavaria, you will experience to be frowned upon by locals. Bavarians don‘t like it. There are even stickers at some shops which say: „Tschüß-freie Zone“ - meaning: this is a tschüß-free area!

[@phantomscribbler6835]

Thanks Mark, I always find your videos very informative. Munich is one place I absolutely want to visit. You've given me a lot of good information. I can't wait to get to Munich and enjoy everything the area has to offer. Once again, a big thank you.

[@andreadanielle71]

Great Video! Munich is next on our list!

[@susannadanner906]

Thank you for this! I moved to Munich a few days ago. Before that I lived in a really small village about 100 km from here. I'm already in love with this city, it's so beautiful and it literally has everything you could ask for. Glad you liked it too :) Best wishes and auf Wiedersehen ^^

[@aresgalamatis7022]

From living there for two years, I first have to confirm everything mentioned in the video, but I must stress that the winter lasts for about 4 months with snowfall every other day and constant ice and sleet on the sidewalks; which might be an awesome experience for a visitor, but wasn't for me practicing ice skating every morning on my way to the office or being unable to open my apartment's windows because of the ice built up outside it.

[@woltersworld]

+Ares Galamatis that's true. Tourist life versus normal living is a bit different

[@mstrdiver]

My military quarters were at Saint Quirin Platz [well before the U-Bahn station was built] and we only had one appreciable snowfall in three years.

[@Seattle41791]

In January I went to Germany as part of the MBA program and the places we visited were the BMW museum, the Löwenbräu brewery, Allianz Arena, and Nymphenburg Palace. Our hotel was very close to Sendlinger Tor.

[@normvlqtte6512]

True that you should go off season, it is much more easier and locals are actually happy to see you..

[@eddmorchids6605]

We are always happy to see tourists, if they don't behave like clowns in public on the public transport, especially American women sound quite annoying often (own experience from long train rides, where a bunch of US girls had to entertain the whole wagon with their conversation), so, keep your voice down, don't stand in the way, don't block the train doors, and know your beer limit. I've always liked Japanese tourists, because although they come in packs, they were always quiet and considerate.

[@normvlqtte6512]

Yes the train etiquette is not well known apparently.

[@jenniferlorence1950]

EDDM Orchids: As an American Woman that I am, I understand perfectly well and Trust Me when I Say that I hate living in the US these days. The Youth is So Disrespectful, and the Adults here are even Worse. I know exactly what You mean by US girls, and trust me, boys too, but Girls are the worst, being loud and Disrespectful. American Parents and American Culture teaches our kids that is Ok TO BE RUDE. The ONLY Thing that matters in America is MONEY and 'Celebrities'. But I was taught by my Parents who came here from another country.

[@clarekeim3974]

People in Munich are never happy. Seriously they are miserable unless drunk.

[@jenniferlorence1950]

EDDM Orchids: I live here in the USA, and the Women are hideous. Seriously. They Talk LOUD, and They Have NO Respect for Other people's Privacy. They Get into Other people's business, But When Asked Anything about them , They Lie because They Don't Want Anybody to Know about their business, because They Always Have Something to Hide.

[@lisaeikmeier1506]

I live in Munich and it is sooo true what you are saying!! This is too cool! And yes it is pretty expensive and Munich is beautiful in autumn for example I love that you do those videos! :))

[@rooooooby]

Augustiner also have better food than Hofbräuhaus. Don't eat at Paulaner the food there is terrible.

[@juless.9544]

rooooooby Das Bier ist auch Scheiße 😂

[@lania0637]

As a Munich person I can second all of these- if you want to go by public transport, add in like half an hour more for it; the MVV (transportation system) doesn’t ALWAYS work perfectly, some trains will be late/ not come at all; though the last one happens very rarely

[@ak200662]

Just try the first floor in the Hofbräuhaus. It's totally different and quiet

[@rabautios]

that is what I did with a friend from Düsseldorf - it was too quiet for her ;)

[@jackieluu8938]

I used to live in Germany and know a lot of places. It's really a beautiful country.

[@peterclegg4786]

Thank you for this! I'm coming to Munich very soon for a corporate half marathon, I'm only around for three nights but I'm hoping I can get away for just a little bit to experience a small part of what Munich has to offer. I found this really helpful and I'll take note of the don'ts very carefully! Prost!

[@limaroger]

oh, and don't forget the Hohenschwangauschloß. Right in front of Neuschwansteinschloß. It was Prince Maximilian who reconstructed the castle according to the original plans. It subsequently became a residence of the royal family and, following the death of King Maximilian, the home of King Ludwig II and his mother.

[@woltersworld]

+Katia Schwarzkopf you know I almost put a picture of that in. I should have. Thanks for the add

[@sombrix007]

Enjoyed your contribution as always. Been a follower for quite some time. Your friendly demeanor is appreciated. Thanks man.

[@simoneo6294]

Augustiner is actually one of the most popular beers in munich So going there is a great idea, because it's what most locals drink and we have a reason for liking it😂

[@toughspringrolls]

funny that i was at the Schloss Nymphenburg on the day this was posted. I have visited a lot of sights but not all of them. I wish to be back there and enjoy the Augustiner beer again.

[@philippk.2001]

Hey i am from munich and everything you said was true/right/important ! But there is one thing you forgot. Please don't walk or stand on cycle lanes ! Nice video greetings from Munich!

[@calvinbartel]

Phili Kanu o

[@cyprianmittermayr4988]

Phili Kanu AND don't take your car to the city centre. Park it somewhere outside Munich and get on an S - Bahn then

[@tonydelat2322]

Taking the ÖBB from Vienna to Munich is a must, these 2 cities are just amazing and this train is the one that also goes to Salzburg

[@Israel_Brasil]

Hello Mark! If you are in Munich, you should come to Rosenheim. There is a another big festival happening here. It is the Herbstfest, and today is the last day.

[@cyprianmittermayr4988]

Lucas Almeida And don't forget to visit Chiemsee

[@Lenny-sy3yd]

Rosenheim is gay

[@DenisBach]

Hallo aus München! I just stumbled across your video by accident, watched it, liked it and just wanted to say "thank you" (personally) for this beautiful view of my munich. Thanks buddy! Servus or Pfiat´di.

[@computername]

Level 1 - Neuschwanstein castle, the Cinderella castle. Level 10 - Neuschwanstein castle, built by the mad king of Bavaria. Level 100 - Neuschwanstein castle, built be the bavarian king who actually started as a pretty bright mind and done quite well with some aspects of his reign. But he was born into the wrong time and circumstances. Then he went mad. Also the castle inspired Disney.

[@KevinementD]

He likely didn't go mad but was simply declared mad, so that others could seize his power. He died under mysterious circumstances. He drowned in Starnberg Lake near Munich, but it's unclear wether it was suicide.

[@veladarney]

I've always felt kinda sorry for Ludwig II. He was way ahead of his time in so many ways and on the other hand, caught up in his totally medieval mindset regarding what it meant to be king ...

[@rucussing]

As far as castles go, it is not so old as others, Ludwig actually had planned for electric lights in this castle.

[@odiesback]

One correction... it gave Disney the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty castle. not Cinderella's

[@42Mandragora]

I want to say Thank you Wolter for this nice video. I was born and grow up in Munich and proud to be a Bavarian with the typical bavarian language :-) Have a very good journey and visit Munich again

[@mobileoppressionpalace6728]

Don’t get too drunk on beer and start a coup

[@jojobtrcook1808]

I have been to Munich two times before, both times in the winter. I was so disappointed at Neuschwanstein. Both times it was so foggy you could barely see above the doors you enter into the castle. And of course, scenery was not to be seen. This year we are trying September. I hope to see the beautiful castle and its surroundings. 🤞🤞

[@jensmoellenhoff]

Your advice concerning the concentration camp memorial sites is spot on correct. Consider them to be places like cemeteries and act accordingly. Don't take photos, don't jump around screaming like you're on a playground. As a German, I am shocked that even some of my fellow Germans don't seem to know how to behave at those memorial sites.

[@francescobaruffi999]

ill take pictures if i want to dont tell me what to do

[@jensmoellenhoff]

@@francescobaruffi999 Okay, taking pictures may be okay, but always in a decent manner that is appropriate to the site's nature. I didn't want to sound patronizing.

[@francescobaruffi999]

@@jensmoellenhoff Danke

[@torpedodropkick59]

This advice must be for American tourists! For Australian and New Zealand tourists don’t steal those beer steins if your drunk!

[@torpedodropkick59]

U transport is great!

[@lawrencelewis8105]

when at the Augustiner beer hall on Kaufingerstrasse, ask for the "Traveler's mushroom soup." It's not on the menu and it is delicious! I was in Munich last week, I've been going there since 1978 and I love it! I have to give the edge to Lowenbrau as the tastiest beer, but all beer in Munich is superb!

[@Tair_Omari]

Munich is my city! Everything u said is true ! 👍🏽up

[@mihirmaiden18]

Absolutely loved Munich when I went last month, and I couldn't even get a table at the Hofbrauhaus on Wednesday night, so I went to another nearby place and still got a good meal and beer!

[@thehapagirl92]

I'm going to Bavaria for chocolate not beer. Bavarian chocolate plus me always using cash and not card is a good time for me

[@joehanson1187]

You been to the bavarian chocolate House? I was there with school one time and it was just awesome! But dont expect the chocolate to be inexpensive;)

[@nelsonafonso1]

Were?

[@saskiakeis9395]

Don't forget to go to Augsburg! It's only 40 minutes by train... and it's worth a visit!

[@wtffinger]

i'm from munich and i expected this video to be complete bs, but everything he said is true. i especially recommend visiting the deutsches museum. i always wanted to revisit it after the first time i've been when i was just a boy. it's very interactive for kids, it has some thrilling stuff to offer like the faraday cage show and it teaches science, technology and history in a very "hands on" manner. when i visited the east coast last year i had the same feeling when i went to the museum of natural history. it's a very similar experience apart from the fact that one is about biology and old history and the deutsches museum is more about engineering.

[@mauriciovituri6828]

Mark, awesome videos, very useful for those who love to travel! I just subscribed and will check your stories from now on. I'm from Brazil and do not have many stamps in the blue book like you but I left some footsteps in US (NY, Boston, Orlando, Houston, Detroit), Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Argentina and looks like seeing your videos will bring me some good memories! Te vejo por aí cara! Abraço

[@oscar7747]

Hello, i am going to DUSSELDORF soon and was wondering if you will do a video there or maybe some written tips? Thanks!

[@aresgalamatis7022]

Yes, visit Cologne ;)

[@pibi2400]

yepp, skip Düsseldorf and go directly to Cologne

[@IsleNaK]

_ Mattox _ well if it was June I'd recommend the Japanfest 🤔. Düsseldorf is famous for its Japanese population. At the Immermannstraße there are some japanese shops and restaurants with authentic food. Or in the Oststraßse and Klosterstraßse. I recommend "naniwa", "hyuga" and the bakery "my heart". The Weihnachtsmarkt at Düsseldorf is also pretty

[@ralfjansen9118]

Cologne the "Forbidden town", from Düsseldorf point of view, and vice versa ;-) Both great cities, in fact, but completely different (allthough neighbours), Cologne much more traditional, roman and medieval free city; Düsseldorf more modern, province capital and former residence of the local dukes. Oh yes, being gay go to Cologne, it is the "german San Francisco", you know.

[@melluzi]

Agree 100%. And you will see why immediately after leaving the train station.

[@georg3175]

No 8: Thanks so much for putting emphasis on this point. I saw people from the US making inappropriate "jokes" like in Auschwitz on a hot day "Uh, I could use a shower now." or in Buchenwald "This is a nice spot. I would build a camp here too!" and laughing loudly about these kind of remarks. I am a very tolerant and mentally stable person and I am okay with humour having lots of aspects - but this behaviour crossed a certain line of dignity. It hurt me.

[@elonmush4793]

Pro tip: Don't visit Munich during the Oktoberfest! Seriously, there will be so much more tourists and especially drunk tourists (which are the worst kind of people anywhere around the world). If you really wanna see it, sure go ahead. But if you're more interested in the city itself then you should pick any other time of the yyear to have a better experience.

[@kenlee1416]

I was quite surprised to be able to find a good Munich hotel 2 minutes walk from the town halls, at a price not more than similar quality hotels in Prague and, cheaper than those in Vienna. This was at the end of winter.

[@staceystewart864]

Mark would you mind spelling the name of the quieter beer hall you mentioned? Thanks for the great info as always!

[@paraescucharrap]

Stacey Stewart "Augustiner Restaurant"

[@jocelynwolters293]

Stacey Stewart Augustiner.

[@KevinementD]

It's actually called Augustiner Bräustuben.

[@armin.hierstetter]

The one he mentioned is actually called "Zum Augustiner" and is located at Neuhauser Str. 27 in the pedestrian zone between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz (called "Stachus"). There are many other Augustiner restaurants, though, and you basically do not go wrong with any of them.

[@ganzeige]

You can literally pick the name of any brewery of munich at random and will find dozens of good restaurants related to them. Maybe consider checking out some of their Biergartens also.

[@BattsPysselProgram]

Been watching all your videos nonstop for 2 days haha, love this channel!!! Watching videos from countries I've never visited, but still so interesting and educational!!

[@Maxischupp93]

as a local i gotta tell you guys, ANY local restaurant is better than the hofbräuhaus, that place is strictly made for tourists and if you know the food you can taste its made for quantity not quality! ( still nice tho :) ) also, take a stroll through our parks and alongside the isar its lovely any time of the year but especially in spring or autumn :) and one big DONT : do NOT stand on the left side of the escalator!! we use it when we're in a rush

[@zdvxr]

Respect for your channel! Lots of help!

[@atenad2641]

Entrance to Pinakotheken on Sunday is only 1€ so go for it... if you take escalators pls do not stay on the left - this is reserved for ppl who go up/down (rechts stehen - links gehen -;))

[@SkidZ81]

Hi Wolt. As an original Munich citizen: thank you for this dont´s. Everything authentic and correct. And people: there are so many wonderful beers in Munich, Augustiner, Hacker Pschorr, Tegerneseer (technically not Munich beer, but soo good!). Have fun in this beatiful city and don't be afraid to ask your way around: we Munichers may grumble sometimes, but we don't bite... ;)

[@bernhard4764]

2:10 It's actually the most expensive city in germany...

[@VuNamVEVO]

In my opinion it is not the most expensive city its Berlin actually don’t kill me

[@ecti9570]

@@VuNamVEVOberlin is pretty much the same when it comes to rent and basic living costs. But as a tourist berlin is cheap. Food, Drinks,... I belive that's what hes talking bout when he says a city is expensive.

[@Anmeldn]

did he mention the lakes, we are surrounded by lakes like starnberger see and ammer see, you can sail there, so we got everything you can ski and climb on the alps and you can sail and row on the lakes, there are many active leisure things you can do around munich

[@kessas.489]

München ist die teuerste Stadt Deutschlands!

[@aresgalamatis7022]

Very true, but still a far cry from non-European metropolises, like London.

[@kessas.489]

Ares Galamatis London is still an european city!

[@mira460]

Non-European? Oh, I forgot London belongs to the US. My bad.

[@nicks6196]

Kessa S. Was ist denn hier so teuer? 🤔 mieten? Naja Ansichtssache, sprit? Essen?

[@cyprianmittermayr4988]

Kessa S. Indeed. Even properties are expensive there. But the quality is worth the price.

[@MrDubyadee1]

Munich was my favorite city when I was stationed in Germany. I’d usually stay in a pension in the old city and walk or take public transportation everywhere. It was always wonderful. It’s less a big city than a bunch of villages surrounding the old city.

[@fruitysl]

Easy to buy public transport ticket???? It's one of the most complicated systems, even locals don't always understand what ticket to buy

[@pokiparkassistent]

shagyf no its easy af. You have plans everywhere so you can check through how many zones you go

[@KevinementD]

locals would know, but yeah, it is complicated. They're changing the system a little now to make it simpler.

[@pokiparkassistent]

KevinementD when you compare it to Berlin or other cities its way easier. And the real Locals dont buy tickets because there are Not many controls 😉

[@BreakingBrick]

Paul Umstätter but not at begin of a month... there's plenty of ticket controlling guys everywhere.

[@pokiparkassistent]

Takeshi Nakagawa yeah but you recognize them from far

[@dertypda2858]

I'm from Munich and this man right here is tellin' the truth! Very good content buddy! Keep it up

[@stephaniecaza9636]

We went to Auschwitz this summer. As i was reading up on it, it is written on their web site, when you go to a concentration camp treat it like you were at a funeral. And dress accordingly. I obliged my group (my hubby and kids😉) to be respectful and dress proper (no shorts, tank tops and flip flops!)!

[@hansmuller1846]

@Torfrom nor you know it's not?

[@micahphilson]

Torfrom nor, great, you must be one of those people I've met all too much who go out of their dang way to tell people what you really think... sorry, *know* happened. I'm glad you want to just be an armchair hero and let everyone know the truth that's super obvious to you, but as Pokemon taught me well, there's a time and a place for everything. This isn't the place for that discussion, please don't go out of you way to start it. Thanks.

[@mountainhobo]

Torfrom nor, I'll tell you what, since my grandfather was murdered there, you come and say this to my face.

[@mountainhobo]

the "gas chambers" are buildt in 1949 by the sovijets. a google search will confirm that :)" - Google will confirm that? What are you, 12? And the smiley at the end? You are possibly the dumbest adolescent in Scandinavia. Ask your daddy to take you there, you are in for a shock of your life. Even an abnoxious little brat like you will never forget this. Go. It will wipe that idiotic smile off your face. I am done with you here.

[@annainaspen]

Torfrom nor, what you are saying is disgusting. I'm not sure if you realize that just because someone put something on the internet does not make it real. There aren't that many concentration camp survivors left but I wish you could have a discussion with one of them on the horrors of what really happened and not what stupid "Google" told you.

[@eagle6754]

Agreed. Munchen is my favorite city, outside of the U.S. and in some ways, I know it more than my own home town. It is so wonderful with ALOT to do! I stay at the Rotkreuzplatz and U-Bahn it all over the city. Favorite places are the Deutches Museum, Olympia Park, and the Lowenbraukeller.

[@artusdreimalneun2595]

3:00 stands in front of the state opera... ...doesn't bother to mention it

[@yhvhdrdar]

Du solltest es nicht brauchen

[@joanketelby752]

He's no opera buff.

[@sealisa1398]

Yes...and great location near Maximillianstrasse

[@deleteduser84924]

Munich inhabitant here. Don’t go to the Augistiner Brauhaus he recommends at 2:00, they don’t have good quality food there ever since management changed not too long ago. Instead I recommend the „Schneiders Weiße Brauhaus“ or the „Augustiner Klosterwirt“, both in very near distance to the historical town center. Otherwise nice video man.

[@joehanson1187]

One Thing you should expect in munich and bavaria in General, are grumpy old people:)

[@christianbeetz2331]

Joehanson not s typicall Munich thing

[@BreakingBrick]

This local habit is called "grantln", which literally means being grumpy. But it's never meant personal, just accept it as a part of local culture. Especially when the "Föhn" is up to (local winds with sunny condition and exceptional view from Munich to the alps), a lot if people are suffering headaches and the "grantln" will be secured everywhere.

[@jimmyharris1481]

better don't go to Munich if you don't like it !

[@veladarney]

Actually - don't go to Bavaria if you don't like it because this special brand of "rudeness" is typical Bavarian and you'll find it everywhere.

[@martinluk8471]

To be honest the Bavarian people are the nicest people in Germany:D they are always friendly and will help you. I don't know which experience you made but in 21 years of Munich I never saw that someone was offending you if you was nice to them. Grantln isn't common in Bavaria and not everyone does it. Sure u will find one but not more then in any other country

[@gop4usa12]

I like #10 because I'm going to be in Munich late October this year.

[@KartoffelHundin]

I went to Oktoberfest. Terrible and very rude service (even though I speak German) and way too many drunken idiots. Would probably visit Munich again but not Oktoberfest.

[@IsleNaK]

KartoffelHundin yeah I really don't know why it's popular...

[@coolalvin2]

Stuttgart's is better and not so crowded

[@BillGreenAZ]

+coolalvin2 That's what I have heard as well.

[@KevinementD]

@Mondrose eins Personally, as someone from munich, I don't like the smaller ones as much. True, Oktoberfest can be annoying. The tents are overcrowded early, you can barely get in, let alone get a table, some drunks are really obnoxious etc.. However once you've found a table and had a Maß to cool down from all the initial stress, there's something about the atmosphere at Oktoberfest that the smaller ones don't have. It's honestly one of my favorite experiences in the year. @KartoffelHundin be easy on the staff, they're not trying to be mean, they're just extremly stressed and in a rush. Keep that in mind, be understanding and try to be accomodating(e.g. order quickly and have your cash ready to pay) and they won't be rude. You also can't expect any service from them, they just sell you drinks and food, that's it. They don't have the time to explain the menu to you or something like that.

[@dannywolf8100]

yeah and the "waiters" are no real employees of the beer company/tent. they buy that beer in advance and then sell it to you. so they have to be quick

[@miguelash886]

I absolutely love this city. I've been there 7 times, the last one I spent two months there. It was the first city I knew in Europe back in 2006. And I want so bad to go again.

[@mstrdiver]

Miguel - Highly concur. Munich is an absolute delight to see and tour. I was stationed there from 1978 to 1981 and wandered all over the area. What really startled me was when I took my daughter to Munich for completing her master's degree, we visited Dachau so she got an understanding what her grandfather, my dad, experienced during WW2, but I was floored when I saw that Germans had built 'town home' type buildings right up against the museum back wall overlooking the camp. That is not what I expected to ever see and can't imagine how that viewpoint would be any kind of positive marketing sales point for real estate.

[@dominicharkin1637]

I'll be going to Munich in 2 months time

[@Lenny-sy3yd]

Go to eisbach and drink some beer that’s the best what you can do in summer

[@michaelriley2]

I love your videos...I travel the world through your videos...so do my kids. From a guy stuck in southern Indiana.