MUNICH. Holidays in Bavaria s metropolis where laptops meet lederhosen

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1 MUNICH Holidays in Bavaria s metropolis where laptops meet lederhosen

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3 Welcome 3 A WARM WELCOME TO MUNICH Servus Bavaria s capital city greets you in unique style! With 1.5 million inhabitants, Munich is the largest urban area in the free state of Bavaria. A pulsing, modern city that also holds custom and tradition close to its heart. There is much to discover and experience in Munich: top cultural events are held throughout the year, and the city boasts 80 museums, exhibitions and private collections, as well as music and theatre for all ages and tastes. And if you are looking to enjoy a shopping spree, the pedestrian zone of the old town has a wide range of stores. Then it will definitely be time for some refreshment. Stop off at a cosy pub or relax under a canopy of chestnut trees in a beer garden and enjoy a draught beer or hearty meal with true Bavarian hospitality. Kerstin Berger Resort Manager Munich We look forward to welcoming you to Munich and hope you have an unforgettable stay. Resort Manager Kerstin Berger and Team CITY CULINARY CULTURE

4 4 Trip ideas CONTENTS Location 5 History 6 Holiday experiences 7 City 8 Area map 14 Culinary 16 Phrase book 20 Family & Friends 21 Culture 22 Valuable information 23 The Hapimag range 25 Key telephone numbers 26 Online 27

5 MUNICH, WHERE LAPTOPS MEET LEDERHOSEN HOLIDAYS IN BAVARIA S METROPOLIS Hapimag Resort München is situated in the Ludwigsvorstadt area and you ll find plenty of tourist attractions directly on your doorstep. The busy area of Ludwigsvorstadt includes the main railway station (a 5-minute walk), the meadows (10 minutes) and the city s medical centre just around the corner. Most importantly, it is right next to the old city. In a quarter of an hour, you ll be at Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt (food market), Old Peter (St Peter s Church) and Hofbräuhaus (the royal brewery). In 20 minutes, you re at the museum district of Königsplatz with the Pinakotheken, Lenbachhaus, Museum Brandhorst and the Nazi documentation centre. You are also close to key transport links of Sendlinger Tor (650 m) and Karlsplatz (known locally as Stachus, 550 m), from where you can access the wider public transport network: the city s S-Bahn, U-Bahn, bus and tram networks. A prime location The Hapimag resort stands out for its closeness to the old town and public transport. Tickets are available at reception.

6 6 History HISTORY AND CULTURE The history of Munich dates back to 14 June Heinrich der Löwe ( Henry the Lion ) founded the settlement of Munichen, which took its name from the monks that had lived there since the 8th century. The Alte Hof (old court) lives up to its name: constructed in 1255, it is the oldest remaining building in Munich. The city gates of Karlstor (Stachus), Sendlinger Tor and Isartor are remnants from the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, Munich became famous as a royal residence. The architects Leo von Klenze and Friedrich Gärtner helped shape the city skyline. The museum landscape has been continuously developed to this day and enriched by world-class exhibitions. But Munich also has much to offer in industry and sport: the Bavarian film park and BMW factories are definite strengths. And the city is also much loved for Bavarian hospitality. The Oktoberfest attracts visitors from across the world, when tourists and locals all enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the beer gardens.

7 Holiday experiences 7 HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES Tickets, bread rolls and insider tips: we are happy to help you at reception. Whatever your looking for or want to know, our staff are happy to give advice. And if you d like to start the day with fresh bread, rolls ordered the previous day can be collected in the lobby from Honesty Bar In the winter garden on the fifth floor, you ll find a wide range of spreads to enjoy with your roll, including butter, honey, marmalade, Nutella, as well as breakfast drinks. Alcohol-free drinks, Bavarian beers, wine and sparkling wine are also available. Services at reception Bread rolls Nespresso capsules Brochures Maps Tickets for guided tours Tickets for city tours, day trips, concerts, theatre and variety shows Public transport tickets Taxi bookings Museum passes Postcards and stamps Internet Corner and coffee at the Information Centre Newspapers and magazines

8 8 City TOP 15 DESTINATIONS Must-see attractions: CITY On foot in 15 to 20 minutes (about 1.2 km 2 km) 1. Marienplatz Rathaus-Glockenspiel 2. Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) 3. St Peter s Church 4. Viktualienmarkt 5. Hofbräuhaus 6. Munich Residenz 7. The three Pinakotheken 8. Deutsches Museum By U-Bahn or Tram 9. English Garden (2.3 km) 10. Hellabrunn Zoo (5.1 km) 11. Nymphenburg Palace (5.6 km) 12. BMW Welt (5.2 km) 13. Olympic Park (5.2 km) 14. Allianz Arena (11.5 km) 15. Bavaria Filmstadt (9.5 km) Please ask at reception for opening times and further information about the top attractions. Wonderful views! When the Föhn wind blows Clear skies give the best views over Munich and the Alps. 85 m high Town hall tower at Marienplatz. Open Monday to Friday from to m high South tower of the Frauenkirche. Open daily from to m high St Peter s Church, 306 steps. Open daily from to m high Olympic tower. Open daily from 9.00 until midnight, last visit 23.30

9 ALL ABOARD FOR THE CITY TOUR CITY Discover Munich on a city tour. Tickets are available from reception. Discover Munich s highlights on the Express Circle tour a 6-stop hop-on-hop-off ride on an open double-decker bus. The Grand Circle tour (10 stops) adds the Nymphenburg Palace, Allianz Arena, Olympic Park and Schwabing/Siegestor to the trip. The city tour starts from the Hauptbahnhof (main railway station). You can get on or off here: Hauptbahnhof (in front of the Karstadt department store), Pinakotheken, Odeonsplatz, Max-Joseph-Platz, Marienplatz/Tal, Karlsplatz Departure point opposite the Hauptbahnhof. Express Circle : Daily every 20 minutes in summer / every 30 minutes in winter duration: around 1 hour. Grand Circle : Daily on the hour duration: around 1 hour. Additional city tours Munich by night Munich and its beers Bavaria Filmstadt FC Bayern football tour Munich during the Third Reich Ask about times at reception.

10 10 City WALK AND LEARN CITY The city s history step by step, from classic to culinary. Classic old town guided visit Discover the nooks and crannies of Munich s old city on foot. An entertaining guided visit with more than just history. The walk lasts around 2 hours and starts from Marienplatz. Every day, all year round. Start times: 10.30, and Delicacies tour Discover and sample local bread, cheese dip (Obatzda), veal sausage (Weisswurst), pastries (Schmalznudeln) and much more during a 2.5-hour city tour all year round. Start times: 11.00, and (Mon to Fri), (Sat) Exclusively for our guests A guided, 3.5-hour tour of the key attractions including interesting information and quirky tales of the city. Every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the year. Guided tours from 6 persons, ask at reception (subject to change without notice). Further themed visits Beer God bless hops and malt! Mysteries of the old town (magic places and signs) Tatort München (TV show) Hangmen, whores and witches Nazism For further information, prices and times, please ask at reception.

11 City 11 OUT OF TOWN CITY Explore the surrounding area on a spectacular day trip. Royal palaces Visit the fairy-tale palaces of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein of the legendary King Ludwig II. Zugspitze 2,966 m The route includes the Ettal monastery, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eibsee. From there, the cable car will take you to the top of Germany s highest mountain. On a clear day, you can see thousands of Alpine summits in Bavaria, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Descent by cog railway. Chiemsee: the Bavarian sea On the Herreninsel, you can visit the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Castle of King Ludwig II, a replica of the Palace of Versailles. The trip also includes a visit to the Fraueninsel and a tour of the Benedictine church. Further day trips Dachau memorial Berchtesgaden and Obersalzberg Rothenburg ob der Tauber Nuremberg We are happy to provide you with information on day trips.

12 12 City SHOPPING PARADISE CITY Shopaholics are happy in Munich. Traditional businesses and sophisticated boutiques everything is covered. Shops in Munich s pedestrian zone: The zone lies between Stachus (Karlsplatz) and Marienplatz at Neuhauser Strasse and Kaufingerstrasse and continues towards Odeonsplatz. Shopping in one of the arcades, such as the Fünf Höfen : these five partly covered inner courtyards house high-quality shops, cafés and restaurants. Shopping in the luxurious Maximilianstrasse: Welcome to Tiffany, Gucci, Hermès and Escada. Shopping in Sendlinger Strasse: Fashion, jewellery, shoe shops and furniture stores, restaurants and cafés. Top tips Truly authentic stores in Munich are Lodenfrey (famous for folk costumes), Hirmer (menswear) and Oberpollinger (luxury department store). Also the Store of the Senses ( Beck ), with everything to experience, hear, see, smell, taste and try seven floors of shopping heaven centred on fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

13 City 13 A CITY WITH OVER 80 MUSEUMS CULTURE The three Pinakotheken in Munich are among the world s most famous art collections. Alte Pinakothek Over 700 paintings from the 14th 18th centuries. Closed Mon Tue to Sun, Neue Pinakothek Paintings from all major eras from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Closed Tue Wed and Mon, Pinakothek der Moderne Contains the modern art collection, the Neue Sammlung (The International Design Museum Munich), the museum of architecture as well as the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung (a major collection of drawings, prints and engravings). Closed Mon Tue to Sun, Sunday is museum day Entry to all public museums costs 1 Euro. Tickets available at reception. 10 more museums: Glyptothek Lenbach-Haus Museum Brandhorst Egyptian Museum Archaeological Collection Palaeontological Museum Geological Museum Reich der Kristalle (Kingdom of Crystals) Museum Sammlung Schack The Bavarian National Museum

14 Sendlinge Tor Hauptbahnhof Karstadt Staatsministerium der Justiz München Karlsplatz HAPIMAG RESORT MÜNCHEN Hapimag Resort München Bakery Taxi Tram U-Bahn

15 Nationaltheater Frauenkirche Marienplatz City Center Hofbräuhaus Alter Peter Viktualienmarkt Münchner Stadtmuseum r S-Bahn Pharmacy Post office Cinema Supermarket Deutsches Theater Laundry Restaurant

16 16 Culinary DELICACIES CULINARY To enjoy straight away, as a souvenir or gift: treat yourself to a delicious shopping spree. Viktualienmarkt A tradition of more than 200 years speaks for itself. The Viktualienmarkt has evolved from the original farmers market to a much-loved gourmet market. Opening hours: Mon to Fri, , Sat, Dallmayr delicatessen A quality coffee brand and world-class delicatessen for 300 years. Dienerstrasse 14 Opening times: Mon to Sat, Schuhbeck s spice shop Here, you can find individual spices as well as special spicy, savoury and sweet mixes by Schuhbeck. Platzl 4 a Opening times: Mon to Sat,

17 NIGHTLIFE IN MUNICH CULINARY An evening of entertainment in Munich sets the right tone: from a rock or classical concert to theatre, cabaret and comedy to trendy bars and clubs. Classical concerts take place at the Gasteig centre, pop and rock concerts in the Olympiahalle, Circus Krone or one of the many venues like Muffatwerk, Schlachthof or Kesselhaus. You can have a good laugh at the comedy in the Bayerischen Hof and for cabaret people mainly try Munich s Lachund Schiessgesellschaft or Lustspielhaus. Ausgehbanane with its many clubs in Sonnenstrasse is a favourite meeting-point for the young crowd. Our colleagues at reception will be happy to reserve the following for you: Deutsches Theater (musicals, dances), Cuvilliés Theatre for operetta, Gärtnerplatztheater (operetta, musicals, ballet), Bayerischer Hof (comedy), Hofkapelle (classical concerts), G.O.P. a show at the Varieté-Theater. Lights, camera, action! Munich National Theatre Famous for ballet, opera and concerts Cuvilliés Theatre Germany s greatest rococo theatre; operetta and short plays Deutsches Theater Musicals Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz Musicals, opera or ballet Prinzregententheater Classical music, opera, dance, comedy Münchner Volkstheater Classical and radical young theatre

18 18 Culinary AN GUADN CULINARY For Weisswurst breakfast with Bavarian veal sausages and a wheat beer before noon. Where else can you eat so well in Bavarian style. Zum Augustiner Neuhauserstrasse 27, T On foot from Stachus to Marienplatz. Tip: Edelstoff is the name of the light beer on tap. Klosterwirt Augustinerstrasse 1, T On foot from Stachus to Marienplatz. After the Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum, turn left by the cathedral fountain on the corner. Tip: Specialities from Franconia and Munich. Altes Hackerhaus Sendlingerstrasse 14, T Tip: Roast pork with dumplings and coleslaw. Der Pschorr Viktualienmarkt 15, T Tip: The best liver dumpling soup in Minga (Munich). Hofbräuhaus The most famous brewery! Our tip: check out the Schwemme on the ground floor, but go the beer garden or on the first floor to eat. Platzl 9, T

19 Culinary 19 THE OKTOBERFEST ANTHEM: EIN PROSIT DER GEMÜTLICHKEIT CULINARY The tradition of beer gardens in Munich. Drinks are bought at the bar, but you can bring your own snacks. Or buy something delicious there. Augustiner Keller: with play area (1.4 km) Arnulfstrasse 52 near Hauptbahnhof, about a 15-minute walk. Bavariapark: idyllic (2.9 km) Theresienhöhe 15 above the Patrona Bavaria, about a 30-minute walk. Hofbräukeller: on Wiener Platz (2.9 km) Innere Wiener Str. 19 Tram 16 from Sendlinger Tor direction St. Emmeram to Wiener Platz. Chinese Tower in the English Garden (3.6 km) Englischer Garten 3 Tram 18 from Sendlinger Tor direction Effnerplatz to Tivolistrasse. Königlicher Hirschgarten: with deer park (5 km) Hirschgarten 1 Tram 17 from Hauptbahnhof direction Amalienstrasse to Steubenplatz.

20 20 Phrase book A BISSERL BAYERISCH A BIT OF BAVARIAN Host mi? Do you get me? It s a good idea to know a few Bavarian expressions so you can talk with the locals. Griasgood/Griasdi Hello/Hi. Griaseichgood miteinand Hello everyone. Ha? Sorry? Host mi? Do you understand what I said? Deaf I?/Ealaums? Can I/Do you mind? Is da no frei? Is anyone sitting there? Ja mei Aha!/That s it fine. Des is mia wurscht It s all the same to me. A Mass A litre of beer. Brezn Pretzel(s). Radi Radish. Hendl/Gickerl Chicken. Stamperl A glass of Schnapps. Schmaizler Snuff tobacco. Vergelt s Gott Thanks! Pfiati/Pfiat euch/pfiat Gott Goodbye! Ja mei! That s fine. Ja mei! is an answer to everything. The key thing is the tone. A brief Ja mei means I m not too keen on this. A long Ja mei with a rising tonesignifies a pleasant surprise. Ja mei with a sigh expresses deep sympathy.

21 Family & Friends 21 GREAT THINGS FOR CHILDREN Munich is also a delight for children whether in a museum or outdoors. Kinderreich Things to try, experiments, physics: young researchers will have plenty to keep them busy in this special department of the Deutsches Museum. Hellabrunn Zoo Children rarely get closer to animals than they do in a zoo. The much-loved animals mainly live in suitable enclosures without obstructive grids or fences. Hapimag Resort München also offers a play area in the winter garden on the 5th floor. Here, our youngest guests can also find children s books and board games. Ask at reception for an overview of the nearby play areas. And much, much more... Shingle beach by the Isar river Olympic Park with Olympic tower Sea Life at the Olympic Park Puppet theatre Schauburg youth theatre Bavaria Filmstadt Museum of Man and Nature (Schloss Nymphenburg) Kinder- und Jugendmuseum (Hauptbahnhof)

22 22 Culture PARTY WITH BAVARIA CULTURE Carnival, festivals, open air concerts, party with Bavaria, Tollwood and of course Oktoberfest there is always something going on in Munich all year round! January Dances, winter circus February Carnival, Nockherberg beer festival March Wine fair, traditional singing April Spring festival, flea market, Maidult market May The Long Night of Music, Streetlife festival June Comedy festival, opera festival, film festival July Kocherlball dance, Jakobidult market, Opera for all August Open air concerts, open air cinema September Streetlife festival, Turmsingen traditional singing, Oktoberfest October Harvest festival, marathon, Kirchweihdult market November Literary festival, Christmas market December Tollwood, Santa Claus, Christmas choirs Tourist information Rathaus Marienplatz 8 Hauptbahnhof Bahnhofsplatz 2 T

23 Valuable information 23 FROM A FOR ADAPTER TO Z FOR ZIP Forgotten your umbrella or sewing kit? No problem. Simply borrow one. Adapter Cosmetic mirror Sewing kit Umbrella Mattress topper Pillows Services Washing powder available for purchase (a laundry with washing machines and driers, drying racks, ironing boards and irons on the basement floor U1). Extra rubbish bags are available at reception. Extra toilet paper is available in the drawers by reception. Rubbish area (basement floor (U1) near the garage) Plastics, cardboard, white / green / brown glass and other waste are sorted. Much fun on the fifth floor In the winter garden (5th floor), you ll find: Honesty Bar (drinks, breakfast, snacks) Roof terrace with seating Small library Children s play area Board games

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25 The Hapimag range 25 Have an unforgettable trip with your loved ones, enjoy shopping and sightseeing in European cities or go hiking and skiing in the mountains Hapimag Resort München is just one of around 60 Hapimag resorts offering the holiday of your dreams. Did you enjoy your time at Hapimag Resort München and would you like to enjoy another unforgettable holiday? Please ask at reception for more information. Discover all that Hapimag has to offer! Again and again!

26 26 Trip ideas KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS When making a phone call, please dial 0 before the number. For mobile calls, please use the country code +49 before the number. Fire brigade 112 Police 110 On-call medical service Emergency number Hapimag Resort München Reception (internal number) 8 Taxi 21610

27 Online 27 HAPIMAG APP Download our free Hapimag app for iphone and Android on your mobile phone. The app contains the latest information and recommendations on activities and opportunities for Hapimag resorts. YOUR OPINION MATTERS Did you enjoy your stay? Do you have any suggestions for improvement? We look forward to receiving your feedback. Help us to meet your expectations. KEEP IN TOUCH Share your experiences with us and other guests on our Facebook page. Post pictures of your stay in Munich and keep up to date with the latest news. We hope you have an unforgettable stay and experience some special moments in Munich. Your Hapimag Team Munich

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