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Introducing Munich
Pulsing with prosperity and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness), Munich (München) revels in its own contradictions. Folklore and age-old traditions exist side by side with sleek BMWs, designer boutiques and high-powered industry. Its museums include world-class collections of artistic masterpieces, and its music and cultural scenes give Berlin a run for its money.
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Despite all its sophistication, Munich retains a touch of provincialism that visitors find charming. The people’s attitude is one of live-and-let-live – and Müncheners will be the first to admit that their ‘metropolis’ is little more than a Weltdorf, a world village. During Oktoberfest representatives of the entire planet turn out to toast the town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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O Tannenbaum: Germany’s Christmas Markets
25 November 2009
If you like your Christmas shopping with a generous side of tradition (and a cup of mulled wine), take...
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The chilly welcome at Michaelkirche in Berg am Laim
Blog: Heather on her travels - 23 December 2009
My mother had been especially recommended to see the Michaelkirche or church of St Michael in Berg am Laim which is reputed to be one of the most beautiful Rococco churches in Southern Germany and so we duly left the well-trodden tourist routes of central Munich for the suburbs. Although Berg am Laim is only 5 stops on [...]
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Location and Value at Hotel Falkenturm in Munich
Blog: Heather on her travels - 21 December 2009
Hotel Falkenturm in Munich is a comfortable, pension style hotel which is ideally located for sightseeing and is moderately priced for a Munich hotel in this location. Read on for my full review; For my recent weekend in Munich, I was travelling with my parents, and our main considerations for this short trip were location and [...]
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Visiting the Munich Christmas Markets - Podcast Episode 4
Blog: Heather on her travels - 20 December 2009
In my latest Podcast I’m taking you to the Christmas Markets in Munich getting into the festive spirit, with snow on the ground, German carol singers and the smell of gingerbread in the air. You’ll hear about my visit to the Residenz Palace, the market we found in it’s courtyards, the ethnic, alternative Tollwood Winter [...]
