Munich has a lot to offer to budget travelers. Restaurants and shops abound, and the leafy streets and gorgeous buildings create a refined, elegant scene. And if you are looking for more hustle and bustle, Munich has that too. During Oktoberfest, you’ll also see the wild side of the city. Sure, Munich is pretty affordable, » Read more
Munich: Budget Travel Guide
Munich’s famous festival tradition, Oktoberfest, always begins the second-to-last weekend in September and ends the first weekend of October. This year’s dates run from September 21 to October 6, 2024. We prefer going in September before the masses start arriving from all over Europe and the world. But no matter what day you go, prepare » Read more
Munich may have the reputation of being one of the most expensive cities in Germany, but it still has a lot to offer as a budget destination. In fact, it’s very possible to do it on the cheap and still tick off all of the boxes on your must-do list. After you hit the beer garden » Read more
Bavaria is Germany’s wealthiest region, and Munich is known for its posh spots and expensive tabs. However, not everything is out of a Cheapo’s budget in this city. Munich is also home to wonderful traditions and scenery that won’t cost you even one euro to experience. Here are seven of our top free things to » Read more
Ah, Munich. It’s the capital of everything Germany is stereotypically known for: lederhosen, dirndls, giant glasses of beer, and of course, Oktoberfest. Of course, there’s much more to Munich than the tired stereotypes of Bavaria. And if you’re craving that weisswurst, bratwurst or schnitzel, our friends at Spotted by Locals have you covered. They’ve come » Read more
A trip to Neuschwanstein Castle is on the bucket list of many a European traveler. Nestled away in the Bavarian Alps about a two-hour drive south from Munich, this castle was one of several built by the eccentric Bavarian king Ludwig II, also known as “Mad King” Ludwig. If its white, limestone façade and fairy » Read more
Flying through Munich and have a couple of hours to spare before your flight? Sounds like it’s time to hit the airport’s beloved “Airbräu” beer garden! Airport bars and lounges are nothing new, of course. But Munich’s airport offers a uniquely Bavarian twist to “grabbing a beer between flights”: Don’t just head to a bar. » Read more
Deutschland is home to some of the best bakers in Europe, Bavarian being a doughy turf for fabulous cakes and gigantic pretzels. Even better are the deliciously-low prices for a big sweet treat: rarely are they over €1. Curious to try some of the best? Here are five top picks when searching for Bavarian baked » Read more
One week down, one more to go at Bavaria’s Oktoberfest. My dispatch is here to help those still on the Munich mission find their place. No matter which tent you end up in, beer will be €10 a pop and people are bouncing off the walls in dirndls and lederhosen. But to get a grasp » Read more
Aside from the famous two-week Oktoberfest beer bender, brew culture in Munich flows year-round. When the weather is sunny and warm, the locals descend upon Biergartens, although residents often opt for less touristy options than, say, the English Gardens. Here are three beer gardens that are very popular with Munich’s locals, all of them ready to pour » Read more
Six million people rush to Munich for Oktoberfest each year to guzzle beer out of giant mugs. This cultural experience known for delicious brew can easily bring confusion or headaches (or both) for tourists attending the event for the first time. I’ve spent the past two weeks in Munich watching the city prepare for, and » Read more
It’s kick-off time for Oktoberfest, that free-flowing celebration of German beer and sausage that happens every fall in Munich. The Munich tourism board calls the celebration the “biggest public festival in the world”—so we hope that you booked your rooms well in advance! (If not…) Before you grab your favorite stein and head for Bavaria, » Read more
Imagine our glee when, clicking about the Munich tourism office’s website, we stumbled upon their list of Munich-based webcams! Among the list of live feeds from Munich were several devoted entirely to the Christmas market at Marienplatz. Ready for a quick (virtual) visit? We grabbed the images below at about 5 PM Munich time today. Click » Read more
You don’t want to leave Munich without visiting some of the city’s wonderful art, history, and science museums. Aside from traditional museum, visitors to Munchen have no shortage of other sightseeing options, from flea markets to cafes and the Hofbrauhaus. Here’s our “Cheapo Strategy”: During the week, keep busy with biergartens and Bavarian buildings. But on the » Read more
