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Backpackers in Munich for 5 days

Posted by (Charlotte) on

Hi Yall.

Buddy and I are backpacking Europe for a month, doing Vienna and Salzburg first then taking an AM train June 2nd to Munich, and leaving Munich to fly to Barcelona on the 6th. Our first plan, relying on a good day, is taking June 2nd as a chill day and hitting the Garden for lunch, hitting both BMW musuems, and finishing it off finding dinner. We are looking for another rec to do in North Munich in that area that is close that part of town if yall would be so kind.

The main question is what to do on the 3rd and 5th?. HB and Residence are must do's, but looking for help on taking 2 days to split up the city. Also, any recs on what how to plan a Dachau trip on the 4th of June? Any advice on how to make that a day trip or tours in that area that hit other locations as well would be greatly appreciated.

Also, what is the best bus/public transportation pass to buy? We will fly out to the airport on the 6th, and hopefully that would be included, but not necessary if other passes are better.

Thank you! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Edit- we are interested in iconic munich locations and hidden gems that are within city limits

Posted by
1206 posts

In Munich, I'd NOT miss Dachau Concentration camp = you can certainly do it on your own, but you will see and learn so much more with a guide. We like Bighattours.com or Tours by Locals. Radius Tours is ok, but not our favorite.

I don't find Neuschwanstein worth it - you can search on this site for it and many don't find it worth the time. The photos are stunning, but the actual trip is underwhelming. Dachau and a Third Reich tour is so much better in my opinion, but you may be looking for different things.

Posted by
244 posts

You don't say what your interests are but if you are interested in hunting and fishing, just west of the Marienplatz is a hunting and fishing museum "Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum". I am not a hunter- and fisherwoman. But I did enjoy touring the museum with my husband who goes deer hunting every autumn, albeit in an area with few deer. We stayed an hour or two.

Your might also research tours offered on the site of the 1972 Olympics held in Munich. This park is located relatively close to the BMW Museum. I have only been to the park to shop at the weekly flea market. It is beautiful area. Food is available there.

I hope you and your buddy have a fantastic adventure.

Traveler Girl

Posted by
7760 posts

Munich... where to go, what to do, how to get there and back... as a 70's-era "backpacker" I didn't sweat details like these until I first set foot in a place. But that was 55 years ago, heh, so...let's talk about getting around today...

You will be "taking an AM train June 2nd to Munich..." and then moving around the city for 3-4 days, then you will "will fly out to the airport on the 6th..." (which I think means you need ground transport to the airport from central Munich.)

You can cover Salzburg > Munich and Munich > MUC airport, plus any/all public transportation (subway, bus, S-Bahn, tram, train) within Germany's borders in between those trips by pre-purchasing a €58 subscription for the Deutschland-Ticket.

https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/deutschland-ticket

Please read the "Man in Seat 61's" instructions for D-Ticket details:

https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-germany.htm#Deutschlandticket

The important thing here is that you do not have to fuss with any additional ticket purchases for your time in Germany. And the D-Ticket protects you in case of a transportation error on your part... for example... you will not be find if you step onto a train going north by mistake on some stretch track that is not covered by a southbound ticket you bought. The D-Ticket is valid for every mode of transport except the high-speed trains (IC, ICE, EC)

I will also suggest taking a day trip to some smaller place that interests you in Germany. How about the German Alps for a day?? The D-ticket covers a train trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (85 minutes by direct train) and/or nearby Mittenwald.

G-P and the Zugspitze:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Garmisch-Partenkirchen.JPG/1024px-Garmisch-Partenkirchen.JPG

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g187302-Activities-oa0-Garmisch_Partenkirchen_Upper_Bavaria_Bavaria.html

https://hastingshouse.typepad.com/hastings_house_us/2006/09/germanys_highes.html

Mittenwald:
https://www.butterandfly.net/wp-content/uploads/Mittenwald-Germany-14.jpg

https://hastingshouse.typepad.com/hastings_house_us/2007/04/mittenwald_germ.html

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