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Facts and Free Time
TRANSPORT
U and S Bahn For practical purposes, there is no difference between the U and S lines. They operate from 04.00 to 01.00 daily. A trust system operates and there are few inspections. However, fare dodging should be firmly discouraged. Fine: €60.00
The fare structure was “reformed” a few years back, which in theory should make it simpler. Most changes relate to the tariff ring structure and long term tickets and should not concern you. However do note that the previous 3 day travel pass has been abolished. Almost all destinations you will visit are in Zone M (the city of Munich), with the exception of Dachau (zone 1) and Munich airport, which is in Zone 5.
Type of U/S-Bahn Ticket Cost
Up to 2 stops (Kurzstrecke) € 1.90
Over 2 stops € 4.10
10-strip Streifenkarten* €17.80
Day Ticket/Tageskarte (inner city “M” zone) €9.70
“Group” ticket ** €18.70
Airport ticket – covers unlimited travel to and
from the airport and 24 hours around Munich €16.30
*Stamp two strips per over 14 year old, one per under 14 year old (child) per trip (Kurzstrecke, one strip)
** Ideal for our groups, this is valid for up to five adults. Two 14 year olds count as one adult; so up to ten under 14 year olds can travel with a single Group Ticket.
Bus/Trams – Buy ticket from machines or stamp Streifenkarte (up to 2 stops, 1 strip, otherwise 2 strips) before boarding. Transfer to other tramlines is allowed (time limit). Day and Group tickets are valid.
Taxis – These are licensed to carry three passengers. Tip 10%
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Publications
· Munich Found (in English)
· Münchner
· München Stadt
· Daily newspaper (Abendblatt). All the above available at newsagents
· Münchner Monatsprogramm
· Munich for Young People, both from Tourist Information
Changing money – Late currency exchange at the station 06.00 – 22.30. Station also has ATMs. Many ATMs in the pedestrian zone. There is a “Ria” money exchange bureau at Marienplatz 28 (actually on Rosenstrasse).
Brochures & Maps – The Tourist Information office in the Neue Rathaus is well stocked with maps (50 cents), brochures and programmes of events (Munich is too big to improvise without maps). Hotels usually have some free.
MAJOR SIGHTS & MUSEUMS
For comprehensive opening times, prices and telephone numbers, see new section in Yellow Pages for Germany.
General opening times – All museums are closed on Monday, except the Deutsches Museum and the Neue Pinakothek.
Average Charges – Average admission charge is €10.00, some museums are free on Sundays, most have student discounts and/or are free for under 18s.
Deutsches Museum
Situated on the Museum Island. Huge. Expresses the German passion for technology. U-Bahn: Isartor
Alte Pinakothek
The magnificent Wittlesbach collection of Old Masters. U-Bahn: Königsplatz
Neue Pinakothek
Mostly 19th century German painters plus some French Impressionists. Closed until 2029
U-Bahn: Königsplatz
Pinakothek der Moderne
The newest of Munich’s great art galleries – showing art from the 20th and 21st Centuries. U-Bahn: Königsplatz (Entrance €1 on Sundays)
Glyptothek
Classical Greek and Roman sculpture. U-Bahn: Königsplatz
Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus
Important Kandinsky and Blaue Reiter Schule collection. U-Bahn: Königsplatz
Residenz & Schatzkammer
State rooms of the Royal Palace, including the Rococo Theatre. Royal collections (porcelain, Egyptian Art, etc.) and Treasury. U-Bahn: Odeonplatz or Marienplatz
BMW Museum – BMW Welt Delivery Centre
Multimedia presentation of the evolution of BMW motorbikes and cars.
U-Bahn: Olympiazentrum
Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst
In the Haus der Kunst. 20th century art including Nolde and Klee.
Tram 20 or Bus 33
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Also good for temporary ethnological exhibitions. Tram 20 or Bus 33
THINGS TO DO
St. Peter’s Church Tower
Climb it! There are 299 steps and views of the Alps on a clear day. €5 (€2 for students)
Olympiapark
Walk through the Olympiapark, visit the stadium and go up the Olympic Tower, maybe go swimming or ice skating (need passports for skate hire).
Englischer Garten
Bicycle rental on the corner of Königinstrasse and Veterinarstrasse – weekends only (weekdays at the Hauptbahnhof). Beer garden at the Chinesischer Turm. Great for a stroll.
Bicycle Tours
For a different view of Munich, your Munich guide may well have good recommendations. This may now be included.
SHOPPING
The Main Shopping Area is along Kaufingerstrasse and up to Stachus. Also Sendlingerstrasse. Most shops are open until 20.00 Mon – Sat. Most are closed on Sundays!
EVENING ACTIVITIES
Beer Halls/Gardens
Hofbräuhaus, etc. are obvious but be aware of ACIS drinking policy
Ice Skating
Ice skating at the old Eissportstadion in the Olympiapark has now moved to the brand new SAP garden (also in the Olympiapark). Seasonal variations in opening times. Passports are needed as deposits for skate hire. Call in advance.
Olympic Tower
Amazing views of the city – but closed until mid 2026 for renovations
Fair at the Festwiese/Olympiapark
Check to see whether there is one on…
Folklore Shows
At the Pschorrkeller or the Hofbräuhaus (contact details in Yellow Pages). Reservations essential.
Concerts, Opera and Theatre
Check the local publications for listings.