Englischer Garten – English Garden On February 1st, 1789 Karl Theodor issued an electoral decree for a military garden to be laid out in the garrison town. In 1803 the garden architect Ludwig von Sckell was put in charge and was able to realize his plans for the new design of the garden by 1808….
Car Parking in Munich There are abundant Parking areas in surrounding Munich. Travelers should definitely consider using them, as the Munich inner city area is hopelessly congested during Oktoberfest. The P&R-area at the exit “Garching-Sued” is recommendable when arriving on the A9 from Nuernberg. There is a capacity for over 570 cars. The parking area…
Travel madness strikes Germany as train drivers expand the strike German train drivers on Thursday expanded their unprecedented national strike to passenger services, causing travel chaos for millions and drawing intense criticism. The work stoppage by the GDL trade union strikes long-distance and regional train services … Read more on FRANCE 24 Europe’s 10 worst…
Munich City guide The capital city of the Free State of Bavaria and the third-largest city of Germany ( 1.3 million inhabitants ) lies in the center of the Bavarian plateau. It was founded on the 14th of June in the year 1158 by the Guelph Duke Heinrich den Lowen ( Henry the Lion )….
About 6 million people are expected to attend the official Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany. The world’s largest beer festival begins Sept. 17, 2016, and runs through Oct. 3. Festive program of events Grand entry of the Oktoberfest landlords and breweriesDate: Saturday, 17th September 2016, duration about 45 minutes. Oktoberfest Costume and Riflemen’s ParadeDate: Sunday,…
Parents club prepares for Oktoberfest Organized by the Our Lady of Fatima Parents Club, Oktoberfest includes about 150 different kinds of beer and more than 20 types of barbecued sausage, along with wine. The event is modeled after the world-famous celebration of Bavarian culture in Munich … Count Sarah Palin among the sane who clearly…