German Museum, Munich ( Deutsches Museum )
The museum is great fun for old and young with its popular demonstration equipment which you can operate yourself. Here fun is combined with a high didactical value.
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The legendary Schwabing begins to the north of the Siegestor ( Victory gate ) ( 1843-1852 ) which forms the border between two centers of Munich which are completely different in character. For a long time, it was just an ordinary village outside of the gates of Munich. Then in 1887, it became an independent…
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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…
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,…
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….
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