Our flights are booked and we will be there August 1 2012. Our hotel room is also booked in Munich.
https://www.heh.de/default.aspx?lang=en
Now we will need to know where the group tour is going to take us on so we don't see the same thing twice.
Here is an excellent travel resource for Munich and I will work from this article to develop our Group City Tour on Monday, August 6:
https://wikitravel.org/en/Munich Tuesday is going to be a full day of all things BMW, but I can provide alternate explorations for you Rising Sun Jap Crap Fanatics! Bring comfortable walking shoes for Monday, we are going to be pounding the freaking pavement!
Here is a great slideshow of Munich from Frommer's Travel:
https://www.frommers.com/slideshow/index.cfm?destid=99 Our Alps Extreme Riders Group 1-Day Munich: City Center / Marienplatz Itinerary:
Munich is the 3rd most populous city in Germany and the capital of the federal state of Bavaria. The city itself is made up of historic buildings and impressive architecture, as much of Munich was reconstructed after World World II. National Geographic Traveler ranked Munich at number 30 out of top 100 historical destinations around the world. One can spend many days discovering Munich… think BMW, beergarden, lederhosen, traditional Bavarian dishes…
We will start our day at Munich’s oldest open air market in Marienplatz. Since 1807, the 22,000 square meter Viktualienmarkt is the site of 140 stalls and shops offering gourmets and delicacies including wine, flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, cheese, fish, juices and more. Breakfast is included with our rooms, but we can get snacks for the fat guys like yamafitter - Bill F. here!
Reach the Glockenspiel in the center of Marienplatz by 11:55a and keep your eyes on the clock tower of the ornate New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus). As the clock strikes 12, the automated clockwork figures begin to move to the chime. For the next 12 to 15 minutes, enjoy these handmade figurines enact scenes from the 16th century. The end of the spectacle is marked by the 3 chirps of a small golden bird at the top of the Glockenspiel.
Next walk up Dienerstrasse to Dallmayr Haus, the oldest gourmet shop in Munich. Dating back to the 17th century, this delicatessen offers freshly ground coffee, delicious cheese, freshly baked goods and other Bavarian delicacies. Grab lunch at the cafe attached to the shop, once again we will make sure the fat guys like SacramentoMike get fed.
After lunch we walk over to Frauenkirche. Built in the medieval era the “Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady” is the largest church in the city. The church’s distinctive twin dome towers are the models for many towers throughout Bavaria. Step inside the church to find an example of a tomb monument for a Habsurgian ruler at the entrance. Climb the stairs for a view of Munich and the Bavarian Alps, visible on a clear day.
Follow the cobblestone streets back toward the Glockenspiel. From the square, take a leisurely stroll down Kaufingerstrasse toward Karlstor. Many people consider this pedestrian-only promenade THE shopping street of Munich as the street is filled with retail stores both large and small.
Stop in the Augustiner Restaurant for a little break, Papa Chuy Viejo just might be getting a bit hungry from all of this damn walking. Sit outside in the beer garden behind the building if weather permits. Order up a pilsner and a pretzel. Established in 1328, the Augustiner brewery is Munich’s oldest brewery and produces some of Munich’s most popular brands of beer. Consider taking the beer in a “mass” (basically a 1-litre glass jug) for the true biergarten experience.
The afternoon ends at the medieval gate that marks the entrance to the old city. One of the three remaining gates from the 14th century, Karlstor was part of the defense walls that at one time completely surrounded Munich. It’s not surprising that Karlstor does not show its old age, as this 700 year old landmark has been refurbished over the years.
Our day wouldn’t be complete without at stop at the Hofbräuhaus. One of the must-see tourist spots, Hofbräuhaus can accommodate 3,500 beer drinkers and diners simultaneously, with 100 waiters and waitresses serving up to 30,000 guests on busy days. Make yourself comfortable at one of the communal tables and wrap up the evening with the lederhosen-clad house band, live music, and hundreds of your closes friends… the ingredients for an unforgettable night out.
Here is the Classic Bavarian Dish that our Herr Petey definitely recommends that you give a try: “Schweinehaxen” or roasted pig knuckles. The perfect schweinehaxen has crispy skin, fatty, juicy, and full of flavor. Of course the dish is not complete without a side of sauerkraut.
