From Rothenburg, we traveled to Munich which was our hub for two nights. As we arrived in Munich, we quickly boarded a train to head to the Dachau concentration camp memorial nearby. We toured the grounds which included a museum, barracks and crematorium. It was quite a powerful experience to know so much effort went into to such horrendous acts against humanity. We left humbled as we ventured back towards Munich's downtown.
The downtown Munich area has a large pedestrian only part of town with a large square named Marienplatz. Lots of shops and bars lined the street while people enjoy beers outdoors and street performers please passer-bys. We were able to grab a German dinner of sausage, beef, pretzels, and bier at Augustiner-brau. Travis had two biers (an original and a Dunkel) while Alazda enjoyed some local riesling. On our way back towards the hotel, we stopped for a gelato snack before bed.
The next morning we enjoyed the sights in Fussen which is detailed in a prior blog post. When we returned to Munich in the evening, we ventured towards the infamous Hofbrauhaus. The HB was a 3 story bier hall loaded with tables full of people enjoying large (1 liter) steins of beer. We were able to find a spot in the center garden area and ordered up a some steins. Alazda got in on the action with a stein of Hofbrau Original while Travis went with the Hofbrau Dark. We met a group of travelers from Indiana and Kansas and joined their table to chat and tell travel stories. While we enjoyed the Hofbrauhaus experience, we thought it was a bit too crowded. We finished our steins and left the HB in search of another place for a snack and more drinks. We were able to find the Ayinger Brauerei nearly right across the street and we were pleased as we were able to find a spot right at the bar and enjoy some delicious brews in a much less crowded environment. We split a roast pork dinner with sauerkraut and a couple more biers (Ayinger Pilsner and Ayinger Bavarian Dark). We left happy as we ventured back to the hotel for bed.
Our final morning in Munich was filled with more sightseeing in the downtown district. We were able to watch the Glockenspiel play at high noon and enjoyed a trip through St. Michael's cathedral which was partially destroyed during World War II.
Munich was a fun and busy city filled with great food and drinks. We board a train bound for Austria as our travels continue.
- Travis and Alazda
Lunch on the train en-route to Munich
Entering the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site
Munich street performers
The Glockenspiel clock tower
Alazda enjoying the downtown Munich area
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