Re: [Leica] Voyage to Munich

[LEICAMAN56@aol.com]

Francois,

I am going to Munich as well on my way to Photokina.  I am landing in Munich
on the 13th.
There are many things to see and do in Munich.  There is the Marienplatz with
the famous Glockenspiel.  The Frauenkirche is also nearby.  I have also
visited the Deutsches Museum, which was very impressive.  They supposedly have
a wonderful photo section but it was closed for remodeling when I was there
two years ago.  BMW has their HQ out by the old 72 Olympic grounds. You could
take some very interesting pictures at those two locations.  I visited there
in 1990.  You could also visit Dachau, just outside Munich.  Very depressing
but interesting. The best thing about Munich is that you can go almost
anywhere in the city by rail, either commuter or underground.  You can do this
on a same day pass and go all over the city for one low price.  DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DRIVE AROUND THE CITY AS YOU WILL GO CRAZY, especially if you are driving
on your own.  Too bad you will be there too early for Oktoberfest.  I got some
great pix there two years ago.
Outside of Munich, you have the option of some of the most beautiful scenery
in Germany.  The Alps are nearby, with the Zugspitze, the highest peak in
Europe.  Southern Bavaria should be just gorgeous that time of year. Fussen is
nice, Garmisch is usually filled with tourists in the summer, but should be
somewhat less so in September.  Neuschwanstein is also nearby.
My advice would be to go to the library or good bookstore.  Find a guidebook
on Munich and see what strikes your fancy.  Then plan around a few different
places and let serendipity take care of the rest.  With the excellent rail
system, getting around the city is easy.
Let me know if there is something in particular you want to see.  Perhaps we
could hook up for a day.

Bill Rosauer