GERMANY

ABOUT GERMANY

Germany truly holds a special place in my heart. Having returned to Munich three times already, it's safe to say that it is one of my favorite places on the planet. A country filled with a rich and complex history, the language, food, beers, dances and songs all exceeded my expectations on Germanic culture. I have been so fortunate to travel extensively around Munich and do a quick day trip to Nuremberg. From Oktoberfest to serene wildlife in the Bavarian wilderness, Germany is a must-see for any traveler hoping to see the best of Europe. Trust me - you won't regret it!

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Travel Tips - Germany

Lodging

Two out of the three times I traveled to Munich, I booked with Hostel World at Wombat’s City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof. For my first stay, I was alone, and the second time I went with my friend, Sara. Something special about this hostel is that it really is a community-based stay. Within the first night or two, you end up meeting people to hit the clubs or beerhouses with! The stays are adequate (on par with the typical expectations of a hostel) and the location is PHENOMENAL! Located right next to the train station, you can easily commute from city to city or the airport. Overall, I would recommend staying here for budget travelers looking to make some friends!

For this most recent time I went to Munich, we traveled in a large group to participate in Oktoberfest! That being said, lodging options were VERY difficult to navigate and extremely costly. We got extremely lucky to find enough rooms for our group at Motel One Munich - Campus. While we compromised on the location as it is not located in the city center, it felt luxurious after the chaos of Oktoberfest in Munich proper. I would highly recommend this stay if you are willing to do a little commuting!

Transportation

As with all the navigation around Europe, planes, trains, and buses are a great way to get around. I booked most of my trains with Omio, which is a fantastic platform for European transportation. Eurail is also a great decision, too! Skyscanner is a great application for finding cheap flights, as well as Google Flights. Within the city, Uber is a great platform for navigation.

Activities

There is no shortage of incredible things to do in Germany, but here are some of my favorites: