Munich
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Key Facts
Best Time to Visit
May to October (18-25°C, beer gardens open, Oktoberfest mid-Sept to early Oct)
Language
German (Bavarian dialect locally, English common in tourist areas)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Airport
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), 28 km northeast of center
Population
1.5 million (city proper), 2.9 million (metro area)
Climate
Oceanic/continental, warm summers (20-25°C), cold snowy winters (-3 to 4°C), Fohn winds bring surprise warm days
Safety Rating
Very Safe (Level 1) — one of Germany's safest large cities
Alps Access
Gateway to the Bavarian Alps — Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze, and Neuschwanstein all within 1-2 hours by train
Top Highlights
Marienplatz & New Town Hall
Munich's central square dominated by the neo-Gothic New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus). Watch the famous Glockenspiel — a mechanical clock show with 32 life-sized figures reenacting Bavarian stories (daily at 11AM, noon, and 5PM March-October). Free. Climb the tower for city views (4 EUR, elevator). St. Peter's Church next door has the best panorama (3 EUR, 299 steps). Allow 1-2 hours.
Hofbrauhaus
The world's most famous beer hall, founded in 1589 by the Duke of Bavaria. A Mass (1 liter) of Hofbrau beer costs ~12 EUR. Traditional Bavarian food: Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle, ~16 EUR), Weisswurst (white sausage, ~8 EUR). Open 9AM-midnight daily. Live oompah band every evening. Touristy but genuinely atmospheric. Arrive before 6PM to avoid long waits for tables.
English Garden (Englischer Garten)
One of the world's largest urban parks (larger than Central Park). Free entry, open 24/7. Highlights: watch surfers ride the Eisbach wave (year-round, near Prinzregentenstrasse entrance), rent a boat on the Kleinhesseloher See, or relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden (Munich's second-largest, seats 7,000). Nude sunbathing is common in designated areas — don't be surprised. Allow 2-4 hours.
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip
Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Entry: 15 EUR (guided tour only, 30 minutes inside). Book at hohenschwangau.de weeks ahead — sells out in summer. By train: Munich to Fussen (2 hours, Bayern Ticket 27 EUR covers transport for up to 5 people). Bus 73/78 from Fussen station to the castle. Walk uphill (30-40 min) or horse carriage (7 EUR). Allow a full day.
BMW Welt & Museum
BMW's futuristic showroom (BMW Welt, free entry) and adjacent museum (10 EUR, 10AM-6PM, closed Mondays). See historic cars, motorcycles, and concept vehicles. The factory tour (11 EUR, book ahead) shows real production. Even non-car enthusiasts enjoy the architecture. U-Bahn to Olympiazentrum station. The adjacent 1972 Olympic Park tower (9 EUR) offers the best mountain views on clear days.
Viktualienmarkt
Locals' favorite — Munich's open-air food market since 1807 with 140 stalls selling Bavarian specialties. Try Obazda (cheese spread with pretzel, ~5 EUR), Leberkassemmel (meatloaf sandwich, ~4 EUR), and fresh Weissbier at the central beer garden (5 EUR/0.5L). Open Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM. Best for a late morning snack and people-watching. 5-minute walk from Marienplatz.
Nymphenburg Palace
The Baroque summer residence of Bavarian royalty with stunning gardens, a hall of mirrors, and the famous Gallery of Beauties (portraits commissioned by Ludwig I). Palace entry: 8 EUR (15 EUR combo with park pavilions). Open 9AM-6PM summer, 10AM-4PM winter. The 200-hectare park is free to walk year-round. Less crowded than Neuschwanstein with equally impressive interiors. Allow 3 hours.
Planned Itinerary
7-Day Munich Itinerary
Arrival & Beer Garden Evening
Arrive at Munich Airport (MUC). S-Bahn S1 or S8 to Marienplatz (13.20 EUR, 40 minutes). Check into your hotel near Marienplatz or Sendlinger Tor. Head to a beer garden for your first Mass.
S-Bahn to Marienplatz(40 minutes)
13.20 EUR. Or Lufthansa Express Bus to Hauptbahnhof (13 EUR, 45 min)
Evening at Augustiner Keller beer garden(2 hours)
Munich's most authentic beer garden. A Mass (1L) of Augustiner: ~11 EUR. By Bavarian law, you can bring your own food. The chestnut-tree-shaded garden seats 5,000
Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt & Hofbrauhaus
Munich's medieval center — Glockenspiel, food market, and the world's most famous beer hall.
Marienplatz and Glockenspiel(1 hour)
Watch the mechanical clock show at 11AM (also noon and 5PM Mar-Oct). Climb St. Peter's Church tower (3 EUR, 299 steps) for the best panorama
Viktualienmarkt(1.5 hours)
Open-air food market since 1807. Try Obazda (cheese spread with pretzel, ~5 EUR), Leberkassemmel (~4 EUR). Central beer garden serves fresh Weissbier (5 EUR/0.5L). Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM
Lunch at Wirtshaus in der Au(1 hour)
Best Knodel (dumplings) in Munich — both bread and potato versions with mushroom sauce. Mains from 12 EUR
Hofbrauhaus(1.5 hours)
Founded 1589. A Mass of Hofbrau: ~12 EUR. Schweinshaxe ~16 EUR, Weisswurst ~8 EUR. Live oompah band evenings. Arrive before 6PM to avoid waits
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip
Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle — the most famous castle in the world.
Bayern Ticket and train to Fussen(2 hours)
Bayern Ticket 27 EUR covers all regional transport for 1 person for the day. Trains from Hauptbahnhof
Neuschwanstein Castle tour(2 hours)
15 EUR guided tour (30 min inside). Book at hohenschwangau.de weeks ahead. Walk uphill (30-40 min) or horse carriage (7 EUR). The Marienbrucke bridge viewpoint is iconic
Lunch at a Fussen restaurant(1 hour)
Bavarian cuisine in the old town. Try Kasespatzle (Bavarian mac and cheese, ~12 EUR)
English Garden & BMW World
Munich's massive urban park and automotive culture.
English Garden morning(2.5 hours)
Watch surfers on the Eisbach wave (year-round, near Prinzregentenstrasse), rent a boat on Kleinhesseloher See, or relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden (seats 7,000). Free. Nude sunbathing common in designated areas
Lunch at Chinese Tower beer garden(1 hour)
Brezn (pretzel, 4 EUR), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick, 10 EUR), and a Mass of beer (11 EUR)
BMW Welt and Museum(2 hours)
BMW Welt: free. Museum: 10 EUR, closed Mondays. U-Bahn to Olympiazentrum. Concept cars, historic vehicles, futuristic architecture
Olympic Park tower(45 minutes)
9 EUR. On clear days you can see the Alps. Adjacent to BMW
Rest Day — Nymphenburg Palace & Local Munich
Baroque palace and a gentle exploration of residential Munich.
Nymphenburg Palace(2.5 hours)
8 EUR (15 EUR combo with park pavilions). Baroque interiors, Gallery of Beauties. The 200-hectare park is free. Tram 17 from center
Walk through Glockenbach neighborhood(1.5 hours)
Munich's most diverse area. Independent shops, LGBTQ+ scene, cafes on the Isar River. Free
Dinner at Brenner Grill(1.5 hours)
Open-fire grill in an elegant courtyard. Steaks and Bavarian-Italian fusion from 18 EUR
Munich Residenz & Pinakothek Museums
The Wittelsbach royal residence and world-class art museums.
Munich Residenz(2 hours)
9 EUR. Europe's largest city palace complex — ornate rooms, the Antiquarium (longest Renaissance hall north of the Alps), and treasury. Allow time for the Cuvillies Theatre (5 EUR)
Alte Pinakothek(2 hours)
7 EUR (1 EUR on Sundays). Durer, Rubens, Rembrandt. One of Europe's finest old master collections
Lunch at Cafe an der Universitat(1 hour)
Popular with students and locals near the museum quarter. German-international menu from 9 EUR. Huge terrace
Dinner at Schneider Brauhaus(1.5 hours)
Munich's Weissbier specialists. Schneider Weisse beer (5.50 EUR/0.5L) with Schweinshaxe (~16 EUR)
Weisswurst & Departure
Final morning in Munich. Traditional white sausage breakfast and departure.
Weisswurst Fruhstuck at Weisses Brauhaus(1 hour)
Traditional Bavarian breakfast: Weisswurst (white sausage, eaten before noon by tradition), sweet mustard, soft pretzel, and a Weissbier. ~12 EUR. Suck the sausage from its skin — never use a knife
Last walk through Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz(45 minutes)
Theatinerkirche, Feldherrnhalle, and the Residenz gardens. Free
Last-minute shopping at Dallmayr delicatessen(30 minutes)
Munich's premier gourmet food shop since 1700. Coffee, chocolates, and Bavarian specialties to take home
S-Bahn to Munich Airport(40 minutes)
S1 or S8 from Marienplatz. 13.20 EUR
14-Day Munich Itinerary
Arrival & Beer Garden
S-Bahn from MUC (13.20 EUR, 40 min). Beer garden evening.
Augustiner Keller beer garden(2 hours)
Mass ~11 EUR
Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt & Hofbrauhaus
Glockenspiel, food market, iconic beer hall.
Marienplatz and Glockenspiel(1 hour)
St. Peter's tower 3 EUR
Hofbrauhaus(1.5 hours)
Mass ~12 EUR
Neuschwanstein Day Trip
Fairy-tale castle.
Bayern Ticket and train to Fussen(2 hours)
27 EUR
Neuschwanstein Castle(2 hours)
15 EUR. Book ahead
English Garden & BMW
Eisbach surf, beer garden, automotive museum.
BMW Welt and Museum(2 hours)
Museum 10 EUR
Olympic Park tower(45 minutes)
9 EUR
Rest Day — Nymphenburg & Glockenbach
Baroque palace and local neighborhood.
Nymphenburg Palace(2.5 hours)
8 EUR
Residenz & Pinakothek
Royal residence and old masters.
Munich Residenz(2 hours)
9 EUR
Alte Pinakothek(2 hours)
7 EUR (1 EUR Sunday)
Day Trip to Salzburg
Mozart's birthplace across the Austrian border — just 1.5 hours by Bayern Ticket.
Bayern Ticket to Salzburg(1.5 hours)
27 EUR covers the whole day. Regional trains every hour
Hohensalzburg Fortress(1.5 hours)
Funicular 9 EUR round trip. Panoramic views over the city and Alps
Walk through Getreidegasse and Mozarts Geburtshaus(1.5 hours)
Mozart's birthplace: 14 EUR. The narrow shopping street with wrought-iron signs is iconic
Lunch at Stiftskeller St. Peter(1 hour)
Europe's oldest restaurant (803 AD). Austrian cuisine from 15 EUR
Mirabell Gardens(45 minutes)
Sound of Music filming location. Free. The view of the fortress through the garden is the classic Salzburg shot
Day Trip to Garmisch & Zugspitze
Germany's highest peak (2,962m) with spectacular Alpine panoramas.
Bayern Ticket to Garmisch-Partenkirchen(1 hour 20 minutes)
27 EUR covers trains and the Zugspitze cogwheel train + cable car
Zugspitze summit(3 hours)
Cogwheel train from Garmisch to Zugspitzplatt, then cable car to summit. At the top: 360-degree views of 4 countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy). A viewing platform and restaurant at 2,962m. Combo ticket ~65 EUR (included in Bayern Ticket for the train portions)
Walk through Garmisch old town(1 hour)
Painted Lueftlmalerei facades on traditional Bavarian houses. Free
Lunch at Gasthof Fraundorfer(1 hour)
Traditional Bavarian restaurant with live music. Schweinshaxe and beer from 16 EUR
Dachau Memorial & Quiet Afternoon
Essential but emotionally heavy visit to the first Nazi concentration camp, then a reflective afternoon.
S-Bahn S2 to Dachau, bus 726 to memorial(45 minutes)
Covered by Munich day pass
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial(3 hours)
Free entry. Audio guide 4.50 EUR (highly recommended). The main exhibition, reconstructed barracks, and memorial chapels. Take time to process. Open 9AM-5PM, closed Mondays
Quiet afternoon walk along the Isar River(1.5 hours)
The Isar riverbanks south of the center are Munich's most peaceful spot. Locals sunbathe on the gravel banks in summer
Rest Day — Bavarian Cooking & Local Life
Learn to make Bavarian dishes and explore Munich's food scene.
Bavarian cooking class(4 hours)
Learn Knodel, Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancakes). Classes at Kochschule Munich from 85 EUR. Includes ingredients and beer
Walk through Haidhausen neighborhood(1.5 hours)
The 'French Quarter' of Munich — Art Nouveau buildings, independent shops, Wiener Platz market
Evening at Hirschgarten beer garden(2 hours)
Europe's largest beer garden (8,000 seats). Mass ~10 EUR. Under ancient chestnut trees
Day Trip to Nuremberg
Medieval old town, bratwurst capital, and Nazi Rally Grounds — history at both ends of the spectrum.
Bayern Ticket to Nuremberg(1 hour 10 minutes)
27 EUR covers the day
Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle)(1.5 hours)
7 EUR. Panoramic views over the red-roofed old town. Deep Well and Sinwell Tower
Walk through the old town to Hauptmarkt(1 hour)
Schoner Brunnen fountain (spin the golden ring for luck), Frauenkirche with mechanical clock (noon show)
Lunch — Nuremberg Bratwurst at Bratwursthausle(1 hour)
Famous tiny Nuremberg bratwurst — 3 in a bun from 4 EUR. The best in the city since 1313
Nazi Party Rally Grounds Documentation Centre(1.5 hours)
8 EUR. Built inside the unfinished Congress Hall. Essential for understanding 20th-century history. Well-designed modern exhibition
Deutsches Museum & Isar River
The world's largest science and technology museum, then river life.
Deutsches Museum(3 hours)
15 EUR. World's largest science museum — mining exhibits, original Wright Brothers aircraft, planetarium. On an island in the Isar. Allow minimum 3 hours
Walk along the Isar River(1.5 hours)
From the museum south toward Flaucher — Munich's favorite swimming and grilling spot in summer. Free
Lunch at Flushing Meadows rooftop(1 hour)
Hotel bar rooftop near Glockenbach. Burgers and cocktails with city views from 12 EUR
Lake Starnberg & Final Evening
The Bavarian lake where Ludwig II died, just 30 minutes south. A peaceful final day trip.
S-Bahn S6 to Starnberg(30 minutes)
Covered by Munich day pass (zones M-4)
Walk the Starnberger See lakefront(1.5 hours)
Crystal-clear Alpine lake. The cross in the water marks where King Ludwig II mysteriously died in 1886. Free
Boat cruise on Starnberger See(1 hour)
BFS boats, 13 EUR round trip. Views of the Alps across the lake
Lunch at Seerestaurant Undosa(1.5 hours)
Lakeside restaurant. Bavarian fish dishes from 14 EUR
Farewell dinner at Tantris(2 hours)
Munich's most legendary restaurant since 1971. Michelin-starred. Set menu from 120 EUR. Or Augustiner Stammhaus (traditional, from 14 EUR) for a more casual farewell
Weisswurst & Departure
Final morning. White sausage breakfast and airport.
Weisswurst Fruhstuck at Weisses Brauhaus(1 hour)
~12 EUR. Eat before noon — tradition
S-Bahn to Munich Airport(40 minutes)
13.20 EUR
21-Day Munich Itinerary
Arrival & Beer Garden
S-Bahn from MUC (13.20 EUR). Augustiner Keller.
Augustiner Keller(2 hours)
Mass ~11 EUR
Marienplatz & Viktualienmarkt
Glockenspiel, market, Hofbrauhaus.
Neuschwanstein Day Trip
Fairy-tale castle.
Bayern Ticket to Fussen(2 hours)
27 EUR
Neuschwanstein(2 hours)
15 EUR
English Garden & BMW
Eisbach, beer garden, museum.
BMW Welt and Museum(2 hours)
10 EUR
Olympic Tower(45 minutes)
9 EUR
Rest Day — Nymphenburg & Glockenbach
Baroque palace, local neighborhood.
Nymphenburg Palace(2.5 hours)
8 EUR
Residenz & Pinakothek
Royal residence and art.
Munich Residenz(2 hours)
9 EUR
Alte Pinakothek(2 hours)
7 EUR
Day Trip to Salzburg
Mozart, fortress, Sound of Music.
Bayern Ticket to Salzburg(1.5 hours)
27 EUR
Hohensalzburg Fortress(1.5 hours)
Funicular 9 EUR
Getreidegasse and Mozarts Geburtshaus(1.5 hours)
14 EUR
Zugspitze Day Trip
Germany's highest peak.
Zugspitze summit(3 hours)
Combo ~65 EUR. 360-degree views of 4 countries
Dachau Memorial
Concentration camp memorial.
Dachau Memorial(3 hours)
Free. Audio guide 4.50 EUR
Rest Day — Cooking & Hirschgarten
Bavarian cooking and Europe's largest beer garden.
Bavarian cooking class(4 hours)
From 85 EUR
Day Trip to Nuremberg
Castle, bratwurst, Rally Grounds.
Kaiserburg(1.5 hours)
7 EUR
Nazi Rally Grounds(1.5 hours)
8 EUR
Deutsches Museum & Isar
World's largest science museum.
Deutsches Museum(3 hours)
15 EUR
Lake Starnberg
Alpine lake where Ludwig II died.
Boat cruise(1 hour)
13 EUR
2-Night Trip to Berchtesgaden — Day 1
Take the Bayern Ticket to the stunning Alpine region of Berchtesgaden — turquoise Konigssee lake and the Eagle's Nest.
Bayern Ticket to Berchtesgaden(2.5 hours)
27 EUR. Change at Freilassing. Check into hotel or pension in Berchtesgaden town
Konigssee boat ride(2 hours)
20 EUR round trip to St. Bartholoma church. The electric boats glide silently across the emerald-green lake surrounded by vertical rock walls. The boatman plays a trumpet to demonstrate the echo
Walk to St. Bartholoma and lakeside beer garden(1.5 hours)
Onion-domed pilgrimage church on a peninsula. The adjacent Fischerstube serves smoked trout from the lake (12 EUR)
Berchtesgaden Day 2 — Eagle's Nest & Salt Mine
Hitler's mountaintop retreat (now a restaurant) and a 500-year-old salt mine.
Bus to Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)(1.5 hours)
Bus from Dokumentation center: included in 20 EUR ticket (covers bus and brass elevator through the mountain). Open mid-May to October. At 1,834m with 360-degree Alpine panorama. The brass elevator inside the mountain is dramatic
Lunch at the Eagle's Nest restaurant(1 hour)
Bavarian food with the best view in Germany. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Kaiserschmarrn ~10 EUR
Salzbergwerk (Salt Mine)(1.5 hours)
22 EUR. 500-year-old working mine. Ride a wooden slide underground, cross an illuminated subterranean lake. Fun for all ages
Rest Day — Munich Recovery
Recover from the mountains. No agenda.
Long brunch at Cafe Jasmin(1.5 hours)
Retro-styled cafe in Schwabing. Brunch from 12 EUR
Day Trip to Regensburg
A UNESCO medieval city on the Danube — one of Germany's best-preserved old towns, far less touristy than Munich.
Bayern Ticket to Regensburg(1.5 hours)
27 EUR
Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brucke)(30 minutes)
12th-century bridge across the Danube. One of the oldest stone bridges in Germany. Free
Regensburg Cathedral (Dom)(45 minutes)
Free. Gothic cathedral with stunning stained glass. The boys' choir (Domspatzen) performs at 10AM Sunday mass
Walk through the old town patrician towers(1 hour)
Regensburg has more Italian-style medieval towers than any city north of the Alps. The Goldener Turm is 9 stories
Lunch at Historische Wurstküche(1 hour)
The world's oldest sausage restaurant (1146) right by the Stone Bridge. 6 sausages with sauerkraut and mustard: 10 EUR. An essential experience
Alpine Hiking — Partnachklamm Gorge
A spectacular gorge walk near Garmisch — a half-day nature excursion accessible by Bayern Ticket.
Partnachklamm Gorge walk(2 hours)
5 EUR entry. A narrow gorge with a path carved into the cliff face, waterfalls crashing overhead. The gorge is 700m long and 80m deep. Moderately easy walk. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet
Continue hike to Eckbauer hut(1.5 hours)
Optional extension above the gorge to a mountain hut with views. Eckbauer lift down: 10 EUR one way
Neue Pinakothek & Final Explorations
Modern art and revisiting favorites.
Neue Pinakothek or Museum Brandhorst(2 hours)
Museum Brandhorst: 7 EUR. Cy Twombly room, Warhol, Koons. Complementary to the Alte Pinakothek
Walk through Schwabing neighborhood(1.5 hours)
Munich's student and artist quarter. Leopoldstrasse cafe culture, Elisabethmarkt (smaller, locals-only version of Viktualienmarkt)
Farewell dinner at Augustiner Stammhaus(2 hours)
The original Augustiner brewery restaurant since 1328. Most authentic beer hall in Munich (less touristy than Hofbrauhaus). Schweinshaxe and a Mass from 25 EUR
Rest Day — Final Slow Munich
Last full day. No plan.
Isar swimming or sunbathing(2 hours)
At Flaucher, Munich's outdoor living room
Weisswurst & Departure
Final morning.
Weisswurst Fruhstuck at Weisses Brauhaus(1 hour)
~12 EUR. Before noon
S-Bahn to MUC(40 minutes)
13.20 EUR
Travel Tips
Visa & Entry
Schengen Zone Entry
US, UK, Canadian, and Australian citizens can enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days (Schengen area). Indian citizens need a Schengen visa via VFS Global (processing: 2-4 weeks, ~80 EUR). ETIAS pre-authorization (7 EUR) may be required for non-EU visitors from 2025.
transport
Bayern Ticket Is a Game-Changer
The Bayern Ticket (27 EUR for 1 person, +9 EUR per additional, max 5) gives unlimited regional train travel across all of Bavaria for one day (9AM-3AM). Perfect for day trips to Neuschwanstein, Salzburg, Nuremberg, or Berchtesgaden. Valid on S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses too. Airport to center: S-Bahn S1 or S8 (13.20 EUR, 40 minutes) or Lufthansa Express Bus (13 EUR, 45 minutes).
Local Customs
Oktoberfest Survival Guide
The biggest mistake: arriving at Oktoberfest (mid-Sept to early Oct) without a tent reservation. Book 6+ months ahead through brewery websites (Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Lowenbrau). Without a reservation, arrive before 9AM on weekdays to get a seat. A Mass of beer costs ~15 EUR. Wear lederhosen or dirndl — it's not costume, it's expected. The festival is free to enter; you only pay for food and drink.
Sunday Closures Apply
Like all of Germany, shops and supermarkets are closed on Sundays. Plan grocery shopping for Saturday. Open on Sundays: restaurants, beer gardens, museums, bakeries (morning only), and the shop at Hauptbahnhof. Markets like Viktualienmarkt are closed Sundays. Christmas markets (late Nov-Dec 24) are open daily including Sundays and are one of Munich's greatest traditions.
Budget
Beer Garden Culture
Munich has 60+ beer gardens. By Bavarian law, you can bring your own food to any beer garden — just buy your drinks there. A Mass (1L) of beer: 10-13 EUR in gardens, up to 15 EUR in beer halls. Best gardens: Augustiner Keller (most authentic), Hirschgarten (Europe's largest, 8,000 seats), Chinese Tower (most central). Beer gardens typically close by 11PM.
Safety
Very Safe with Minor Precautions
Munich is one of Germany's safest major cities. During Oktoberfest, watch for pickpockets and be aware of intoxicated crowds. Don't ride with unlicensed taxi drivers outside the festival. The Hauptbahnhof (central station) area can be rough after midnight. Standard precautions apply. Emergency: 112. If cycling, use dedicated bike lanes — Munich drivers are attentive but fast.
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