🇩🇪 Munich Day 1 | A Day of Beer, Friction, and New Smiles

📌 Today’s Route Overview

Departed Prague → Arrived in Munich → Augustiner-Keller → Eden Hotel Check-in → Hofgarten → Residenz Museum → Marienplatz → St. Peter’s Church → Rischart Cafe → Hofbräuhaus München

 

Halfway through our Europe trip, we left Czechia and arrived in Munich, Germany.
It was a day of sketching the city with our feet, eyes, and taste.
There were some unexpected moments, but that’s what makes it feel like real travel.

 

🚌 From Prague to Munich – Entering Germany on a Yellow Bus

We left Prague early in the morning and hopped on a RegioJet yellow bus to Munich.
The sky was clear, the wind gentle, and the scenery outside the window… unfamiliar but comforting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

🍽️ First Stop: Lunch at Augustiner-Keller

Upon arrival, we headed straight to Augustiner-Keller,
a classic beer garden loved by locals.
Even the tablecloths felt traditionally German.

We ordered:

• Roasted pork (Schweinbraten)
• Potato dumpling (Knödel)
• White sausages (Bratwurst)
• And of course, local beer!

The juicy meat, chewy dumpling, and rich beer washed away all travel fatigue.

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🏨 Check-in at Eden Hotel & Train Ride

After lunch, we checked into Eden Hotel.
Close to the city and clean, it was a convenient spot.
Then we took a ride on what seemed like a retro-looking subway or train,
with wooden panels and a calm German vibe.

 

 

 

 

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🌳 Hofgarten & Residenz Museum

Our first sightseeing spot was Hofgarten.
There was live music playing and locals enjoying their time on benches—very peaceful.

Right next door was Residenz Museum,
the former palace of Bavarian royalty.
The golden ceilings, corridors, and differently styled rooms were dazzling.

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🕍 Marienplatz & St. Peter’s Church

Next stop: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich.
Standing in front of the New Town Hall, we were blown away.
Gothic details, a tall clock tower, and colorful flowers—
this was the “real Munich moment.”

We wanted to climb St. Peter’s Church for a panoramic view,
but couldn’t make it due to time.

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☕ A Break at Rischart Cafe

Just a short walk from the square, we found Rischart Cafe.
Great for a slice of German cake and some coffee.
We sat outside and relaxed like locals.

 

🍻 Hofbräuhaus München – The Legendary Beer Hall & A Small Incident

Final stop: the most iconic beer hall in Munich,
Hofbräuhaus München.
It was much bigger than expected, full of noise, beer, and traditional vibes.

But then…

After sitting for over 30 minutes, no one came to take our order.
Then, two beers we didn’t order were placed in front of us.
“This is how it works here,” the server said and left.

I followed him and asked, “Is this racism?”
Only then did he apologize and finally take our order.
(The Indian guests next to us experienced the same.)

Fortunately, things went smoother after that.
These kinds of minor conflicts can become
unforgettable travel memories later.

The seats were long tables, so we had to share with strangers,
but that’s part of the charm.
We chatted and toasted with a group of friendly travelers sitting beside us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

💬 One-Line Summary of the Day

There were a few bumps and some fatigue,
but it was filled with moments that made us feel,
“Yes, we’ve really arrived in Germany.”
📍Next up: we’ll start the day with breakfast,
pick up our car from Sixt at Munich Airport, and head to Salzburg 🇦🇹🚗