Munich is considered one of the most livable cities in the world, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a big city with small-town friendliness and charm. Our elegant hotel (Hotel Regent) sits across the street from the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), where you can rent a bicycle for about 15 euros per day. You can ride all around the entire city that way, through the beautiful Englisher Garten, where you can stop at one of the shady biergartens for lunch, on to the BMW museum and showroom and to the Olympic Village.
Our capable guide, John Mountain, came to Munich in 1972 from London to work at the Olympic games. He and his wife somehow stayed, even after the horrific experience of the murder of the Israeli hostages by terrorists. The whole story is documented in the Academy Award-winning movie “Munich.”
Today, the Olympic Village is a beautiful park. Hills were created from the rubble of WWII. Every structure is still used today. The swimming pool costs a few euros to use, and concerts are often given in the main stadium.
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