Munich Central

Introduction

München Hauptbahnhof (München Hbf)** is a railway station in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany. Munich has only one main station, a large modern station called Munich Central Station, and almost all trains serve the city. Hauptbahnhof refers only to the main station, which is usually abbreviated as Hbf. Some trains stop at Munich East Station or Munich Pasing on their way to or from Munich's main train station.

Hot Routes

Munich Central Station is a major railway hub, whether it is from London to Budapest, from Amsterdam to Zagreb, or from* Berlin * to Rome, you will often change trains here. The station has 32 and 2 lines to the ground and underground, and its number of tracks is the highest in Germany, making it the most frequently used station in Germany.

The surrounding

Munich Main Station is located in the north of the suburb of Isar, on the outskirts of Ludwig, west of the old city of Munich. From the main entrance on the east side of the station you can reach Karlsplatz via Prielmayerstraße or Bayerstraße. There are a number of tram routes stopping at the station square in front of the main entrance. The station is adjacent to Arnulfstraße in the north and to the Paul-Heyse-Straße via a station tunnel at the platform end. The south of the station is bordered by Bayer Street. The station boundary extends further west and ends at the Donnersberg Bridge.

Inside station

Due to the large area of the station in the train station, it may take a long time for passengers to walk between individual station sections. Deutsche Bahn proposes that in order to ensure a smooth transfer, it is necessary to reserve 10 minutes between the wing station and the central lobby, 15 minutes between the two wing stations, and at the fast railway station to the Starnberg wing station. A 10 minute reservation is required between them and a 15 minute walk between the station and the Holtzkirchen station. There are several dining outlets, newsstands, flower shops and gift shops on the ground and upper floors inside the central lobby. Similarly, there is a large shopping gallery on the ground floor in the north and east, and you can directly access the adjacent city department store through the shopping gallery. From the station you can easily walk to Munich's Cathedral or the main pedestrian square Marienplatz in the heart of Munich. It is a 16-minute walk (1.3 km) from the station to Marienplatz. Most of the pedestrian streets are pedestrian shopping streets.

Platform Introduction

• 1-4: Underground S-Bahn Station, referred to as “MünchenHbf(tief)”
• 5-10: South Wing or Holzkirchener Wing Station, known as “MünchenHbfGl.5-10, enter through the platform 11 from the main track hall 11-26: the main track hall, known as "MünchenHbf"
• 27-36: North Wing or Starnberger Wing Station, known as MünchenHbfGl.27-36 From the main track hall through the platform 26. However, it can also be accessed directly from the S-Bahn station. Regional trains to Füssen (Neuschwanstein, Neuschwanstein) are sent from here. The platform of the wing station is shorter than the main track and can only be used for regional trains. ### Station Lounge
  If you have a first class train ticket, you can use the excellent DB first class lounge. Free WiFi, tea, coffee, beer, wine and snacks are available. You can find a similar lounge at other major stations in Germany. The entrance is located in the main square near the northeast corner, the lounge is on the first floor and follow signs to the DB Lounge. If you need to drop your luggage, there are plenty of luggage lockers. There are ATMs in every place. WiFi is available at the station and the first 30 minutes are free.

Berlin Central

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the most important railway hub in Berlin, Germany, and the largest elevated station in Europe. The station is located in the western part of Moabbit in the Berlin Mitte, next to the northern edge of the government office, and is the only station in the world that can be reached by car from four directions. The main entrance gates, which are similar at both ends, face the Europa Square and Invaliden Avenue in the north, and the Washington Square in the south to the Spree River. On the south side of the station is a Spree River Curve Park with the German Chancellery and Paul Lopez House; the east side is connected to the Humboldt Harbour, which belongs to Mitte.

The German high-speed railway (ICE) and regional trains entering Berlin at the Berlin main train station take the train east to Berlin via the East Berlin station and further to Poland. The westbound track leads to Hanover and Hamburg or Potsdam via Spandau Station. The northbound direction of the North-South Long-distance Railway connects to the Berlin Loop Railway and heads north to the northern part of Brandenburg via the Wellness Spring Station. In the northeast, you can reach Hanover and Hamburg, and in the south you can reach Halle and Leipzig or Dresden via Potsdamer Platz and Southern Cross.

The basement of the main train station is one of the two tunnel stations of the North-South Long-distance Railway. Station 1-8 is known as the Berlin Hbf Tief, because tief is underground in German. Some trains to and from Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague and Budapest use 1-8 stations. Domestic German high-speed trains to Frankfurt or Cologne can depart from 1-8 platform (tief) or 11-16 stations. You can use the station departure screen to see which station you need to go to.

It is convenient to walk from the station to the Reichstag (11 minutes) and the Brandenburg Gate (18 minutes). S Bahn is the easiest way to travel in Berlin. Just buy a ticket and take the S-bahn train from the ground platforms 15 and 16. The station is docked with a number of lines from the Berlin Express train to the surrounding cities of Potsdam, Elkner and Strausberg. This station also provides subway service.

From Berlin Central Station, head south from the centre of Berlin and look south. This is the 0th floor. On the first floor there are shops, ticket offices, first class lounges and left luggage storage, then to the 11-16 platform on the 2nd floor. - There is a store on the 1st floor, then go further to the 2nd floor and you will find the platform 1-8.

There are many dining options in the station, including Burger King, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. There is a fairly large REWE supermarket on the 1st floor where you can buy food. It is located in the southwest corner of the -1 floor. There are various ATMs around the station. If you need to leave your luggage, luggage storage and luggage storage are available, and luggage storage is on the +1 floor. WiFi is available at the station and the first 30 minutes are free.

If you have a first class long distance train ticket, you can use the DB first class lounge, free tea, coffee, beer and snacks as well as free WiFi. It is located at the southwest corner of the +1 level, going up one level from the main entrance and turning left, below the platform 11. Follow the signs to the DB Lounge. It is usually open daily from 06:00-22:00.

Munich

City Overview

Munich was the third largest city in Germany, the state capital of Bavaria and the largest city. It was built in 1158. It is not only a high-tech central city, but also a major financial city in Germany and even in the world. Munich has a very long history and cultural tradition, not only rich in artistic life, but also pays great attention to the protection of traditional folk customs and cultural relics. In Munich, museums, galleries and theatres are located throughout the city. Most of them are concentrated in the heart of the old city, the most famous of which are the Deutsches Museum, the new and old painting gallery. In addition, the annual Munich Oktoberfest is also known as Munich's most important folk festival, attracting a large number of visitors from all over the world.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Munich Marienplatz Marienplatz

Munich's Marienplatz is the heart of Munich and is therefore a place for travellers. Before 1807, there was a market in Marien Square. Most of the buildings around the square today were built in the 19th and 20th centuries. There is a pillar of the Virgin in the middle of the square, expressing the gratitude and love of the Virgin Mary. There is a fish spring in the northeast corner of the square. In the past, it was the place where the butcher apprentices held the ceremony. The northwest of Marienplatz is the Marion Church, the new town hall is on the north side of the Marion Square, the Old Town Hall is on the east side of the square, and the Viktor Arian Market is on the southeast side of the square.

Transportation: From the train station, follow Bayerstr Street all the way to the east, then go straight to the east along Karlsplatz and walk along the pedestrian street. Take the city railways S1 to S8 or the U3/U6 metro line to Marienplatz.   * ##### Munich New Town Hall Neues Rathaus

The new town hall in Munich was completed in three phases and the construction period lasted from 1867 to 1904. The clock tower on the west side of the new town hall is also one of Munich's most iconic landmarks. At the same time, the bell tower of the New Town Hall is the commanding height of the Old Town Ring Road except the Marion Church. The elevation of other buildings cannot exceed the clock tower. The “Zhongming Dance” on the bell tower is the fourth largest puppet dance in Europe and has a long-standing reputation. Every day at 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock, 17 o'clock, every year from May to October at 17 o'clock and 21 o'clock in the evening, when the small enamel decorated with the brilliance of the upper part of the clock will perform the scene of the knight competition, the lower copper people will perform. The dance of the hoops is very beautiful. Don’t miss the chance to catch up with the time.

Transportation: Light rail/subway: S1/S2/S3/S4/S6/S7/S8/U3/U6 line, Marienplatz station

• ##### BMW Museum

To the north of the Olympic Park, outside the Central Loop is the BMW Munich factory. The famous BMW "four-cylinder building" stands here. The circular building on the west side of the four-cylinder building and its annex building are the BMW Museum, which showcases the development of BMW from the motorcycle and aircraft engine manufacturers to the automotive industry giants.

A very modern building on the west side of the museum is BMW Welt. BMW World is a comprehensive interactive venue that combines display, sales and delivery. On the first floor, BMW's full range of vehicles are on display, and on the second floor, BMW Motorcycle is on display. The car, in addition to a dedicated delivery area, is responsible for delivering the intended vehicle to the customer. The BMW four-cylinder building is an office space and is not open to the public.

Transportation: Take the subway line 3 and get off at the Olympic Center (Olympiazentrum)

• ##### Nymphenburg Palace Schloss Nymphenburg   Nymphenburg Palace is located in the west of Munich, built in 1675. In 1644, the prince Ferdinand Maria was happy. To celebrate the birth of the little prince, Wang Hou and his wife ordered the construction of this summer palace in the west of Munich. After more than 300 years of construction, the original ornamental garden has been expanded into a luxurious palace, with baroque gardens, shuttle channels and dotted pavilions. It is a good place to recommend while walking around. The main building of the palace is splendid, and the adjacent buildings on both sides are symmetrical and well-defined. In addition to Nymphenburg Palace, there are three palaces in the Nymphenburg Palace, the Amarin Palace, the Bath Palace and the Pagoda Palace.

Transportation: Bus: Line 51, Schloss Nymphenburg station; Tram: Line 12/17, Schloss Nymphenburg station   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Bayern, a large southern state of Germany, everyone prefers to call it Bavaria, where food is everywhere, roast pork knuckles, sausages, large quantities, and beer. Every October at the Oktoberfest, thousands of people will come to the city of beer, so that today's Munich has become synonymous with beer. Convenient transportation, high cost performance Bayern ticket, making it the first choice for many people to go to Germany.

• ##### Accommodation

Munich is the largest city in southern Germany and one of Germany's major economic, cultural, technological and transportation centres. At the same time of development, Munich retains the quaint customs of the former Bavarian capital city. Hotel prices in Munich will rise during the tourist season. The annual Oktoberfest is the most lively season in Munich, so be sure to book the hotel in advance. Most tourists choose to live in the city center and around the train station.

• ##### Shopping

If you are not a historical or architectural enthusiast, nor a tech geek, nor a fanatic, don't be bored, because in Munich, you can have another experience - shopping! One of the key words of the trip to Munich is “crazy shopping”. The threshold for shopping tax refunds in Munich is low and convenient, and the stores are very dense. Famous business districts such as Kuffinger Street, Neuhauserstrasse, Brienna Street, Teetina Street, and Senderinger Street give the traveler an eye-catching satisfaction.

Urban traffic

Munich has a relatively complete public transport system in the city. Urban railways and subways act as the main force of urban traffic. Trams connect the city to the city and the city center. Buses are supplemented by rail transit and are very convenient. If you hold a city travel card, you can use the city's mass transit vehicles within the time limit.

Berlin

City Overview

As the capital, Berlin's position in Germany is unquestionable. For travellers, you can see the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Reichstag, the Bundeskanzleramt, etc., representing the German state in Berlin, and more, seeing the history of Germany. In particular, the sin and trauma of World War II and the division and opposition of the Cold War. The Berliner Mauer has been overthrown for more than 20 years, and the East German-Western point has long been a history, but Berlin still retains many historical sites and has created many museums to teach people how to learn. The remains of the Berlin Wall, the East Galery, the reserved Checkpoint Charlie, the newly built Holocaust-Mahnmal, and so on, are all contemplative places.

Berlin is also one of Germany's art centers, and there are more museums displaying the historical and artistic treasures of Germany and the world. The Museuminsel has a lot of essence. At the same time, Berlin is also a very modern and open city, which is not only reflected in the modern city. You can taste the tolerance and vitality of Berlin among the exotic costumes of the pedestrians and the dishes from around the world that you can taste. The elegant Unter den Linden, the expansive Tiergarten and the classical Schloss Charlottenburg are great places to slow down and relax.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and a national symbol of Germany. This neoclassical sandstone building, built in 1791, is based on the Acropolis city gate. On the top of the door is a bronze statue of a four-wheeled carriage of the goddess of victory with wings, the scepter in the hands of the goddess. The oak garland, the iron cross and the winged eagle all symbolize the victory of the war. The Brandenburg Gate faces east, and its east is the heart of Berlin's Old Town, the only remaining Berlin gate. The Brandenburg Gate has stood here for more than two hundred years and has witnessed the rise and fall of German history. During the split of the East and West Germany, the Berlin Wall was erected on the west side of the Brandenburg Gate, and no one passed for decades. Today's city gate and the surrounding Pariser Platz are the most recent renovations that have been completed since the end of the Cold War. The buildings on the Paris Square are also very popular, with the recently completed US Embassy and the Hotel Adlon, which has been visited by countless celebrities.

Transportation: Light rail/subway: S1/S2/S25/U55 line, Brandenburger Tor station. End of the west end of Unter den Linden.   * ##### Berlin Museum Island Museum Island

Museum Island in Berlin is a small island that brings together five museums. Built between 1824-1930. Due to the commemorative significance of culture and architecture, it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The five museums are: the old museum in Berlin and the new museum, the National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Among them, the large-scale buildings in the Pergamon Museum are among the most famous. Museum Island brings together the best of German museums, such as the Pergamon Museum, which shows the history of ancient Egypt, the National Painting Gallery, which houses the works of world masters, and the German Museum of History. Museum Island is located in the former East Berlin area. At that time, due to economic difficulties, the major museums on the island were in disrepair and were ruined. After the reunification of Germany and Germany, the German government invested a large amount of money to re-maintain all the buildings on the island.

Transportation: Take the underground U6 and get off at Friedrichstraße; take the city railways S1, S2, S25 to Friedrichstraße or S5, S7, S75 and get off at Hackescher Markt.

• ##### Berlin German History Museum Deutsches Historisches Museum

The German Museum of German History in Berlin was founded in 1987 by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Berlin Mayor Dipgen on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the founding of Berlin. It is located in the heart of Berlin, the oldest building in Berlin under the Bodhi Tree Street. In 2004, the new wing of the museum designed by IM Pei-Ming was completed. In 2006, after the restoration of the armory building, the permanent exhibition was opened to the public with the theme “Image and Witness of German History of Two Thousand Years”.

traffic: Subway: U2/U5/U8, U-Bhf Alexanderplatz Light rail: S5/S7/S9/S75, S-Bhf Hackescher Markt station Tram: M4/M5/M6, Spandauer Straße Bus: 100/200, Am Lustgarten Station

• ##### Berlin Wall Ruins Memorial Park Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer

Most of the Berlin Wall, which has existed for more than 40 years, has now been overthrown, and the existing sections (such as the East Side Gallery) have not seen the original appearance of the year. Only the 220-meter-long wall preserved in this heritage park allows you to see the original Berlin Wall. You will find that the Berlin Wall is not just a wall, but a set of blockades consisting of a lookout tower, concrete walls, open areas and anti-vehicle trenches. There are various exhibitions in the open space to tell the story of the split period. You can also climb the tower observation deck to look at the entire wall structure.

traffic: Light rail S1/S2/S25 line, Nordbahnhof station   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Typical German restaurant dishes are basically sausages, potatoes, grilled meats and sauerkraut. Specifically, there are boiled pork feet in northern Germany, Berlin's favorite curry sausages, and traditional German family recipes. The tastes from all over the world are here, making it a great motivation for people to visit Berlin.

• ##### Accommodation

Berlin is a modern, traditional and rebellious city. Its spirit is unveiled in the hotel's diverse style. There is a trendy five-star hotel, a classic and elegant century-old brand, and a tasteful boutique hotel. Living in Berlin, you can have different enjoyments every day.

Most visitors choose to stay in the central area, where the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall are located. Exploring the Kingdom of Prussia and searching for the remains of World War II is a place that history and military fans must not miss. The city's subway, light rail, public transport and its development, as well as the world's oldest tram system, is recommended to live near public transportation stations, where it is extremely convenient.

• ##### Shopping

Berlin is the first big city in Germany, and various brand names are not difficult to find here. In Berlin, many of them are unique and unique shops. Many designers also offer privately-tailored services. If you want to get out of your own style, you will have a lot to come to Berlin.

Urban traffic

The city of Berlin has developed traffic, S-Bahn, subway, bus and trams are densely woven like nets. It is very convenient to reach all the attractions. The official website is www.bvg.de, you can check the frequency above. Traffic to the neighbouring state of Brandenburg can also be found on the VBB (VerkehrsverbundBerlin-Brandenburg) website www.vbb.de.