Leipzig Central

The Leipzig Hbf is a terminal train station, so the connection between long-distance trains only needs to go from one canyon/platform/track to the other through the huge main hall - it is one of the largest stations in Europe.

Leipzig Hbf is located on two floors of a large shopping mall, with escalators and elevators leading to the main lobby. Therefore, it is an ideal place to buy any travel essentials. The shops in the mall are open 7 days a week.

Most of the food/beverage shops at Leipzig Hbf are also located in this mall.

If you want to connect to the S-Bahn train in the city centre, the entrance to these platforms is at the far right of the square - when leaving the canyon/platform, long distance and Regio trains will arrive.

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.

Leipzig (, also US: , German: [ˈlaɪptsɪç] ; Upper and Lower Sorbian: Lipsk; Upper Saxon: Leibzsch) is the most populous city in the German federal state of Saxony. With a population of 587,857 inhabitants as of 2018 (1.1 million residents in the larger urban zone), it is Germany's eighth most populous city as well as the second most populous city in the area of former East Germany after (East) Berlin. Together with Halle (Saale), the largest city of the neighbouring state of Saxony-Anhalt, the city forms the polycentric conurbation of Leipzig-Halle. Between the two cities (in Schkeuditz) lies Leipzig/Halle International Airport. Leipzig is located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southwest of Berlin in the Leipzig Bay, which constitutes the southernmost part of the North German Plain, at the confluence of the White Elster River (progression: Saale→ Elbe→ North Sea) and two of its tributaries: the Pleiße and the Parthe. The name of the city as well as the names of many of its boroughs are of Slavic origin. Leipzig has been a trade city since at least the time of the Holy Roman Empire. The city sits at the intersection of the Via Regia and the Via Imperii, two important medieval trade routes. Leipzig was once one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing. Leipzig became a major urban centre within the former East Germany after the Second World War, but its cultural and economic importance declined. Events in Leipzig in 1989 played a significant role in precipitating the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, mainly through demonstrations starting from St. Nicholas Church. Since the reunification of Germany, Leipzig has undergone significant change with the restoration of some historical buildings, the demolition of others, and the development of a modern transport infrastructure.Leipzig today is an economic centre, the most livable city in Germany, according to the GfK marketing research institution and has the second-best future prospects of all cities in Germany, according to HWWI and Berenberg Bank. The city is one of two seats of the German National Library (together with Frankfurt), as well as the seat of the German Federal Administrative Court. Leipzig Zoo is one of the most modern zoos in Europe and ranks first in Germany and second in Europe according to Anthony Sheridan. Since the opening of the Leipzig City Tunnel in 2013, Leipzig forms the centrepiece of the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland public transit system. Leipzig is currently listed as a Gamma World City, Germany's "Boomtown" and as the European City of the Year 2019.Leipzig has long been a major centre for music, both classical as well as modern "dark alternative music" or darkwave genres. The Oper Leipzig is one of the most prominent opera houses in Germany. It was founded in 1693, making it the third-oldest opera venue in Europe after La Fenice (Venice, Italy) and the Hamburg State Opera (Hamburg, Germany). Leipzig is also home to the University of Music and Theatre "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy". It was during a stay in this city that Friedrich Schiller wrote his poem "Ode to Joy". The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, established in 1743, is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the world. Johann Sebastian Bach is one among many major composers who lived and worked in Leipzig.

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.