Hi, I'm going to be in the Munich area over the holidays and I want to find a place to hang out and drink. I've lived there already and I'm over the typical Bavarian biergarten/hall scene. Ideally, I'm looking for somewhere cozy and student oriented, good music playing (indie, downtempo, alternative hip-hop etc) and good, natural lighting for people watching. 100 super bonus points if their beer of choice is Augustiner!!! Thank you!!!!!
posted by badish on Oct 19, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I get from Berlin Schönefeld Airport to Alexanderplatz late at night? [more inside]
posted by maryrosecook on Oct 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Seeking tips/advice for a trip to Oktoberfest (and surrounding area) for 2010. [more inside]
posted by gummo on Sep 3, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to be visiting Cologne, Germany on a research trip at the end of the month-- how should I dress? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I arrive in Frankfurt next Sunday. I leave Frankfurt in the beginning of August. I will not be in Frankfurt in the meantime. Where do I keep my stuff? [more inside]
posted by trouserlouse on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Stuttgart for a day. [more inside]
posted by zabuni on Apr 30, 2009 - 9 answers

My wife and I are looking for recommendations on what to see and where to go on a three-to-four day trip to Germany. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller on Apr 30, 2009 - 23 answers

How realistic is it for me to go live and work in Germany six months from now, currently knowing little German? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 31, 2009 - 2 answers

Will be in Berlin at the beginning of September with nearly 5-year-old son. What family activities you would recommend?
posted by lgandme0717 on Mar 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Traveling around Germany for a week: should I do Düsseldorf or not? [more inside]
posted by bluestocking on Mar 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Thanks to an airline mix-up, I will be in Munich for one day before flying back to the States. Help me plan a fun day. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Jan 27, 2009 - 12 answers

What is there to do in Pforzheim, Germany? [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound on Oct 12, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the best way to book a rail ticket from London to Flensburg, Germany? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Oct 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I need advice for planning a trip to Europe next summer. [more inside]
posted by bDiddy on Sep 29, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm currently backpacking through Europe and was given an invitation to Oktoberfest for this Friday. I'm really excited about this, but can't seem to find any places to stay that aren't booked or very expensive. I'd like to spend Friday and Saturday night there, giving me the opportunity to see the rest of Munich. What are my options in the area to find a place to sleep? Are there non-hostel options or perhaps one that isn't well known?
posted by defben on Sep 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm leaving for Europe this week and will be gone for about two and a half weeks. I've got a bunch of family in Germany so they'll be showing me around there, but I'm also planning on going to Italy for approximately five days, give or take (no rigid schedule). I was hoping some people could give me some first hand recommendations on what would really make my experience a blast. [more inside]
posted by defben on Sep 9, 2008 - 4 answers

My boyfriend and I will be meeting my dad in Berlin in mid-September. I've never been to Germany and my boyfriend has never been to Switzerland, and we'll be there a total of 10 days. How should we split up our time, and what should we see? My dad will be renting a car, so we're planning on driving between cities. Any suggestions are appreciated!
posted by odayoday on Jun 26, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm organizing a trip to Berlin for about 10 people in their mid-twenties in July. What should we not miss? [more inside]
posted by sveskemus on Jun 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Help an American traveling in Germany get around for a month this summer - car or train? [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on Apr 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Flying into Frankfurt Wednesday morning. Where should I have breakfast? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Mar 15, 2008 - 6 answers

I have just been accepted into a study abroad program in Germany for next summer, and am very excited! But now I would like some advice. [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Nov 30, 2007 - 20 answers

My friend and I are going to Germany. We have both read "Gravity's Rainbow" and are interested in checking out a site or two related to the German rocket program during WWII, like Cuxhaven, Nordhausen, or Peenemünde. Does anyone know anything about spots like this?
posted by toomuchkatherine on Oct 11, 2007 - 5 answers

So I'm going to Germany for about a week this summer, flying into Cologne. The cash available for good times is significantly lower than I had thought. Anyone have good ideas for cheap ways around and thru Deutschland? Can I take an inner-tube down the Rhine? [more inside]
posted by bluenausea on May 16, 2007 - 12 answers

What in Alsace and/or Bavaria and the Romantic Road should two bier-vergnügen people experience? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Apr 29, 2007 - 8 answers

I will be traveling through Germany (and a wee bit of Netherlands) this October for 3 weeks. I am already quite aware that Oktoberfest does not occur in October save for a few days. Suggestions for this country during this time period? I will be in at least Köln/Cologne, Bonn, Munich, Berlin. My schedule is very flexible and I plan to do the hostel thing. I have a Eurail pass already. I enjoy music, cafes, museums, meeting people A good friend from high school will be joining me. I'm in my mid-twenties.
posted by umlaut on Sep 20, 2006 - 15 answers

TravelFilter: Tips/recommendations for Kaliningrad? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Jun 7, 2006 - 6 answers

Blast! I'm in trouble. I was going to stay with a friend in Bonn, but... [more inside]
posted by fake on Jun 2, 2006 - 9 answers

I have a one-night stop-over in Frankfurt—please advise me. [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Apr 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm headed to Karlsbad Germany next week, which is near Karlsruhe. I'll be there for a week on business, and am anticipating having most of the weekend free. Any suggestions as to what to do? [more inside]
posted by gregariousrecluse on Dec 8, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm planning on spending 4 nights in Germany next July and was hoping for advice on how to get from Frankfurt to Berlin without driving. I'd also be happy to hear about any advice/travel stories about Germany. Cheers and advance thanks.
posted by Chimp on Nov 1, 2005 - 14 answers

I am travelling to London and Germany next week (from the US), and while I had planned to leave my computer at home, procrastination and the dissertation deadline have made that plan impossible. I don't want my advisors to notice I'm gone. [more inside]
posted by dness2 on May 2, 2005 - 10 answers

My girlfriend and I will be in Berlin for a week starting tomorrow, and we love to eat good, interesting food. Unfortunately our budget will be pretty tight. Any restaurant or cuisine recommendations? [more inside]
posted by hartsell on Mar 8, 2005 - 11 answers