Questions tagged [bavaria]
A state of Germany, located in the southeast of the country.
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Are these murals of a real location? Perhaps Bavaria?
In the town of Blackpool, England my partner and I have bought a house which was built around 1952. When we took the old wallpaper off the walls, we discovered amazing things - the lounge, dining room ...
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Recent experience with travel to Germany from outside the EU
I'm looking at the feasibility of a trip from the US to Germany (Bavaria) for extremely important reasons. I've been pulling my hair out researching rules & regulations mostly going around in ...
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How long between flights is still a "Transit" through Munich airport?
I have a ticket from Munich to Bangkok in late December. In order to board the flight I will need a recent covid test and a fit to fly certificate. There is a test centre at Munich airport that will ...
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Refund of Cable-car Ticket in case of Cancellation on account of Bad Weather
If I book winter tickets for Zugpitze (non-skier) online and on the day of trip the cable car and/or train is not operating due to bad weather conditions, then would there be any refund of the ticket?
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Luggage storage in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
I am planning to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GAP) on a day trip this December. If possible, I would like to leave Munich in the morning, spend the day in GAP and continue to Innsbruck in the ...
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Who goes first? Person disembarking bus or the bicycle?
In Greece, where I am from, we don't have bicycles as a means of going to work, like for example in Germany (what a paradox given the weather!), the country I visit now.
So, there are bicycle lanes ...
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Can I buy only the wine glass in the Munich Christmas market?
In Munich, GER, I plan to visit the Christmas market for some Glühwein (hot wine).
From what I read, you can return your glass and get a portion of the price back. The glass is somewhat a souvenir.
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Is it safe to drink tap water in Germany? [duplicate]
I just arrived in Germany for the 4th time. I made tea in break of the work meeting, and at the very end of it, I found small solid pieces... I thought that the cup was too old and maybe was starting ...
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Do buses run on May 1st in Bavaria?
I am interested in landing in München (Munich) on 1st of May, and then taking the bus to Ingolstadt. Does the bus operate on 1 May (since I am only interested in Airport-ZOB Ingolstadt)? This is a ...
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Is tipping mandatory at Restaurants and Bars in Germany?
In Bavaria, I paid for my drink, I asked her for "Ruckgeld", but only got the integer part of the money back, the rest of it, she kept it for tip! I looked her in the eye and she understood that I ...
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Why no cider in Bavaria?
I just came back from a week in Bavaria, Germany and I was rather surprised to find there was no cider anywhere. I stayed in Rothenburg and Nurenberg and everywhere I went — supermarkets, restaurants, ...
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What is the most comprehensive website for booking parking spots in Munich/Bavaria?
For work purposes I need to stay in a suburban city near Munich that has very limited public transport. I am therefore using a car to get around.
Occasionally I need to drive into Munich city center ...
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How can I reach Marktoberdorf from Munich Airport? Disabled person
First of all (its quite important) I need to say, that I am a disabled person, and walk with a crutch. In about two weeks I'm flying from Poland to Munich Airport. It is the first time I fly alone and ...
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What's the proper etiquette for visiting the German Biergartens?
I passed through Munich last year and stopped at one of the biergartens. Well I tried. It was absolutely packed, it took forever to find a seat. At least one I could sit at. Seems like there's lots of ...
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Why has this dress been met with surprise at the Oktoberfest in Munich?
We are Brazilians and we have been in Oktoberfest, so my wife made a dress here in Brazil trying to do something close to the Dirndl dress, but during the entire party the people looked a lot to her ...
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