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Shopping Information: There are plenty of trendy shops in Munich city serving high-fashion designer goods and also breathtaking examples of traditional Bavarian craftsmanship. The main shopping streets of Munich city are Neuhauserstrasse and Kaufingerstrasse. The streets here are lined on both sides with famous department stores and international brand shops. Some other popular shopping haunts of the people of Munich city are Maximilianstrasse and Theatinerstrasse. A busy food market of Munich city, which is a favorite of international tourists, is Viktualienmarkt. Tourists can sample delicious dishes here ranging from traditional Bavarian fare to world cuisine. There is a beer garden in the center of the market, which attracts hordes of rowdy revellers every night.
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If you are thinking of what souvenir you can buy from Munich city for your folks back home, then some good gift ideas would be beer steins, wood carvings, or the famous Nymphenburg porcelain.
Important Travel Related Information: Banks in Munich city are generally open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gas stations along the autobahn and major highways are open till late into the night in Munich city. The pharmacies in Munich city remain open on a rotating basis and most pharmacies carry their schedules in their windows. Most of the goods in Munich already have the 16 percent VAT included in the prices that are labeled on the goods. In hotels, you should give a tip of Euro 1 per bag to the bellboys and porters. In all restaurant bills, service charges are already included in the bills (they are listed as Bedienung). However, it's considered customary to leave a tip of 5 percent to the waiters. Bartenders should also be given a 2 percent to a 5 percent tip. The rate of violent crime is the lowest in Germany. However, you should take all the normal precautions that a tourist should take.
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