DConf 2018 - The touristy bits

[Chris]

On Wednesday, 14 March 2018 at 23:54:53 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 3/13/2018 4:19 AM, Chris wrote:
>> I will probably not be able to make it to DConf this year. But 
>> here are some tips for those who are interested in history and 
>> / or sight-seeing:
>
> Thank you, most appreciated!

You're welcome. In case anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to 
help, if I can.

Here are some tips regarding public transport:

Overview:
https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/tickets-and-fares/tickets-daytickets/index.html

For sight-seeing, I'd recommend the CityTourCard:

https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/tickets-and-fares/tickets-daytickets/citytourcard/index.html#c12632

And here's the general website (time tables, real time):

https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/

To get from the airport to your hotel, take the *S8 via 
Ostbahnhof* (~30min). Be aware though that the vending machines 
at the airport that are run by the Deutsche Bahn (DB) (German 
Rail) are abominable and awkward to use (e.g. one ticket at a 
time). The price is €11.20 or €11.60 or more by now, valid only 
for one journey (no return). I think €50 notes are not accepted. 
Maybe you can get it online with a discount. There's an app for 
sure.

In any case _read the information regarding the tickets 
carefully_. The Munich transport system, although very 
effiecient, is a bit weird when it comes to ticket validation 
etc. You are not checked at the station but they have plain 
clothes inspectors that perform random checks.