Scheduled trip for 9/30 did not realize Octoberfest week--will this be a problem??also want to do day trips--tours etc to other areas while there--do not like to drive--any suggestions on areas to see from Munich---also would like to know where I can get info on train schedule to Zurich--will fly home from there---anyone know if taxis available from Munich airport to hotels in city and approx cost--Thanks for you help

Do you LEAVE Munich on September 30th or arrive. I believe that October fest Ends on October 1st however, you will be there at a time when there may be heavier then usual tourist activity. I advise you book your hotels NOW if you have not done so. Go to RailEurope.com for Rail schedules for all of Europe. And a nice trip from Munich is, and I can't EVEN spell this Nechwenstien Castle in Bavaria all though we drove to the castle from Munich, I saw plenty of brochures for day tours.

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Go to www.bahn.de. This is the website for the german rail system. It is also in english. You can do all the checking you need about train schedules,prices etc. <BR> <BR>I lived in Munich for 6 months about 3 years ago. You really can "see" Munich in 2 days. 1 day to do the old part of town and the englisher garten. 2nd day to tour the palace or go to the concentration camp. <BR> <BR>Good day trips are Neuschwanstein Castle (Crazy King Ludwig's castle). You can also reach Salzburg in a day trip or Innsbruck. Oberammergau is hopelessly touristy to me. If you are a WWII buff try to get down to the Eagles Nest in the Alps.

We took a day trip via train to Berchtsgaden (Hitler's Eagle's Nest). Very nice scenery & interesting. The German rail site at http://bahn.hafas.de is the best for schedules.