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We will have 7 days in Munich (late November). Any suggestions on sites to see/things to do? Also, any B&B suggestions? Thanks!

Munich is a city that is interesting to me, but there is something of a small number of sights to see in the city itself. I visited the Deutsches Museum which has exhibits on science and technology. The most recent technology is in another museum. On the other hand, there is a lot to see in this particular museum. The Residenz, which was the home of the Wittelsbach dynasty, is interesting. It is not far away from Marienplatz, which is sort of the center of it all. The traditional sights like the Fraunkirche, and the Rathaus, with its clock that features dancing, moving figures, is interesting, but neither take a long time. The famous palaceof Nymphenburg is on the west side of the city and can be reached by tram #17. The art museums are interesting, particularly the Alte Pinakotek. It has quite a few Ruebens and other artists from the same period. There is also a display of modern art in a nearby building. To the west of course is the castle of Neuschwanstein. It is worth a visit, but the best way to get there is to take a car. Otherwise, it is a long train and bus ride. On the way out, or back, stop by the Wieskirche, which is small baroque church that is a masterpiece. On the east side of the area is another one of King Ludwig's castles known as Herrenchiemsee. It was designed to emulate Versailles, but does not quite reach that level of grandeur. I think you could also consider a run to Salzburg. If you take one of the express trains, the trip is about an hour and a half. The other trains can take about an hour and 53 minutes. If you can spend 8 hours in Salzburg, you will have time to see most of the principal attractions. Berchtesgaden is another destination in the mountains, but the transportation links are slow; the shortest travel time is about 2 hours 40 minutes . In addition to the major tourist attractions, I enjoy poking around the shops and finding some of the restaurants. If you like opera, the Bavrian State Opera is a first class outfit, so much so that tickets are often sold out. Zubin Mehta is the music director and conducts many of the performances. In terms of places to stay, I use the Astoria Hotel. The breakfast is outstanding -- fabulous even. The variety and quality puts anything I have ever had in the USA to shame. It is located in Schwabing not far from the U-Bahn station, 3 stops from Marienplatz. Others will suggest many other places of course.

Take a couple of days to see the sights in the city - Marienplatz and the glockenspiel, chekc out the view from the top of the Rathaus or from St. Peters. The churches in the area (frauenkirche, st. peters, the 3rd one??), viktualienmarkt. If interested, check out museums - Deutches museum is pretty cool (science & technology). Nymphenburg palace, english gardens. Take a day to do a side trip to Fussen to see Ludwig's castles. Can be done as a day trip from Munich. Catch the early am train to Fussen. Dachau is a very sombering experience, about a 20-minute trip from the city. Plan on spending about 2-3 hours there. Salzburg is also day-trippable from Munich. 2 hours by train, w/ trains leaving every 2 hours. It really is worth a whole day, though, so spend the night if you can. Berchtesgarden and Hitler's Eagle's nest are not far either. Same goes for the Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany. Have a great time!

Thanks for the great advice - we are considering Salzburg for a few days. The Science and Technology Museum as well as Peterskirche and Asamkirche are top of my list so far. Any B&B ideas - Munich or Salzburg?

The Original Munich walks was interesting. I went on the Third Reich tour, which was fascinating.

One thing I left out with respect to Salzburg: Schloss Hellbrunn. However, in November, I am not sure the water foundtains that spray people will be operating. It is cold by then and there is a good chance that those things would freeze up. The building itself is of moderate interest. The fortress on the hill is interesting, but my guess is that it is cold in the late fall. But if you have adequate footgear, it should be interesting. I don't really think Salzburg several days worth of attractions. Perhaps 2 full days, unless you want to go at it at a slow pace and enjoy the food and beer aspects of the place.