re: Munich/Bavaria Advice

Munich has multiple Christmas markets in different areas, each with slightly different stuff (food, crafts, etc). It can be fun to check out the different versions. There is usually a skating rink set up in Karlsplatz, too.

The Viktualienmarkt (outdoor food market) is interesting, and a good place to buy provisions if your lodgings have a kitchen. So is the acclaimed deli/specialty food shop Dallmayr, worth a visit to see the fine old original store. LINK

Schweinhaxe, roasted pork knuckle, is a must: LINK

Be sure to visit the Asamkirche for sheer decorative overwhelm, and the Nazi documentation center built on the former party HQ.

ETA, if you’re into shopping, the made in Germany stuff sold at Manufactum is all of a certain solid, high quality unfussyness that I see as quintessentially German: LINK