About the Book

CultureShock! Munich is the must-have guide for anyone who is interested in the real Munich. Packed full of practical information as well as interesting trivia on the colourful customs and workings of this historic city, this book will help make your stay in Munich as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Learn how to choose suitable accommodation, how to get around efficiently and how to assimilate into the local society. Get acquainted with the various festivals and events that are hosted in this city of castles and museums. Discover the beautiful parks and popular local haunts. Find out what makes the people of Munich tick and how to make new friends in a foreign country and discover the best places to eat and drink. Whatever your wants, needs or interests, CultureShock! Munich has the answer, equipping you with the tools and confidence for a pleasant time in this culturally and historically rich city.

About the Series

The CultureShock! series is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style.

CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books in this series have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advice and useful information.

About the Author

Born in Yorkshire, Liz Smith fled the nest to study in the ‘wicked’ city of London. She spent a happy cloistered life teaching and raising a family in the small Hertfordshire town of Harpenden. Then her husband John was relocated to Munich and the family scattered to Sydney, London and Munich. Liz and her youngest daughter followed John to Munich in 1999, unable to speak the language and knowing no one. Through volunteering in her daughter’s school, Liz had the opportunity to build a network of friends and work snowballed. She became a supply teacher in an international school, final editor of a glossy magazine and English teacher to business people in a diverse array of companies.

   Naturally gregarious, Liz made several close friends, first with expats (though within the next two years many of them left the country) but also with others in this high-tech, cosmopolitan city. She got to know several native Bavarians who introduced her to the finer points of Munich culture—the wonderful array of museums, many different types of music, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, street festivals and traditional costumes.