If you want to experience life in Munich....this is the place for you!! Stephan couldn't have been a more gracious and accommodating host, he really goes out of his way to take care of his guests.
The apartment was spacious and comfortable, and the roof-top deck was the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine after a day of sightseeing!! We stayed during a mini heatwave, and so it was a bit warm, but opening the windows and turning on the fans made it quite comfortable.
For us, the best part was the local beer garden. Being from America, my vision of a beer garden was a contrived German themed restaurant selling large mugs of beer. I was SO wrong!! Taking a very short walk down the street leads you to a really beautiful park with a lake filled with ducks, geese, and swans. And right next to that lake was the best beer garden in Germany!! (OK, so it may not be the best, but it was pretty awesome!!).
The food was abundant, varied, and authentic; and the beer was obviously great and plentiful. But what was most striking was the sense of community!! When you get to the park the first thing you notice is the vast numbers of bikes, because this is a local beer garden, not a tourist spot. The tables may be occupied, but simply asking if there's room to squeeze in is met with warm smiles. Honestly, this was an experience you won't find in travel guides, and is something that gives you a feel for German people you wouldn't otherwise experience.
Thanks again Stephan, this was truly an unexpected highlight of our trip through Europe!!!