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What is Dachau

Dachau, is a city with about 40,000 citizens in Bavaria, Germany and has a history of more than 1,200 years. In former times Dachau had always been a retreat for Bavarian kings, dukes and nobility, the castle and the surrounding gardens offering a staggering view on the Alps and Munich weather permitting. Dachau became a town famous for its impressionist painters from the second half of the 19th century on. With the advent of the Nazi regime, Dachau was chosen in 1933 as site for their very first concentration camp. This has cast a pall over the rest of this small and pleasant town on the outskirts of Munich. Dachau served as a camp for political prisoners mainly and finally ended up being a staging ground to ship prisoners to Eastern death camps in Poland and elsewhere, though 32,000 people were killed at the camp itself.

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"For the Nazi concentration camp, see Dachau concentration camp."
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"Together with the much larger Auschwitz ,Dachau has come to symbolize the Nazi concentration camps to many people."
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"Built in 1933, Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp."
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"Dachau -site of the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany but íts old town is also worth seeing."
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"Dachau is better known worldwide as the site of the first Nazi concentration camp, which was built just outside it."
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"Dachau -most readers will connect this name to the first Nazi concentration camp."
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"Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour An officially qualified and authorized guided tour that covers the entire history of the Dachau Concentration Camp, including the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany."
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"Dachau Concentration Camp memorial Site : Dachau is best known for its proximity to the relatively well-preserved site of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, the first large-scale concentration camp in Germany, converted from an old gunpowder factory by the Nazi regime in 1933."
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"Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial."
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"This concentration camp was the first in Germany and is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Jews and others during the Holocaust."
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"favorite castle -Neuschwannstein historic site -Dachau ,former concentration camp easy to reach from Munich by s-Bahn / train."
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"However, in the midst of all this serenity, the former concentration camp at Dachau sounds an ominous note."
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"Entrance to Dachau concentration camp photo by: Robin Reidl [Change image] | [Upload image]."
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"Opened on 22 March 1933 ,the Dachau concentration camp was the first regular concentration camp established by the National Socialist (Nazi) government."
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pelicanpoker

pelicanpoker from USA wrote about Munich 4 years, 10 months ago

With Museums fit to amuse the mind for days on end, and sights such as the Glockenspeil, Munich does not disappoint. The world famous Hofbrau House is always welcoming for those looking for a thirst quencher. With the famous ale for the adults, and tasty orange soda for the kids, there is almost always live music playing to accompany the drinks. For a taste of Germany's past, visit Hofbrau, for some drinks, and some of the nearby food vendors for tasty treats.

raacluse

raacluse from USA wrote about Munich 4 years, 9 months ago

For a bit of novelty, check out the "river surfing" on the Eisbach, as it flows into the southern end of the Englischer Garten. There's usually a crowd looking down at the action from the Prinzregentinstrasse bridge.

sebu

sebu from Finland wrote about Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich 5 years ago

Come here to visit the "Denkstätte" exhibition about the student movement Weisse Rose against the Nazi dictature (the group around Sophie Scholl).

lisbeth

lisbeth from United Kingdom wrote about Munich 5 years ago

With over 800 seats Munich's Hirschgarten is the biggest beergarden in Europe. It's the perfect location for a chilled Sunday in Summer. The location is great, the whole area is covered by shady big trees. Besides tasty bavarian beer you can order some typical food, too.
But in a traditional bavarian beergarden, you are allowed to bring your own food.

micsa

micsa from Finland wrote about Dachau concentration camp 5 years, 8 months ago

One of few WW2 concentration camps which has prevailed almost intact. Unbelievable evidence of Nazi regime terror. The camp is easy to find and should be part of your trip if you travel to Munich area.

juha

juha from Finland wrote about Munich 5 years, 2 months ago

Avoid the hotels close to the airport. They are expensive and there's nothing out there to do. If you're coming from somewhere close by then stay there and come just in time for the flight.

hollis

hollis from USA wrote about Munich 3 years, 4 months ago

Visit outdoor markets early in the morning and drink coffee at standing tables with people on their way to work and beginning their food shopping. And don't miss a beer hall or two!

jussi

jussi replied 3 years, 4 months ago:

Not missing the beer gartens is always a good advice when visiting Munich. Cheers.

albertoballabe

albertoballabe from Germany wrote about Ballabeni Icecream 3 years, 2 months ago

Best ICECREAM ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nipsu

nipsu replied 3 years, 2 months ago:

I've never heard about Ballabeni...seems delicious, njamn.

tilkkuliini

tilkkuliini replied 3 years, one month ago:

Well good to know! :D

sebu

sebu from Finland wrote about St. Peter's Church 4 years, 9 months ago

This is the tower to climb when visiting the center of Munich. It's a lot of stairs, but what you get is one of the finest views over downtown Munich. I'd clearly recommend this over the tower of the city hall building.

sebu

sebu from Finland wrote about Theatinerkirche 4 years, 9 months ago

A very special sight from the outside, with its yellow colour and a stunning interior in all white. Well worth a visit. Also, there's a lot of other sights around, so you'll pass by here anyway. Just don't forget to take a peek inside.

jussi

jussi from Finland wrote about Deutsches Museum 4 years, 9 months ago

The mother of all technology museums. The museum is huge and there are many rooms with different themes and displays. My favorite was the hangar-sized aeronautics hall. We were unsure whether we should go to Deutsches Museum or the BMW building. In the end we decided to go to both but I think Deutsches Museum won hands down.

allisongaffney

allisongaffney from USA wrote about Oktoberfest 4 years, 2 months ago

Don't limit yourself to the festival. Explore the city of Munich too. It's pretty cool.

juha

juha from Finland wrote about Munich 4 years, one month ago

We flew to and from Munich and rented a car to drive to Berchtesgaden. It's a quick drive, just a bit over an hour.

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john

john wrote about Munich 3 years, 9 months ago

Munich is a great city, green, with a live city center, a great museum and very good beer I was there for business and stayed in Sheraton Arabellapark, which is in Bogenhausen area so not in the center but very convenient location - hotel rooms, service and food top of the range I was there for business and stayed in Sheraton Arabellapark, which is in Bogenhausen area so not in the center but very convenient location - hotel rooms, service and food top of the range!

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william1

william1 wrote about Frederics Apartments 3 years, 7 months ago

Hohenzollernplatz the nerve center of the famous Munich district has 90 fully furnished and equipped apartments of various sizes - depending on demand.

john

john wrote about Munich 3 years, 7 months ago

Stay in the quiet Bogenhausen area - Arabella Park

aaronkrass

aaronkrass from USA wrote about Munich 3 years, 4 months ago

Oktoberfest cant be beat

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aaronkrassloves Munich because Oktoberfest cant be beat
johnuyeno
johnuyenoloves Munich because 7/10. +food, -rathaus, +marienplatz
jamiyl
jamiylloves Deutsches Museum because Huge place with wonderful items.
albertoballabe
albertoballabeloves Dagelfing because I´m living heare
sweetemoshuns
sweetemoshunsloves Munich because fasching!!! marienplatz, so many museums!!
JiiQuu

JiiQuu wrote about Munich 2 years, 4 months ago

Try Schweinshaxe with sauerkraut und local beer – great tastes! Also was surprised that beer mixed with apple juice can be good!

lubospernis

lubospernis wrote about Munich one year, 6 months ago

I recommend you to see the Marianplatz

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