Full disclosure: this school gets points for proximity to my apartment, and I can't compare it to…read moreother language schools in Munich; however, I've taken German in San Francisco (at two different schools), Düsseldorf, London, and Münster (shouldn't I be fluent by now?!) as well as company-sponsored lessons here at my office, and the instruction I received from Andreas at Klartext is really unparalleled. In my experience it's easily on par with instruction at the Goethe-Institut. That being said, although MY instructor was diligent, thorough, dedicated and uncompromising, over the course of my several months at Klartext I encountered a few substitute teachers who unfortunately were not of exceptional caliber; quite the opposite, really. I even left one class during the break because it felt like such a complete waste of time. My impression was these substitute teachers were not employed by Klartext full-time, and were just available local German teachers stepping in. Other classmates of mine reported mixed experiences (some superlative, some disastrous) with their previous full-time instructors at Klartext, but all said their feedback at the end of the courses was absorbed and considered by the administration. I'll also say that you should expect a lot of homework at Klartext - which, in my opinion, is an effective learning method, and therefore an advantage. The level of accountability could be daunting - sometimes after a long day of work you don't want to be scolded and humiliated as you attempt to correct a blank worksheet in front of the class - but it's actually worth it. I progressed more quickly and significantly under Andreas' instruction at Klartext than anywhere else, and really miss the methods (diagraming on the whiteboard, consistently teaching articles when introducing nouns, doing grammar drills on worksheets, etc.) now that I'm taking classes with a much more "relaxed" instructor. TL;DR: Don't judge their terrible website: if you're serious about learning German, this school is the place for you; the value for money is excellent. However, if you slack off, your classmates will be annoyed, your teacher will shame you, and you'll likely fail the challenging exams at the end of each session. I plan to return at some point to further my study... and hope I'll be lucky enough to get another fabulous teacher.

Wish I took more pictures of this fantastic garden. I am ecstatic that my husband and I took the…read moretime to walk from our hotel to the English Garden. We brought sandwiches, snacks and water which made for a little picnic. The garden is enormous and beautifully maintained. Wish we had gardens such as this in the USA. I think this may even be bigger than the Central Park in NYC - most certainly safer! We went on a Monday but it was still full of people. From what it seems, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Locals wade into the water and there are even some spots where they surf! I believe there's even a lifeguard in one of the areas. They don't just let anyone surf though and there are some warning signs about its dangers. Hubby and I were able to find a bench in the shade where we just enjoyed the scenery for a while. It was perfect for our jet lag recovery The park is also within walking distance from many other landmarks in Munich, such as The Residence, the Odeonsplatz, Mariensplatz, The Munich Cathedral, among many others.

I kept expecting to see a beautiful flowering manicured English garden. Instead, we walked through…read morewhat looked like Central Park. Locals told us that it was designed by an Englishman to look like an English Park. It was pretty, but it looks like home. It was great for people watching and did enjoy seeing more surfers , and lots of bikers, dogs and walkers. It was a beautiful & sunny 73° & the perfect place to get in well over 10,000 steps here.

The Viktualienmarkt was a bustling outdoor food market with restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops,…read moresome crafts & a busy beer hall. Late afternoons it's very busy with lines of people trying to purchase & outdoor seating overflowing. Each stall beautifully presents its wares. Between stalls are magnificent fountains. I understand we can bring out gourmet picnic from the market to the beer hall, and enjoy my meal with a cold brew. However, by the end of the day after 20,000 + steps my feet hurt, I'm tired & just want to be served. The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market in 1807 to a popular market for gourmets. There are now 140 stalls and shops offering flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, chocolates, wines & cider, pastries, cheese, fish, juices....

If you are going to Munich...you are going to Viktualienmarkt.....tons of options for all kinds of…read morefoods.... much of it greasy good German food (alliteration intended!!) There are fresh food options as well...but we all know you came for the Schnitzel, Wurst, and Beer (wink wink)....oh my. Pace yourself big fellah!!!

Residenz München is a must see, outstanding history work of art. I was in awed by the sheer…read moreopulence, vastness, and diverse architecture of Germany's largest city palace. I recommend when touring here that you opt for the in-depth audio tour as it is very informative in great detail. This palace is never ending as it seems. You can spend literally hours here. Every room has its own description and life. Simply amazing to be standing in a part of history which was originated in the late 1300s.

We spent our day in Munich, exploring the surroundings and really wanted to go to the palace. This…read moreis a great experience. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours if you're willing to read and listen to the audio historical information. This is well worth the trip. A short walk from our hotel. And you get to go through the English gardens.

It's a library... what more can I say. It's big... but not massive, the people are nice, the…read morelocation is right off the Rosenheimer Platz S-Bahn stop, a library card is relatively cheap. My biggest complaints are: the DVD selection sucks and most of all NO WIRELESS INTERNET?!?!?! This is a LIBRARY for goodness sake, what are we in the 90's still? When I study I like to use my own computer that has my files on it, uses my internet browser, and makes it easy to study wherever I want in the library. No luck. Other than that... the library serves its purpose... but I still can't believe they don't have free wireless internet.

I like the teacher, class size (no more than 10 students), flexibility to choose the class time you…read morewant, the pace of the class and the price. If I had started here my German would be much better. Everyday all of us have many opportunities to speak and practice together.

The park itself is truly beautiful, feeling like a walk in the woods where you'll randomly…read moreencounter lovely old houses and castles, each with its own little story to tell. The architectural style is very charming, and the light snowfall added to the enchanting atmosphere. There are lots of swans, you can feed them. It's a wonderful place for walks, especially in summer and spring. There are free parking spots nearby, and the restrooms are clean and open.

What an interesting historical place. Lots to see here. Free parking and free roam of the grounds…read more Pay a $10 euro fee to access the palace although visitors only scratch the surface from the rooms visible to visitors. It's just ginormous and incredibly historic. Cafe on site for refreshments.

Huge fan of Churches...and this one is pretty darn awesome…read more Beautiful ornate large place of worship. Gets busy so be patient. Cool to visit the tower and the views of the plaza below. Recommend if you are visiting Munich.

St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church, dating back to the 12th century. The church's…read moreinterior features stunning Baroque frescoes and woodwork, but the highlight is its bell tower, which offers panoramic views of Munich and, on clear days, the surrounding Alps.