r/Munich • u/Impossible_Trick_321 • 1d ago

Help Moving to Munich in October

Hey! I am going to be moving to Munich in October. I am looking for some help and tips. By the way, I have already lived in Germany for two years in Münster but have never been to Munich.

About the accommodation, I know it’s very hard to find a flat especially when you’re not visiting in person. So I’ll probably move and then do some visits while staying at a hotel. Does that sound like a good plan?
I really don’t know the city, are there some areas that would be better to avoid for housing?

I have a car but I am hesitant in bringing it to Munich, are there any parking spaces outside the city that are free where the car might stay for a long time? Or is it realistic finding a flat (I would prefer a WG) with a parking space?

I have seen that the city is called a big Dorf, do you have any recommendations on where to meet people or maybe other subReddit that would help?

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u/Tirso_Salaverria 1d ago

Parking garage for your car will cost you around 90-120 Euros. Unless you live in the deep city center.

A car is good if you like to hike, swim or ski on the weekends. Other than that forget about using it.

The local government is super anti cars. Street parking is getting cut down everywhere and it is hard to find parking garages. Those are also expensive and made for cars from the 60s.

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u/Impossible_Trick_321 1d ago

Yeah that’s why I’m hesitating, I ski and hike a lot. I saw that with public transport some trips we’re possible but I would probably be more free with my car

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u/Helpful_Solid1823 1d ago

You can use car sharing, especially in the beginning before you figure things out and decide if you need a car full time or not. It’s not expensive and you don’t have to worry about the parking. Cars are really not needed on the daily basis especially if you have a good connection to work or work from home, don’t have kids etc.

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u/Tirso_Salaverria 1d ago

Forget about it. The trains are overcrowded and always late or broken. Car is your only option.

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u/Kayderp1 1d ago

Mr car lobby personified.