From December 11 the consumption of alcohol will be made illegal on all public transport in Munich. An alcohol ban has already been in force on the city's underground trains, trams and buses since 2009.
People Also Ask
No.There are signs posted everywhere stating that you may not drink alcohol on public transport. However, that rarely stops anyone from doing so; especially on the Ubahn and Sbahn as there is not driver to reprimand you. My recommendation is if you do drink on the train, just don't be obvious, loud, or drunk.
Or, you may be a young person embarking on an escorted tour, solo trip, or jaunt to Germany with friends. Like much of Europe, attitudes towards drinking in Germany are fairly relaxed and more lenient than they are in the States. Alcoholic beverages are considered part of everyday life at home, restaurants, and bars.
You can generally drink water from the tap in Germany, as tap water is subject to strict controls. There are exceptions, and these are indicated with the sign Kein Trinkwasser (not drinking water). You cannot drink the tap water in trains, for example.
You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.
Although you can bring alcohol with you and we serve alcohol on board, safety is our top priority. So, please drink in moderation. If you behave in an antisocial way which ruins the journey for other passengers or break any laws or by-laws, we might ask you to leave the train at the nearest station.
Tipping isn't mandatory in Germany. Instead, it's seen as a gesture of appreciation for a good experience. A tip is always welcome, but in Germany, it's usually based directly on the quality of service. If you're satisfied, leaving a tip is a way to show it.
Munich is very safe at night.When it gets dark, a foreign city is often twice as scary – especially when you don't speak the language and you don't know the place very well. But, generally speaking, there is no reason to be scared of walking home alone in the dark – there are just no crime statistics to support it.