Munich is so much more than beer, pretzels, and polka bands. There is a vibrant city, full of culture, openness, and a wry sense of humor. While we certainly enjoyed the hell out of beer halls, we also had tours, visited the Deutches Museum, ate donner kebab, and visited Dachau. 

We were able to walk from our hotel after the morning tour, stopping for a donner kebab on the way. When we entered the tiny kebab place, we faced a language barrier and another customer helped with translation. The owner said he came from Turkey years ago, and the customer maintained, "You are German, now!" It was a great example of the warm inclusivity of the locals. A few blocks away was the museum.