DESTINATION
FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 4TH
MUNICH, GERMANY
Munich - capital and the most populous city in the German state of Bavaria, third largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg), home to famous breweries, wheat beer and of course, the legendary Oktoberfest.
Highlights of this trip will include:
An emersion into traditional Bavarian cuisine
Visit to 19th century Romanesque Revival Castle Neuschwanstein, which inspired the Sleeping Beauty Castle of Disneyland
Trip
Itinerary
DAY 1: Sunday, 25 february
Arrival & Hotel Check-in
DAY 2: Monday, 26 February
09:30 - 10:30 : Traditional Munich Weisswurst Breakfast
10:30 - 13:30 : Fencing Training
13:45 - 14:30 : Lunch
14:45 - 17:00 : Fencing Training - Line Drills
18:00 - 20:00 : Dinner at Lindwurmstüberl
DAY 3: Tuesday, 27 february
09:30 - 13:00 : Fencing Training
13:45 - 14:45 : Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 : Guided Visit of Munich
18:00 - 20:00 : Dinner at Restaurant Löwenbräu-Keller
DAY 4: Wednesday, 28 february
09:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:45 - 13:45 : Lunch
14:00 - 18:00 : Free & Easy Sightseeing in Munich
18:00 - 19:30 : Dinner at Restaurant 3 Mühlen
DAY 5: Thursday, 1 March
09:30 - 12:00 : Fencing Training
12:45 - 13:45 : Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 : Leave for Giesinger Bräu
15:30 - 17:00 : Visit and Beer Tasting at Giesinger Bräu
17:00 - 18:00 : Depart for Residenzkeller
18:00 - 20:00 : Medieval Dinner at Residenzkeller
DAY 6: Friday, 2 march
Rest Day from Training
10:00 - 12:00 : Depart for Castle Neuschwanstein- UNESCO World Heritage Site and inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle of Disneyland
DAY 7: Saturday, 3 march
08:00 - 15:00 : Fencing Tournament "The Bavarian International Championships for Veterans"
18:00 - 20:00 : Evening Dinner and Debriefing (to be confirmed)
DAY 6: Sunday, 4 march
08:00 - 15:00 : Fencing Tournament "The Bavarian International Championships for Veterans"
18:00 - 20:00 : Evening Debriefing & Closing Ceremony (to be confirmed)
The above itinerary is accurate as of 25 January, 2018.
Meet the Folks
REGISTERED
Bill Walker
Denise Hahn
Gianni Soleti
Gerry Duffy
Karma Thayer
Mark Segal
Monisha Tasker
Sharrie Zafft
Theresa Knutson
Guest
Coach
Giorgio Guerrini
Is an Italian coach who is based in MTV München - the largest fencing club in Munich. Giorgio comes with vast international experience. Prior to his position in Munich, he was a head coach in Lausanne, Copenhagen and Singapore. His students have won the Swiss Championships, Danish Championships, and medalled at the Asian level.
Giorgio has a German Master of Arms degree. In addition to coaching, he will also be the armorer during the camp.
Travel
Getting There
& About
Getting There
There are numerous airlines with routes connecting travellers from the US directly to Munich Airport. The most economical ticket you'll find is probably one offered by Lufthansa. Please note that transportation from and to the airport of Munich is not included, and should be self-arranged.
Travelling within Munich
Transportation will be catered in the form of mini-busses to take campers to and from sites. Outside of the program, commuting via Munich's extensive public transportation system is easy. For more information, check out the Munich Tourist Information page.
address of Fencing Centre
MTV München
Häberlstraße 11 b
80337 München
Book
Hotel
The hotel listed below is within a minute's walk to the training venue. Please let us have your travel dates so that we may make the necessary bookings on your behalf.
Hotel Herzog
Häberlstrasse 9
80337 München, Germany
budget
Cost Estimates
camp fees
Fencing Camp plus Recreational Activities: US$2,165.00*, includes 7 nights at Hotel Herzog with breakfast buffet.
Fencing Camp Only: US$750.00*.
Recreational Activities Only (for non-fencers): US$890.00*, includes lunch and all afternoon trips, visits, scheduled beer tasting and dinners.
A non-refundable US$300.00 deposit is required to register, with full amount to be paid upon confirmation of registration.
* All dollar amounts will be converted to Euro for final payment.