Arrive here for a two day stay to catch the baritone Thomas Hampson in a production of Don Carlo at the Staats-Oper (state opera house). During the day (waiting for the evening performance) we re-discover the pleasure of job & walk on the paths along the Donaukanal [walk, jog, bike, **]. Paths run on both sides, mostly well below street level. Obviously all flat. Scenery is fair to good. Total length if one makes a round trip on both sides is probably 10K+ and city trams offer many ways to end the run and continue exploring the city on public transport.

Tram No. 1 runs a a ring path and is worth taking just to get a quick introduction to the whole city center.

For pubs and restaurants that appear to have a local flavor (not touristy) start at Hotel Kaiserine Elizabeth, Weihburgg 3, going E and NE on smaller streets in the neighborhood. (Hotel K Elizabeth may have been the wonderful hotel we stayed in for a one night layover in June 2002, but not sure.)