You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from GiaGoodwill: Landmark Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure Study Recruits 1000th Participant: MUNICH, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMT... http://t.co/6Y4WK8rx a minute ago hotvideose: (FULL HD) Chelsea FC Vs Bayern Munich 1-1 (4-3 ) Champions League Final Highlight 2011/2012 [HD] Video http://t.co/ZEMwUowu #full #hd a minute ago lcfranco: I'm at Munich Airport (MUC) (München) w/ 20 others http://t.co/7ACPyfc4 a minute ago World / Europe / Germany / Munich | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect With its grand palaces, modern museums, generous food portions and seemingly endless flagons of beer, Munich is one of Europe's most popular destinations. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Euro Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language German Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT +1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Warm summers and cold winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 49 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V. European two-pin plugs are standard Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Munich arrive at Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport (00 49 89 975 00), situated 17 miles outside the city. From there, take either the S1 or S8 line on the Munich suburban railway to reach the centre of town. It costs about €8-€9 depending on how far you go. Taxis (€50) are readily available outside the arrivals hall. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Hofbräuhaus The Hofbräuhaus: Probably the world's most famous beer hall, this Munich institution can accommodate up to 5,000 drinkers. It's been there since 1644, and is famous for its cheery hospitality. Don't sit at a table marked 'Stammtisch' as these are reserved for regular patrons. Address: Platzl 9, Munich Post Code:80331 Tel No:00 49 89 22 1676 Nymphenburg Palace Nymphenburg Palace: Dip your toes in the history of Bavarian Royalty at this amazing baroque palace. This vast site is also home to beautiful landscaped grounds, three museums and a botanical garden. Address: Eingang 19 Post Code:80638 Tel No:00 49 089/179 080 BMW Museum BMW Museum: Petrol heads go wild for this high-tech and extremely impressive car museum. It houses an entire history of the famous car manufacturer in an architecturally jaw-dropping building. Address: Am Olympiapark 2 Post Code:80809 Tel No:00 49 89 382 233 07 Quick Lunch - Theatiner Restaurant & Bistro Try the Theatiner Restaurant & Bistro. If you don't fancy a big meal in the cosy downstairs section, just have a light bite in the upstairs bar and bistro. Address: Theatinerstraße Post Code: Tel No:00 49 89 23 23 8290 Top Table - Restaurant Weinhaus Neuner For a special dinner, the Restaurant Weinhaus Neuner is the perfect location. Sample a delicious and imaginative mix of local and modern dishes created by chef and owner Andreas Feuerstein. Address: Herzogspitalstr. 8 Post Code: Tel No:00 49 89 2 60 39 54 Cheap Eat - Café Glockenspiel For a quick coffee and a bite, try Café Glockenspiel. It serves great coffee and delicious traditional pastries, with stunning views over the Munich's Marienplatz central square. Address: Marienplatz 28 Post Code:80331 Tel No:00 49 89 26 42 56 On Business - Hotel Kriemhild Try the Hotel Kriemhild - a small, well-run B&B just a few minutes from the Nymphenburg Palace. The hotel offers free wireless Internet so you will easily be able to stay in touch with your business colleagues back at home. Book now Address: Guntherstr. 16 Post Code:80639 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Bayerischer Hof The 5-star Bayerischer Hof , has its own pool, rooftop spa and sun terrace, and a jazz club. It is one of Munich's finest places to stay, and also has an in-house concert theatre that seats up to 560 people. Book now Address: Promenadeplatz 2-6 Post Code:80333 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Hotel Belle Blue Hotel Belle Blue has a great city centre location. The rooms could be bigger, but the great décor and low prices more than make up for it. Book now Address: Schillerstr. 21 Post Code:80336 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Karo Coffeehouse Open from 9am, the great coffees at small and cosy Karo Coffeehouse (00 49 89 27 37 2485) make the perfect accompaniment to your quick catch-up. Address: Nordendstrasse 24, Munich Post Code: Tel No:00 49 89 27 37 2485 Formal Presentation - Hilton Munich Park The centrally located Hilton Munich Park (Am Tucherpark 7, 00 49 89 38 450) has 21 meeting rooms, a business centre and is just half an hour's drive from the airport. Address: Am Tucherpark 7 Post Code: Tel No:00 49 89 38 450 Evening Drinks - Seehaus beer garden The perfect place for a business chat followed by a cool beer or two is the Seehaus beer garden, on the banks of the big Kleinhesselöhe See lake in Munich's English Garden. Address: Seehaus at the English Garden, Kleinhesselohe 3 Post Code:80802 Tel No:00 49 89381 6130 Print City guides Cologne Frankfurt Hamburg Hanover Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
