General Information on Munich

General Information on Munich

Learn everything you need to know for your trip to Munich, from visa requirements and currency to language tips and which plugs to bring! We'll try and answer all of your most frequently asked questions.

Entry requirements

Do you know which documents you'll need to travel to Germany? Plan ahead and find out if you need your passport, visa, national ID or all of the above!
Read more

Language

The official language of Munich is German. This article is full of helpful advice and basic phrases you can use to make your trip to Germany easier.
Read more

Prices

Discover how much it costs to travel to Munich and create your budget. Plan ahead to save money on your trip to Germany!
Read more

Weather

Spring, summer, autumn or winter: learn all about the weather in Munich so you can decide when to travel and what to pack!
Read more

Holidays

Find out when monuments will be open and what dates to visit to celebrate holidays like a local. Discover Munich's public holiday dates.
Read more

Opening times

Learn when shops, museums and other tourist attractions open and close in Munich, so you can plan to make the most of your trip!
Read more
History of Munich

History of Munich

Discover the history of Munich, from a market established by Henry the Lion to the modern, industrial city and tourist attraction it is today.
Read more
Mad King Ludwig

Mad King Ludwig

Mad King Ludwig is one of Bavaria's most famous historic figures: a dreamer who built some of the area's most iconic and extravagant castles.
Read more
Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest

It's the biggest and most famous beer festival in the world, and Munich has celebrated it since 1810. Discover what all the fuss is about!
Read more
Munich City Tour Card

Munich City Tour Card

The Munich City Tour Card offers discounts on more than 80 attractions around Munich and includes unlimited free public transport use.
Read more

The basics...

Munich in numbers

With a population of nearly 1.46 million inhabitants, Munich is one of the largest cities in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and is the twelfth biggest city in the European Union.

Time zone

Munich is on GMT+1 in winter and GMT+2 in summer.

Electricity and plugs

Munich uses standard European plugs (two rounded prongs) and the electricity is 220V.

Currency

The official currency of Germany is the Euro.

Healthcare

Just as in the rest of Europe, if you are an EU citizen and would like free healthcare in Munich you will need the European Health Insurance Card. If you are from the UK you can apply by clicking on this link. Citizens from other countries should check to see if there is a similar healthcare agreement between their home nation and Germany. In all cases, you should make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance with health coverage.

Useful contact numbers

  • Prefix for Germany: +49.
  • Prefix for Munich: 89.
  • Police: 110.
  • Emergencies: 112.