Munich
Bavarian tradition, world class galleries and the Alps an hour down the track.
Photo: Guido Radig (CC BY 4.0)
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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ag…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Health – editorial change.
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S1 and S8 run from the airport to Marienplatz in about 45 minutes. A day ticket is cheaper than two singles.
The Glockenspiel on Marienplatz chimes at 11am and noon, plus 5pm in summer. It is short, so arrive a few minutes early.
Surfers ride the Eisbach standing wave in the Englischer Garten all year. Watching is free and it is a two minute walk from the Haus der Kunst.
Oktoberfest doubles hotel prices from September into early October. Book months ahead or stay on a train line out of town.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Bare wooden tables mean you can bring your own food. Tablecloths mean table service and a menu you are expected to order from.
Frequently asked questions
The S1 and S8 trains take about 45 minutes to Marienplatz. The Lufthansa Express Bus reaches Hauptbahnhof in around 45 minutes too.
Two days for the old town, Residenz and museums, plus a third for Neuschwanstein, Salzburg or the Bavarian lakes.
Entry to the grounds is free, but tent tables need reservations made months in advance. Weekday mornings are the easiest time to find space.
Yes. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Tegernsee and the Zugspitze are all inside about two hours by train.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Germany guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises high degree of caution (level 2 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
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Travel information last reviewed 16 October 2026. Compiled from German Federal Foreign Office, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: Guido Radig (CC BY 4.0); Christoph Braun (CC0); Sven Teschke (CC BY-SA 3.0 de).