Plug – Type F

Credit Cards – Widely Accepted

LGBTQ Friendly – Yes

The white and yellow Lufthansa Express Bus operated from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 every 20 minutes and drops off at Munich Schwabing/Nordfriedhof and Munich Central Station.

A oneway ticket is EUR12.00 online or EUR13.70 when bought on the bus.

Official cream/ivory Munich taxis operate from ranks outside each terminal.

Journeys are metered and will typically cost EUR75-95 to the centre of the city.

Journey time will typically be 40-50 minutes.

The usual ride hailing apps are in operation.

Munich is a city that balances Bavarian tradition with cosmopolitan flair. Known around the world for Oktoberfest, it offers far more than beer tents and pretzels. Though if you are going to Munich you have to have a beer!

At its heart lies Marienplatz, the central square where the ornate Neues Rathaus dominates the skyline with its famous Glockenspiel that draws crowds each morning. From here, winding pedestrian streets lead to churches like the Frauenkirche, with its twin domes, and the Asamkirche, a Baroque masterpiece tucked into a narrow street.

The city’s cultural richness is evident in its museums. The Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, and Pinakothek der Moderne together create one of Europe’s most impressive art collections, spanning from Renaissance masters to modern icons. The Deutsches Museum, located on an island in the Isar River, is the world’s largest museum of science and technology, captivating both adults and children with interactive displays. 

Munich’s lifestyle is shaped by its beer gardens and parks. The Englischer Garten, larger than New York’s Central Park, is a vast green expanse where locals cycle, picnic, or surf the artificial waves of the Eisbach. In summer, beer gardens shaded by chestnut trees are full of life, with long tables where strangers share benches and glasses of locally brewed beer. Viktualienmarkt, the city’s bustling food market, offers a taste of Bavarian specialties alongside international delicacies.

The city’s royal past is still visible in its architecture. The Residenz, once home to Bavarian monarchs, is a sprawling palace filled with gilded halls and treasures, while Nymphenburg Palace, set in a landscaped park, recalls the grandeur of Bavaria’s rulers. Munich’s modern side is equally striking, with the sleek BMW Welt showcasing automotive design and the Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich, standing as a landmark for sports fans.

Situated at the foot of the Alps, Munich is also a gateway to natural beauty. Within an hour’s journey you can reach lakes such as Starnberger See or Tegernsee, or take day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most famous fairy-tale palaces in the world. In winter, ski slopes are within easy reach, while in summer hiking trails lead through alpine meadows.

EU regulation EU261 gives compensation to passengers when their flight from or within the European Union is either cancelled or delayed and arrives at its destination more than 3 hours behind schedule and the airline is at fault. You will not be entitled to compensation if the delay is due to “extraordinary circumstances” such as weather, strikes or security issues.