Munich Tourist Information Center

Munish is a famous tourist destination. Munich is the capital of the German Federal State of Bavaria. It is Germany's third largest city and one of Europe's most prosperous and expensive. Every year many people from around the world visit Munich either for recreation or for a business trip. There are many places worth a visit in Munich from churches to palaces, royal avenues and theatres, parks and museums. You can visit the famous Munich Glockenspiel situated in the main town hall building in Marienplatz, the Holy Mary statue located in the centre of the platz. You should also visit Frauenkirche church and also Viktualien Market which is one the best shopping areas.

The Nymphenburg Schloss castle is one of Munich’s favourite tourist attractions and is well connected by trams. You can also visit the Olympic Park where the Olympic Games were held in 1972. Close by the Olympic Park is BMW museum.

Munich is well connected with other parts of the world. Most major airlines fly into the modern Munich airport named Franz-Joseph Strauss. Buses, train, taxis are available to take visitors to downtown Munich. People here can speak in English as well as the local dialect.

Oktoberfest is Munich's most famous attraction. A 2-week-long fair, it offers a wide selection of roller coasters and several large beer tents. The Oktoberfest was first held on October 12, 1810 in honor of the marriage of crown prince Ludwid to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. But now the fest is held in September.

For the most part, Munich enjoys a mild climate. Weather can be hot and humid in the summer, with temperatures falling between 51 and 90 degrees F. Munich also gets the occasional winter snowfall.

There are many foreign embassies to help foreigners with information in Munich. Information regarding visa and immigration can be achieved from these embassies. Some of the major Embassies in Munich are:

Consulate General of United States in Munich, Germany     
Koniginstrasse 5
80539 Munchen
Germany
City: Munich
Phone: +49-89-2888-0
Fax: +49-89-280-9998

Consulate General of Japan in Munich, Germany     
Karl-Scharnagl-Ring 7
80539
City: Munich
Phone: +49-89-4176040
Fax: +49-89-4705710

Honorary Consulate of Sweden, Rostock     
Altkarlshof 6
18146 Rostock
Germany
City: Rostock
Phone: +49 (381) 658 67 51
Fax: +49 (381) 658 66 10

Some of the important emergency numbers that you might need are
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Fire 112
Rape/Battered Women's Hotline 70-94-94

For further information click onto the following links:
Tourist attraction
Climate
Oktoberfest
Foreign embassies
Important emergency numbers