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|  City Information - MunichSeiteninhalt [top]Travel tips: | Business & politics: | Sightseeing: | Events:There are many ways to get to Munich - no matter if you arrive by plane, train, car or bus here you will find very useful information for your journey. » Arrival - getting here Airports: » Munich (MUC) » Augsburg (AGB) » Salzburg (SZG) » Railway - bahn.de » Berlin Linien Bus - travel by bus in Germany and Europe » Public transportation Important note for all drivers!
Environmental badge obligatory for green zones in Germany also for foreigners!
Vehicles without environmental badge may not pass through the green zone, otherwise a penalty of 40,00 ¤ and a penalty point in Flensburg impend, even if the vehicle would be allowed to pass through the zone based on its emission value. This is also valid for all vehicles registered in foreign countries, like cars, trucks, and busses, as well as for business travellers and for tourists.
For this reason it is recommended that all drivers to inform themselves about the environmental badges, and to purchase it on time.
Detailed information... » http://www.umwelt-plakette.de/int_england.php Munich is the capital city of Bavaria, with approximately 1.35 million inhabitants. Munich has the strongest economy of any German city, as well as the lowest unemployment rate. Munich has significance as a financial centre (secondary to Frankfurt) and is considered a global city and holds the headquarters of Siemens AG, BMW, MAN AG, Linde, Allianz and Munich Re. The city is also a centre for biotechnology, software and other service industries. Munich is the home of the headquarters of many other large companies like MTU Aero Engines, EADS, Arri, Infineon, Qimonda, as well as the German or European headquarters of foreign companies like Precision Plus, McDonalds and Microsoft. Further important sectors are publishing, public broadcasting, film production and trade exhibitions. » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich Trade fair - Trade shows, calender, grounds, services » Messe München » M,O,C München » Gasteig München » Federal Foreign Office » Embassies and Consulates » Embassies in Munich Enjoy the historical panorama of the city of Munich - there are several places where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city over the rooftops, for example from the Olympia tower, which is nearly 300 metres high, or from the 99-metre high south tower of the Frauenkirche. If you would rather stay on the ground, then we recommend that you take part in a guided city tour or a tour of discovery, to learn about the cultural and historical diversity to be found in Munich! » Places of Interest, Guided Tours » City Tours in open air double-decker-buses » Discover Munich by bike » CityPanoramas in cinemascope format » CityGuide - video tours (DE) Shopping events, gastronomy events, party specials, concerts, sporting events, classical or cultural events - in Munich you have a wide choice from a whole range of interesting cultural and leisure activities! » Top events » Events Calendar » "München - munich nightlife" - Gastro Guide » Entertainment, Culture » Event highlights of the year » Olympic park - event location, sports, music, leisure |