WHEN BEST TO GO
The warmer months of May to September are the most pleasant times to visit Munich, when temperatures average around 19 to 20 C during the day; ideal for visiting the array of parks in the city. While museums are open year round, most festivals, including Oktoberfest, take place in September.
LANGUAGE
German, although English is commonly spoken.
CURRENCY EURO EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = EUR 0.71 £1 = EUR 1.14
COUNTRY DIALLING CODE
+49
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Ambulance: 112; Fire: 112; Police: 110
EMBASSY CONTACTS
US
+49 89 288 80
UK
+49 89 211 090
TIME ZONE
GMT +1 (DST +2)
POPULATION
1.3 million
RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC
Predominantly Christian. Islam is the largest minority.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day – January 1 Epiphany – January 6 Good Friday – Spring Easter Monday – Spring Ascension Day – Spring Whit Monday – Spring Corpus Christi – Spring Peace Festival – August 8 Assumption Day – August 15 German Unity Day – October 3 Reformation Day – October 31 All Saints – November 1 Day of Repentance and Prayer – Fall Christmas Day – December 25 St. Stephen’s Day – December 26
BUSINESS HOURS
Shops are generally open from 8am to 8pm weekdays and Saturdays. On Sunday the majority of shops are closed. Museums are open most days, excluding public holidays.
