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Travel advice for Munich

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Munich

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Language

German

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

1 hour 50 minutes from Heathrow

The Siegestor (Victory Gate)

Best time to go to Munich

Munich generally has similar weather to the UK, with hot summer months and chilly temperatures when winter sets in. July and August are the warmest times to visit, when the mercury can hit heights of 23°C. It hovers around -1°C in January and February, with lows of about -5°C. Summer showers are sometimes a thing, too, so it’s not a bad idea to pack a light jacket, even during the summer months.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Germany but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Germany using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. Also, if you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as German nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany/health

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