Munich
Bavarian tradition, world class galleries and the Alps an hour down the track.
Photo: Guido Radig (CC BY 4.0)
Heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, heavy rain and hail · Area: Kreis und Stadt Passau · From 2026-08-10T17:12:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-10T17:30:00+00:00
Heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, heavy rain and hail · Area: Kreis Deggendorf · From 2026-08-10T16:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-10T17:00:00+00:00
Heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts, heavy rain and hail · Area: Kreis und Stadt Regensburg · From 2026-08-10T15:03:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-10T16:00:00+00:00
Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ag…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Editorial change.
S1 and S8 run from the airport to Marienplatz in about 45 minutes. A day ticket is cheaper than two singles.
The Glockenspiel on Marienplatz chimes at 11am and noon, plus 5pm in summer. It is short, so arrive a few minutes early.
Surfers ride the Eisbach standing wave in the Englischer Garten all year. Watching is free and it is a two minute walk from the Haus der Kunst.
Oktoberfest doubles hotel prices from September into early October. Book months ahead or stay on a train line out of town.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Bare wooden tables mean you can bring your own food. Tablecloths mean table service and a menu you are expected to order from.
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Frequently asked questions
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Germany, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Germany follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Germany guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Germany. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “Germany: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: EUR. Languages: German. Capital: Berlin.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from German Federal Foreign Office, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to Germany as a whole.
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Photography: Guido Radig (CC BY 4.0); Christoph Braun (CC0); Sven Teschke (CC BY-SA 3.0 de).