Munich: World Cup Host City
City facts: More than 1.3 million people call Munich home. The Bavarian capital, it is known for its coal, iron and steel industries. Munich was a host city for the 1972 Olympics and 1974 World Cup.
How to get there/get around: The closest airport to Munich is München Franz-Josef Strauss Airport. To find the best flight deals, search our airfare engine. Keep in mind that the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you're coming overland, trains can be taken from Nürnberg or Stuttgart. The best way to travel across Germany is the World Cup Eurail Pass. This pass allows you flexible days of travel within Germany. Youths under 26 and two or more adults traveling together can also save money. Advantages include not having to deal with traffic or signs in foreign languages, easier navigation from one city to another and increased socialization with other excited World Cup fans!
If you'd rather be on your own schedule, then hiring a car might be a better option. Renting a car in Germany allows you to get off the beaten path and explore more of Germany's varied countryside. Hitting the road can give you a much needed break from other sports enthusiasts and the chance to drive no-holds-barred on the Autobahn!
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses offer in-city transport.
Who's playing: Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Serbia Montenegro, Tunisia
What's the schedule:
Friday, June 9: Germany vs. Costa Rica (Opening Game)
Wednesday, June 14: Tunisia vs. Saudi Arabia
Sunday, June 18: Brazil vs. Australia
Wednesday, June 21: Ivory Coast vs. Serbia Montenegro
Saturday, June 24: Round Two TBD
Wednesday, July 5: Munich Semifinal TBD
Full World Cup Schedule
Stadium information: The FIFA World Cup Stadium Munich is a new stadium that seats almost 60,000 fans. Built to the tune of 280 million euro, the stadium opened in 2005 and is the venue for the Official Opening Ceremony of the2006 World Cup.
Where to get tickets: You can get tickets to every match played in the World Cup through World Cup Blog! Find tickets by team, grouping, individual game or city. Buy World Cup tickets for matches in Munich.
What else to do: If you need a break from the soccer madness, Munich boasts a number of attractions including the Church of Our Lady, Nymphenburg Palace and Residenz Palace. Beer and a tour of the Alps is a great way to relax.
Where to stay: You can find accommodation throughout the country with World Cup Blog's hotel database. It allows you to search multiple sites at once for the best deals on rooms in Germany. Use the search box in the right column, or find hotel deals in Munich. Hostels more your style? Check out these hostels in Munich.
How to keep in touch: If you own a mobile phone with a removable SIM card, you can buy a pre-paid German SIM card. You can find out your local German number before you arrive, and get free incoming calls while in the country. If you don't have a phone that will work, look into renting a German cell phone, which costs less than you think!
Wireless hot-spots and internet cafes can be found around the city. Locations include MISC - Munich Internet Service Center, Cafe am Rathaus and Internet-Cafe Boerse.
How to protect yourself: Many insurance carriers do not provide coverage overseas. Beat the odds and make the most of your holidays with affordable travel health insurance. In case of trip cancellation, you can also recover your costs with trip protection insurance.
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