13th International Conference on Competition
14th European Competition Day
Hotel "Bayerischer Hof"
Munich
Munich
The City
Munich is located in the south of Germany. With a population of 1.28 million it is Germany’s third largest city. At the same time Munich is the capital of the Free State of Bavaria and its political, economic and cultural centre. Beside its famous „Oktoberfest“ the city offers a multitude of tourist attractions and museums, as well as numerous parks and green spaces to relax in. In addition, Munich has a lively and varied gastronomic scene and offers shopping opportunities for every taste. The following sights are only examples of a vast number of tourist attractions well worth a visit:
- The historical old town centre
- The German Museum (Deutsches Museum)
- The Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
- The Neue Pinakothek (gallery of European paintings from the 18th – 20th century)
- The Bavarian State Opera
- Schloss Nymphenburg
- The English Garden
- The Olympia-Park (venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics)
- The Bavaria film park
- The Allianz-Arena (a new and futuristic football stadium)
For more information please visit www.muenchen.de
Climate
The climate in the Munich area is influenced both by atlantic and continental air masses and by the neighbouring Alps. In the last years the average annual temperature was 9.5 °C and the average annual rainfall 950 mm. The average highest daily temperature in Munich in March is 7.7 °C. However, it should be noted that night temperatures may still drop below zero. Even occasional snowfalls are possible.
Dress code
As temperatures may still be low in March you are recommended to bring a few warm items of clothing. Participants attending the conference dinner are advised to wear appropriate attire.
Health information
Tap water in Munich is entirely safe for drinking. Vaccinations are neither required nor recommended.
Liability
The Bundeskartellamt bears no responsibility for any accidents or damages that may occur during the conference and your stay in Munich. You are therefore requested to make your own insurance arrangements.
Opening hours
As a rule, the larger shops and department stores are open Mondays to Fridays from 09.00h to 20.00h. On Saturdays opening hours vary, shops may close some time between 16.00h and 20.00h. Banks are open Mondays to Fridays. Opening hours vary but are usually between 09.00h and 14.00h or 09.00h and 18.00h. With very few exceptions banks are closed at weekends.
VISA
For information about visa requirements please contact the German embassy in your home country. Detailed information on current visa provisions can also be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: www.auswaertiges-amt.de.
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