Travel advice: Bayern Munich vs Manchester City
Advice for fans travelling to Germany for Manchester City’s match with Bayern Munich on 10 December 2013
Allianz Arena, Munich
Date: 10 December 2013
Venue: Allianz Arena
Kick off time: 20:45 local time
As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Germany
Passports and visas
Please check your passport and visa details:
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you don’t need a visa to travel to Germany, but your passport should be valid for the duration of your trip
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remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties
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it is necessary to carry ID with you at all times
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if you lose your passport, you will need to get an Emergency Travel Document from the British Consulate
Getting to the stadium
Information on getting to the stadium:
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the nearest station is U-Bahn station is Frötmanning on the U6 line; the Munich Transport system will be putting on extra trains for supporters attending the game - remember to buy and validate all tickets before you board a train
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visit the Munich Transport Network
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only take yellow coloured taxis with an official taxi sticker and number; taxi costs will be high on departing the stadium area due to the large amount of traffic
At the match
Advice for when you are at the match:
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only valid ticket holders will be admitted to the ground; people with damaged or forged tickets, or people who have lost or had their tickets stolen will be turned away
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access to the stadium can be slow; there will be ticket checks and body searches at the entrance to the turnstiles
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in addition to items which would usually be prohibited in the UK, please note the following restrictions at the stadium: no bottles and cans to be brought into the ground, and flags and banners with metal poles are not allowed
Tips
Helpful tips for the local area:
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as in any other city beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway stations, around the town centre and when using public transport; only carry what you need and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposits
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it is essential you carry your passport on you at all times; keep it in a secure pocket to ensure it does not fall out and become lost
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change money at a bank, hotel, or in exchange kiosks - not on the street (it is illegal and counterfeit money is punished by a prison sentence in Germany)
British Embassy/Consulate address and telephone numbers
British Consulate-General Munich
Möhlstr. 5
81675 Munich
Tel: +49 (0) 89/21109-0
Emergency services numbers
Ambulance and Fire – 112
Police - 110
Useful links
British Consulate General Munich
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