Munich International Airport

Navigating Munich is easy, if you make use of the city's quick and convenient modes of public transportation. The Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) manage a network of railway trains and buses that connects with virtually every corner of the city. The network consists of an urban rail and underground rail, 10 tramlines, city bus routes, and regional buses. The rail stations are bright, clean, and easy to find, and at any given time of the day, there is a bus or train near you that is heading to the Munich International Airport.

If you're in the center of the city, simply find the S1 or S8, both of which travel between the center and the airport. You won't have to wait long: each train arrives at the station in steady intervals and gets to the airport in just a little over half an hour. You also have the option to take any of a number of buses traveling to and from the city center and airport. Purchase a single ticket from the MVV, and you can travel throughout the entire MVV network for the entire day. Need to do a little shopping or get a bite before heading over to Munich International Airport? No problem. One ticket in Munich does it all!

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If you're traveling with small children, you'll be happy to hear that Kinderland offers childcare services for children between the ages of 3 and 10. While you and your partner spend some time eating or shopping, Kinderland's specially trained and experienced staff will watch over your little loved ones. Your kids will love their brief stay in Kinderland, where they can enjoy a cinema designed especially for their tastes or electronic games. For the child or parent who would prefer a more educational experience during their wait, Kinderland has an arts and crafts area, where kids can create their own souvenirs to take with them on their flight. Kinderland even caters to large groups and can schedule your special birthday party or event.

For the traveling family that just needs a few minutes of distraction, Munich International Airport has half a dozen children's corners, spread throughout the airport. At these children's corners, families will find small rides and games that can help to pass the time during unexpected flight delays. Traveling with children can be a rewarding - though sometimes frustrating - experience. That is why Munich International Airport has included childcare services and areas for fun, making your flight at the airport that much better.

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The visitors' park at Munich International Airport is equipped to provide information and leisure activities to you and your family during your time at the airport. This enormous exhibition space provides electronic kiosks, which can help to inform the visitor about the aviation, the airport, and its services offered. If you think you might be at the airport for a while, you should sign up for one of the daily scheduled tours. On these tours, you will learn all about the airport from a "behind the scenes" perspective. You'll have the chance to gain insight into airport procedures and learn a little more about just how large, international airports operate.

If you'd rather sit back and give your feet a well-deserved rest, the visitors' park has a full-scale cinema for you and your family to enjoy. Cinema programming begins early in the morning and plays continuously throughout the day. Sitting in the comfortable theater, you can watch full-length feature films about aviation and the airport industry. Movies such as "Willi, the reporter" are great fun for the kids and absolutely delightful for adults. Young and old can pass the time and learn about aviation at Munich International Airport and its movie cinema. After you finish your movie, make sure to walk around the visitors' park and check out the three historic planes that are on display here. If you'd like, you and your family can even tour the cabins of these real, historically significant aircraft.

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Getting a bite to eat is easy at Munich International Airport. Whether you want a gourmet meal or a coffee and a bagel, the airport has your appetite covered. With over 50 restaurants, snack stands, and coffee shops scattered conveniently throughout the airport, you'll never have to board a plane hungry in Munich. If your appetite is calling out for something fancy and delicate, stop over at Il Mondo, where you can get a gourmet meal and select from their fully stocked wine menu. They provide a toy corner in which the kids can enjoy themselves while you sit back and listen to live music with your dinner.

What about a snack and a beer or a cup of coffee? Well, the choices at Munich International Airport are virtually endless. Most of the restaurants and bars here serve Bavarian beer on draft. Beer in this large corner of Germany is exquisite, and its flavors and textures vary. Whether you like dark, hoppy ale or light wheat beer, the restaurants here have just what you're looking for. Stop at the airport's own restaurant and brewery - Airbrau - for a taste of great Bavarian cuisine and fresh-brewed beer. The innumerable coffee shops - both European and American - serve up a delicious, hot cup of coffee or espresso in minutes - perfect for those late night or early morning flights. Been away from home for a while? If you're running late or have a touch of homesickness, the airport has a number of American and European fast food chains that will do the trick in a pinch.

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Nobody enjoys sleeping on a bench. Munich International Airport has an on-grounds hotel, allowing you to rest your weary back when your flight gets delayed or cancelled due to weather. The Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich has nearly 350 single and double rooms, almost 50 of which are deluxe suites. All rooms offer soft and luxurious twin or king beds, on which you can get a great night's sleep. Additionally, each room has a television with cable, air conditioning, a safe for your valuables, a mini bar, desk, and high-speed internet access. Staying at the airport hotel means never losing a night of sleep or important business because weather delayed your trip.

Visitors who stay at the Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich will enjoy much more than just the amenities offered in their room. The Charles Lindberg fine-dining restaurant is located in the hotel, and features wonderful regional and international food. The restaurant offers themed buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring that you'll always have the perfect meal for you when you stay at Munich International Airport. The hotel also has a café and a bar, offering tasty concoctions and soothing mugs of hot coffee. If things get stressful and you need a bit of extra care, simply stop into the hotel spa, where you can get a massage or enjoy a hot whirlpool bath and sauna treatment.

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At Munich International Airport, you never have to worry about have forgotten a last minute errand. The range of services at the airport is such that no matter what your task, you can get it done quickly and easily, and you don't even need to cross the street. Let's say you've planned a trip, but in your planning you forgot to pick up travelers' checks. No need to panic. The airport houses almost 10 stores and banks that cater to customers who need to send out a package or get their banking done last minute. If you plan to leave your car or rental on-site during your trip, you'll be glad to know there are two gas stations at the airport where you can fill up your tank before or after your flight. Both stations also offer food and beverages.

Maybe you're on your way to a special event or business conference and would like to look your absolute best for the occasion. Munich International airport has shoeshine services, beauty shops, and hairdressers to fulfill your beauty and hygienic needs. After getting your shoes shined and your hair neatly trimmed, you can stop by the Body Shop to pick up any hair or skincare product you may have forgotten on your way to the airport. The airport hotel has a health club, where you can stop to have a quick, invigorating workout before or after your flight. Or maybe you'd like to stop and get an acupressure massage, offered at mobile stations throughout the airport. At these stations, trained specialists will massage away your tension or stress. Are you experiencing jetlag? These specialists are specifically trained to attend to your flying concerns.

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No matter what the occasion or need, shopping at Munich International Airport is a breeze. If you'd like to take advantage of your opportunity to buy a special item tax free, you can stop at any of the duty-free shops located all over the airport. At these shops, you can find your favorite perfume, beverage, or cosmetic at a low, tax-free price. You'll be amazed at your shopping options at Munich International Airport. The airport houses a virtual shopping mall of choices, housing nearly 50 clothing stores ranging from affordable to high-fashion in inventory selection.

Is there a birthday coming up on your calendar? Munich International Airport houses a dozen jewelry and watch shops. These shops offer the finest selection of tasteful watches and jewelry, from which you can pick up a neat little bauble for a friend or family member. Some of the shops also tailor to customers who wear glasses, so if you break or lose your glasses during your flight or wait, don't fret. Opticians at the shops will be more than happy to cater to your eyeglass needs quickly and efficiently.

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Germany is a lovely country, full of clean, prosperous cities and cultural centers and beautiful country landscapes and forests. Munich International Airport wants you to cherish your experience in Germany and carry away memories that you can look back upon with fondness. With this wish in mind, the airport is home to a number of shops that specialize in Bavarian gifts and souvenirs. Whether you stop at the cleverly named Buyern or Hermann's Gifts, you'll find just the item to recall your magical time spent in Germany.

The gift shops at Munich International Airport gifts for everyone. Have an uncle or cousin who loves to snack on walnuts while he watches the game? At Hermann's Gifts you'll find an assortment of whimsical nutcrackers from Germany. Or, if you've got the time, stop by and pick up a charming cuckoo clock that will brighten up any home. Any one of the dozen gift shops at the airport caters to every age and relation; from children to grandparents, from friends to spouses, you'll find the perfect German gift at Munich International Airport.

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The people at Munich International Airport want you to shop and travel with peace of mind and a sense of security. For this reason, a number of airlines have teamed up to install what they've wittily titled Shop-in-a-box. Located centrally and conveniently at Lufthansa Terminal 2, the Shop-in-a-box is a revolutionary device that keeps your valuable purchases safe while you're strolling around, dining, seeing the city sights, or on a flight.

Shop-in-a-Box is a large metal storage unit that looks similar to a locker unit or the deposit boxes you might see at the local post office. When you pick up an item at an airport boutique or shop, simply fill out the form provided and take the barcode with you on your flight. After you've arrived back at the airport, take your barcode to the Shop-in-a-box station and scan the barcode with the automated scanner. A door in the unit will open and - viola - your purchases are available to you, safe and intact - just as you bought them.

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