More than just the Oktoberfest!

Moving to Munich is an appealing prospect: Germany’s third largest city

boasts a relaxed ambience and a thriving economy. Upon arriving in Munich, you will join lots of other
newcomers from Germany and abroad. The city is currently undergoing steady population growth, fueled
both by migration and a local “baby boom”. The popularity of the Bavarian capital among young families
and numerous people moving to Munich is a convincing indicator of its quality of life.

Until 2005, the city used the official advertising slogan “Weltstadt mit Herz” (“cosmopolitan and cordial”)
to attract tourists and new residents moving to Munich. The locals, on the other hand, preferred to
jokingly call Munich their “Millionendorf” — a village with a million inhabitants. This popular phrase hints
at both the positive aspects and the downsides of moving to Munich: its whiff of provinciality, as well as
its beauty, combined with a hefty dose of Bavarian Gemütlichkeit (coziness, laidback atmosphere).

Munich is located in the southeast of Germany, in the federal state of Bavaria. It is not only the home of
the world’s biggest beer festival, but also the state’s political, administrative, and economic center. The
city on the Isar river is fairly close to the majestic Alps and the German-Austrian border. When you are
all settled in Munich, climb the tower of St. Peter near Viktualienmarkt or take the elevator to the top of
the Olympiaturm and have a look yourself!

In two hours, you can travel to Salzburg by train, and neither Switzerland nor the Czech Republic is all
that far, either. After moving to Munich, you should definitely make use of its location for a daytrip to the
mountains or a mini-break in Vienna, Zurich, or Prague.

Munich’s winters can be somewhat cool, though. The negative record of -30.5°C in January 1942 was
fortunately a rare exception. Nonetheless, when you prepare for your relocation, don’t forget to pack
some woolen sweaters.

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While the city of Munich covers a surface area of 310 km², it is also the heart of a much larger region as
well as an extended metropolitan area. Moving to Munich can mean settling in the suburban hinterland
or in another town altogether.

Munich itself has about 1.47 million inhabitants. Thanks to the stream of people moving to Munich, this
is the highest demographic number in the city’s 850-year-old history.

The prospect of moving to Munich attracts Germans and foreigners alike. Munich has one of the highest
percentages in the country for residents who do not have German nationality; about one quarter of the
city’s residents do not hold German citizenship. There are also many second-generation immigrants,
former migrants who have obtained German citizenship, ethnic Germans from Eastern Europe, German
citizens with more than one nationality, etc.

Two-thirds of Munich’s population has a history of family members stemming from countries other than
Germany. The biggest foreign communities consist of residents from Turkey, Greece, Italy, Austria, Iraq,
and various Eastern and Southeastern European nations. Furthermore, there are sizable groups of
French, US, and British expatriates. Even if you are not from one of these countries, you’ll probably find
some compatriots after moving to Munich.

You should be aware that housing in Germany does not necessarily include light fixtures, kitchen, or bath
furnishings. It is not customary for a German apartment to be rented out with a kitchen sink, cabinets,
stove, etc.

You can find a used kitchen for a small fee in the classifieds of the local newspaper or buy the furnishings
from the previous owner. Refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers are seldom
included. Some apartment buildings have laundry rooms in the basement to use for a small fee.

Most apartment buildings also have a house-cleaning schedule. Each unit in the building has a different
chore each week: mopping the stairwell, sweeping the walkway, moving the trash bins out onto the
street, etc. This is usually stated in your rental agreement, but be sure to ask your landlord.

Please bear in mind that it will be easier for you to look for a flat once you’ve arrived in Munich. Don’t get
stressed out! It will take some time to find the perfect flat, but it’s worth it! You will find our list of
accommodation on page 17.

Be aware that there is a risk of housing fraud in Munich. Be exceptionally cautious and do not send a
copy of your passport or money to anyone suspicious. Here are ways to recognize a scammer:

• bad English or responding in English even though you wrote in German

• only using their first name, no email signature

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 • landlord claims to not be in Munich and wants to arrange everything from a distance (e.g. sending
keys)
• price and pictures seem too good to be real

In such cases, we encourage you to look the apartment up on Google Maps first or report the housing
ad to the advertising company to find out more.

Once you have arrived in Munich, you must get a residence certificate (Meldebescheinigung) within seven
days from the registry office (KVR, Bürgerbüro, Meldebehörde).

The residence certificate is not the same as a residence permit! Everybody — including EU nationals and
German residents — needs one.

Before you go there:

• Fill out and print the registration form

• Bring along the registration form and passport/ID

Change of address and de-registration

If your address changes within Munich, you will need to go to the registry office and fill out the
registration form again.

De-registration is required when you leave Munich to move to another country. Please find more
information here.

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Purpose of the Identification Number

All individuals who are either German or work in Germany receive an 11-digit identification number to
ensure their unique identification within the tax system. The number will remain the same, even if you
change address within Germany or relocate abroad.

Obtaining a tax ID number

The tax office will automatically send the tax ID (Persönliche Identifikationsnummer) to your registered
German address approximately two weeks after you've done your registration at the local
Meldebehörde. However, if this letter gets lost or is returned because you are no longer residing at the
registered address, and you need to know your tax ID urgently, you can ask for it at your local finance
office. (Finanzamt München, Deroystraße 20, München, Deutschland). This is important for the purposes
of taxation, government benefits and healthcare. You need to get your tax ID number as soon as you
have registered your address in Germany and are legally allowed to work.

Hand in the tax ID number to the responsible HR employee at InterNations. Please make sure you finish
the registration during your first week in Munich.

Similar to the Green Card in the USA, the EU Blue Card offers highly educated skilled workers of non-EU
states the opportunity and the right to work and stay in the European Union.

Nationals from all over the world can apply for the EU Blue Card. EU nationals or citizens of
Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein do not need a Blue Card to live and work in Germany.
Find more information here.

Social security in Germany is very comprehensive. Employers, employees, the self-employed, tax-payers in general,
and several other groups of people all contribute to a certain degree to the funding of various government-run
insurance schemes. A public healthcare plan is a must for most residents. Only those earning an income higher than
a specified monthly limit can easily opt out of the national health insurance scheme. They usually get private medical
insurance instead. In addition to healthcare, social security contributions are used to pay for a basic national pension,
unemployment benefits, and a subsistence allowance for those on welfare. There are also various kinds of financial
support for people with kids. Expatriates profit from such measures only to some extent, depending on their
nationality, residence permit, waiting periods, and other criteria. However, EU nationals residing in Germany will be
glad to hear that the harmonization of social security schemes across the EU often works in their favor.

For your salary to be remitted, you need to have a bank account in a country within the EU. If you do not
have one, please open a German bank account. We recommend that you do that within the first week.
In order to do so, you need to bring your residence certificate and your passport or ID card. Then, what
we need are the IBAN and BIC of your bank account.

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Just like the various social security schemes in Germany, the national tax system sometimes looks rather
arcane and complicated. If you only have income from employed work in Germany, this is the easiest
case. Usually, your employer simply withholds a certain percentage of your gross salary and passes it on
directly to the tax office. Nonetheless, you can benefit from taking the time to file your income taxes in
Germany. According to Germany’s complex tax legislation, there are various sorts of tax breaks and tax
deductions that apply to plenty of expats as well. If you’d like to minimize your tax burden, it’s highly
recommended to consult an international tax accountant. This pays off especially for expatriates who
still draw some income in their country of origin. In cases like that, tax consultants can help you avoid
double taxation and make the most of the respective national tax laws.

Health insurance in Germany is obligatory for all residents, including expatriates and the self-employed.
Insurance coverage is also a prerequisite for residence or work permits. There are different companies
providing health insurance in Munich e.g. AOK, TK, IKK, Barmer. Services and prices of public policies and
private options vary considerably.

Choose one of the German health insurance companies and inform the responsible HR employees about
your choice.

Attention: in case you move out of Germany, please remember to submit your address de-registration
certificate to your health insurance provider.

International healthcare plans are not officially accepted as a substitute for a national insurance policy.
Insurance coverage is also a prerequisite for residence or work permits.

Public healthcare system

If you are an expat employee in Munich and earn up to 54,900 EUR in gross annual income, you and your
dependent family members will automatically become part of the public healthcare system. Insurance
contributions do not depend on your age or any pre-existing conditions, but on your income. At the

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moment, they amount to 15.5% of your gross income. Your employer pays 7.3% of this. The rest is
deducted directly from your monthly salary and transferred to the insurance provider.

Private health insurance

High-income employees, civil servants, and many self-employed people have private health insurance.
However, most of these groups can still choose to become members of the public healthcare system
instead. When you opt for a private insurance plan, be aware that your contributions vary greatly,
depending on gender, age, and pre-existing conditions. In case you are unable to join the public
healthcare plan for some legal reason, every private company has to offer you a basic policy. In this case,
you pay exactly the same as the comparative public healthcare plan would cost — and get exactly the
same treatment, instead of the usual perks for private patients.

Doctors

Usually, you don’t go to the hospital right away. You see your family doctor first, who might give you a
referral to a specialist or a clinic, if necessary. Ask your new colleagues or neighbors which physician in
the neighborhood they prefer, or contact your general consulate in Munich for a list of medical service
providers who speak your mother tongue. Since Munich is a very international city, you have a decent
chance of finding such a doctor.

You will find our list of English-speaking doctors on page 21.

Most residents living in Munich appreciate the city’s extraordinary quality of life. In the Mercer Quality of
Living Survey 2017, Munich ranked again as the fourth most attractive expatriate hotspot around the
globe. The only other German-speaking cities that can pride themselves on better results are Vienna and
Zurich.

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Oktoberfest is the world's largest funfair held annually in Munich. It is a 16-day festival running from late
September to the first weekend in October with more than 6 million people from around the world
attending the event every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, being held since
1810. Large quantities of Oktoberfest beer are consumed, with almost 7 million litres served during the
16-day festival in 2007.

Visitors may also enjoy a mixture of attractions, such as amusement rides, vendor stalls and games, as
well as a wide variety of traditional food such as Hendl (roast chicken), Schweinebraten (roast pork),
Würstl (sausages) along with Brezen (pretzels), Knödel (potato or bread dumplings) and such Bavarian
delicacies as Obatzda (a spiced cheese-butter spread) and Weisswurst (a white sausage).

InterNations not only knows how to get the job done, but also how to have fun! Every year InterNations
reserves special tables during the Oktoberfest for the whole team.

There are over 60 beer gardens in Munich and beer is officially considered as food in Bavaria. Are you
hungry? ☺

Most of the 30 cinemas in Munich concentrate on US American and European productions. Fans of art
house movies from other countries needn’t despair, though. Check out the Munich Film Museum or
attend a premiere at the Munich Film Festival (an annual event in late June / early July). If you’re looking
for a bit of fun, the Museum Lichtspiele is an insider tip for everybody living in Munich. This cinema’s
midnight screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a cult event running on a weekly basis for the
last 37 years.

Outdoorsy expats living in Munich will prefer athletic activities to theater, movies, and Munich’s
numerous museums. The official city homepage has a very useful database for sports enthusiasts. It is
only available in German, but you need just a smattering of the language to use the feature. You have to
know the German word for the sport you’re interested in (e.g. “Fußball” - football). Then select the name
of the neighborhood where you want to exercise — probably close to your office or your new apartment

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(e.g. “Au-Haidhausen”). Lastly, you have to decide whether you prefer a club (“Verein”), a commercial
venue (“kommerziell”) or a program organized by the city of Munich (“München”). Once you click on
“Angebote suchen” (search for offers), you’ll be provided with the contact details of available venues for
your favorite sport.

Alternatively, you can join one of the many gyms addressing the needs of fitness fanatics. Another
advantage of life in Munich is its location. The Alps are only a daytrip away. When the gym seems a little
claustrophobic, grab a pair of sturdy hiking boots and hop on the next train to Garmisch or
Berchtesgaden. For example, the sight of the Eibsee — a dark-blue mountain lake — in the afternoon
sun may be among your most treasured memories of living in Munich.

Bayern München

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “Munich” and “sport”? Surely, most of the
people think about — Bayern München!

FC Bayern München is the top tier of the German football league, and is the most successful club in
German football history, having won a record 24 national titles and 17 national cups. And if you are a
football fan, you will be in love with their stadium — Allianz Arena. If you want to buy a ticket for some
of their games you can easily do it online and then simply enjoy the game! ☺

Don’t assume that the Oktoberfest is the be-all and end-all of leisure activities for those living in Munich!
Life in Munich has far more to offer. For instance, the city boasts about 60 stages. While most
performances at the Residenztheater, the Kammerspiele, or the Volkstheater are in German, there are
some foreign-language drama groups, often aimed at expats.

Also, the Cinema — Munich’s most popular English movie theater — offers live streams from the National
Theatre London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York on special occasions. Of course, music
transcends all languages and nationalities. There should be something to cater to the musical taste of
everyone living in Munich. Lovers of musicals and operetta might prefer the Gärtnerplatztheater or the
Deutsches Theater. Also, there’s always a pop or rock concert going on somewhere. International or
national stars fill the large venue at Olympiahalle while more “indie” bands play at Zenith or Muffathalle.

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Life in Munich does not necessarily come with a language barrier for cineastes. There’s one cinema —
named Cinema Munich — that shows mostly Hollywood movies in the original version. Every Thursday,
the Süddeutsche Zeitung includes an additional feature on the event calendar for the upcoming week. It
has a very detailed movie program for Munich. Watch out for OV (original version) and OmU (original
version with German subtitles).

To make the most out of life in Munich, you need to take care of the practical issues, too. We highly
recommend you to buy a weekly/monthly pass called an "IsarCard": it enables you to use all means of
public transportation (bus, metro, S-Bahn, tram) within the city.

The IsarCard ticket is available at the ticketing machines of any metro station. The price of the IsarCard
depends on the area in which you need to travel (home - work distance). To define the area, you need to
choose the rings for which the card is applicable. See this link to get an overview of the rings.

Local transports network

Public transportation in Munich includes buses, trams, underground lines, and suburban trains. If your
home, your office, or your kids’ school is located near an underground station, you’re in luck. This is
probably the most convenient form of local transport. Sometimes buses are stuck in traffic jams, and
trams and S-Bahn trains can be delayed by rough weather, especially in winter. However, it’s still a well-
developed network, even though residents of the rural hinterland may rather rely on their car.

Public transportation runs from 05:00 until about 02:00 at night, and a few trams, as well as several bus
lines, provide an all-night service in the inner city. Everyone else might have to call a taxi.

Traveling by train

The train station is located in the heart of town, serving as Munich’s main transportation hub. Since it
offers international connections to other European cities, especially in Southern and Eastern Europe,
expats from Venice, Budapest, or Paris might as well arrive in Munich via overnight train.

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Every morning, lots of people commute to Munich from Augsburg, Freising, or Landshut by train. If you
are among them, ask at the ticket counter at the station for information on discount commuter passes.
The homepage of Deutsche Bahn has a journey planner and plenty of foreign-language info on cheap
regional tickets and the German rail pass. However, further details concerning commuter travel are only
available in German.

Munich Airport

Fortunately for expatriates, Munich is a well-connected transportation hub in Southern Germany. If you
come from outside of Europe or overseas, you will arrive at Munich International Airport, about 30 km
from the center of town. With about 39 million annual passengers and direct flights to dozens of
countries, it is Germany’s second busiest airport.

The only disadvantage is that there is no express connection to the city center. Unless you are extremely
exhausted or in a terrible hurry, you should save the expensive taxi fare, though. The S1 or S8 suburban
trains will bring you to the main train station (5 minutes walking distance form InterNations office) in
about 40 minutes

Germany is situated at the heart of Europe and is a cosmopolitan, democratic country with a great
historical tradition leading up to the present day. It is home to 82 million people, making it the most
populous country in the European Union. At the same time, it is an extremely “colorful” country: every
fifth person has international roots. Innovative strength and creativity have turned Germany into one of
the most advanced economies in the world. Today, the slogan “Made in Germany” is an internationally
recognized hallmark of quality. Good education, a high standard of living and personal freedom as well
as a vibrant cultural landscape ensure that life between the Rhine and the Oder is well worth living.

Addressing people: “Du” and “Sie”

The polite form “Sie” plus surname is the way you address people you do not know in Germany —
officially all those over the age of 15. Many Germans who work together in offices every day still use this
form. In order to move on to the more personal “Du” you usually wait for a suitable occasion. The “Du” is
“offered” by one person to another. Traditionally, the older or more senior person makes the offer.
However, younger people (up to about the age of 30) are less formal. They often use the “Du” plus first
name from the very first meeting. If you are unsure, we recommend that you wait until the person you
are talking to has addressed you and react accordingly.

No smoking

In Germany, smoking is prohibited in all official buildings under the authority of the state, such as in
stations, airports and on public transportation, as well as in cultural, leisure and sports facilities. An
exception is made for separate areas and rooms which are specifically designated. As gastronomy is not
regulated by the central authorities in Germany, no-smoking rules are applied differently in the various

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Federal States. You are usually not allowed to smoke in restaurants and bars but they often have
separate rooms for smokers.

Tipping

It is usual to leave a tip in restaurants and cafés. Hairdressers and taxi drivers as well as others who
provide a service usually receive a tip, too, in recognition of good service. The standard sum is about 10
percent; usually you round up the sum owed. If you pay in cash and do not have the right amount plus
tip it is quite normal to ask the waiter or taxi driver to round the sum up to the amount you wish to pay.
You can either state the amount or say how much change you want back. When you go out to restaurants
or cafés with friends or acquaintances it is quite normal to ask for separate bills in Germany.

Culture

Germans are said to be rather serious, dour, and even humorless. While this is not entirely true, in
general German people do indeed need some time to warm up and keep a polite distance when dealing
with strangers. At the same time, their blunt and direct way of communicating might put some people
off and even appear rude. On the upside, once you get to know each other better, they will warm up
quickly. This is also when you will find out that Germans are indeed funny and like to joke around a lot.
Compliments are given rarely, but if so, then they are sincere.

Religion

Article 4 of the German “Grundgesetz” (Basic Law) guarantees the freedom of belief: every person is free
to choose and practice his or her own religion.

As one may expect from a country with 1300 years of Christian tradition, Christianity is still the
predominant religion in Germany. Although the number of practicing Christians is on the decline, the
Christian religion in Germany is present in the country’s cultural heritage. Today, some 30 percent of the
population in Germany are Roman Catholics, another 30 percent are Protestants. Roughly four percent
of the population come from Muslim countries, about two percent belong to other religious communities
and roughly 34 percent are not affiliated with any religious group. Altogether, there are more than 160
different religious communities in Germany which contribute to the religious diversity of the country.

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Shopping

Generally, shops are open in Germany from Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00. Supermarkets and
large shopping centers sometimes have longer opening hours. Smaller shops, on the other hand, often
close during the week between 18:00 and 19:00 and around lunchtime on Saturdays. All shops are closed
on Sundays and public holidays. Bakeries are an exception. They often open in the mornings on these
days. At gas stations and kiosks you can usually find a modest selection of groceries and other articles
during the night and the entire weekend.

Holidays

The number of federal holidays in Germany varies among the German states. As a rule of thumb,
northern German states have less federal holidays than those in the south. The reason why Bavaria, gets
to take about 13 days off each year, is that it is a Catholic state. The country also celebrates public holidays
such as Labor Day on 1 May or German Unity day on 3 October, but most federal holidays have a
Christian origin. Although many Germans enjoy the day off, only a few actually celebrate these Christian
holidays. Expats who belong to a religious minority need not fear though. Germany holds on to its
freedom of religion and protects the rights of individual religious beliefs.

Land of Opportunity

With the fifth largest economy in the world, Germany is Europe’s land of opportunity for skilled expats.
In addition to high job security and a favorable work-life balance, expats are also thrilled with how safe
the country is and with its high quality of medical care. Indeed, the highest percentage of expats (17%)
list having found a job in Germany as their main reason for moving abroad. Once they settle into their
new job, expats are happy to find that the average work week consists of 39 hours, leaving plenty of time
to spend with family and friends and engage in leisure activities. At first, many expats find it difficult to
adjust to the fact that stores in Germany are closed on most Sundays and in some states close in the
early evening during the week. After a while, though, most learn to plan ahead and enjoy their leisurely
Sundays. Indeed, one in five expats say they are completely satisfied with their work-life balance.

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Student portals
• www.studis-online.de/StudInfo/wohnen.php
• www.unicum.de/studienzeit/rund-ums-studium/wohnen/

Hotels, Pensions, Youth Hostels

• www.muenchen.de/uebernachten.html
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Shared apartments
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Privately-Run Student Housing

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Association-Run Student Housing

• www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/wohnen/
• www.bllv-cimbernheim.de
• www.deutsche-burse.de
• www.schollheim.de
• www.massmannplatz.de
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Real estate portals

• www.immobilienscout24.de
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Rental Agencies
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Church-Run Student Housing

• www.kolpingmuenchen.de
• www.kkv-hansa-muenchen.de
• www.jakob-balde-wohnheim.de
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• www.kolpingmuenchen.de

With the portals and websites written in German: use Google Translate. It should give you enough
information to understand the website. Did you know that you can put the whole website link into Google
translate? Check out here how to do this and save yourself some time.

InterNations forum
You can create your InterNations profile and have a look at the forums. There might be someone who is
offering their flat or can help you. You can just post your request there.

From our experience we know that it is easier to find a room once you are already living in Munich. So
the best choice for when you first arrive could be a short-term solution like a hostel or to stay at a friend’s
house for the first few days.

Kräftner-Email-List

A possible chance as well – always good for a lucky shot without paying any commission

• This is a “hidden job market” organized by Andreas, in Munich. For 8 years he has been running a
private mailing list for home seekers. At first it was intended for friends but now 14,000 people are
signed up for his weekly newsletter.
• You can write an email (kraeftner@designliga.de) with your short request (who you are, what you are
looking for, where you work and that you are a nice person ;)) or simply hand over your problem
finding an apartment in Munich to him.
• Then Andreas will probably admit you to his list and you’ll receive more information and get a weekly
newsletter (that is typically in German, but Google translate helps ;))

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General Practitioners (Allgemeinmedizinische Ärzte)

Dr. Paul Alberti Finsinger Weg 14 Tel: 6114334

Dr. Alexander Lewin 82008 Unterhaching Fax: 6116869

Dr. Wilhelm Dusik Feldbergstraße 58 Tel: 4393307

81825 München Fax: 43759547

Dr. Sven-E Hörmann Prochintalstraße 50 Tel: 1412137

80993 München Fax: 1404385

Dr. W. Mialkowskyj Lassallestraße 95 Tel: 1503396

Dr. Orest Marko 80995 München Fax: 15090851

Dr. Dorothee Merck Grünwalderstraße 53 Tel: 6927672

81547 München Fax: 69399598

Dr. Brigitte Schmidt-Sakellariou Tel: 285580

(Orthopäde/Proktologe) Schönfeldstraße Fax: 28550
1480539 München

Dr. R. Iliescu-Steiner Tal 48 Tel: 294391

(Allergy) 80331 München

Dr. Mansour Nosratian Chorherrstraße 4 Tel: 482884

(General/psychotherapy/natural healing) 81667 München Fax: 482786

Dr. Thomas Rieger Ledererstraße 4/1 Tel: 222887

80331 München Fax: 2283474

Dr. med. Iris Klofat Sedanstr. 9 Tel: 4470722

81667 München

Dr. med. Phil Thomas Möller Ma Promenadeplatz 12 Tel: 293024

(General/natural healing) 80333 München (by Hotel Fax: 293360
Bayerischer Hof)

Dr. März Schützenstraße 5, Tel: 557171

80335 München Fax: 55027818

Dr. Cornelia Lohan Johann-Seb-Bach-Straße 40 Tel: 6099377

Dr. Brücker 85521 Ottobrunn Fax: 6099377

Dr. W. Sondermeier Wendelsteinstraße 3 Tel: 696455

81541 München

Dr. Ingrid Schumacher Weinstr. 2 Tel: 481300

81669 München Fax: 22807156

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Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists (Hals-Nasen-Ohren Ärzte)

Dr. Karin Joussen Briennerstraße 1 Tel: 294404

80333 München Fax: 299080

Dr. Peter Inoka Karlsplatz 3 Tel: 598264

80335 München Fax: 5504134

Dr. Alexander Schuck Notburgastraße 3 Tel: 176776

(also allergy & voice disorders) 80639 München Fax: 176771

Dentists (Zahnärzte)

Dr. Rainer Brachmann Leopoldstraße 27 Tel: 397661

80801 München Fax: 343505
(Entrance – Ainmillerstraße 1)

Dr. Ulf Dörwald Pilotystraße 2 Tel: 220012

80538 München Fax:2285898

Dr. Daniel Chajet Akademiestr. 7 Tel: 33066686

80799 München Fax: 33066691

Dr. Erik Winkelsberg Tal 48 Tel: 222675

80331 München

Dental Surgeons (Oralchirurgen)

Dr. Dieter Rinkens Isartorplatz 4 Tel: 293323

Dr. Michael Holschbach 80331 München Fax: 296541

Dr. Stephan Girthofer Bräuhasstr. 8 Tel: 24217744

Dr. Amelie Parvany 80796 München Fax: 24217745

Orthopeadic Specialists (Orthopädenärzte)

Dr. Alexander Barnett Franz-Josef-Straße 18 Tel: 395210

80801 München Fax: 395210

Dr. Sebastain Bauer Hochbrückenstraße 10 Tel: 297318

Dr. Rene Bauer 80331 München Fax: 295567

Dr. Horst Bielan Leopoldstraße 58 Tel: 347880

80802 München Fax: 391931

Dr. Klaus Lehrberger Hauptstraße 14 Tel: 6116009

82008 München Fax: 6116304

Dr. Rupert Neuner Hornsteinstraße 18 Tel: 988587

Chirotherapy 80939 München Fax: 982201

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Gynecologists (Frauenärzte)

Dr. Tania Lehmanm Schumannstraße 2 Tel: 41903747

81679 München

Belgradstr 55 Tel: 304242

Dr. Mustafa Khalaf 80796 München

Prof. Dr. Joachim Gnirs Röntgenstr 15 Tel: 345977 (Surgery)

81679 München Tel: 398422 (Clinic)

Dr. Dietrich Hallmann Ottostraße 4 Tel: 6093141

85521 Ottobrunn Fax: 6092462

Dr. Franz-Werner Olbertz Pacellistr.2 Tel: 222211

(Gynaecologist and Psychotherapist) 80333 München Fax: 220481

Urologists (Urologen)

Dr. Stefan Molnar Weinstraße 7 Tel: 294094

80333 München

Dr. Magnus Idzikowski Bahnhofplatz 4g Tel: 4600920

85540 Haar Fax: 46009229

Psychoterapists (Krankengymnast)

Birgit Sasse Reinstr. 30 Tel: 363608

Praxis Hausotter 80803 München

Psychologists/Psychoterapists (Ärzte für Psychiatrie u. Psychotherapie)

Alexandra Wagner Landsbergerstr. 146 Tel: 54071174

(Clinical couples and family therapist) 80339 München

Dr. Barnim Nitsch Partenkirchnerstraße 4 Tel: 7149859

81377 München

Dr. Franz-Werner Olbertz Pacellistr. 2 Tel: 222211

(Gynaecologist and Psychotherapist) 80333 München Fax: 220481

Dr. Jane E Dum Prälat-Zistlstr. 4 Tel: 1233824

(Individual and couples counselling) 80331 München Fax: 23249808

Karin Lingenbrink Destouchesstr. 5 Tel: 342357

(Psychoanelist) 80803 München Fax: 343473

Pat and Michael Wiseman Degenfeldstr. 2 Tel: 30600928

(Counselling) 80803 München

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Specialists for Internal Diseases (Internisten)

Dr. Fridolin Volk Andréestraße 3 Tel: 167057

80634 München Fax: 160059

Dr. Fritz H Holthaus Dom-Pedro-Straße 13 Tel: 181809

Dr. Thomas Schinkel 80637 München Fax: 1238124
Dr. Finke

Dr. Katrin Ment Geigenbergerstraße 45 Tel: 798637

(+ Allgemein/Psychotherapie) 81477 München

Dr. Theo Siepmann Tegernseerlandstraße 154 Tel: 6921749

81539 München Fax: 6926454

Dr. Walter Kreil Lindwurmstr. 103 Tel: 531355

80336 München Fax: 5437035

Dr. Ekkehard Weiss Marienplatz 1 Tel: 222303

80796 München Fax: 224982

Paediatricians (Kinderärzte)

Dr. Oskar Felkel Buschingstraße 3 Tel: 914696

81677 München () Fax: 912232

Dr. Thomas Kuchenbauer Therese-Giehse-Allee 70 Tel: 6701017

81739 München Fax: 63496752

Dr. Kirk Lampe Briennerstraße 54a Tel: 54212651

Dr. Maxvorstadt 80333 München Fax: 54212241

Dr. Birgit Wilmanns Mühlthalterstraße 91c Tel: 75070995

81475München Fax: 75070939

Skin Specialists (Hautärzte)

Dr. Christina Smith Kaiserstr. 26 Tel: 343052

80801 München Fax: 343052

Dr. Brigitte Wahl Knöbelstr. 4a Tel: 29169797

80538 München Fax: 29169798

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