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2 | Welcome to Munich

Welcome, Football Fans!
The cosmopolitan and football-crazy capital
of Bavaria is one of eleven major European
cities chosen to host UEFA Euro 2020. We hope
you enjoy lots of sporty days at the stadium
or simply in the city of Munich.

                                                                         Travelling in Munich – public transport is your best option
                                                                         If you’re going to a match at the “Football Arena Munich” or you’d
                                                                         like to visit the City Centre, the best way to travel in Munich is by
                                                                         taking the S-Bahn (suburban train), U-Bahn (underground train), bus
                                                                         and tram. There’s only a limited number of parking spaces around the
                                                                         stadium. If you use the public transport system, you can get around
                                                                         quickly, avoid traffic and do without a parking space.

                                                                         Here are the fastest connections
                                                                         Airport – City Centre                    S-Bahn S1 / S8
                                                                         Airport – Olympiapark                    S-Bahn S1 / S8, U-Bahn U3
                                                   Munich
                                                   Environmental
                                                   Zone
                                                                         Airport – Football Arena Munich          S-Bahn S1 / S8, U-Bahn U6
                                            This includes the urban
                                            area within the central
                                                                         Olympiapark –                            U-Bahn U3 / U8 / U6,
                                            ring road (not including     Football Arena Munich                    Shuttle Buses on match days
                                            the ring itself). The only
                                            cars allowed to travel       City Centre – Football Arena Munich      U-Bahn U6, Shuttle Buses
                                            there are those displaying
                                            the green environmental                                               (partly) on match days
                                            sticker valid throughout
                                            Germany.
                                            www.muenchen.de/             All connections can also be found in the following apps:
                                            umweltzone
                                                                         MVV-App, MVG Fahrinfo and München Navigator
                                                                         And online at www.mvv-muenchen.de, www.mvg.de,
                                                                         www.s-bahn-muenchen.de

                                                                         You can find current updates on the match day and getting
       Useful Phone Numbers and Apps
                                                                         to the stadium on the EURO 2020 app: EURO2020.com/app
       Police 110 | Fire Brigade 112
       Medical Emergency Services 116 117
            UEFA EURO 2020
             EURO2020.com/app
             München SmartCity App
             www.muenchen.de/uefaeuro2020
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UEFA EURO 2020 – Match Schedule                                                                                                                                                                                June 11 to July 11, 2021
                                                                                               Group stage                                                                                                                Knockout stage
                                              Matchday 1                                            Matchday 2                                      Matchday 3                                     Round of 16                    Quarter-finals Semi-finals                   Final

                            Fri    Sat    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu                Fri    Sat    Sun Mon Thu Wed Sat                Sun Mon Tue          Fri    Sat    Tue Wed Sun
                           11.06. 12.06. 13.06. 14.06. 15.06. 16.06. 17.06. 18.06. 19.06. 20.06. 21.06. 22.06. 23.06. 26.06. 27.06. 28.06. 29.06. 02.07. 03.07. 06.07. 07.07. 11.07.

Rome                          1                                                           14                                              26                                                                                                     48
Olimpico in Rome           TUR : ITA                                                   ITA : SUI                                       ITA : WAL                                                                                              W43 : W44
68.000                      21:00                                                        21:00                                           18:00                                                                                                 21:00

Baku                                      2                                               13                                              25                                                                                                     47
Baku Olympic Stadium                   WAL : SUI                                       TUR : WAL                                       SUI : TUR                                                                                              W40 : W38
69.000                                  15:00                                            18:00                                          18 :00                                                                                                 18 :00

St. Petersburg                            4                       10                      15                      21                                  28                       34                                                    45
St. Petersburg Stadium                 BEL : RUS               POL : SVK               FIN : RUS               SWE : SVK                           FIN : BEL                SWE : POL                                             W41 : W42
61.000                                   21:00                   18:00                   15:00                   15:00                               21:00                   18:00                                                 18:00

Copenhagen                                3                                                           16                                              27                                                       42
Parken Stadium                         DEN : FIN                                                   DEN : BEL                                       RUS : DEN                                                 2D : 2E
38.000                                  18 :00                                                       18:00                                           21:00                                                    18:00

Amsterdam                                             5                                               17                                              29                                  38
Johan Cruijff ArenA                                NED : UKR                                       NED : AUT                                       MKD: NED                             2A : 2B
54.000                                               21:00                                           21:00                                          18:00                                18 :00

                                                                                                                                                                                                               41
Bucharest                                             6                                               18                                              30
National Arena Bucharest                                                                                                                                                                                       1F :
                                                   AUT : MKD                                       UKR : MKD                                       UKR : AUT
54.000                                                                                                                                                                                                       3A/B/C
                                                     18:00                                           15:00                                           18:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                              21:00

London                                                7                                                           20                                               32                     37                              44                                 49        50        51
Wembley Stadium                                    ENG : CRO                                                   ENG : SCO                                        CZE : ENG               1A : 2C                         1D : 2F                           W46 : W45 W48 : W47 W49 : W50
90.000                                               15:00                                                       21:00                                            21:00                  21:00                           18:00                             21:00     21:00     21:00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          43
Glasgow                                                           8                                               19                                               31
Hampden Park                                                                                                                                                                                                              1E :
                                                               SCO : CZE                                       CRO : CZE                                        CRO : SCO
51.000                                                                                                                                                                                                                 3A/B/C/D
                                                                 15:00                                           18:00                                            21:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         21:00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    39
Sevilla                                                           9                                                           22                                               33
Estadio La Cartuja                                                                                                                                                                                   1B :
                                                               ESP : SWE                                                   ESP : POL                                        SVK : ESP
57.000                                                                                                                                                                                            3A/D/E/F
                                                                 21:00                                                       21:00                                            18:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                    21:00

Munich                                                                        12                                              24                                               36                                                    46
Football Arena Munich                                                      FRA : GER                                       POR : GER                                        GER: HUN                                              W39 : W37
70.000                                                                       21:00                                           18:00                                            21:00                                                21:00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    40
Budapest                                                                      11                                              23                                               35
Puskás Aréna                                                                                                                                                                                         1C :
                                                                           HUN: POR                                        HUN: FRA                                         POR : FRA
68.000                                                                                                                                                                                             3D/E/F
                                                                            18 :00                                          15:00                                             21:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                    18:00

            Group A                           Group B                                              Group C                                                     Group D                                       Group E                                          Group F
A1 Turkey (TUR)                   B1 Denmark (DEN)                                 C1 Netherlands (NED)                                        D1 England (ENG)                                   E1 Spain (ESP)                                F1 Hungary (HUN)
A2 Italy (ITA)                    B2 Finland (FIN)                                 C2 Ukraine (UKR)                                            D2 Croatia (CRO)                                   E2 Sweden (SWE)                               F2 Portugal (POR)
A3 Wales (WAL)                    B3 Belgium (BEL)                                 C3 Austria (AUT)                                            D3 Scotland (SCO)                                  E3 Poland (POL)                               F3 France (FRA)
A4 Switzerland (SUI)              B4 Russia (RUS)                                  C4 North Macedonia (MKD)                                    D4 Czech Republic (CZE)                            E4 Slovakia (SVK)                             F4 Germany (GER)
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Football stories | 7

Football Arena
Munich

                                                                          The Kings of Europe
                                                                          Germany and Spain are record-holding Euro-
                                                                          pean champions. While the Iberians triumphed
                                                                          in 2008 and 2012, it‘s a long time since the
                                                                          Germans last took the title.

                                                                          For the 16th time, Europe‘s best football teams are about to battle it
                                                                          out in the championships! The most successful teams in the continental
                                                                          competition to-date have been the German and Spanish national
                                                                          teams. The DFB Eleven have taken the title three times (1972, 1980,
Munich’s football stadium has seen a lot of action since it was opened    1996), just as often as the Spanish have triumphed (1964, 2008, 2012).
in 2005: FC Bayern München revel in the title, triumph and plenty of      Yet Germany still counts as the most successful tournament team,
“Weissbierduschen” (celebratory on-pitch dousings with wheat beer)        having made it to six finals and nine semi-finals, while the Iberians
after winning this year’s Deutsche Meisterschaft tournament, and          have played in „only“ four.
becoming Bundesliga champions for the ninth time in a row since
2013.  But there have also been other dramas like the home final in       Bierhoff saves the Germans
the UEFA Champions League, which Bayern Munich only lost on               The last time Germany won the European Championship was a quarter
penalties. The arena also hosted the opening game of the 2006 World       of a century ago – in fact 25 years almost to the day before the post-
Cup, where the German national team wrote the first chapter of their      poned UEFA EURO 2020 kicks off this year! The final in England was
summer fairy tale.                                                        full of drama – and so still goes down in the history of the game: brought
                                                                          on as a substitute, the striker Oliver Bierhoff scored a late equaliser
And the story continues                                                   taking the score to a late 1:1, then saved the day for the German team and
Four games will be held at the “Football Arena Munich” as part            the German fans when, in extra time, he scored the first golden goal
of UEFA Euro 2020. The stadium in the north of the Bavarian state         in the history of the tournament to lead the team to a 2:1 victory over
capital features a spectacular air cushion roof that can be illuminated   the Czech Republic. Today, Bierhoff still works closely with the DFB
in various colours. It was designed by the renowned architecture firm     Eleven as manager of the national teams and of the DFB Academy.
“Herzog & de Meuron” and is one of eleven venues selected for the
European Championship. Though the arena has capacity for almost
70,000 spectators, the number of fans who will be able to attend the
group matches and quarter final live in the stadium will be determined
by the Bavarian regulations for infection control that apply for the
tournament. The home of Bayern Munich is also one of the ten host
cities chosen to host the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
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8 | simply Munich

                                                                             France: Experience Versailles splendour at
                                                                             Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Palace)
                                                                             Nymphenburg Palace is unquestionably Munich’s most impressive
                                                                             palace complex. Consisting of the 200-hectare Schlosspark (Palace
                                                                             Park), four park pavilions and the Schlossrondell (a grand crescent
                                                                             of Baroque mansions), the site covers a huge area and offers ample
                                                                             space for long walks that meander in whichever direction you fancy.
                                                                             Highlights include the Badenburg pavilion with its impressive swim-
                                                                             ming pool, the Asian-inspired Pagodenburg pavilion and the Amalien-
                                                                             burg hunting lodge. The view of the palace from the park is some­
                                                                             what reminiscent of Versailles – with the main difference being that
                                                                             Nymphenburg is even longer, spanning some 632 metres.

Travel the world
in Munich
The German national team will be facing off
against three European teams in Munich’s
football arena during the UEFA EURO 2020
championship: Portugal, France and Hungary.
But it’s not only on the pitch that you can find
these countries represented in the city. Find
out where to go exploring in Munich to discover
Europe and the rest of the world!
                                                                             Hungary: Hungarian delicacies at the Viktualienmarkt
                                                                             Szerettel Üdvözöljuk! – welcome! The Hungarian speciality stand on
Portugal: Be transported to the Algarve as you watch
                                                                             Frauenstrasse is a magnet for Munich-based lovers of Hungary and
surfers in the Englischer Garten
                                                                             its cuisine. You will find countless types of paprika seasoning there,
Munich has not one, but three river waves, the best-known of which
                                                                             for myriad uses well beyond the country’s famous national dish of
is the Eisbachwelle in the Englischer Garten. People ride the wave
                                                                             goulash. Another special treat sold at the stand is lángos: this typical
day and night, and it attracts surfers – including professionals – to the
                                                                             Hungarian street snack features a deep-fried flatbread topped with
city from all over the world, as well as enticing crowds of locals and
                                                                             garlic, sour cream and/or grated cheese. Lángos have become a hit
tourists alike to watch the show. And if that wasn’t enough to create
                                                                             at a number of Munich festivals, such as Tollwood, as well as at the
a holiday mood, as you travel the city you can regularly spot the surfers
                                                                             city’s Christmas markets. The stall also offers Hungarian wines,
riding tram or bikes, often still wet through. In most cities the sight of
                                                                             honey, pickles, traditional sausages such as wild boar salami, and a
a surfboard or skis on public transport might raise eyebrows, but here
                                                                             number of popular sweet items. If you find it’s closed for a few days,
it is almost par for the course.
                                                                             you can be sure the owners are away getting fresh supplies from
                                                                             Hungary.

                                                                                       For more information and photos about these and
                                                                                       other world travels in Munich, take a look here:
                                                                                       www.simply-munich.com/world-trip
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simply Munich | 11

                                                                          century; a place where people raised pigs and farmed fish, or sold
                                                                          their own milk, and the district still retains much of its village charm

Building bridges                                                          to this day. By contrast, Glockenbachviertel on the other side of the
                                                                          bridge is distinctly urban, heaving with bars, cafés, restaurants and
                                                                          clubs. Müllerstrasse in particular has been a party hotspot for decades
                                                                          – including for the LGBTQ+ scene. The neighbourhood became famous
The UEFA EURO 2020 logos use the bridge as                                as the haunt of superstars like Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger and
a symbol of solidarity and unity within Europe.                           David Bowie.
All eleven hosting venues were asked to
select a bridge from their own city to form                                               The Wittelsbacherbrücke bridge is one of more than
the centrepiece of the image. Munich chose                                                a thousand river crossings in the city, all of which not
Wittelsbacherbrücke, which crosses the Isar                                               only offer a way to get from one side of the Isar to
                                                                                          the other, but also unite diverse city districts, people
close to the city centre.                                                                 and their stories. You can read more about Munich’s
                                                                                          bridges and the city’s delightful contrasts here:
                                                                                          www.simply-munich.com/bridges

                                                                                           UEFA EURO 2020 ambassador Philipp Lahm

The name of the bridge refers to a defining era in the history of the
city, when the noble Wittelsbach family ruled Bavaria from their royal    Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter (left) and ambassador Philipp Lahm signing the contract
seat in Munich – first as dukes, then as Electors and finally as kings
from 1806. The statue standing high over the bridge depicts Otto von      A true Munich child - a symbol of the city
Wittelsbach, who began the Wittelsbach reign over Bavaria – a reign       In DFB honorary captain and football world champion Philipp
that would last for over 700 years until the end of the First World War   Lahm, the host city Munich has attracted a true citizen of Munich
in 1918. The bridge as it appears today was built in 1904.                as its ambassador for the European Championship 2020.

It crosses directly over the Isarstrand beach, a haven of relaxation      The former captain of the national team and of FC Bayern is a living
in the heart of the city. The stone steps offer the ideal place to sit    legend in the state capital: the former professional played in the youth
and rest, and you can even bathe in the river when the weather            team for FT Gern, transferred to Bayern Munich as an 11-year-old in
is warm. The neighbouring Reichenbachbrücke bridge connects               1995, and remained loyal to the German record champions (apart from
the popular Glockenbachviertel area with the tranquil district of Au.     a two-year loan to VfB Stuttgart) until the end of his career in 2017.
Au was predominantly a thriving agricultural economy into the 20th        In 2019, Lahm was named the youngest honorary citizen of the City of
                                                                          Munich for his outstanding services. Lahm works voluntarily as Munich‘s
                                                                          European Championship ambassador, donating his salary to the Bavarian
                                                                          Football Association which has used the money to support the training
                                                                          of 20 child and youth trainers. Lahm is also one of the two directors
                                                                          of DFB EURO GmbH which, in addition to organising the European
                                                                          Championship 2020 in Munich, is also responsible for the European
                                                                          Championship 2024 in Germany.
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12 | simply fair play                                                                   einfach Fairplay | 13

Behind the Scenes:
Munich’s Secret
Football Stars
They might not be in the limelight, but they’ll
be working hard to make sure you can focus
on the football.

                                                   “I’ll get you safely to the games –
                                                   even if I’m not cheering for your team”.
                                                   Otto Künzel, MVG U-Bahn Driver

“We can’t tell you who’s going to win, but we
do have the answer to all your other questions
about Munich”.
Daniela Kammermeier and Verena Klotz from Munich
Tourist Information

                                                   “I’ll make sure the city’s nice and clean for
                                                   you – although I’d rather be sitting next to
                                                   you at the ground”.
                                                   Bogdan Fumycz, Employee of the AWM
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Top 10 Attractions | 15

Simply legendary –
Munich’s Top 10 10
        1 Marienplatz is the heart of Munich’s

       historic Altstadt. The Glockenspiel mechanical
       clock in the tower of the Neues Rathaus             The 6 English Garden is one of the largest inner-city parks in the
       (New Town Hall) depicts scenes from the             world, featuring biking and hiking trails, Kleinhesseloher See and
       city’s history and sounds at 11.00 a.m. and         the famous beer garden by the Chinesischer Turm. Surfing pros can
       12.00 p.m. every day, and also at 5.00 p.m.         be seen taking on the Eisbach almost every day at the southern end
       between March and October.                          of the park.

       The 2 Viktualienmarkt was originally a              The 7 Kunstareal features a unique wealth
       farmer’s market, but it has since developed         of museums and exhibition spaces, including
       into a popular shopping attraction and              the world-famous Pinakothek, the Städtische
       meeting place for connoisseurs, gastro              Galerie im Lenbachhaus, the Brandhorst
       stars and beer garden fans.                         Museum, the Staat­liches Museum Ägyptischer
                                                           Kunst and the NS-Dokumentations­zentrum.

       The 3 Residenz is the largest city palace            8 Schloss Nymphenburg was the summer

       in Germany. It was the residence and seat           residence of the Bavarian ruling family. King
       of the Bavarian ruling family until 1918. Its art   Ludwig II was born here on August 25, 1845.
       collections and treasury make it an excellent       Some of the local attractions include the
       testimony to courtly culture in Europe.             rooms of the castle, the park with its four
                                                           manor houses, and the Marstallmuseum

       The 4 Hofbräuhaus was once the                      The canvas roof over the 9 Olympiapark
       exclusive brewery for the Court of Munich,          is a modern symbol of Munich. The park
       and a tavern was also built there in 1829.          has hosted a number of sporting events,
       Hofbräuhaus is now a popular meeting place          concerts and recreational activities since
       for seasoned locals and international guests        the inauguration of the 1972 Summer
       alike.                                              Olympics.

       The 5 Deutsches Museum is one of the                Across the road from the Olympiapark, the
       most popular museums in the world, featur­          futuristic double-cone design of 10 BMW
       ing masterpieces from the world of science          Welt catches the eye. It’s the exhibition and
       and technology. The museum has various              discovery centre of the Munich-based car
       demonstrations, experiments and interactive         manufacturer. The neighbouring area is also
       models that let you explore a wide range of         home to the BMW Museum, where the
       fields with all your senses.                        company’s technical developments are
                                                           documented through numerous exhibits.
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Coronavirus: The latest information
                                                                             for your visit to Munich
                                                                             The City of Munich has also been affected by the national measures
                                                                             implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Please protect
                                                                             yourself and others! The following rules will help you do this:

                                                                                                                      Protect your mouth
                                                                                                                      and nose (FFP2 Mask)

                                                                                                                      If possible, please
                                                                                                                      enter alone

Service                                                                                                               Keep at least five feet away
                                                                                                                      from other customers and
                                                                                                                      employees
München Tourismus can provide you with infor­-
mation and inspiration for your stay in Munich.
                                                                                                                      Please follow the cough
Visitor service                                                                                                       and sneeze rules
Telephone +49 89 233-96500, Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Email       tourismus.gs@muenchen.de
                                                                             You can find all the information you need about the coronavirus
In writing München Tourismus
                                                                             and your stay in Munich here:
            Herzog-Wilhelm-Str.15, 80331 Munich, Germany
                                                                             www.simply-munich.com/covid
                                                                             www.muenchen.de
Tourist Information services
• Arranging hotel rooms
• Sales of: Munich Card and Munich City Pass, city tours, city
  walking tours, special tours, experience gift vouchers, outings
  to the surrounding areas and to Bavaria’s castles and lakes
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• Souvenirs and tourist brochures

On the Marienplatz                         Central Station                   Publisher
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Sat            10 am –  5 pm               Mon-Sat           9 am –  8 pm    München Tourismus, Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 15, 80331 Munich
Sun/Holidays   10 am –  2 pm               Sun/Holidays     10 am  –  6 pm   Email: tourismus@muenchen.de
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                                                                             in cooperation with München Tourismus
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Full accessibility in Munich
                                                                             Photo credits „simply fantastic“: München Tourismus; Ausnahmen: Sebastian Widmann (S. 6),
Information about accessibility for visitors with disabilities in Munich.    Olympiapark/Fabian Stoffers (S. 7), Allianz Arena/B. Ducke (S. 8), Jacques Demarthon/Staff via Getty Images
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sporty
Discover lots of sport
and exercise in Munich

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Explore Munich‘s sporty side in our
„simply sporty“ brochure.
The brochure is available free of charge
from Tourist Information at the Marienplatz
and at the Central Station.

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