Congress Travel
Welcome to Munich!
The city capital of Bavaria, Munich is an ultra-modern business city home to three universities and 1.5 million inhabitants. A city with a notable zest for life, a
tradition of hospitality, and a cosmopolitan outlook. Located on the Isar river, its broad, flat banks and spacious riverside meadows allow opportunities to stroll,
paddle and cycle. Countless extensive parklands make the city a green oasis, with its urban park the English Garden enchanting locals and tourists alike.
Situated in the heart of Europe, Munich is a cosmopolitan, international city which combines a homely, traditional appeal with the flair of a cosmopolitan city, a
thoroughly modern lifestyle and world-class culture. Connoisseurs and foodies of all persuasions are thrilled by the culinary diversity of Munich, where
local and traditional influences blend with Mediterranean and international cuisine.
Official Congress Hotels
Book your accommodation for ISAKOS 2025!
Thank you for joining us for the 15th Biennial ISAKOS Congress! ISAKOS
has negotiated special room rates for congress participants at a number
of Hotels within Munich. Two hotels, the NOVOTEL MUENCHEN MESSE and
BAYERISCHER HOF, will serve as dual Headquarter hotels for the 2025 Congress.
Located .36 km from the Congress Venue, the Novotel Muenchen Messe
is recommended for those who wish to be within walking distance to the
Convention Center.
The Bayerischer Hof, located 8.87 km from the Congress Venue, is a great
option for Congress attendees who wish to have access to both the Congress
Venue and Downtown Munich. Attendees may take the Metro to the Congress
Center each day, while enjoying close access to numerous restaurants, shops,
and historic sites within Munich.
ISAKOS will also be offering a variety of alternative accommodations located
within Munich and near the Congress Venue, through our Official Congress
Partner, Kenes Group. We invite all attendees to take the opportunity to
receive special congress rates! Please use the link below to access
accommodation options for the 2025 Congress.
Please note:
Kenes Group is the official accommodation partner for the 2025 ISAKOS Congress in Munich. There are an increasing number of fake websites claiming to offer hotel
services. We would like to alert all ISAKOS members and delegates to be
aware of possible scams and only use trusted registration and accommodation
services via the ISAKOS 2025 congress website.
Congress Venue
International Congress Center München
Messe München GmbH
Messegelände, 81823 München
GERMANY
Group Bookings
For group bookings (10 rooms or more)
or if you have any special requirements kindly contact:
ANNA IVANOVA
Hotel Sales Specialist
Email: aivanova@kenes.com
International Airport
Munich International Airport
Nordallee 25, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany
Airport Code: MUC
The Munich International Airport is approximately a 26-minute drive from the International Congress Center München.
You may also travel via the S-Bahn line from the airport, a car ride or bus ride would be needed in addition and take
approximately 1 hour. The airport is located in Munich, Germany that serves Upper Bavaria in addition to Munich.
It is Germany’s second busiest airport, after the Frankfurt Airport, and is the tenth busiest airport in Europe.
Customs Procedures at Munich Airport
If entering Germany from a non-EU country there are restrictions on certain items, such as, medicine, publications, food, and weapons.
You will find the complete list of items on the German customs page.
Immigration Procedure
The are 62 countries who may enter Germany visa free, please check here if your country is on this list or if you will need a tourist visa.
If you do need a tourist visa, we recommend beginning the process at least 6 months out from the Congress. You will need an invitation letter for the Congress which you can obtain while registering for the Congress.
You can find Germany visa requirements and steps here.
Germany allows EU citizens to travel to Germany without a passport, anyone traveling into Germany from outside of the EU is required to have a current passport.
Discounted Airfare Offers
ISAKOS has partnered with various airlines to offer you discounted airfare for the 2025 ISAKOS Congress.
ISAKOS is pleased to have partnered with United Airlines for the 2025 Munich Congress.
- To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code: ZPXH802292
- MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code.
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday- Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
ISAKOS is pleased to have partnered with SkyTeam for the 2025 Munich Congress.
We’re proud to announce that ISAKOS has partnered with SkyTeams for air travel.
We are happy to offer seamless air travel via SkyTeam Global Meetings to our event.
By booking and buying your airline ticket via the dedicated link below, you will benefit from:
- Savings of up to 15% in Business and Economy class and no online booking fees.
- Convenience with booking the most convenient itinerary with any of the 19 SkyTeam member airlines.
- Earn reward miles on your frequent flyer program of a SkyTeam member airline.
The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together - every day,
all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines,
Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal
connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and
direct flights to the event.
Booking Platform
Use the event code: USAPDPG to receive the reduced rate at checkout.
Entry Into Munich
Upon arrival in Munich, you will need to provide a current passport if you are not coming from within the European Union. The Immigration officer may ask you to provide proof of the necessary economic means and/or a return ticket to your country.
*Information provided on this webpage regarding visas and passports, is supplied as a courtesy. ISAKOS is NOT responsible for any errors, changes or omissions in the information listed above. Please contact your consulate when planning your travel.
- Application form completed in English or German. The form should be fully, honestly and correctly completed, printed and signed at the end.
- Declaration of Accuracy of Information.
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Passport-size photographs. Please note that these photos should be identical and fulfil the visa photo requirements.
Get your German visa-compliant photo at MyBiometricPhotos.com.
- Valid national passport. The passport should be no older than 10 years and have at least one blank page to affix the visa sticker on it and fulfil the other passport requirements.
- Personal bank statements for the last three months.
- Schengen Travel Insurance. You should submit a confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage for emergency
medical treatment with a minimum of €30,000. We recommend PROVISIT VISUM by DR-WALTER – It is very cheap, and it is accepted by German consulates worldwide.
You can cancel it free of charge, subject to the presentation of proof that a visa has been refused! PROVISIT VISUM provides the mandatory insurance certificate required when you apply for a Schengen visa.
- Proof of accommodation. This can be a hotel booking for your whole stay in the Schengen region or a letter of invitation from a family member or friend residing in any of the Schengen countries.
- Proof of flight reservation. You can use the visa consultation services or find one online.
- Proof of financial means. This could be:
- Leave a letter from your company (if employed)
- No-objection certificate.
- If you are a student, your school or university should issue this certificate to you.
- If you are an employee, your employer or the company where you work should issue this letter.
- If you are not a student and you do not work either, this certificate is not required.
- A Cover Letter. This personal cover letter should explain why you wish to visit Germany, how long you intend to remain there, and what you will be doing there, amongst others.
- Invitation Letter. A letter of invitation from the person the applicant is visiting in Germany, which may take the form of sponsorship or private accommodation. The invitation letter should also include the address, period of stay and contact details of the host.
- Proof of civil status. That could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, spouse’s death certificate, ration card (if applicable), etc.
- Your driver’s license and/or utility bill in your name. This is required as proof of residence in the consulate where you plan to apply for the visa.
Travel Advisory
ISAKOS would like to remind all conference attendees that it is your responsibility to exercise increased caution when traveling abroad.
As a first step in planning any trip, please check the Travel Advisories issued by your home country for your destination.
For example, you may access the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs Travel Advisories.
Conditions can change rapidly and at any time. Be sure to note country-specific details that could affect your travel, including entry/exit requirements,
local laws and customs, required vaccinations, health conditions, transportation information, and other travel tips. In general, please be vigilant
whenever leaving a hotel. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded public areas, at large events, and when using public transportation
(including taxis). ISAKOS encourages all attendees to travel with increased caution and to always exercise good, common sense.
Tips to Ensure Safety
Travelers should make sure they are up to date on routine vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest being up to
date on routine vaccines (such as chickenpox, Flu, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella). All eligible travelers should be up to date on their COVID-19
vaccine. It is recommended you get any necessary vaccines 4-6 weeks before travel.
Munich Travel Tips
Ground Transportation – Buses, Subways & Taxis
Munich has a highly developed and highly functional urban transport system run by the Munich Transportation Corporation (MVG)
in close partnership with the Munich Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund (MVV). Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines at U-Bahn
and S-Bahn stops, in busses and trams as well as online and via the MVV or MVG app. You may buy single tickets, group tickets
and more. Two S-Bahn lines (S1 and S8) connect Munich with the International Airport (also known as the Franz Josef Strauss International Airport),
about 30 kilometers away. It takes about 35 minutes to arrive from the airport to the city center, both lines depart alternately from the airport every 10 minutes.
The following means of transport take you to your desired destination in and around the Bavarian capital:
Buses
Scheduled bus services are operated in Munich's metropolitan area. Special night lines operate at night (marked with an "N" in front of the line number).
Tram
13 lines cover a route network of over 80 kilometers. The Munich tram network interconnects with the MVG's bus network,
the Munich U-Bahn and the Munich S-Bahn. Special night lines operate at night (marked with an "N" in front of the line number)
U-Bahn
With Munich's subway you can reach about 100 stations in and around the city. The rail network of
Munich's 8 U-Bahn lines is interconnected with the S-Bahn. Stations are marked with a capital "U" on blue background.
S-Bahn
8 lines travel through the city. The core route ("Stammstrecke") through the city center offers great flexibility
when traveling in the city center with numerous trains. You can transfer from the Munich Airport to the city
center with the S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 (see below). Stations are marked with a capital "S" on green background.
Taxis
Taxis are also available in Munich for travel within the city and to and from the airport. Taxis are generally
pricier than public transportation but another good and reliable form of transportation. Here you can find general
pricing information for taxis and 3 major taxi company’s numbers for any travel you would like to book ahead of time.
Germany’s climate is temperate and marine in the west and humid continental in the east. Summers are warm especially in the South.
In June the average high temperature in Munich is 75°F/ 24°C and 58 °F/ 14°C. June has the highest rainfall in the summer months
of Germany, bringing a light rain jacket and umbrella are recommended!
Germany has two associated plug types; types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F has two round
pins with two earth clips on the side. Germany operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. This is the same socket as most European
countries, but those outside the EU most likely will need a travel adapter. This is an easy find online or in stores to find an
adapter for your plugs to EU, find by searching for a European adapter.
In Germany, the official currency is the Euro. You may exchange bills or withdraw and get change at the airport, please note all
airports have an exchange rate that you will be charged. You may also do this at ATMs/ banks in Munich, but it is a good
idea to have some Euros on you while leaving the airport for travel or emergency.