Munich pass
The Munich Pass allows people with low or no income to receive discounts at various facilities. These include museums, sports venues, theaters, and many more. The Munich Pass is free of charge. You can apply by mail or in person at the Social Welfare Office (Sozialbürgerhaus) responsible for your address or at the Office for Housing and Migration. Deaf Munich residents must contact the Social Services for the Deaf to apply: https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/sozialdienst-fuer-gehoerlose/10317054/
Information on which documents you need, which Social Welfare Office (Sozialbürgerhaus) is responsible for you, and the maximum income you must exceed can be found on this website: https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/muenchen-pass/1073956/
Here you can find all the information about the Munich Pass in easy-to-read language: https://stadt.muenchen.de/leichte-sprache/infos/muenchen-pass-beantragen-ls.html
Getting around Munich using public transport
Public transport in Munich is operated by the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV). This company is responsible for buses, subways, and trams. Tickets can be purchased on the MVV website, in the MVV app, at ticket machines, and at MVV service points. This is the MVV website: https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/
Visual and acoustic orientation aids are available at stops and on various means of transport, indicating or announcing the next stops.
For people with visual impairments, the MVV offers a timetable information system suitable for screen readers, with high contrast and improved scalability. You can find this timetable information here: https://efa.mvv-muenchen.de/bcl/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2
During MVV business hours, you can also request timetable information by phone at 00 49 89 41 42 43 44.
Current information on accessibility in the MVV can be found here: https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/mobilitaetsangebote/barrierefreies-fahren/index.html
Bus
MVV predominantly uses low-floor buses that have a lift or folding ramp for boarding assistance. You can recognize these buses by the wheelchair symbol. If you need boarding assistance, you must use the middle door. Notify the driver by pressing a button to the right of the door, which is marked with a wheelchair and stroller. They will operate the boarding assistance for you. The maximum load capacity of the ramp is 250 kg. There is space for people in wheelchairs opposite the middle door. To get off, press the button with the wheelchair symbol just before your stop. This signals to the driver that you would like to get off and require assistance.
U-Bahn
All subway stations in the Munich metropolitan area are step-free, although not all subways are step-free at the stops.
You can find an overview of the height of the subway steps on the map below. This map also shows whether the stop is accessible via an elevator, ramp, or moving walkway.
This allows you to decide for yourself which stop is accessible for you.
At some stops, it is recommended to board at the top of the train, as a yellow ramp with a wheelchair symbol is installed there to allow step-free boarding.
Information about the operating status of the elevators required to reach the subway stations can be obtained from the central operations control center at 00 49 89 21 91 33 33 or online at www.mvg-zoom.de
Tram
Many tram vehicles are step-free. An overview of which tram stops are step-free can be found on this map:
S-Bahn
The S-Bahn (suburban railway) in Munich is part of Deutsche Bahn. Many S-Bahn stations are step-free. The entry height for the S-Bahn (suburban railway) varies at different stops. An overview of the step heights for the S-Bahn can be found on the following map:
https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/fileadmin/mediapool/03-Plaene_Bahnhoefe/Netzplaene/Netzplan_barrierefrei_S_U_R.pdf This map also provides information on whether and how the stop is step-free. For example, via an elevator, a ramp, or a moving walkway. This allows you to decide for yourself which stop is accessible.
If you need a ramp to board the S-Bahn, you must stand at the front of the train; the train crew will unfold the ramp for you. There is particularly plenty of space at the front and back of each train. These areas are easily accessible for people in wheelchairs.
Information about the operating status of the required elevators can be obtained from the 3-S Central Office at 00 49 89 13 08 10 55 or online at
Accompany service
From Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., people with disabilities can take advantage of an accompany service. This service assists you with purchasing tickets and pushing your wheelchair, and offers support for people with walking difficulties, visual impairments, and blindness.
You can register for the accompany service at least one week and no later than two working days before your desired journey by calling 00 49 89 5 44 91 89 20.
Public barrier-free parking spaces in Munich
You can find all accessible parking spaces in Munich’s city limits on the following website: https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/behindertenparkplaetze/1063832/n0/
To park your car in these spaces, you need the blue EU parking permit for people with disabilities. You can find all the information on how to apply for this permit on this page: https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-i-sicherheit-und-ordnung-praevention/1072014/
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival and usually takes place from mid-September to early October on Munich’s Theresienwiese. A varied program is offered during this time. There are many different rides, such as roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, carousels, ghost trains, and much more. Some of them, such as the Ferris wheel, are also wheelchair accessible. A special ticket counter allows you to purchase a wheelchair ticket without long lines. At the Ferris wheel, you will also find one of the many accessible restrooms; these can generally be opened with a Euro key on the meadow.
You will find delicious food and sweet snacks at a variety of food stalls. Many of these stalls have lowered counters so that people of short stature and those in wheelchairs can place and receive their orders independently.
A popular snack is gingerbread hearts, traditionally colorfully decorated with a saying. You can order the famous steins of beer in the various tents. A liter of liquid fits in a liter mug. The culinary offerings vary from tent to tent, as does the musical program. Each tent has its own history and traditions, and you’ll find designated wheelchair spaces within the tents. There is no dress code at Oktoberfest. However, most visitors wear traditional costume, either lederhosen or a dirndl. Admission to Oktoberfest is free; there may be charges for rides, food, and drinks.
All information about Oktoberfest, the festival tents, traditional costumes, and much more can be found on this website: https://www.oktoberfest.de/
All information about accessibility at Oktoberfest can be found here:
