Munich Tourist Safety Guide — Emergency Numbers, Scams & Hospitals

🚨 Emergency Numbers in Munich

General Emergency 112 Police 110 Ambulance 112 Fire 112 Alternative 110

Source: German Federal Government (bund.de) / Bavarian Police

Hospitals & Medical Care

Hospital emergency departments (Notaufnahme) treat urgent cases. EU visitors use the EHIC/GHIC; others pay and claim via insurance. Dial 112 for an ambulance. The medical on-call service 116 117 handles non-emergency care after hours, and pharmacies (Apotheke) advise on minor issues.

Embassies & Consulates

Embassies are in Berlin; Munich hosts many consulates, mostly in the central Maxvorstadt and Lehel districts. Search your own country's directory for the nearest consulate.

Find your embassy in Germany →

Emergency Phrases

Save these to your phone — CityNav keeps them available offline so you can show or say them even without signal.

English	Local	Pronunciation
Help!	Hilfe!	HIL-fuh
Call the police	Rufen Sie die Polizei	ROO-fen zee dee po-lee-TSY
I need a doctor	Ich brauche einen Arzt	ish BROW-khuh EYE-nen ARTST
Where is the hospital?	Wo ist das Krankenhaus?	vo ist das KRAHN-ken-house
I'm lost	Ich habe mich verlaufen	ish HAH-buh mish fair-LOW-fen

Common Scams in Munich

Overpriced drinks and pickpocketing at Oktoberfest and busy beer gardens — watch your belongings and tab.
Fake charity/petition clipboards near Marienplatz used for distraction — decline.
Cup/shell games near the main station and tourist squares are always rigged — don't play.
Unofficial taxi touts at the airport/Hauptbahnhof — use official taxis or apps.
ATM skimming and 'help' from strangers — cover your PIN and use bank-lobby machines.

Safety Notes for Tourists

Munich is one of Germany's safest cities; the main risk is pickpocketing, especially during Oktoberfest and at the Hauptbahnhof.
The area immediately around the main train station can feel seedier at night — stay aware.
Always validate transit tickets before boarding to avoid fines from inspectors.
Beer is strong; pace yourself at festivals and beer gardens and keep an eye on your group.

Frequently Asked Questions — Staying Safe in Munich

What is the emergency number in Munich?

Dial 112 for ambulance and fire (works EU-wide) and 110 for police.

Is Munich safe at night?

Munich is very safe at night; take normal care with valuables around the main station and during large events like Oktoberfest.

What should I do if I'm robbed in Munich?

Call 110 if in danger; otherwise report at a police station (Polizeiinspektion) for your insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.

Do police in Munich speak English?

Many officers speak English, and Munich is very used to international visitors, so communication is usually straightforward.

Last verified: 2026-08-14

Save this page offline

CityNav pre-caches every Safety Centre page so emergency numbers load with zero data. Download before you fly and keep Munich's emergency numbers, tourist police and phrases in your pocket — even with no signal.

Download on the App Store → Use in Browser

Get around Munich — see the transit guide →

Safety Centres for Other Cities

🇬🇧London 🇫🇷Paris 🇩🇪Berlin 🇳🇱Amsterdam 🇮🇹Rome 🇪🇸Madrid 🇪🇸Barcelona 🇦🇹Vienna 🇸🇪Stockholm 🇨🇿Prague 🇺🇸New York City View all 28 cities →

🇩🇪 Munich Safety Centre