Moving to Munich, Germany
Munich (; also in UK English;) is the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria, on the banks of River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg and the 12th biggest city of the European Union with a population of above 1 (...)

Munich is Germany’s third largest city and the capital of the southern German state of Bavaria. Located on the River Isar, Munich is famous for its striking Bavarian architecture, fine culture and annual Oktoberfest beer celebration.
Split into 25 boroughs or “Stadtbezirke” with the area of Schwabing having the highest expat population. Only a few minutes directly north of the city centre, this cafe-studded suburb is very close to the English Garden - a five kilometre long, park which is considered one of the world’s greatest. Like the rest of Munich, the Schwabing is serviced by multiple U-Bahn lines and bus routes making it easily accessible. And its preserved bohemian vibe makes it popular with professionals looking to escape the rat race.
Munich has an eclectic mix of both historic buildings and modern architecture, having reconstructed its historic buildings from the ruins of the WW2, whilst creating many new landmarks of modern architecture such as the BMW headquarters and the Allianz Arena, the home stadium of Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich football teams.
One of Germany's most prosperous cities, Munich is a centre for biotechnology and software development, attracting professional expats looking for high living standards and a chance to grow their careers. With its favourable business climate, it boasts one of the country's lowest unemployment rate.
The standard of accommodation in Munich is excellent, although finding a suitable property can be difficult because demand often outstrips supply. Still, whether they're young professionals or devoted parents, expats are likely to find a suburb in Munich that suits them.
Expats living in Munich also have access to private and public healthcare. It's home to numerous surgical centres and specialised practitioners, and features some of the most advanced hospitals in the world. All expats working full-time in Munich are obliged to have health insurance.
Lastly, remember that home is what you make of it and if you need assistance organising your relocation then give the team at Pollards a call. We specialise in taking the headache out of the moving process, so you can focus on more important things, like getting acclimatised to your amazing new city.
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Yes Pollards are situated in the heart of the country and with our central location the UK and Ireland is easily accessible for covering the entire region.
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Yes we can arrange this for you through a pet transfer specialist
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Q. Can I pack my own possessions?
Some countries no longer accept shipments that are packed by the owner for security reasons. In addition, any damage incurred to items you packed yourself may not be covered by transit insurance. Please note that owner packed items will be rigorously examined by the destination customs and/or quarantine authorities. We strongly advise that you let Pollards pack all of your household items and personal effects. All Pollards crews are professionally trained and have years of experience packing people's precious belongings.
Q. What happens to my things when they arrive at their destination?
When you arrive at your new location, you will be contacted by the local agent, who will coordinate the inbound clearance, confirm the status of the goods, organise a date for delivery and discuss any storage requirements.