Falling ill on a trip is especially stressful — unfamiliar city, language barrier, flight back looming. Here's how to get care fast in Munich.
Most common travel complaints in Munich
Food poisoning / gastroenteritis (common during Oktoberfest)
Cold / flu picked up on the plane
Dehydration after a long flight and beer-garden day
Urinary tract infection
Acute back pain (long-haul seating)
Migraine triggered by travel stress and sleep disruption
Allergic reactions (new foods, pollens)
Your options in Munich
DoktorAkut house call — doctor to your hotel room in 60–120 min, English-speaking, per GOÄ, from 180 € (cost depends on time of day, day of week, and services rendered), accepted by most travel insurers
Hotel doctor network — some luxury hotels have preferred physicians (ask concierge)
Bereitschaftspraxis (116117) — statutory on-call for non-emergencies if you have EHIC / GHIC (longer waits)
Emergency department (112) — for life-threatening conditions only
What DoktorAkut provides for travellers
English-speaking physician at your hotel within 60–120 min
Examination, rapid tests, ECG, IV infusion, blood draws if needed
Private prescription (pharmacies throughout central Munich are open late)
Fit-to-fly certificate after clinical assessment
Detailed GOÄ invoice — in English on request — for travel-insurance claim
Referral to specialist or emergency department if needed
Communication with hotel concierge for discrete arrival
Hotels we cover
Among others:internationally known hotels, Rosewood, Sofitel Bayerpost, Le Méridien, Hotelinternationally known hotels, Andaz Schwabinger Tor, The Charles Hotel,internationally known hotels Messe,internationally known hotels, Innside München, Holiday Inn Munich Center, Maritim Munich, and many others. We serve all hotels in Munich's 20 districts.
Medication in Munich
Pharmacies (Apotheke) are widespread. Late-night pharmacies ("Notdienst-Apotheke") rotate daily — ask concierge or check www.aponet.de. We can phone the nearest open pharmacy to reserve medication before you collect.
Fit-to-fly certificate
Airlines may request a fit-to-fly certificate after certain conditions. After clinical assessment we can issue a certificate in English confirming fitness for air travel (or, conversely, recommending a delay). This is usually accepted by Lufthansa, British Airways, United, Delta, Emirates, and other major carriers.
FAQ
Do you come to Munich hotels?
Yes — all Munich districts. Discreet arrival, fluent English.
Will my travel insurance reimburse?
Most major policies do. We provide a detailed English invoice if requested.
Can I get a fit-to-fly certificate?
Yes, after clinical assessment. Accepted by major airlines.
How do you handle payment?
Bank transfer or credit card reimbursement via your insurer. No cash required.