Category: Munich Tips

Holiday apartment in the Alps: the regions from the Allgäu to South Tyrol and Switzerland at a glance, the best time to go, what to look out for in the mountains and how to combine Munich with the Alps.

Holiday apartment with kids: what families should look out for in terms of bedrooms, kitchen, child safety and cots, plus tips for large apartments for up to six people and a checklist.

Long term holiday rental: what a monthly rate covers, when you need to register your address, which contract applies and a checklist for stays of one month or more.

Accessible holiday apartment: what DIN 18040-2, wheelchair-accessible and the “Reisen für Alle” certification mean, a checklist and questions for booking, plus tips for Munich.

What belongs in a welcome book for a holiday rental, a template to copy, digital or printed versions and an example from Lehel.

What holiday rental insurance does a holiday apartment need? Buildings, contents and liability cover for hosts, personal liability for guests, the duty of disclosure under the VVG, typical claims and a checklist.

What belongs in a good holiday apartment? Holiday apartment essentials room by room, an inventory list as a table, the smoke alarm requirement in Bavaria, furnishing tips with a cost example and DTV stars.

Holiday rental house rules: the legal position, quiet hours in Munich, typical rules on smoking, pets, visitors and rubbish, a sample to adapt and a short English version. As of October 2026.

Holiday rental tax in Germany: income tax, deductible expenses and depreciation, personal use, VAT, trade tax, platform reporting and selling explained clearly. As of October 2026.

Holiday rental invoice: mandatory details, 7% and 19% VAT, small businesses and small-amount invoices, plus a sample template to copy. As of October 2026.