26th World Congress of Dermatology
Innovation and Diversity in Dermatology
Candidate City Munich

The City of Munich

Munich - in the Heart of Europe

Munich, the leading business metropolis in the heart of Europe offers you, as our guests, an inspiring environment between tradition and modernity: a city of full of life’s joys, coziness and progressiveness.  

Munich is easy to reach from around the world and is one of the safest cities in Europe. Nestled in the wonderful lakes and foothills of the Alps in Upper Bavaria, Munich offers a perfect infrastructure with a wide selection of hotels in all categories. 

Known for its world-famous Oktoberfest, the “cosmopolitan city with a heart” delights visitors with its historic center, magnificent monuments, spacious green oases and a world-class cultural scene. The people of Munich are cosmopolitan and welcome their guests with open arms, offering them plenty of opportunities to participate in the vibrant life of the city. 

Public Transportation

Travel

Accommodation

Several hotels are located within walking distance of the conference venue, e.g.: 

  • Novotel 278 rooms
  • H4 Hotel 331 rooms
  • H2 Hotel 205 rooms
  • Motel One 310 rooms
  • Hotel Prinzregent 91 rooms
  • lassik Hotel Martinshof 64 rooms
  • Hotel Graf Lehndorff 123 rooms
  • 4mex Hotel & Living 71 rooms
  • Bento Inn Munich Messe 366 rooms

Discover the Surroundings

Munich’s surroundings offer a lot of sightseeing attractions and leisure activities such as castles, lakes and mountains: 

  • Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace – UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Herrenchiemsee - magnificent royal palace in the centre of Lake Chiemsee & just a quick hop to the next island on lake Frauenchiemsee
  • 5-Lake-Region (Starnberger See, Ammersee, Wörthsee, Pilsensee, Wesslinger See)
  • Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Zugspitze (highest mountain in Germany)
  • Starnberger See Boat trip and visit of Buchheim Museum
  • Ingolstadt Village - enjoy a relaxing shopping experience

Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna & Zürich absolute MUST-SEES e.g.: 

Salzburg

  • Hohensalzburg Fortress
  • Mozart's Birthplace
  • Mirabell Palace and Gardens
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains

Innsbruck

  • Golden Roof
  • Swarovski Cristal Worlds
  • Imperial Palace
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • The Tirol Panorama Museum

Vienna

  • The Hofburg
  • Prater theme park and Riesenrad
  • Hundertwasserhaus
  • Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
  • The Vienna Zoo

Zürich

  • Lake Zürich
  • Old Town
  • Museum of Art ( Kunsthaus Zürich)
  • Uetliberg Mountain
  • Bahnhofstrasse, Shopping Street
The World Congress of Dermatology will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico. Nevertheless, we are very thankful for the overwhelming support we received throughout the bidding process and would like to also extend our thanks to the ILDS for the possibility to present Munich as a candidate for the World Congress. We wish all delegates a brilliant experience in Mexico in 2027, we will see you there!