European Federation for the Science and Technology of Lipids (Euro Fed Lipid)

Munich is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. With a population of 1.3 million it is Germany's third largest city. The year 1158 is assumed to be the foundation date, which is only the earliest date the city is mentioned in a document. By that time the Guelph Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, had built a bridge over the river Isar next to a settlement of Benedictine monks. Almost two decades later in 1175 Munich was officially granted city status and received fortification. In 1506 Munich became capital of the whole of Bavaria and in 1806 capital of the new Kingdom of Bavaria. The city became a Nazi stronghold  in 1933.  The NSDAP headquarters were in Munich and many Führerbauten ("Führer-buildings") were built around the Königsplatz, some of which have survived to this day. The city was very heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II - the city was hit by 71 air raids over a period of six years. After American occupation in 1945, Munich was completely rebuilt following a meticulous and - by comparison to other war-ravaged German cities - rather conservative plan which preserved its pre-war street grid. In 1957 Munich's population passed the 1 million mark.	The city's motto used to be "Die Weltstadt mit Herz" (The world city with a heart) for a long time but has recently been replaced by "München mag dich" (Munich loves you). Its native name, München, stems from an Old German word predating the word "Mönche" of today's High German, meaning "Monks". Therefore, the figure on Munich's coat-of-arms is a monk, and is referred to as the Münchner Kindl, the child of Munich. Residents of Munich typically enjoy a high quality of life. Mercer HR Consulting consistently rates the city among the top 10 cities with highest quality of life worldwide.   Munich has the strongest economy of any German city and is also the economic centre of southern Germany.  Siemens A.G. (electronics) , BMW (car), MAN AG (truck manufacturer, engineering), Linde (gases), Allianz (insurance) and Munich Re (re-insurance) have their headquarters in the town. The Deutsches Museum, located on an island in the Isar, is one of the oldest and largest science museums in the world. A visit is highly recommended! The museum is very close to the congress venue.
The Frauenkirche (Dom zu unserer Lieben Frau - Cathedral of Our Lady) is the most famous building in the city centre and serves as cathedral for the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.	Munich is home to several professional football teams, including Germany's most popular club, FC Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich.
The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, arguably the most famous beer hall worldwide, is located in the city centre. It also operates the second largest tent at the Oktoberfest, one of Munich's most famous attractions.
For two weeks, the Oktoberfest, or d' Wiesn as the locals call it, attracts millions of people visiting its beer tents ("Bierzelte") and fairground attractions.	Munich is famous for its breweries and the Weißbier (wheat beer) is a speciality from Bavaria. The Weißwürste('white sausages'), traditionally eaten only before 12 p.m. and often served with sweet mustard and freshly baked Brezen (pretzels) are a Munich speciality, as is Leberkäs, Bavarian baked sausage loaf often served with potato salad.

The congress will take place at the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel in Munich Bogenhausen

How to get there:

Munich Main Station
The Main Train Station, Hauptbahnhof, is located in the centre of Munich, only approximately 2 km from the central square Marienplatz. More than 800 long-distance trains and regional trains arrive and depart every day, and there are immediate connections to all urban trains, called S-Bahns, underground lines U1,U2,U3,U4,U5, trams and buses. You will find taxi stands at all exits of the main station.

Munich Airport
The airport of the Bavarian capital is the second largest international airport in Germany. It was opened in May 1992 and has had an average of 548 take offs and landings each day. The airport is located 28 km northeast of the city centre and offers both bus and train connections.
The Airport Bus to the city centre departs every 20 minutes for the main train station. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes.
Additionally, two S-Bahn lines depart every 10 minutes to take you from the airport to the city centre.
The S1 takes the western route via Laim and the Main Train Station to the Eastern Station and is well suited for passengers whose destination is in the western part of Munich. Travel time to the Main Train Station: approx. 40 minutes.
The S8 takes the eastern route via the Eastern Station and the Main Station to Laim and Pasing, and is therefore best suited for those whose wishing to reach the east part of Munich.

Arriving by Car
Those who prefer going by car, can easily reach Munich by motorway from all directions.
The A9 coming from the north leads directly into the city centre. If you're coming from the East, the A92 leads you into Munich. The southeast is connected to the capital by the A8 from Salzburg, the southwest via the A96. Coming from the west, you can either take A8 from Stuttgart or the A95 from Lindau.
Apart from the A95 and the A96 all these motorways are connected by the motorway bypass A99, an almost complete circle around the city.

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