Germany Warden Message - July 02, 2009

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Security Advisory 

The U.S. Consulate in Munich advises American citizens to avoid public gathering places, particularly restaurants, bars and discos frequented by American citizens, in the area of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria during the July 4th weekend.  This advisory is based on reports that a German group may seek retaliation against U.S. citizens in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a recent incident at a local nightclub involving U.S. service members and German nationals.  During this period, U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

U.S. citizens in Germany are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration web site, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Germany.  Americans without internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consular Section (please see contact information below).  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, Worldwide Caution, and Country Specific Information for Germany can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. Consular Sections are located at:

Berlin: Clayallee 170;
Tel: (49) (30)832-9233; Fax: (49) (30) 8305-1215
e-mail: ACSBerlin@state.gov

Frankfurt: Giessner Str. 30,
Tel. (49) (69) 75350; Fax: (49) (69) 7535-2304.
e-mail:  GermanyACS@state.gov

Munich: Koenigstrasse 5,
Tel. (49) (89) 2888-0; Fax: (49) (89) 280-9998.
e-mail: ConsMunich@state.gov

U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance should contact local police at 112, or the U.S. Embassy Duty Officer, who can be reached via the Embassy switchboard by calling (030) 8305-0.