Location

In the city district Milbertshofen-Am Hart in the North of Munich.

Size

85 hectares.

History

Created for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The earthworks on Oberwiesenfeld began in 1968, and the Olympic Park was planted with 3,100 large trees between 1971 and 1972.

Events (Selection)

Dear Lykkers! Concerts in the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Hall, Summer Tollwood, Superbloom Festival.

Recreational and Sports Activities

For sports enthusiasts, the 850,000 square meter Olympic Park is a central place to enjoy various activities. Whether you want to jog through the beautiful landscape or pursue other sports, the Olympic Park offers numerous possibilities:

Olympic Swimming Hall

The Olympic swimming hall is perfect for swimming fans. Swim laps in the pool or enjoy splashing around with the kids. Aqua jogging and spinal gymnastics sessions are also available. The program caters to specific groups like children, seniors, or women.

Nordic Walking and Rowing

Try Nordic walking or rowing on the Olympic Lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

Tennis and SoccerFive

The park also has a tennis facility and a SoccerFive arena for those looking for more active pursuits.

Olympic Stadium: Unique Due to Its Tent Roof

The central structure of the park is the Olympic Stadium, renowned for its world-famous tent roof designed by architect Frei Otto. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1972 Olympic Games. Afterward, it became the home for FC Bayern and TSV 1860 München.

Current Use

Since 2005, it primarily hosts cultural events, including music concerts by world stars. The stadium also hosts sports events like the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) and fun sports such as the X-Games.

Olympic Hall: Show Events of Superlatives

The Olympic Hall (Olympiahalle) in the park hosts many of Munich's most spectacular events each year. These include concerts, musicals, theater performances, and sporting events.

Versatility

The venue impresses with its versatile interior, offering countless stage and lighting variations. The smaller "Kleine Olympiahalle" provides space for up to 3,600 visitors, catering to more intimate events.

Olympic Tower: Fantastic Panoramic View of Munich

Observation Deck

The Olympic Tower offers a breathtaking view of the entire park and Munich from its 291.28-meter-high observation deck.

Rotating Restaurant

Visitors can enjoy the panoramic scenery while dining in the rotating restaurant.

Renovation

The tower is currently closed for renovation until 2026.

SAP Garden from September 2024

The Olympic Ice Sports Center, which hosted ice hockey and ice skating from 1967 to 2024, will be replaced by the new SAP Garden multifunctional arena. The new indoor arena, located on the site of the former Olympic cycling stadium, will have a capacity of up to 11,500 spectators.

Future Use

The SAP Garden will be home to the DEL ice hockey club Red Bull Munich and the FC Bayern Munich basketball team. It will also offer public and school ice skating starting on September 27, 2024.

Further Attractions: Sea Life, Munich Mash, Fireworks

The Olympic Park is home to many other attractions, such as:

Sea Life

Explore the fascinating underwater world of marine animals at Sea Life.

Theatron

The Theatron, with its lake stage, hosts cultural events like theater performances and concerts.

Munich Mash

Experience action sports at Munich Mash, where visitors can enjoy adrenaline-pumping sports.

Sommernachtstraum (Midsummer Night's Dream)

The annual fireworks display during "Sommernachtstraum" features superlative musical fireworks.

History: From an Airfield to an Olympic Venue

The Olympic Park was planned and built for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The site, located on Oberwiesenfeld in the North of Munich, was once home to the Munich-Oberwiesenfeld commercial airport until 1938.

Design and Architecture

Landscape architects Günther Grzimek, Wolfgang Miller, and Hans Lutz were responsible for the design of the green spaces. The Olympic Village built at the time now houses around 6,000 Munich residents.

Sledding in the Olympic Park

During the winter months, the Olympiaberg, Munich's highest "mountain," offers several sledding slopes, ranging from steep runs for thrill-seekers to gentler slopes for beginners. The north-slope, below a small garden, and the east park feature snowtubes for added fun.

Winter Sports

Occasionally, winter sports enthusiasts can be seen skiing or snowboarding across the park's snow-covered hills.