Olympic tower (German title: Olympiaturm) - TV tower in Munich, the top of which are three-tiered observation deck, which is the highest observation point in town.
The tower was built from 1965 to 1968. The Grand opening was timed to coincide with the upcoming Summer Olympic games in 1972.
The Olympic tower has a height, together with the antenna 291,28 meters and is not only the tallest structure in Munich, but also one of the most famous landmarks in the city, which, since opening, has been visited by over 43 million people.
Located the Munich television tower in the Eastern part of the Olympic Park, at the address: Spiridon-Louis-Ring 7. Near the tower is the least known and visited the BMW Museum, which gives an excellent opportunity to explore several interesting sites of Munich: the BMW Museum, Olympic tower to a stroll about the Olympic Park.
At the top of the towerlookout, a small rock Museum, and a panoramic revolving restaurant.
The observation deck at the Olympic tower in Munich
In the Olympic tower, at a height of 185 - 200 meters is an observation deck in the tower three (three-level viewpoint) and they are located one above the other.
The observation deck offers the most comprehensive and exciting a circular (360-degree) view of the city, including the Olympic Park and the BMW Museum, and far beyond Munich.
The entrance to the tower is from the side of the lake, a one-storey building that also houses a restaurant with an outdoor terrace "Restaurant Olympiasee".
In the building, in addition to a restaurant, a souvenir shop and ticket office where you can purchase tickets to the observation deck of the Olympic tower.
After buying the ticket, go left to the elevators. Two elevators lift visitors to a height of 185 meters at a speed of seven meters per second.
Leaving the Elevator, we get on the first (bottom) level of the observation deck. Area covered, circular, with large panoramic Windows. Near the Windows and those are plaques with information about what can be seen from this lookout point.
On the same level there are: a drink-bar and rock Museum (Rockmuseum Munich). The Museum not need to pay extra.
Next, climb the stairs to the second level observation deck. Playground outdoor and enclosed with a fence. Gives 360-degree view.
View of the Museum and office of BMW, and the surrounding area
Views of the Olympic Park including the Olympic village, the Olympic stadium "Olympiastadion", lake Olympia and a viewing platform on the hill "Olympic mountain" (Olympiaberg)
Then, on a ladder, you can climb to the top - third level observation deck. Playground open, circular (360 degree view), a smaller and enclosed by railings.
Remark! The observation deck at the Olympic tower is great for lovers of heights will bring a lot of impressions. The only negative, because of the height of observation and the location of the tower itself, well, you can see only the Olympic Park, BMW Museum and the surrounding area. Everything else, including the old city of Munich, will be visible only from afar. But the overall panorama to the horizon - gorgeous.
So don't go to the Playground with the hope to chance to see the whole Munich. Besides, in the old town and close itself has its own viewing platform from which you can enjoy views of the historical part of the city. From the viewing platforms in the center of the city, for example, in the New town hall on Marienplatz, in the Church of St. Peter, near the memorial angel of peace or the head of the statue of Bavaria on Theresienwiese.
A panoramic restaurant in the Olympic tower in Munich
In the Olympic tower, at a height of 181 meters, is a rotating panoramic restaurant "Restaurant 181", which 53 makes one turn, and allows its guests gradually, without haste and meals to enjoy the 360 degree panorama of Munich and the surrounding area.
In the restaurant act as a ready menus: lunch, sunset, and gourmet, and the possibility of ordering dishes on the menu.
Menu and restaurant suggestions, as well as the cost of meals in the restaurant are constantly changing.
All of the informationmenu, dishes, prices, restaurant hours, etc., be sure to check just before visiting on the official website: restaurant181.
Practical information
Admission to the Olympic tower:
- adult ticket - € 11,00;
- young people up to 16 years € 7,00;
- family ticket - € 23,00;
groups of 20 people or more - € 8,00;
- children up to 6 years (accompanied by an adult) - free. Birthday for kids free.
- discount for the following tickets: Olympic Park tours, Park railway, SEA LIFE aquarium, BMW Museum, combo tickets Allianz Arena - full ticket € 10,00; young people up to 16 years € 6,50.
Children under 12 years may travel in the Elevator unless accompanied by an adult.
Attention! The cost of tickets and the conditions of visit of the Olympic tower can change.
All the necessary information, including the cost of tickets, hours of operation, observation, etc., we recommend you to check before visiting at olympiapark.
If you wish to look more closely at the Olympic Park and the BMW Museum, near such, it is possible to stop:
Art hotel Ana im Olympiapark offers a fitness centre, bar, Wi-Fi, Parking and family rooms.
The Soundproofed rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a Desk and a safety Deposit box.
Room rates may include Breakfast. Link to the hotel
The B&B Hotel München-Olympiapark features free Wi-Fi, round-the-clock reception Desk, private Parking and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Soundproofed and hypoallergenic rooms equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. Link to the hotel
The 4-star Leonardo Royal hotel with sauna, relaxation room, fitness center, international restaurant with terrace, bar, Parking and free Wi-Fi.
Room rates may include Breakfast. Link to the hotel
All accommodation in Munich, including near Olympic Park, you can view and book here
