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Olympiapark

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In preparation for the 1972 Olympic Games, a former airfield and parade ground were transformed into an Olympic park. The park features landscaped hills, an artificial lake, a communications tower, and sports facilities. Designed by the firm of Behnisch & Partners, the elegant, airy ensemble derives its character chiefly from the transparent tensile roof designed by Frei Otto. Tent-shaped, it covers part of the stadium, the hall, and the pool, and is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture.
Many types of combination tickets are available for the Olympic Tower and various sports facilities. The Olympiapark is the largest fitness complex in the city. For more information, visit www.olympiapark-muenchen.de

Top 10 Sights

1. Olympic Tower

A high-speed elevator transports visitors to the observation platform and revolving restaurant of this 290-m- (900-ft-) high Olympic Tower. From here there are fabulous views of the park and city and, when the famous Föhn winds are blowing, you can even see the Alps.
2. Revolving Restaurant

The Olympic Tower’s revolving restaurant, located 180 m (825 ft) above the ground, serves bistro food at lunch and gourmet fare in the evening. It completes a 360-degree rotation every 49 minutes, providing diners with a unique panoramic vista.
3. Olympic Stadium

Seating almost 67,000 spectators, this stadium was home to the FC Bayern football club for years. The club has now moved and the stadium is used for a variety of other events.
4. Olympic Hall

Conceived from the outset as a multipurpose venue, the Olympic Hall holds up to 14,000 spectators. Covering the hall is a large section of the spectacular tent-shaped tensile roof, suspended from 58 pylons. Used for a wide variety of sports events, the Olympic Hall also serves as a venue for concerts, conferences, and fairs.
5. Lake & Park

Piled-up war rubble served as the base for the small hills on the grounds. After they were landscaped, boulevards and an artificial lake were added, creating a perfect park for walking. Climb to the top of the Olympia-berg for a spectacular view of the park and city.
6. Olympic Skating Rink

The skating rink is a perfect place to practise skating or ice-dancing to music. Skates are available for hire.
7. Indoor Ski Slope

Have fun on the 150-m- (500-ft-) long artificial ski slope. There’s a ski school, lift, après-ski lodge, and equipment for rent.
8. Olympic Aquatic Centre

One of the largest in Europe, this aquatic centre offers diving pools, saunas, a steam grotto, sunbathing lawns, exercise rooms, and wellness programmes.
9. Father Timofej’s Chapel

This Russian Orthodox chapel, built (without a permit) by Russians Timofej and Natasha in 1951 on the Olympic grounds, still stands today.
10. Theatron & Other Facilities

The many attractions in Olympiapark include tennis courts, an indoor cycling racetrack, a beach volleyball court, a basketball court, rowboats on the lake, and summer curling. The Theatron, an amphitheatre with seating for 6,000, is used as a venue for free open-air concerts in summer.

Practical Information

The Revolving Restaurant offers excellent food and a fantastic view. Book a climb on the tensile roof in summer – complete with rope and hooks (089- 30 67 24 14). U3: Olympiazentrum (089) 179 08-0 Olympic Tower: 9 am–midnight daily (last trip 10:30pm) adm: €3 (reduced €2.50) Roof tour: Apr–Oct 2:30pm Mon–Fri adm: €25 (children 10–15 years: €20) Sat, Sun & hols 2:30pm adm: €30 (children 10–15 years: €20) Adventure tour (Olympiapark grounds): Apr–Oct: 2pm daily adm: €7 (children 6–15 years: €5, children under 6 years free) Info Hotline for various tours:(0180) 530 6730 Olympic Aquatic Centre: 7am–11:30pm daily adm: €3 (children 6 years and over €2,50); combination ticket for Sauna Paradise: €11