BMW Headquarters Building
Iconic four-cylinder headquarters tower in Munich
Munich's four‑tower BMW headquarters beside the Olympic Park, with the BMW Museum and BMW Welt nearby; visitors tour exhibits, see historic and new cars and join factory‑related experiences.
BMW Headquarters at a Glance#
Address: Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 München, Germany (BMW Welt and Museum complex)
Website: https://www.bmw-welt.com/en.html
Hours: BMW Museum: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays (check website for temporary changes)
About BMW Headquarters#
The BMW Headquarters in Munich is the administrative centre for BMW Group, located in the Milbertshofen district near the Olympic Park. The cylindrical four-tower design was completed in the early 1970s and is a landmark example of postwar corporate architecture.
The building was designed by architect Karl Schwanzer and constructed for BMW in the period around the 1972 Munich Olympic Games to consolidate corporate offices. It has served continuously as BMW Group headquarters since completion and the surrounding museum and public facilities were developed soon after.
The site sits north of central Munich, adjacent to the Olympiapark in the borough of Milbertshofen-Am Hart. It is well connected by public transport and within easy reach of the city centre.
- Access: The tower itself is not generally open to the public, but the nearby museum and BMW Welt provide public access to company exhibits and deliveries.
- Best view: The five-storey four-cylinder silhouette is best viewed from the adjoining Olympiapark and from the pedestrian areas near the museum.
What to See#
- BMW Museum: Located adjacent to the tower, the BMW Museum presents the company history and vehicle exhibits and opened in the early 1970s following excavations for the headquarters complex.
- BMW Welt: A short walk from the headquarters, BMW Welt is a modern customer delivery and exhibition centre opened in 2007 that hosts rotating exhibitions and events.
How to Get to BMW Headquarters#
Take the Munich U-Bahn to Olympiazentrum (U2) or the S-Bahn to München-Olympiapark; the BMW Welt and Museum are a short walk from public transit connections. The site is signposted from major arterial roads and has visitor parking.
Tips for Visiting BMW Headquarters#
- Combine a visit to the BMW Headquarters with BMW Welt and the BMW Museum - the trio forms a coherent architectural and brand experience.
- Visit the BMW Museum (Am Olympiapark 2) in the morning to avoid local tour groups and for better photo light inside the exhibition halls.
- Trains to Olympiazentrum or Olympiapark provide easy access to the site from central Munich.
Best Time to Visit BMW Headquarters#
Year-round access to the BMW Museum and Welt, with spring-autumn offering the best combination of outdoor and indoor activities.
Weather & Climate near BMW Headquarters#
BMW Headquarters's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (941 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 47 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 48 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 1° - 9° | 2° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 63 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 7° | 2° | 69 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 59 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
