Olympiaturm

Tower Munich TV tower with observation deck and restaurant

The Olympiaturm in Munich’s Olympic Park houses an observation deck and a restaurant, offering city and Alpine views; visitors pair it with park walks, concerts and museum exhibits.

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Olympiaturm is a television and observation tower standing 291 metres tall in Munich’s Olympiapark in Bavaria, Germany. It was constructed as part of the Olympic complex associated with the 1972 Olympic Games and serves both broadcasting and visitor functions.

The tower contains a public observation platform and a revolving restaurant that offer panoramic views over Munich, the Olympiapark and the surrounding region. It is a regular destination for tourists and city residents seeking elevated views.

Built in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of the Olympic development, the tower has since remained in continuous use for telecommunications and as a public viewpoint for the city.

Olympiaturm stands within the Olympiapark complex in the northern part of Munich, easily reached from the city centre by public transport and adjacent to the park’s sports and leisure facilities.

  • Height and function: The tower's total height is 291 metres and it combines tourism functions with broadcasting infrastructure.
  • Viewing highlights: On clear days the observation platform provides views of central Munich, the Olympic Park and distant Alpine peaks to the south.

What to See #

  • Observation platform: The public observation platform near the top of the tower that offers panoramic views across Munich and, on clear days, views of the Alps to the south.
  • Revolving restaurant: A rotating restaurant housed in the tower that serves diners while slowly revolving to display different views of the city and park.
  • Broadcasting facilities: Broadcasting and telecommunications installations occupying the tower above the visitor levels, used for radio and television transmission.

How to Get to Olympiaturm #

Olympiaturm sits in Olympiapark in northern Munich. Take the U-Bahn U3 to the Olympiazentrum stop; from there it’s a short walk into the park. Several bus lines and tram connections also serve Olympiapark.

Tips for Visiting Olympiaturm #

  • Buy combined tickets if visiting other Olympiapark attractions - separate queues can be slow on busy days.
  • Head up an hour before sunset for city views that move quickly from flat daylight to the city's nighttime pins.
  • Use the U-Bahn (U3 to Olympiazentrum) and enter via the park rather than the busier tower plaza for a quieter approach.

Best Time to Visit Olympiaturm #

Best on clear days from late spring to early autumn for wide views over Munich and the Alps on distant horizons.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 10-25°C
Clearer evenings and plenty of park activities around the tower; good for combining a tower visit with other Olympiapark attractions.
Winter
December-February · -5-8°C
Cooler and quieter - views are crisp on clear days but daylight hours are short.

Weather & Climate near Olympiaturm #

Climate

Olympiaturm'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).

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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