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.
Olympiaturm at a Glance#
Website: https://www.olympiapark.de/en
About Olympiaturm#
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.
Weather & Climate near Olympiaturm#
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).
| 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 | -2° - 5° | -2° | 49 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 1° - 9° | 2° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 92 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 84 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° | 70 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 |
