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Munich Olympic Park

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Olympic Tower, the transparent tent-roof construction of the Olympic Hall, a bratwurst snack stand, and spectator stands in the Olympic Stadium, Munich, Germany

Munich Olympic Park was created for the 1972 Olympic Games and set new urban planning, architectural and design standards. Under the motto “Olympic Games in the Green”, ecological aspects were to be taken into account, creating generous green spaces alongside sports facilities, athletes’ accommodation and transport infrastructure. Sustainability meant offering the city’s citizens added value even after the Olympics and providing a place for recreation, socialising and events. Read more

Sunday stroll in the Olympiapark

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Man sitting on a concrete anchor for the steel cables of the Olympic Hall's tent roof in the Olympiapark, Munich, Germany

The Föhn winds in mid-November brought another sunny and warm Sunday to the edge of the Alps, reaching all the way into Munich. As a result, many city dwellers headed out of their flats and into the parks to enjoy the few sunny hours outdoors once the fog had cleared. Olympiapark Munich was a popular destination – for a leisurely stroll or to play with the kids, for running, cycling or other sporting activities. Read more