Olympiapark Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Olympiapark. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich

• Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

• Munich City Pass: Admission to 45 Activities and Public Transport

• Munich Card with Public Transport: Save at Attractions and Tours!

• Big Bus Munich Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Technically, wandering around Olympiapark is free, but attractions have their own access fees. Stadium tours, for example, cost €10 for adults (it’s €3.50 to visit on your own); “Architec-Tours” through the park and aquarium visits cost €20; and roof climbs cost €45. For those who don’t want to take a tour, the park offers a free audio guide you can access online.

Yes, Olympiapark is worth visiting. What was once the site of the 1972 Olympics has been turned into an impressive, difficult-to-categorize landmark. Not only are there walking trails and the scenic Olympic Lake, but visitors will also find attractions such as the Olympic Tower, the SEA LIFE® Munich aquarium, the Olympic Stadium, and more.

Per one customer who booked the Discover WWII and the Olympics of Munich with a Local, "Our tour with Markus in Munich was incredibly insightful. He guided us through the significant WWII and Olympic sites, sharing stories that brought history to life. A profound and educational experience that deepened our understanding of Munich's past.

Munich’s Olympiapark is home to the Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Hall, and the Olympic Tower. For family-friendly fun, it also has the Sea Life aquarium, and plenty of green spaces, such as the SAP Garden. There’s also BMW Welt—a futuristic museum where you can discover more about the BMW brand.

It’s easy to get to Olympiapark if you travel by public transport. Just use the U-Bahn (such as the U3 or U8) to Olympiazentrum station. Alternatively, you can get bus #173, #180, or N76 to Olympiazentrum bus stop, which is a short walk away from the park.

Yes, there are a variety of guided tours available in Olympiapark. These tours typically explore the park’s grounds and the Olympic Stadium with stories about the park’s Olympic history and construction. Sometimes the Olympiapark is also visited during private tours that showcase other key sightseeing spots in Munich.

Olympiapark has a busy events calendar throughout the year. From international sporting events, such ice hockey games, mixed martial arts, and soccer matches to concerts, festivals, and event flea markets. The venue is also home to theater performances and musicals, such as Flashdance, and Riverdance, proving itself as a year-round entertainment hub.

Olympiapark, built to host the 1972 Summer Olympics, has a rich history. Prior to its development, the site was known as Oberwiesenfeld, serving as an airfield until 1939. Following this period, it was occupied by the US Army and then remained vacant for many years after World War II, before its Olympic transformation.

Yes, there are a variety of different dining options within Olympiapark to cater to diverse tastes. For warm days, Restaurant Olympic Lake offers a sun terrace, over 200 seats, and pizza, pasta, and German specialties. Alternatively, for an ideal sunset-watching spot, Restaurant 181 offers upscale international food with panoramic views.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Olympiapark. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Munich:

• Neuschwanstein Castle

• Linderhof Palace

• Marienplatz

• Odeonsplatz

• Viktualienmarkt

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Munich.