The former housing complexes for the male athletes now offer Munich locals plenty of space for individual balcony planting.

Living in the green – the Olympic Village

From accommodation for Olympic athletes to residential quart
A walk through a Munich residential neighborhood; about planning and construction, the Olympics, the tragedy, and life in the village today.
24.05.2023, 16:00

Literature & knowledge, Garden & Park, Guided tours
Olympic Village
Lust auf München? – City Walks

Between "residential arms" and "park tongues", the participants walk on this tour along often unknown paths in the Olympic Village. The tour guide explains the idea behind the concept of the complex, which so soon after the Second World War was primarily concerned with the question: How do you get the residents to communicate with each other? This was important to the architects and urban planners not only for the Olympic athletes, but also for the many Munich residents who moved here after the 1972 Games.

At secluded corners, guests learn about the infrastructure of the village, marvel at the 1972 art in construction, and hear about the difficulties of maintaining the site over the years. As they traverse Conolly Street, the 1972 attack on the Jewish Olympic team is, of course, a theme that is explored in depth at the new Munich Massacre memorial. Finally, the route leads through the colorful students' village.

Venue

Olympic Village

The exact meeting point will be communicated by e-mail after registration.

80809 München

Directions
  • Parking spaces:

    not specified

  • Gastronomic offer:

    Yes, drinks and food

Organiser

Lust auf München? – City Walks

info@lust-auf-muenchen.com
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Tickets

Prices:

18,00 €

15,00 € (reduced price)

Advance booking:

Start: 01.03.23

E-Mail: info@lust-auf-muenchen.com Advance booking website

Further information

  • Event duration:

    16:00 – 18:00

  • Maximum number of participants:

    25

  • What language:

    German

The former housing complexes for the male athletes now offer Munich locals plenty of space for individual balcony planting.
The former housing complexes for the male athletes now offer Munich locals plenty of space for individual balcony planting. © Grit Ranft
In summer, the lilies in the Students' village are a special eye-catcher.
In summer, the lilies in the Students' village are a special eye-catcher. © Grit Ranft
Throughout the village there are opportunities to meet and communicate with each other.
Throughout the village there are opportunities to meet and communicate with each other. © Grit Ranft

Organiser

Lust auf München? – City Walks

Explore the city with open eyes and discover what you think you know in a new way. Tour guide Grit Ranft will be happy to take you on one of her city walks and show you how much nature you can find in this big city. Historically well-founded, presented in a lively way and with that certain something, these tours are sure to make you enjoy Munich even more!