On the road to World Heritage status: Action Day in the Olympic Park on 7 June 2026
On 7 June, as part of a day of activities running from 10.30 am to 4 pm, Munich residents are invited to explore the park on two tours aboard the park railway, whilst learning interesting background information about the creation of the Olympic Park. Guided tours on the theme of “Democracy and the 1972 Olympic Games” will also be available. The guided tours are also suitable for children and young people aged 12 and over, adults are welcome.
The open-air cinema at the Olympic Lake will also be screening the film “Lebensfreundschaft” at 4 pm, which explores the special bond between Olympic architect Prof. Fritz Auer and industrial designer Hans A. Muth.
About the event
PROGRAMME:
Tour of the Olympic Park: The two-hour ride on the park railway takes you along the Olympic Lake, past the Olympic buildings and on to the Olympic Village. Experts, eyewitnesses from 1972 and committed local residents will provide information about the past, present and future of the Olympic Park, including City Planning Councillor Elisabeth Merk and Fritz Auer, one of the key ‘Olympic architects’.
Time: 10.30 am and 2 pm
You can register here:
For the park railway tour at 10.30 am
For the Park Railway tour at 2 pm
Architectural tours for adults, children and teenagers (aged 12 and over) on the theme of ‘Democracy and the 1972 Olympic Games’
Time: 10 am and 1 pm (duration 2 hours)
You can register here:
For the tour at 10 am
For the tour at 1 pm
The event is being held to mark UNESCO World Heritage Day and is a joint initiative organised by the Department of Urban Planning and Building Regulations, Münchner Forum e.V., the Verein Aktion Welterbe Olympiapark e.V., Olympiapark München GmbH, the Verein Gegen Vergessen – Für Demokratie e.V. and the Bavarian State Agency for Political Education.
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