Olympic Park Munich
September 29, 2012
Now that my German tests are finished, we have time to leisurely explore the city. Yesterday we went to Olympic park, where the 1972 summer Olympics were held. This park is in pristine condition, despite the fact that the games were hosted here more than 40 years ago. Unlike other cities whose olympic facilities rust into decay and disuse after a few short years, Munich’s is still a bustling hubub of activity–a reflection of the industrious German culture.
Making our way to the olympic grounds, the olympic tower is seen overhead.
a picture of the olympia park map in Munich
we walked it, all of it, and were very tired
The BMW skyskrapers is right next to olympia park
olympic pool Munich
Four only 4 Euros one can swim in the olympic pool and use the olympic diving boards. Warning! speedos are the norm! There are also exercise rooms and showers for use.
Feed the birds!
Olympic stadium Munich
Overview of olympic Park, Munich
Looking down on Olympic Village, Munich
view of the Olympic tower and the BMW tower from Olympic park
From Olympic park, one overlooks the city of Munich, the Frauen Kirche, and the Alps in the distance
Walking under the architecture of the Olympic village
Awesome!! The pictures give me the itch to travel and see the world!
Can’t wait to do some world traveling when you come here this summer!
Great photos! It looks immaculate! It’s hard to believe that I was in high school when the Olympics were held there in 1972
You were in high school, man you’re getting old
Yup that’s me. I remember my keen interest in the track and field events – one mile and two mile especially, since I ran those in track meets myself.
Plus of course the unfortunate and very sad attack on and death of the Israeli athletes by the terrorists put a real pall on the Olympics that year.