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Evening

Munich Evening: Golden Light at the Olympiapark

Start with the city’s best view at sunset, then wander into the park for dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:16

    Restaurant 181

    Grab a pre-dinner drink or light bite at the rotating Restaurant 181. The 181 refers to its height within the Olympic Tower. The service can be snooty, but the view is unmatched.

  2. 16:16

    Olympiapark

    Walk down to the Olympiapark. This is the perfect spot to catch the sun dipping below the horizon toward the WSW. The park was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics and offers open, expansive views.

  3. 16:46

    Olympiapark

    Watch the sunset. The golden light fades quickly in January, so arrive early to secure a good spot on the grass or near the Olympiaberg.

  4. 17:31

    Olympia-Alm

    Head to the Olympia-Alm beer garden just east of the Olympiaberg. It is a small, authentic beer garden perfect for settling in after the chill of the evening wind.

Local tip

Restaurant 181 is pricey and service can be stiff. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere with equally stunning views, the Olympia-Alm beer garden is a local favorite that stays open until late.

Check before you go

  • Restaurant 181 is open We-Su 12:00-16:00, 17:30-24:00. Check if you are visiting on a Monday.
  • Olympia-Alm is open Mo-Su 11:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Restaurant 181 is open at 15:16 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Munich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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