Timeline
09:45
Head straight to the Olympiaturm observation deck. The tower is open from 09:00, so arriving at opening ensures you beat the midday crowds. Enjoy the 360-degree view of Munich from 190 metres up before the lift queues build up.
10:30
Walk one minute down to Restaurant am Olympiasee for lunch. This German restaurant opens at 09:45 on weekdays and 09:45 on weekends, making it the perfect spot for a mid-morning meal by the lake.
11:30
Stroll nine minutes through the Olympiapark grounds. Explore the expansive park landscape designed for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The area is spacious enough that even on a busy day, you can find quiet spots to rest and take in the architecture.
Local tip
The Olympiaturm lift has no reservations, but if you want to dine at the revolving Restaurant 181, book ahead. For a casual beer garden experience, Olympia-Alm is open daily from 11:00.
Check before you go
- Restaurant am Olympiasee is open Mo-Fr 09:45-18:00 and Sa-Su 09:45-19:00.
- Olympiaturm is open daily 09:00-23:00.
- Olympia-Alm is open daily 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Munich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).