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The Olympiapark, situated in Northern Munich, was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics and has remained a favorite park for walkers, joggers, and swimmers. 


A television tower, the Olympiaturm, is located on the park grounds and is the highest reinforced concrete tower in Europe.  The tower has a viewing platform and revolving restaurant with fabulous views the city and of the Alps to the south.

The park is open 24 hours a day.  The Olympiaturn is open dialy 9am-12am.  The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) is open daily 9am-4:30pm.  For more information, call 089 30 67-24 14.
 

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URBAN TRANSPORTATION Travel around Munich using the city's excellent public transportation system.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
This city contains too much to visit on just one trip!  If you've been here before, try visiting these other worthwhile, but lesser known sights.

 

 

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Venture into the Bavarian Alps and visit the fairy tale landmark upon which the Walt Disney based his Disney Land Castle: Mad King Ludwig's Schloss Neuschwanstein.

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