Standing right here, at the edge of the Olympiapark, gaze out across the sprawling landscape. This is Am Riesenfeld, a district brimming with history, a district that has witnessed Munich’s evolution and its commitment to sport.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Olympic Games? You might recognize the iconic Olympic Tower piercing the sky. The Olympic Park was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics, and its legacy lives on in Am Riesenfeld. The area where we stand was once a vast, open field. It served as Munich’s first commercial airport, its grounds humming with the sound of planes taking off and landing, and the thrum of engines being tested.
But fate had different plans. This airfield, known as Oberwiesenfeld was deemed too small for a rapidly growing city. It was time for a change. The Olympic Games brought new life to this area, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sport, recreation, and cultural events.
And the transformation wasn’t just limited to the park. Today, Am Riesenfeld boasts a diverse mix of residential areas. The Olympic Village, originally built to house athletes, has become a peaceful neighborhood with a compact layout, perfect for families. It’s also home to the Nadisee, Munich’s smallest bathing lake where locals can cool off in the summer.
Of course, the most prominent resident of Am Riesenfeld is the Knorr-Bremse Group, a global leader in braking systems. It’s a modern-day testament to the area’s ongoing transformation. The past and present collide in Am Riesenfeld. Its history is etched into the urban landscape, a reminder of Munich’s relentless spirit of innovation and progress.