Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion

Gazing upon this grand structure, can you sense the echoes of a century of Munich’s history? This is the Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion, a place where the city’s love for sports, leisure, and culture has played out for generations. Built along the magnificent Prinzregentenstrasse, one of Munich’s four royal avenues, the Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion stands as a testament to the city’s rich past. Originally, the ice rink opened in 1933, thanks to Friedrich Kranz. It was a groundbreaking moment, as it was Southern Germany’s first open-air artificial ice rink. Just imagine, the very first game held here was a rematch of the 1933 German Ice Hockey Championship final between Berliner SC and SC Riessersee. The Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion wasn’t just for hockey though. This was where legendary figures like Sonja Henie and the iconic figure skating pair Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier trained. In the summer of 1936, a swimming pool was added, expanding the complex’s appeal. Sadly, the Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion suffered damage during World War II, but the resilient spirit of Munich ensured its reconstruction between 1946 and 1948. The city took ownership in 1957, and the SWM took over operations. For decades, the Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion hosted thrilling ice hockey matches, with crowds of up to 10,000 cheering on their teams. In 2001, faced with potential demolition, the community rallied, leading to extensive renovations. The old, grid-enclosed rink was replaced with a state-of-the-art facility, reopening in 2003. The Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion continues to thrive. Today, schools use the ice rink during the week, and the MEKJ, a youth ice hockey club, practices here in the evenings. In the summer months, the swimming pool offers a cool respite. The Prinzregentenbad und Prinzregentenstadion has truly become a beloved landmark.