BMW Headquarter, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

BMW Headquarter in Munich - four cylinders tower for largest luxury car manufacturer

BMW Headquarter is a Munich landmark, which has been serving as world headquarters for the automaker for over 30 years. It was declared a protected historic building in 1999. Extensive refurbishments commenced in 2004 and were completed in 2006. The Tower was built between 1968 and 1972 and was ready just in time for 1972 Summer Olympics of Munich. Was innaugurated in 1973 officialy. The building is 101m located near the Olympiapark and is often cited as one of the most notable examples of architecture in Munich. This is probably one of the most famous European building of the 70’s, with pretty high-tech architecture. Actually the 4 cylinders are suspended in the air and do not touch the ground. The building was designed by architect Karl Schwanzer.

Here are some photos I took in 2008 of the BMW Headquarter and the museum.

BMW Headquarters and Museum, Munich, Bavaria - Germany

BMW Headquarters

The BMW headquarters in Munich is one ofthe place to see when going in Bavaria. Innagurated in 1972 (during the 1972 Munchen Summer Olympic Games) is now the official headquarter for the car manufacturer over the last 40 years. It’s now registred as a historical building since 1999. The main tower consists of 4 cylinders, suspended in the air attached to the main structure. It has BMW branded badges on the top of the building, which has 22 floors (18 are office spaces). The building was also shot during the movie Rollerblade, where they remove the BMW badge (same during the Olympic Games).

BMW Museum

Next to it is the BMW Museum, which roof carry the full painted BMW logo. Freshly renovated, it was also built in 1972, shortly after the Olympic Games. It’s one of the most visited museum in Munich, more than 250’000 vists every year. A must see for every BMW fan!

All pictures from BMW Welt, Headquarter and Museum in Munich