Postamt Tegernseer Platz, Post office and architectural heritage monument in Obergiesing district, Munich, Germany.
Postamt Tegernseer Platz is a six-story structure standing at the corner intersection in southern Munich. Its facade combines wide windows and clean lines that convey a sense of straightforward design without ornament.
The building was completed in 1929 as part of Munich's modernization push and designed by Robert Vorhoelzer, Walther Schmidt, and Hans Schnetzer. It marks the point when the city began leaving behind traditional architectural approaches for modern practicality.
The building displays the plain geometric language that became standard for public structures in Munich during the modernist movement. Visitors can see how the design reflects changing attitudes about what practical buildings should look like.
The location is easy to reach, with the Silberhornstraße U-Bahn station immediately nearby and multiple tram lines serving the area. Shops and cafes in the surrounding neighborhood make it convenient to spend time in the district.
A small Telekom shop occupies the front right corner of the building, which was once the Café Tela that served visitors until 1968. This shows how the use of urban buildings can shift over the decades.
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