Grünwald

Grünwald spans 7.63 square kilometers along the right bank of the Isar, 12 kilometers southwest of Munich. The municipality is home to Bavaria Film Studios, one of Europe's largest film production centers, and a medieval castle hosting a branch of the Bavarian Archaeological Museum with collections on regional history.

The Grünwald castle, built in the 13th century by the Dukes of Bavaria to monitor the crossing of the Isar and defend Munich, served as a ducal residence and later as a fortress before hosting today a branch of the Bavarian Archaeological Museum with exhibits related to the region's Roman and medieval occupations.

Bavaria Film Studios in Grünwald have been producing movies, TV series, and programs that have shaped German and European cinema history. These facilities have brought forth major works of German film and regularly host international productions, making this Bavarian municipality a key player in the European audiovisual industry.

Bus 271 connects Grünwald to Thalkirchen metro station in 15 minutes, with departures every 20 minutes during peak hours, allowing access to Munich city center in under 30 minutes.

The 23-kilometer individual cycling course of the 1972 Olympic Games passed through Grünwald, where cyclists completed eight laps watched by Bavarian spectators along the Isar.

Location: Munich

Elevation above the sea: 585 m

Shares border with: Munich, Pullach, Straßlach-Dingharting, Baierbrunn

Website: https://gemeinde-gruenwald.de

GPS coordinates: 48.04831,11.53169

Latest update: November 20, 2025 17:13