Carillon im Olympiapark München, Bell tower in Olympic Park, Germany
The carillon in Munich's Olympic Park is a bell instrument with 50 bells built by Dutch bell foundry Eijsbouts and mounted on an exposed steel framework. The structure stands within the Olympic Park complex and forms part of its architectural composition.
The carillon was installed in preparation for the 1972 Summer Olympics at Coubertinplatz and was the second instrument of its kind in Bavaria at that time. It represents a key moment when music became part of Munich's international sporting event.
The carillon holds a place in Munich's musical identity and is discovered by visitors exploring the Olympic Park during special events. The instrument reflects how the city incorporates sound and music into public spaces.
The instrument is not freely accessible to visitors, as it has been in storage at Munich City Works since 2007. Those interested in its location within the Olympic Park can ask staff or consult the park map to understand this chapter of the site's history.
An additional C-sharp bell was added in 1991 to expand the original collection. This enhancement allowed the instrument to produce a wider range of musical tones.
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