A selection of five lost places in Munich and the surrounding area that fascinate even experienced Urbexers time and again. With the development of cities and the changing needs of the population, both public and private buildings are abandoned as soon as they lose their original use. These buildings are too expensive to maintain or demolish and are therefore left to decay. All the better for anyone looking for an adventure.
Lost Places in Munich: Popular with Urban Explorers
But as these lost places begin to decay and are conquered by wild nature, they also become attractions for “urban explorers” or “Urbexers“. A growing number of photography and adventure enthusiasts who nevertheless follow certain rules in their search for a mysterious landscape:
- Do not break in
- Don’t take any risks – as obvious as that may sound
- No soiling or alteration of the location
- Do not give specific addresses – to avoid vandalism and overcrowding
There are also attractions in Munich and the surrounding area for all city explorers who adhere to the above rules.
1. Olympic Stadium station
Classic or clichéd, depending on your taste. But of course we couldn’t list lost places and not at least mention the former Olympiastadion station. built in 1972 for the Olympic Games and decommissioned in 1988, it is now a listed building and serves as a party hotspot for teenagers as well as a perfect stage for every urban photographer in the city.
2. Wiedemann Sanatorium
The Wiedemann Sanatorium is also very popular with the Urbexers – at least that’s what the many attempts by the local police to clear the place recently show. Until 2008, the clinic offered rejuvenation treatments for Munich’s upper class. After the closure, the unsuccessful projects for the use of the beautiful site on Lake Starnberg pile up and as long as none thrive, it will remain a haunting.
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3. Maxkron pumping station
Built in 1945 and operated by the Bundesbahn, the power station supplied the surrounding villages with cold water for almost 30 years. It has stood empty for much longer – almost 40 years – and accumulated dust and graffiti. Nevertheless, it retains its original water tower, numerous machines and its mysterious atmosphere.
4. Pheasant II explosives factory
The old explosives factory is also located near Augsburg. Built in the 1930s, it was expanded shortly before the war so that it eventually produced most of the explosives used by the Wehrmacht. The US army put an end to it, although part of the old factory is still in operation today. In the other part, Fasan II, only the remains of buildings and some spectacular views can still be seen.
5. St. Ulrich’s Chapel
Even though the chapel is further away from Munich than any other place on this list, it is really worth a visit. Firstly, because it was already a lost place back then, when the Urbexers were still Romantic artists. And secondly, because of the legends that have made it famous throughout its 600-year history. There is talk of ghost sightings, black masses and even creepier stories. Only recommended for the bravest.
Immerse yourself in the past and sense the secrets hidden within these silent walls. But be careful, this is not a tour for the faint-hearted! Let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere, the graffiti-sprayed walls and the overgrown rooms. The abandoned places in Munich offer a unique experience that will stay with you in your dreams for a long time to come. So grab your flashlight and get ready to discover the lost places in Munich. But beware: Enter at your own risk, of course!