Under the title “Olympic Park Munich: Conceptualising a Conservation Management Plan“, the Emerging Professionals Working Group of ICOMOS Germany, in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich, is hosting this year’s Summer School.
The event will take place from September 4th to 7th 2025 in Munich.
The 2025 Summer School is dedicated to Munich’s Olympic Park, an iconic 20th-century heritage site currently included on Germany’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage nomination. The park is notable for its exceptional architectural and landscape design and its complex cultural significance, both tangible and intangible. As the venue of the 1972 Olympic Games, it not only represents a global event but also continues to shape urban development and social identity today.
The Summer School offers young professionals and students a unique opportunity to engage directly with the ongoing development of a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)—a key requirement for World Heritage nomination. Participants will explore the multifaceted nature of the site: as a place for leisure and culture, an architectural landmark, a social space, and a monument of identity.
The four-day programme includes an introduction and guided tour, expert lectures, and intensive group work. The group work will focus on the topics of architecture and landscape, Future Use, Human Scale, and the iconic Tent Roof Structure.
Applications to participate will be considered until 15th July.
Please note that travel, accommodation, and meals are not covered by the organisers. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the workshop. Participation is free of charge. The working language will be English. The summer school will be limited to 20 participants, selected based on their applications.
Please use the following link for more information and application criteria (in German):
Click here for the application form (in English).
Image: Olympic Park Munich, Tavis Beck/Unsplash