Munich's new subway station highlight: Laim tree nursery takes shape!

Munich's new subway station highlight: Laim tree nursery takes shape!

Laim, Deutschland - The U5 extension in Munich takes shape! On June 6, 2025, the first designs for the new “Baumschule Laim” underground station were presented. This significant project focuses on because the violation of the subway line from Laimer Platz to Pasing is in full swing. The district committee Laim unanimously accepted the design concept, and the construction department is optimistic about the next steps.

What can we expect from the new train station? The architecture firm Allmann Wappner has developed a design that is not only functional, but also aesthetically appealing. The train station will be 12 meters underground and extend over 120 meters, with a width of 7.80 meters. With two outputs that lead to the intersection of Gotthard/Reutterstraße and Willibaldstrasse, access will be barrier-free. Three elevators, four escalators and six stairs that are open to all uses are also planned.

design and integration

The design of the subway station fully meets the traditions of the Laim tree nursery, which has shaped the cityscape for over 80 years. The walls of the barrier floor are designed with subtly structured ceramic elements, while the entrances in fresh green tones are reminiscent of the leaves of young plants. A stylized canopy made of metal leaves will wonderfully underline the impression of nature. Motifative wall designs that are applied to exposed concrete with special glaze techniques ensure a bright and inviting room, supplemented by well thought -out lighting.

But the "Name School Laim" is not the only new point in the U5 extension. Another stop “on the knee” will also be created 13 meters underground and offers a similar infrastructure. This enables Pasing not only to the new train station, but also to the S-Bahn-an important aspect for the connection of the new new building area Freiham that should offer space for around 25,000 inhabitants and 15,000 jobs in the future.

schedule and cost

The construction work has already started on Gotthardstrasse, with a shell that is said to be standing until 2028. The first subway journeys are planned for mid-2031. The estimated costs for the entire project amount to an impressive 1.3 billion euros. The new route will include a total of 3.8 kilometers and run under allotment garden and sports facilities in the area of ​​the Westbad.

In addition to these exciting plans, the city also carries out various other projects to improve the subway network. The relief clip U9 is currently also being worked on to relieve the subway network in the city center and the U4 is extended towards Englschalking. Interested citizens have the opportunity to view the documents for the architecture concept from June 25th in the U5 information center at Willibaldstrasse 70. The information center is open on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and easy to reach with bus line 57.

The city of Munich once again shows that it has a good knack for improving the traffic infrastructure. The U5 extension not only promises a practical benefit, but also an appealing design that enriches the cityscape and paves the way for a dynamic future.