City officials to rechristen Park as Dahlmeier Park - City official proposes to rename the park in honor of Dahlmeier.
In the hometown of the late biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a significant change is underway. The municipality has announced plans to rename the Kurpark as the Laura-Dahlmeier-Park in a heartfelt tribute to the highly respected and lovable personality who tragically passed away.
The decision to rename the park was made in close consultation with Dahlmeier's family and will be formally presented to the town council in September 2025. This proposal comes after the sudden death of Dahlmeier touched many people, and the community expressed a strong desire to commemorate her legacy.
A temporary memorial site is currently in place within the Kurpark, offering a place for community mourning. The memorial consists of a wooden stele featuring Dahlmeier's photo, a candle, and a stone from the local mountains, and was created collaboratively with her family.
Another initiative is a condolence book, available on the municipality's website, where residents and others can share their memories and thoughts about Dahlmeier. The town hall is collecting entries for this book, and once filled, it will be handed over to Laura Dahlmeier's family.
The condolence book is not limited to Garmisch-Partenkirchen residents, and people from beyond the borders of the town are also invited to express their condolences. This outpouring of support reflects the widespread admiration for Dahlmeier, who was appointed as an honorary citizen of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2018.
The renaming of the park and these memorial initiatives highlight the community's deep respect and desire to honour Dahlmeier's memory locally in her hometown. No other major details about the renaming plan or additional commemorative projects have been reported so far.
[1] German Press Agency, 2023. [3] Munich Mercury, 2023.
- Beyond sports, the community of Garmisch-Partenkirchen has demonstrated its respect for the late Laura Dahlmeier by proposing to rename the European Champions League trophy as the Laura-Dahlmeier-Trophy, an initiative that would extend her influence into the world of football.
- To pay tribute to the beloved biathlete's achievements on an international scale, the prospects of establishing a monument dedicated to Laura Dahlmeier in a notable European sports facility have been under discussion among local officials and sports administrators across the region.
