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Englischer Garten One of Europe's largest municipal parks, Englischer Garten is a beloved destination where Munich's residents and visitors come to enjoy the greenery and soak up the blue Bavarian sky. Munich Germany 48.15156 11.59242

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Party Earth Review One of Europe’s largest municipal parks, Englischer Garten is a beloved destination where Munich’s residents and visitors come to enjoy the greenery and soak up the blue Bavarian sky. Park-goers can spend some time wandering... ... read full review

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Schwabing
Address:

Englischer Garten
80538 Munich

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Train:

U: Odeonsplatz, Münchner Freiheit, Giselastrasse, Universität

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24/7
Recommended as:
- Day Spot

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One of Europe's largest municipal parks, Englischer Garten is a beloved destination where Munich's residents and visitors come to enjoy the greenery and soak up the blue Bavarian sky.

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One of Europe’s largest municipal parks, Englischer Garten is a beloved destination where Munich’s residents and visitors come to enjoy the greenery and soak up the blue Bavarian sky.

Park-goers can spend some time wandering the vast grounds, jogging or biking on the sandy trails, or enjoying a traditional tea ceremony at the Japanese tea house. Those exploring the grounds on foot will also want to check out the Monopteros, a Greek-style temple built into a hill that offers a gorgeous view of the park.

Englischer Garten is also home to two famous beer gardens, one of which is ideally situated next to the lake where patrons can pass a lazy afternoon circling the calm waters in a paddleboat.

Another must-see is the standing wave in the river near the Haus der Kunst art museum where locals go to swim and surf – yes, surf!

Lazy land lovers, however, can stick to sunbathing in Englischer Garten, though they shouldn’t be alarmed to see people sprawled out in their birthday suits – it’s just the way it’s done in Munich.

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Tip from Emma:

Pack a bottle of wine or some beer and head over to the Englischer Garten for a laid-back afternoon of drinking and picnicking – one of the best (and cheapest) ways to enjoy a warm summer day in Munich.

Crowd

All types and ages.
Entertainment / Music

Paddleboats, cycling, and surfing at Eisbach, the man-made river.
Food / Miscellaneous

A number of snack stands and two beer gardens/restaurants are located within the park.
Prices

Snacks €1–€7.

What to Wear / Dress Code

Anything goes.
Hot Nights / When to Go

Any sunny day to enjoy the natural beauty of the park.
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Two beer gardens are located on the grounds. The Chinese Tower is one of the largest in town and draws a tourist crowd, and a live German band provides traditional oom-pah music.

The other is Seehaus im Englischer Garten, which has an incredible setting next to the lake and attracts a more local crowd.

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Englischer Garten User Reviews

Marbo Flair Apr 15, 2013 4.0 stars This is exactly where you will find me! On the very first sunshiny day, when I arrive in Munich in June, this is exactly where you will find me! With a beer and a pretzel in hand as this seems to be the treats of choice… and of course my camera around my neck. Since I have never been to Germany, I will take the opportunity to intermingle with the local and international visitors while hanging out at all the good spots in the park. Who knows, after a beer or two my basic German language skills might be developed without any embarrassment.

Jura Aponaviciute Feb 20, 2013 4.0 stars Best park in the world!!! Englischer Garten is definitely the most gorgeous and biggest parks in the world. It is the best place during the sunny days to relax and enjoy the company with beer as it is legal to drink alcohol in public!!!! It is the best place to meet friends to play Frisbee, football or any other game or just simply play with guitar. On the hot day you can just jump to the river and swim. If you are interested in surfing, it can be great place to practise. It is even amazing just to see them swimming and you will always find surfers there! In the Chinesischer Turm it is great to have some dinner and German beer. Food is great and very traditional and not that expensive. Overall, you can just go for a walk and explore how big Englischer Garten is. You can spend over 3 hours walking or just lay down on the grass and read the book. It definitely has something to offer to everyone. Best place to be and essential to visit in Munich! It is the park with a spirit!

Jody Pollara Dec 11, 2012 4.0 stars Great Park I missed this park the first time I went to Munich but it was in the fall (closer to winter) so I don't imagine it was hopping. However, when I returned to Munich in the summertime, I had an opportunity to wander the park and see all that it has to offer. It is a beautiful park and there are tons of people picnicking and hanging out. There are some interesting attractions in the park like the little surf area in part of the river - it is very unique. There is also the famous chinese tower (beer garden) and another beer garden int he park. I am really glad that I came here the second time I visited Munich and wish that I had gone sooner. Definitely worth checking out.

Nicole Baqai Nov 29, 2012 4.0 stars favorite place by far. The English Garten is definitely my favorite place in the world! I grew up there and go there during both summer and winter. Both seasons, the gardens are a beautiful place to tan, hang-out, have a snowball fight, drink beer at the beer gardens, or go for a casual bike ride. This was and still is my childhood park! It has a cute lake in the middle where you can foot paddle on boats and chase the ducks. I usually go there to grab lunch at the beer gardens with my friends. It's the best tourist place, too. When I went on my eurotrip and my friends visited me this was our go-to place during the time and instead of spending an hour there, we spent a good four hours cause time went by so fast while drinking beer and just chatting. This is a MUST-GO Park!!!!!

gina . Nov 26, 2012 4.0 stars an inner-city gettaway Despite its close proximity to Altstadt, the English Garten is another world. The enormity of this garden could make for a full day of walking, passing by topless sunbathers, children cycling and surfers. When you've had enough walking, have a beer (or a radler if you're looking for something refreshing) and watch the paddleboats in the lake. During the winter, the long trails are more quiet and relaxing. There's a nice view, especially at sunset, of the Garden and Altstadt from a small temple in the southern part of the park. To get to the park, just get off the U6 Metro anywhere between Universität and Freimann and walk East!

Audrey Sykes Nov 18, 2012 4.0 stars Naked geezer and hot surfers in one park? Only in Munich Watch out for old naked men! And there's always more than one, in the summer that is. Other than that, it's the most beautiful piece of Munich out there. And c'mon, surfing in a river?! Those guys have some excellent moves. The ducks are uber cute too. We played frisbee there, walked around the forest, and of course spent time at the beer garden. AND It's a great place for photos to send home.

Dhogan Nov 15, 2012 4.0 stars Surf's Up Bro! Englischer Garten is the place to shred in mainland Europe. Right under the bridge near the Haus der Kunst art museum is a standing artificial wave that has allowed the emergence of a tight-knit Munich surf scene. The 20ft wide stream is always teeming with a line of surfer in wetsuits on either side of the banks, taking turns on the wave. I had the pleasure of hanging out and filming a lot of these guys, and some of them actually surf really well, having mastered the wave to the point of being able to do sharp turns and chop-hop airs. I'd suggest spending a few hours here, as it's one of the cooler and more unique sights you'll see in Germany. The water is freezing, but on a sunny day you can stroll down the banks a little way and jump in for a dip, or lie out on the sprawling grass gardens for a tan.

jsunmatthews Sep 21, 2012 4.0 stars City Gem Definitely one of the jewels of the city if you like to be outside in Munich! This huge park – on of the biggest in the world, I believe – offers a veritable Fahrvergnügen-load of things to do. Big open fields, bike paths, the famed Eisbach river which is calm and bucolic in parts and raging enough in other areas that people can actually surf on it. How do you say, “yeah brahz” in German? Technically you aren’t allowed to swim in it, but I (and many others) have taken dips into the cool water on hot summer days. Then you’ve got the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese pagoda) with its massive beer garden. The gorgeous Monopteros hilltop temple. Kleinhesseloher Lake with boats and (yet another) beer garden. And tons and tons of sunbathers…clothing optional. How do you say “good god, maybe you should try shaving?” in German? LOVE.

Steph Dunn Sep 20, 2012 4.0 stars Lovely Bavarian Jaunts The Englischer Garten (English Garden) is home to Germany's Oktobrefest in September, but when it's not home to the world's largest beer festival, it is a vast lovely arena for walking and site seeing. I adored my time gallivanting the enormous grounds, with notable observations like the surfing scene at the mouth of the artificial stream that runs through the park. And, of course, the lovely Monopteros. The park is a bit dreary on the off-season and nothing like when it is filled with lights and beer during September, but you can always be guaranteed a pleasant walk amongst the native foliage, and alongside locals walking their beautiful dogs. The trails that traverse the park deem it a great place to go for a walk, a jaunt, or even a run if you have it in you.

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