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In the English Garden (Englischer Garten), nature, outdoor life and a peaceful atmosphere go hand in hand, creating one of the most beloved urban spaces in all of Germany. An essential visit that must be on your list of things to do in Munich.
Just a few minutes' walk from the old town, the Englischer Garten (English Garden) captivates with its size and the sense of freedom it conveys the moment you enter. Its endless meadows, crystal-clear streams and the carefree atmosphere that surrounds it make it one of the city's great symbols.
The Munich English Garden stretches over five and a half kilometres, connecting the historic centre with the green plains along the River Isar. With more than 370 hectares, it is larger than New York's Central Park, a fact that surprises most visitors when they discover it.
As one of the largest urban parks in the world, the spotlight here is shared between meadows for sunbathing, traditional biergartens, classic temples and, above all, the Eisbachwelle, a permanent wave in the Eisbach stream where it is common to see surfers all year round.
Here, time flows differently. You won't find the noise of Marienplatz or the queues for the major monuments. The real protagonist is the park itself and the unique way in which the people of Munich experience it every day.
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If I had to sum up the Englischer Garten München in one idea, I would say it is the place where the city allows itself to take a breather. Unlike other large European parks, everything here is more spontaneous, with people sunbathing, cyclists crossing from one side to the other and groups improvising picnics.
One of the aspects that is most striking is its origin: the park was created in 1789 on the initiative of Prince Elector Charles Theodore, with the declared intention of creating a space designed for the enjoyment of all Munich residents and not just the nobility, which was quite revolutionary for the time. Without a doubt, he achieved his goal.
The landscape also deserves a special mention. The park combines open meadows, forests of centuries-old trees and several waterways derived from the River Isar, among which the Eisbach stream stands out, which crosses the park from south to north and offers some of the most photographed corners in all of Munich.
Another of the great attractions of the English Garden is the Monopteros, a small Greek temple located on a hill with privileged views of the city skyline, and the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower), a wooden pagoda from the late 18th century that today houses one of the busiest biergartens in Munich.
Furthermore, the maintenance of the park is excellent, with perfectly manicured meadows, perfectly signposted paths for pedestrians and cyclists, and a route along the Isar that offers natural shaded areas thanks to its large trees.
So you don't waste time looking at the map, follow these instructions on how to get to the Englischer Garten. Because, as it is such a large park, it is advisable to be clear about which is the best access depending on what you want to visit within it.
Address:
When looking for where the English Garden is, you will find that it occupies a large space to the northeast of the historic centre, between the Schwabing district and the River Isar, extending north to the outskirts of the city.
Englischer Garten, 80538 München, Germany.
How to get to the Englischer Garten:
If you are coming from Marienplatz, the walk to the south entrance of the park is around 20-25 minutes, although you can also take the U-Bahn (lines U3 or U6) to the Universität stop, very close to the main access.
To get directly to the surfing wave area, the Lehel metro stop (lines U4 or U5) leaves you just a five-minute walk away. If your destination is the Chinese Tower or the lake, it is more convenient to get off at the Tivolistraße tram stop, on lines 16 or 17.
Opening hours of the Englischer Garten:
The English Garden is a free-access park, open 24 hours a day all year round. Even so, most people prefer to walk through it in daylight. Furthermore, some of its establishments, such as the biergartens, do have opening and closing times that I recommend you check if you plan to go to them.
Surfing on the Eisbach (Eisbachwelle):
One of the great curiosities is the possibility of seeing surfers in the Englischer Garten. Although many people think it is a purely artificial wave, in reality the Eisbachwelle is a semi-natural phenomenon: the Eisbach river emerges with great force from the subsoil and the wave is formed in a fixed way due to a stone step in the channel itself, which was secretly optimised by the surfers themselves in the 80s by placing wooden sleepers to stabilise it. It is located next to the Prinzregentenstraße bridge (next to the Haus der Kunst museum) and is an iconic spot that attracts expert athletes from all over the world.
Map of the Englischer Garten:
Opinions about the Englischer Garten from travellers are usually very positive, with most of them highlighting the sense of spaciousness, the cleanliness of the park and how easy it is to disconnect from the rhythm of the city without leaving it.
There are also less positive opinions that point out that the extent of the park is so large that it is easy to get disoriented, so many recommend being clear about which areas you want to see and not trying to cover the whole thing in a few hours.
In addition to knowing what to do in the Munich English Garden, follow these recommendations to make the most of your visit:
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Although the English Garden invites you to spend hours walking, the truth is that, thanks to its location, you will be surrounded by some of the most interesting points in Munich that you can visit on the same day:
Next to the south entrance of the park is the Haus der Kunst, a contemporary art museum housed in an imposing building from the thirties, perfect for combining nature and culture in one day.
A little over twenty minutes on foot you will arrive at Marienplatz, the great central square of Munich, with its famous carillon and the imposing New Town Hall as a backdrop.
Although it is much further away and is located at the northwest end of the city, Nymphenburg Palace is the other great green space you should know in Munich. To get there from the park, you will have to take public transport (combining the metro or tram for about 35 minutes). Once there, you will discover a majestic environment very different from the informal atmosphere of the English Garden, highlighting its stately canals, its symmetrical style gardens and the elegant Baroque pavilions scattered around the site.
Located in the Maxvorstadt district, about 15 minutes walking in a straight line to the west from the south entrance of the park, is the Kunstareal, the famous museum quarter of Munich. This space concentrates one of the most important cultural offerings in Europe, housing in a few metres the three famous Pinakotheken (Alte, Neue and der Moderne), the Brandhorst Museum and classical art collections such as the Glyptothek. It is the perfect extension if you want to change the grass for an afternoon of art and history.
Just to the west of the park lies Schwabing, one of the districts with the most character in the city, known for its bohemian atmosphere, its shopping streets and its wide range of cafes and restaurants.
Very close to the south access of the park is the Residenz, the former palace of the dukes and kings of Bavaria, with dozens of rooms and courtyards that can be toured in a couple of hours.
A corner where nature remains the great protagonist, the Englischer Garten is the most authentic way to understand how the people of Munich experience their own city.
The contrast between its infinite meadows, the surfing wave in the heart of the city and the traditional biergartens, make this park a must-see stop during any trip to Munich, whatever time of year you decide to visit it.
If you have to choose just one place to disconnect from the usual tourist rhythm, this park is a safe bet. Book a few hours, walk aimlessly and let yourself be carried away by that relaxed atmosphere that has made the English Garden the great green pride of all of Bavaria.
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