English Gardens

Park Munich, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

The English Garden is a large public park in the center of Munich, Bavaria, stretching from the city center to the northeastern city limits. It was created in 1789 and is one of the world's largest urban public parks, with an area of 3.7 km2. The park features several attractions, including the Monopteros, a Greek-style temple with a unique view, and the Eisbach wave, a popular spot for surfers. The park also has several beer gardens, kiosks, and walking trails, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The English Garden is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature, with its woods, meadows, and waters. It is also home to several events, including the traditional Kocherlball and the Christmas market at the Chinesischer Turm

Plan your family visit to the English Gardens with these blog insights 👇

Munich Christmas Markets with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the gardens to get to the Market at the Chinese Tower

Highlights: We enjoyed the water and bridges, and stopped at a wet playground on the way ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time in the Englischer Garten, exploring its trails and bridges. We picnicked, played in the grass and relaxed in the shade. We went to the beer garden of the Chinese Tower

Highlights: The children could run freely, and there were playgrounds. The children enjoyed the beer garden with its games ✨

Munich Sightseeing - more than 30 tips for your city trip with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a small walk there. We enjoyed the green paths, the wide meadows and the playgrounds. We visited the Chinesischer Turm. "The Englischer Garten is the green lung and at the same time the largest park in Munich."

Highlights: The children enjoyed the auto-free green paths, the playgrounds and the wide meadows. "If you visit Munich with children, then take your time and enjoy the auto-free green paths, the wide meadows and the one or other playground." ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a break in the English Garden on the way back from the St. Emmeram Bridge. "In the English Garden, there are many beautiful places to take breaks, even away from the hustle and bustle."

Highlights: The kids liked to take breaks in the park. "We usually have two hammocks and a picnic blanket in our luggage on this tour." ✨

English Garden in Munich

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time in the park with our kids, playing, having a picnic, and taking a boat ride

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the playgrounds and running around in the open spaces, while we enjoyed the beer garden and the scenery ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We relaxed in the English Garden, a huge park with playgrounds and beer gardens

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the park, and the parents enjoyed the beer and food ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the English Garden, one of the largest parks in the world, and enjoyed the green spaces and the beer gardens

Highlights: The kids loved the playground and the historic carousel ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this huge city park, larger than Central Park in New York, and rented bikes with our family

Highlights: We enjoyed the Japanese tea house, Chinese tower, and surfing on artificial waves ✨