English Garden, Munich
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Description
The English Garden (Englischer Garten) is a large (375 ha) inner-city park in Munich, extending from the northern boundary of the Old City until the north-eastern city limits. It was created in 1789 as agricultural grounds for the army when not in military duty and the name is in reference to the informal landscaping style (as opposed to the symmetrical design of the French style prevalent during the 17th century). The main sights include the Monopteros (a Greek temple), the 25m high Chinese Tower modelled on the "Great Pagoda" in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, the Kleinhesseloher Lake, the Japanese teahouse built at the occasion of the 1972 Olympics, the surfing wave on the Isar river, and countless bridges.
Access & Transport
Tram lines 16 and 27 run along the south-eastern section of the garden (Nationalmuseum/Haus d.Kunst and Paradiesstraße stations) and the U-Bahn lines U3 & U6 parallel to its western boundary, about 300-400m away, starting from Universität station until Studentenstadt station.
Instructions & Recommendations
We would suggest exploring the park as a break from the highlights of the city centre. Geographically, it is best combined with the Bavarian National Museum, The Munich Residenz & Hofgarten or one of the museums in Maxvorstadt. It is also an excellent option for runners looking for green spaces.
Environmental & Social
Green activity. Socially, it has a marginally positive impact on the community through an improvement in quality of life (it is pleasant and healthy to have a park nearby)
Conclusion
Munich's English Garden is one of the best city-center park one could hope for: it is charming, large with various sights and well maintained. A luxury really considering that the surrounding Bavarian countryside is so easy to get to and dotted with beautiful lakes.
Key positive
Some very scenic locations
Large and centrally located
Key negative
None
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (not all bridges though)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo