Image: Ludmiła Pilecka, Englischer Garten from Monopteros, CC BY-SA 3.0
Above: View from Monopteros – von links: Bayerische Staatskanzlei, Alter Peter, Neues Rathaus, Residenz, Frauenkirche, Theatinerkirche, Salvatorkirche
The English Garden in Munich has a lot to offer Nature and sights, attractions and special highlights make the English Garden attractive for locals and visitors alike.
There is plenty to see on a walk through the beautiful greenery of the extensive grounds.
The Monopteros in the southern part of the English Garden is one of the most popular sights. It stands on a small hill and offers the most beautiful view across the meadows into the lush greenery.
The Haus der Kunst presents an interdisciplinary program with contemporary artistic contributions. But a look at the neoclassical building, which is steeped in history, is also very interesting.
Behind the Haus der Kunst lies the idyllic Japanese teahouse Kanshoan on a small island in the Eisbach. Traditional tea ceremonies are performed. Those with a little patience will certainly get their money’s worth here.
Eisbachwelle – world-famous attraction in Munich
An incomparable attraction is the Eisbachwelle, which makes surfing in the city possible even in winter. In summer, it is the number one tourist attraction, with the Eisbach surfers plunging into the roaring waters and captivating the crowds with their skills as they watch.
Less well known is the little Eisbach wave E2. It is only a few minutes away from the big wave and is a paradise for beginners.
The China Tower or Chinese Tower, as the locals call it, is not only the beautiful landmark of the English Garden.
Directly on site is also the very popular beer garden with brass band music, beer and snacks.
The Rumfordschloessl ghe building just around the corner has been used as an officers’ mess since 1791. Today it is a nature and cultural venue.
The Kleinhesseloher See is a wonderful place to go for a walk and take a short trip on a pedal boat or rowing boat. When the lake is frozen over in winter, ice hockey, ice skating and curling take place.
If you are thirsty, you can stop off at the Seehaus or in the beer garden and let your gaze wander over the lake.
The dam in the northern part of the English Garden was built between 1918 and 1924. It offers a magnificent view of the Isar in both directions.
It’s a wonderful place to go for a walk without being surrounded by crowds of tourists.
The northern part of the English Garden is perfect for anyone looking for some peace and seclusion. The further north you go, the less busy it gets. Here you can even find a relatively secluded spot to relax.
The amphitheater has also been located in the northern section since 1985. The semicircular seating area is arranged around the stage like a staircase. Anyone who feels like it can recite Shakespeare here…
If you can make it all the way north, you might want to take the opportunity at the Aumeister to take a break.
Daily highlights of the sights and events can be found on the Englischer Garten homepage.
Monopteros Munich: Neoclassical temple with a fantastic view over the English Garden and the skyline 🌅 All information on how to get there & directions.
It offers a wonderful view of the greenery, the sunbathing lawn and the city skyline.
Steinerne Bank: 🏛️ Historical memorial in the English Garden. All information about the location, history & the famous inscription.
Eisbachwelle Munich: River surfing in the middle of the city! 🏄♂️ All information about the Eisbach surfers, rules and best viewpoints.
If you come across any, they are Eisbach surfers on their way to the Eisbach wave!
Mandlstraße registry office: get married in the heart of Munich, near the English Garden! 💍 All information about registration, dates and location.
Commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II: 🌳 Tree planting in the English Garden. All information about the tree and the memorial in the park.
Chinese Tower: The landmark & largest beer garden in the English Garden! Information about Kocherlball, brass band, directions & parking.
Small Eisbach wave (E2): 🏄 The second wave in the English Garden! Information on surfing for beginners and the exact location in the park.
It is only a few minutes away from the big Eisbach wave.
Kleinhesseloher See: The oasis in the English Garden! Romantic rowing boats, Seehaus beer garden, winter ice skating. All information about directions & parking.
Haus der Kunst Munich: 🖼️ Important museum right next to the English Garden & the Eisbach wave. Information on exhibitions, architecture & opening.
Oberföhring weir: the northernmost attraction in the English Garden! 🌊 Information on technology, location & hiking trails near the Isar.
Towards the north, we like to call the view “Little Canada”.
Japanese tea house Kanshoan: Experience the traditional tea ceremony in Munich. 🍵 Dates, prices & opening hours in the English Garden.
The Isar in Munich: 🏞️ Local recreation and leisure fun right next to the English Garden. All information about the location, bathing spots and riverside paths.
Rumfordschlössl: The historic house in the English Garden. 🏰 Information on the architecture, history and current cultural use.
Anyone walking from the Chinaturm to the Giselastrasse subway or vice versa will pass the Rumfordhaus.
Amphitheater Englischer Garten: Hidden attraction in the northern part. All information on use, history & current events.
The seating area of the theater is semi-circular and arranged around the stage like a staircase.
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