Englischer Garten

History
In 1789, at the hight of the French Revolution, to reduce the dissatisfaction among the people, the Electoral Prince Karl Theodor ordered a public park to be built on the banks of the river Isar by Friedrich Ludwig Sckell. The populous were enthusiastic about the large landscape garden, laid in English style, imitating the natural flora without decorative plants and trimming . Today, covering approximately 4 km2 it is the largest park of any city of the world.

The garden
From early morning till late in the night the park is filled with joggers, horse-back-riders, bikers, baby carriages, dogs and lovers. Especially on sunny days, the southern part of the garden is full of life: sunbathers make themselves comfortable on the meadows alongside the stream, the "Eisbach", or refresh themselves by taking a short swim. In the south, surfers train on - and in - the cold water. One can watch the lively scene of musicians, ice-cream-sellers, ball- or frisbee players, Brazilian Capoeira dancers and jugglers on foot, in a horse drawn carriage or on a Rickshaw-tour.

The small round temple "Monopterus" stands out. Further to the north one can enjoy a "Maß" Bavarian beer to the sound of a brass band with tourist and inhabitants beneath the Chinese tower. Those who prefer a more elegant atmosphere, can visit the beer-garden at the "Seehaus" or feed the swans, geese and ducks from a rowing boat.

The northern part of the English garden is more peaceful with better possibilities for those who prefer to simply take a quiet walk or to relax upon the grass.

How to get there
U-Bahn "Odeonsplatz", "Universität", "Münchner Freiheit",
U6 every stop up to "Studentenstadt"
Bus 44, 53, 54, 154