Chinesischer Turm

Munich, Germany

The Chinesischer Turm is a wooden pagoda‑style tower set within Munich’s English Garden, anchoring one of the city’s biggest beer gardens. It offers a relaxed spot to enjoy Bavarian food and drink beneath chestnut trees, making it a favorite pause for travelers.

Why choose Chinesischer Turm

You’ll find a lively, open‑air atmosphere that blends historic architecture with a bustling garden, something you can’t replicate in a museum or indoor venue. The combination of fresh air, local brews, and simple Bavarian fare creates a uniquely social Munich experience.

Best for: Foodies · Families · Couples · Photography

Start your English Garden afternoon here

Begin at the Chinesischer Turm for a relaxed lunch, then stroll to a nearby spot for a coffee or drink.

1. Afternoon — Chinesischer Turm
2. 15:00 — Cochinchina

Visit tips

• Arrive after 13:00 to avoid the lunch rush and catch the garden’s liveliest vibe.
• Order a Maß of local beer and a pretzel; the garden’s chestnut trees provide natural shade.
• Arrive early afternoon to catch the garden at its liveliest.
• No tickets needed; just bring cash for food and drinks.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1–2 hours
• Best time of day: Early afternoon, after 13:00
• Entry: Free to visit
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.5 by 1848 reviewers
• Tags: beer garden, open air, local favorite, relaxed vibe

Nearby attractions

• Cochinchina — restaurant, 15 min walk
• Mary's Coffee Club Maxvorstadt — cafe, 13 min walk
• Schwabinger 7 — bar, 12 min walk
• Gartensalon/KuchenKiosk / München — cafe, 14 min walk
• Werneckhof Sigi Schelling — restaurant, 10 min walk

More things to do in Munich

• Marienplatz
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
• English Garden
• Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal
• Königlicher Hirschgarten
• L'Osteria München Künstlerhaus

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