English Garden

Munich, Germany

The English Garden is one of the world’s biggest urban parks, winding along Munich’s Isar River with open meadows, shaded woodlands, a famed surfing wave and several traditional beer gardens. It offers a spacious, free‑entry slice of Bavarian outdoor life for any traveler.

Why choose English Garden

Strolling through the English Garden lets you feel Munich’s relaxed rhythm away from the city’s bustling streets. You’ll find a spot by the river or in a beer garden where the pace slows and local life unfolds uniquely.

Best for: Families · Photography · Couples · First-timers

Start your Munich morning in the English Garden

Begin with a relaxed stroll through the park, then walk to nearby spots for a drink and a bite, keeping the pace easy and scenic.

1. Morning — English Garden
2. 11:00 — Schwabinger 7
3. Lunch — Werneckhof Sigi Schelling

Visit tips

• Enter from the southern gate near the river to avoid the midday crowd.
• Visit the Chinese Tower beer garden early; later it fills quickly.
• Arrive early morning to enjoy quiet meadows before crowds gather.
• Bring a blanket for the beer garden; tables fill up quickly in the afternoon.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 2–3 hours
• Best time of day: Early morning before 9:00
• Entry: Free to visit
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.6 by 18182 reviewers
• Tags: free entry, river views, beer garden, family friendly

Nearby attractions

• Schwabinger 7 — bar, 15 min walk
• Werneckhof Sigi Schelling — restaurant, 17 min walk
• RESTAURANT TANTRIS DNA — restaurant, 18 min walk

More things to do in Munich

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

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