English
Garden
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
was 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 brook, 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 tourists 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
U3 any stop between Odeonsplatz and Münchner Freiheit
or
U6 any stop between Odeonsplatz and Studentenstadt
or Bus 44, 53, 54, 154.
