English Garden (Englischer Garten) Tourism

The Englischer Garten, located in Munich, Germany, is one of the largest urban public parks in the world, stretching from the city center to the northeastern city limits. Created in 1789 by Sir Benjamin Thompson, later Count Rumford, the park's name, 'English Garden', refers to the style of informal landscape gardening that was popular in Britain from the mid-18th century. It is characterized by sprawling greenery, winding paths, and water streams. The park is famous for its serene landscapes, cultural monuments, and recreational areas such as a Japanese teahouse, the Chinese Tower (Chinesischer Turm), a Greek temple named Monopteros, and the artificial surf wave on the Eisbach River, which is a hotspot for river surfing enthusiasts. With large lawns, groves of trees, and long pathways, the Englischer Garten is a haven for joggers, cyclists, and those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It beautifully reflects the concept of a people’s park with no fences, making it accessible around the clock and inviting for leisure and relaxation.