English Garden
One of the largest city parks in the world lies a good 10 km south of us as the crow flies.
Book a roomA park like a landscape
The English Garden lies in the north-east of Munich on the west bank of the Isar. Its design follows English landscape gardens: wide meadows, groups of trees, streams and paths that wind through the space rather than run straight. Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell took them as his model. The park is one of the first large parks on the European continent that anyone could enter.
Today around five million people visit it every year. The park divides into a southern part close to the city centre of a good 130 hectares and a less visited northern part, the Hirschau, of about 245 hectares. The Isarring separates the two.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim.
By bicycle
The park is easy to reach by bike, at a good 10 km as the crow flies. The park has its own rules for cyclists, so please follow the signs on site.
3Cycle tour: Munich Lifestyle
4Cycle tour: Munich LoopCycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train
The S1 takes you to the city centre, where the underground continues. The U3 and U6 lines stop at Münchner Freiheit and at Universität, both not far from the park. The MVV timetable shows the connection in detail.
By car
Parking in the city centre is limited. We recommend travelling by train; parking at our hotel is free for that.
What to do there
Walk to the Monopteros, a small round temple on a hill with a view of the city. Sit by one of the streams or in a beer garden under chestnut trees.
If you are travelling with family, take your time on the meadows. If you come alone, you will find peace in the extensive northern part.
More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Munich, Marienplatz and Old Town
25 min by S1. Town hall, glockenspiel and pedestrian zone in the heart of the city, about 25 minutes by S1.
Deutsches Museum
approx. 13 km as the crow flies. One of the largest technology museums in the world on the Isar Museum Island, with the Flugwerft as a branch.
Olympic Park Munich
approx. 9.2 km as the crow flies. Park of the 1972 Olympic Games with tent roof, lake, Olympic hill and tower.
Cycle routes from our door
We are a certified Bett+Bike hotel and have put together day cycle tours for you.
You can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us: mention it when you book or ask at reception.
See all cycle tours
1Palaces and Olympic sites
40.1 km · 3:15 hrs
- 3
Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How big is the English Garden?
The green space covers 3.75 square kilometres, which makes it one of the largest city parks in the world.
How do I get from us to the English Garden?
By S1 to the city centre, then on by underground. The straight-line distance is a good 10 km.
What is the Monopteros?
A small round temple on a hill in the park, from which you look out over the city.
Are there places to eat and drink in the park?
Yes, the park has several beer gardens and restaurants. Opening times depend on the season and the weather.
Who may enter the park?
Everyone. The English Garden is one of the first large parks on the European continent that could be entered without restriction.
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