English Garden (Englischer Garten)

Where it is & how to get there

• U-Bahn: Universität or Odeonsplatz stations, 5–10 minutes' walk.
• Eisbach wave: Watch surfers at the bridge on Prinzregentenstrasse.
• Bikes: Cycling is the best way to explore the whole park.

The story of the English Garden

The English Garden was created in 1789 and is one of the largest urban parks in the world, larger than New York's Central Park. Its design follows the informal English landscape style.

At its southern edge, surfers ride a standing wave on the Eisbach river all year round. The Monopteros, a small Greek-style temple on a hill, offers views over the city's towers.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Watch the surfers at the Eisbach wave.
• Watch the Eisbach surfers near the Haus der Kunst.
• Climb to the Monopteros for sunset views.

What's around the English Garden

• Eisbach waveRiver surfing spot.
• MonopterosHilltop temple.
• Chinese TowerPagoda in the park.
• Haus der KunstArt museum at the park's edge.

Questions travellers ask