The Englischer Garten is a massive public park in Munich, Germany, created in 1789 by Sir Benjamin Thompson for Prince Charles Theodore. With an area of 3.7 square kilometers, it's one of the world's largest urban parks. Known for its English garden style, it offers various attractions like the Japanese teahouse, surfing spot, Monopteros hill, and the Chinese Tower. Visitors can enjoy strolling through its lush greenery, picnicking, or even sunbathing in designated areas. The park has evolved over the years, with additions like the waterfall and the Japanese garden, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

You won’t be able to tackle the whole thing on foot in one day, but if you rent bikes, you can cover much more ground. The easiest and most famous biergarten in the park is at the Chinesichen Turm. It’s a lovely setting to enjoy the weather and have a pretzel bigger than your head-really! When you visit Munich, Germany you have to make a stop in a biergarten, it’s an iconic Bavarian experience.

There is also a playground and historic carousel nearby to entertain little ones and many times there are also live German oompa-bands playing polka music to really set the scene.

If you rent bikes you can also visit:

• Hirschau im Englischen Garten (another biergarten with great playground)

• Aumeister Restaurant und Biergarten (biergarten with wonderful playground)

Don't miss the river surfers at Eisbach here, they are mesmerizing to watch. It's well worth it to rent some bikes and spend a day biking, eating, and drinking your way through the park!