Best Parks nature in Munich
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From the classic Olympiapark München and English Garden, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 80,713 reviews
Explore Olympiapark, the landmark built for Munich's 1972 Olympic Games. Wander past the preserved 1970s architecture, join a guided tour, and take in the open lawns and venues that are still in daily use.
★ 4.7 · 69,765 reviews
Lose an afternoon in the English Garden, Munich's sprawling central park. Wander shaded paths, pause by the lake or river, and settle into the beer garden beside the Chinese Tower.
★ 4.7 · 9,966 reviews
Step into Hofgarten, the elegant court garden beside Munich's royal Residenz. Stroll the symmetrical paths between flower beds and lawns, and rest beneath the central pavilion before moving on.
★ 4.6 · 9,156 reviews
Spend an afternoon at Flaucher, the Isar's most relaxed riverside spot in southern Munich. Wade into the shallows, lay out a picnic on the gravel banks, and finish with a drink at the beer garden.
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★ 4.6 · 12,480 reviews
Settle into Hirschgarten, the sprawling Munich park famous for its vast chestnut-shaded beer garden. Watch the deer in their enclosure, let the kids loose on the playgrounds, and raise a stein under the trees.
★ 4.7 · 9,733 reviews
Explore the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg, a vast collection of plants beside the palace grounds. Walk through themed gardens and humid and dry greenhouses, and spot turtles in the ponds.
★ 4.6 · 12,624 reviews
Explore Westpark, Munich's garden-rich park where Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Nepalese corners sit beside rose beds and a calm lake. Stroll the paths, climb the hill, and linger by the water.
★ 4.7 · 284 reviews
Ride a cable car to the top of Germany at the Zugspitze. Enjoy Alpine panoramas, then return by mountain transport.
★ 4.2 · 4,878 reviews
Step into the Alter Botanischer Garten, a leafy retreat just steps from Munich's main station. Stroll past the Fountain of Neptune, relax on the lawns, and finish with a beer in the garden.
★ 4.8 · 260 reviews
Discover Alter Südfriedhof, a centuries-old cemetery where history and greenery meet in central Munich. Wander between carved tombstones and angel statues, noticing how each section differs in style.
★ 4.6 · 4,114 reviews
Climb the Luitpoldhügel in Luitpoldpark, a hill built from wartime rubble and now a green Munich landmark. Take in the panorama from the top, wander the hedge maze, and stroll the shaded paths.
★ 4.5 · 1,326 reviews
Head out to Riemer See, a bright artificial lake set in a big park in eastern Munich. Walk the shoreline, dip into the water from the sandy banks, and relax away from the city centre.
★ 4.6 · 1,353 reviews
Take a breather in Bavariapark, a green pocket beside the Bavaria statue. Walk or jog the trails around the open lawn, then wander over to the nearby museum.
★ 4.6 · 2,318 reviews
Stroll through Maximiliansanlagen, a shaded riverside park on the Isar in Haidhausen. Follow the tree-lined paths, rest on a bench by the water, and in winter join families sledding on the slopes.
★ 4.7 · 793 reviews
Reach Germany's highest mountain by cable car on a small-group day trip from Munich. Take in Alpine panoramas and walk beside Eibsee.
★ 4.6 · 5,458 reviews
Wander through Ostpark, a spacious green park in eastern Munich with a lake and a beer garden. Jog the trails, picnic on the lawns, and climb the high point for a view across the grounds.
★ 4.5 · 640 reviews
Seek out a local park in Giesing while the city refurbishes it. Bring a drink and relax on the grass.
★ 4.4 · 204 reviews
Unwind at Lerchenauer See, a green neighbourhood lake in northern Munich. Swim, fire up the grill in the designated zone, or let the kids loose on the playground and table tennis area.
★ 4.7 · 90 reviews
Wander through Alter Nordfriedhof, a former cemetery that has become one of Munich's most atmospheric green spaces. Follow its paths past ivy-covered graves and old trees, with squirrels darting alongside you.
★ 4.5 · 786 reviews
Slip into Allacher Lohe, a wooded reserve tucked between Munich's residential districts. Follow quiet paths past the lake and native plants, then pause on the bridge above the railway yard.
★ 4.4 · 1,303 reviews
Wander through Petuelpark, a clever green deck built above a Munich road tunnel. Follow the water channel past playgrounds and artworks, then pause at the café in the middle of Schwabing-West.
★ 4.5 · 230 reviews
Spend a day among the lakes and mountains of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Take the optional boat to St. Bartholomä on Königssee.
★ 4.6 · 379 reviews
Unwind at Denninger Anger, a roomy park in Bogenhausen where Munich suddenly feels far away. Stroll the shaded paths, find a bench, or spread out a picnic on the open lawns.
★ 4.6 · 326 reviews
Head out to Feldmochinger See, a laid-back lake on Munich's northern edge where locals swim and sunbathe. Swim, picnic on the lawns, and grab a drink from the bar by the entrance.
★ 4.5 · 497 reviews
Combine mountain views with a day of history in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Visit Obersalzberg and decide whether to go on to the Eagle's Nest.
★ 4.4 · 293 reviews
Visit Fasaneriesee, a calm 14-hectare lake in Munich's north with gentle, shallow banks. Walk or jog the shoreline path and settle by the water for a quiet hour.
★ 4.7 · 144 reviews
Head out to Aubinger Lohe, a quiet woodland on Munich's western edge. Climb the moraine hill for views over the little ponds, then loop back along the forest paths.
★ 4.5 · 1,411 reviews
Take a break in South Park, a calm Sendling green space shaded by tall trees. Stroll the long paths, try the fitness stations or a game of table tennis, and enjoy the unhurried pace.
★ 4.4 · 1,376 reviews
Step onto Panzerwiese, a vast reserve of meadow and woodland tucked into northern Munich. Follow the paths past open grassland, look out for grazing sheep, and enjoy a calm hour of green space.
★ 4.6 · 1,679 reviews
Escape the city bustle in Pasinger Stadtpark, a ribbon of woods and meadows in western Munich. Stroll beside the stream, settle on a bench, and watch local life unfold at an easy pace.
Munich · 🌳 Nature
Olympiapark München
2h30
English Garden
2h
Hofgarten
30 min
Flaucher
1h15
Hirschgarten
1h
Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg
Westpark
Munich · 🧭 Tours
Tour of Germany's Highest Peak Zugspitze
10h
Alter Botanischer Garten
Alter Südfriedhof
Luitpoldpark
Riemer See
Bavariapark
Maximiliansanlagen
Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town
Ostpark
Grünspitz
Lerchenauer See
Alter Nordfriedhof
Allacher Lohe, Natur & Landschaftsschutzgebiet
Petuelpark
Königsee Day Tour by Van
Denninger Anger
Feldmochinger See
Berchtesgaden Foothills and Obersalzberg
Fasaneriesee
Aubinger Lohe
South Park
45 min
Panzerwiese
Pasinger Stadtpark
