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- German
- English
Look behind the postcard idyll of Munich's famous green lung. This tour shows the English Garden as a two-hundred-year-old, hard-fought social experiment. From rebellious river surfers and the naturist revolution of the 1970s to social engineering of the Enlightenment and the democratic utopia of the Bavarian beer garden, you discover how a military project became a stage for personal freedom.
- 2.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 78 min.
- Ideal for social gatherings & everyday life as well as history & memory
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Munich Central Station to Eisbachwelle using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Eisbachwelle, Munich, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Chinese Tower, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Munich Central Station. The starting point is Chinese Tower, Munich, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
An artificial river wave that produced a grass-root surfing culture and illustrates the tension between urban innovation, civic engagement, and bureaucratic control.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A vast meadow that became the historical heart of the Munich FKK movement and shows the park as a cross-border space of personal freedom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A stone monument in honor of the park founder, which reveals the origins of the garden in the Enlightenment of the 18th century as an instrument of social engineering.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The social heart of the park with a historic wooden pagoda and a huge beer garden that perfectly illustrates the egalitarian concept of the 'Volksgarten'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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