Englischer Garten facts for kids
The Englischer Garten, which means "English Garden" in German, is a huge public park right in the middle of Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It stretches from the city center all the way to the northeastern edge of the city. This amazing park was started in 1789 by a man named Sir Benjamin Thompson. He later became Count Rumford. He created it for Prince Charles Theodore, who was a powerful ruler in Bavaria at the time. Other people, like Reinhard von Werneck and Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell, helped make the park even bigger and better over the years.
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Exploring the English Garden
The Englischer Garten is one of the world's largest urban parks. It is even bigger than New York City's Central Park! This makes it a perfect place for people in Munich to relax and have fun outdoors. The park offers many different areas to explore. You can find quiet spots for a picnic or lively areas with lots of activities.
Fun Things to Do
There are so many cool things to do in the English Garden. You can walk or bike along its many paths. People also love to sunbathe on the grassy areas, especially near the Eisbach stream.
Surfing in the City
One of the most unique things to see is people surfing! Yes, you read that right. There's a special standing wave in the Eisbach stream where surfers ride all year round. It's a popular spot to watch, and the surfers are very skilled.
Famous Landmarks
The park has several famous buildings and monuments.
The Monopteros
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The Monopteros is a beautiful round temple. It sits on a small hill and offers great views of the park and the city skyline. It's a popular spot for photos and enjoying the scenery.
The Chinese Tower
The Chinese Tower is a tall, wooden pagoda. It's a well-known landmark and a popular meeting point. Around the tower, you'll find a large beer garden, which is a traditional German outdoor restaurant. Many events happen here, including the famous "Kocherlball" (cooks' ball).
Japanese Teahouse
There's also a peaceful Japanese Teahouse on an island in a small lake. It was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Sometimes, you can even watch traditional Japanese tea ceremonies here.
Nature and Wildlife
The English Garden is home to many trees, plants, and even some animals. You might see ducks and geese around the lakes and streams. The park also has large open meadows, like the Hirschau, where you can sometimes spot sheep grazing. This helps keep the grass healthy and natural.
History of the Park
The idea for the Englischer Garten came from Sir Benjamin Thompson. He wanted to create a public park for everyone to enjoy. Before this, most parks were only for royalty or very rich people. This park was special because it was open to the public from the very beginning.
Thompson's vision was to create a park that looked natural, like the English landscape gardens that were popular at the time. This is why it's called the "English Garden." Reinhard von Werneck and Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell continued his work, adding more features and making it the beautiful park we see today.
See also
In Spanish: Jardín Inglés de Múnich para niños
Images for kids
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Autumn foliage in English Garden
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The Rumford Monument in the park honours Sir Benjamin Thompson's contribution
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The Japanese teahouse in winter
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Northern Schönfeldwiese, looking towards the Ludwigskirche
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A surfer riding a wave in a stream in the Garden
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Klenze's Steinerne Bank
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The Chinese Tower in winter
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"Kocherlball" (cooks' ball) at the Chinese Tower, 2001
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Rumford-Saal
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Sckell monument on the banks of the Kleinhesseloher See
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A flock of sheep in the Hirschau
