Hirschgarten in Munich: Park with the largest beer garden in Bavaria
Hirschgarten in Munich: Park, playgrounds and beer garden
Between the districts of Laim and Nymphenburg is the approximately 40-hectare Hirschgarten. The beer garden especially is a must-see.
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The Hirschgarten at a glance
The royal Hirschgarten in the west of the city is a popular destination in summer and winter. In ancient times the nobles went hunting here, today you can find these on the about 20 hectares large park area:
- Munich's largest beer garden with about 8000 seats
- Numerous playgrounds for children (including a water playground and an elephant slide)
- A two-hectare game enclosure with fallow deer and moufflons
- Walking trails, running tracks and a small skate park
- Meadows and barbecue areas for relaxing in summer
- Hills with sledding possibilities in winter
It is worth visiting, and easy to reach via public transport: Every S-Bahn line from central station or Marienplatz will take you directly to the Hirschgarten station - and from there, you simply walk in.
Playgrounds: Hirschgarten with children
In addition to the large meadow areas and (toboggan) hills, it is above all the numerous playgrounds that make the Hirschgarten a popular destination for families. The little ones can have a good romp at the following playgrounds:
- The elephant playground in the southern part offers a huge sandbox, several climbing frames and an elephant slide.
- Also in the south of the park, the water playground with water slide provides cooling in the summer.
- In the east of the park, a climbing tower with slide awaits you at the playground on Seidlhofstraße.
- Near the allotment garden in the northern part, a climbing net challenges the little ones.
- In addition, the Hirschgarten also has a small skate park.
Feeding deer and roe deer
The two-hectare enclosure with fallow deer and mouflon is a highlight for young and old visitors to the park. You can also feed the deer; there are special signs on the fence telling you what the animals are allowed to eat and what not.
History
The Hirschgarten can look back on a long history: In the summer of 1780, Elector Carl Theodor had a fenced-off "animal garden" created on the grounds and stocked it with a good hundred fallow and noble deer.
Only a few years later it was opened to the public and developed into one of the most popular excursion destinations for the people of Munich. There was also a forerunner of today's beer garden business: the so called Jägerhaus.
Magdalenenfest: Folk festival in the Hirschgarten
Once a year, the "Magdalenenfest" provides a little folk festival and Oktoberfest feeling in the Hirschgarten. The traditional small folk festival offers a lot of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Admission is free of charge.
