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Parks · Schwabing / Maxvorstadt
Englischer Garten
Free·Leashed, off-leash zone on site
One of the world's largest urban parks, covering about 375 hectares with streams, meadows, beer gardens and the famous Eisbach wave. Dogs are allowed throughout; leashed in designated areas, with the quieter northern sections (Hirschau, Aumeister) popular with dog owners.
Why it made the list
Enormous meadows, streams to cool paws and several dog-friendly beer gardens right inside the park.
Good to know before you go
Per the City of Munich, dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a lead in designated areas and waste must be removed; Munich law also requires leashing on all meadows marked with a green 'no dachshund' pillar. Dogs may cool off in flowing streams like the Schwabinger Bach where currents are weak.
Practical notes
Head north toward Hirschau and Aumeister for quieter dog territory
Watch the Eisbach surfers near the southern entrance
What is available on site
Shaded seating
Water bowls
Off-leash area
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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