Chinesischer Turm Beer Garden

Overview

The Chinese Tower is a 25-metre wooden pagoda in the English Garden surrounded by Munich's second-largest beer garden (7,000 seats). Built in 1790, it serves as the park's social anchor—brass bands play from its balconies on summer Sundays.

Highlights

• Beer garden: Self-service with Augustiner or Hofbräu on tap, served in traditional Maß steins under chestnut trees.
• Oompah bands: Live brass from the tower's first-floor balcony on weekends.
• Carousel: A vintage hand-painted children's carousel spins beside the tower.

History

Designed by Joseph Frey after a Chinese pagoda in Kew Gardens, London, the tower burned down twice (1795, 1944) and was faithfully rebuilt each time.

Visitor Tips

• Bring your own food: Bavarian tradition—you can bring your own Brotzeit as long as you buy drinks.
• Weekend crowds: Arrive before noon to grab a shaded table.
• Duration: 1–2 hours.