Munich: Life inside the Englischer Garten

In the heart of Munich, the Englischer Garten stands as one of the largest and most fascinating urban parks in the world. A true oasis of nature in the middle of the city, it changes with the seasons, revealing blooming meadows, wild pathways, Bavarian traditions and snow-covered landscapes. This documentary explores the many faces of this iconic garden: the surfers riding the Eisbach wave, Tai Chi sessions at sunrise, flocks of sheep roaming the vast meadows, open-air theatre performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, spontaneous brass bands and warm winter stops for homemade mulled wine. Through the people who live, work and find peace in the park, the film captures the soul of Munich and the deep human need to reconnect with nature. Blending history, culture, relaxation and poetry, the Englischer Garten emerges as a timeless refuge — a man-made landscape filled with freedom, where every season opens a new chapter.