Westpark Munich

Westpark Munich

Munich, the largest city of Germany and the capital city of Bavaria has much to offer. Owing to its enhancing popularity as a tourist location, Munich is visited by huge number of tourists from all over the world. The city comprises of different parks and gardens, palaces and castles, and museums and art galleries. The Westpark, Munich is one of the favorite tourist spots in the city Munich.

Located for about 3 kilometers southwest of the main railroad station in Munich, this plush park has been gorgeously designed. It covers an area of about 178 acres and stretches for about 2 kilometers from east to west. This park is classified into two halves – eastern and western, by Garmischer Strasse.

The Westpark, Munich features sprawling lawns which are best suited for rest and relaxation. The air is filled with the sweet fragrances of the roses and other colorful flowers. There are ponds too which add more to the charm. The ponds contain some water creatures like turtles, carp and goldfish. You can also see a splendid lily pond in the park. Some other notable features of the Westpark, Munich include football grounds and other playfields, outdoor chess, a narrow-gauge railroad, a Kneipp treatment center, a theater by the lake for hosting open-air shows, and two cafes.

The very pleasing and appealing Klein-Asien features a Chinese garden, a Japanese garden, a pagoda and a Thai Sala. The Westpark, Munich also comprises of a man-made stream with small barrages. With its various well-planned play areas furnished with different modern implements, paddling pools, and many more, this park is especially attractive to the kids. It provides wide choices and exciting options of games to the children.

The Westpark, Munich also consists of an exclusive playground meant especially for all those young people who are physically handicapped. In the eastern part of the park, you will notice the little Mollsee which fascinate the boat fanciers. Again it is in this region of the park where you will get to see the Rudi Sedlmayer Sports Hall. In this hall, many pop and rock music performances and sports events are hosted quite often. A typical herb garden and a variety of medicinal plant species are found at Bayerwaldhaus.

On a whole, the Westpark, Munich is a perfect place to enjoy with your family and friends, and it is especially appropriate for the children and for the energetic youngsters who take an avid interest in sports and games.

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Parks and Gardens in Munich
Munich Tourist Attractions
Sightseeing in Munich

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