After a cold, gray winter, spring finally brings life back to the city. The sun shines brightly, the thermometer regularly climbs above 10°C, and the birds sing at the top of their lungs. When the flowers open their buds, Munich is transformed into a colorful sea of blossoms. Cherry blossoms in particular enjoy great popularity year after year , and fortunately , there are several spots in our city where you can admire them.
Olympic Park
The cherry trees in the Olympic Park have been standing in place for over 50 years and bring great joy to tourists and locals alike every year. After the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, the city of Munich presented the trees as a gift for the Summer Games in 1972. The two cities then entered into a partnership, and Munich reciprocated with a Bavarian maypole. However, since the maypole cannot blossom, the city on the Isar definitely got the better deal with the original sakura .
Japanese Tea House
The English Garden is home not only to the Chinese Tower, but also to the Japanese Tea House. From April to October, you can watch traditional tea ceremonies being performed here. In spring, this takes place under the pink cherry blossoms of the small tree that grows on the island in the Eisbach behind the house. This way, you can get your full dose of Japan, including hanami, without having to leave the country. Perfect for a mini-vacation in everyday life.
Westpark
Let’s stay in Munich’s parks. Westpark also has several Asian influences, with its Thai temple and Chinese and Japanese gardens. Here , magnolias bloom alongside the cherry blossoms, transforming the small area by the lake into a sea of pink flowers. Here you can enjoy the sun, watch ducks and geese, and have a leisurely picnic.
Old South Cemetery
A cemetery doesn’t exactly sound like a typical destination for an outing, but the Old South Cemetery in Isarvorstadt is always worth a visit. First, the grassy areas between the gravestones transform into a sea of crocuses, and a few weeks later, the trees finally sprout, including cherry trees. Enjoy the peace and quiet, admire the wild flowers and plants growing between the sublime graves, and settle down on one of the benches. With a little luck, you might see a squirrel scurrying up a tree.
Botanical Garden
The botanical garden already brings color to winter with its annual exhibition of tropical butterflies. Unfortunately, this ends at the beginning of March, but the floral splendor is not long in coming. Here you can see not only cherry blossoms, but also all kinds of other plants , both native and foreign. The trip is especially worthwhile in spring, when the first flowers begin to sprout. Afterwards, you can take a long walk through the adjacent castle park.
Schwabing
Discover the ultimate photo spot for your spring shots in Munich’s trendy Schwabing district. In the small Fallmerayerstraße, cherry blossom trees line the entire street, bathing it in a sea of pink blossoms. Georgenstraße also enchants with its Art Nouveau façade, in front of which stands a magnificently blooming cherry tree – a real fairy tale in the middle of Munich.
Rose Garden
The rose garden may not have German cherry blossoms or Japanese sakura, but it does have beautiful magnolias. Like the sakura , these pink flowers come from East Asia and bloom just as magnificently. Later in the year, you can enjoy over 8,500 roses. Although it is located on the Isar, the Rose Garden is still considered an insider tip. If it gets too busy for you in the spring gardens, this is the ideal place to retreat to.