Sunny Days are here to Stay!
It's absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous outside. So, let's say that you're done with the museums, and the city tours, and the palaces, and the Bavarian restaurants and the blah blah blah. You just want to sit down, relax and enjoy the sun. Well, where do Müncheners go when they feel the exact same way? They pack a picnic and head over to the Englischer Garten. Founded in 1789 by the Count of Rumford, the Englischer Garten is bigger than Central Park in New York City, but smaller than Richmond Park in London. It was named the Englischer Garten after the style by which it was landscaped, popular of that in the UK from the mid 18th century. Take a trip to the Kleinhesseloher See, which is a lake of over 86,000 square meters. Sit in the Seehaus beer garten that has seats for 2,500 of your new friends.
Now, we already know about the Chinesischer Turm, but what else can you do in the Englischer Garten besides visit the beer gardens? Like I said, pack a picnic, a blanket and some wine, then pick a spot to sit out and relax. You will notice that there are lots of groups who frequent specific parts, such as the drum banging, headscarf wearing hippies, the baseball playing Cubans, with their flags floating in the breeze, as well as various jazz and classical groups. They just all get together for the day to relax and enjoy the weather. You may also notice the multitude of naked people, about 75% of the "nudists" will be older men. It's completely normal for some to strip off and work on their tan. If you have the guts, you can do it as well. No one will look twice, nor really care, except maybe the other tourists.
Now, if you're looking for some extra fun, head over to the Eisbach for some surfing. Even though there are signs that expressly say "Surfing is Forbidden", that usually doesn't deter the regulars. Spend a lovely day just walking around the park, stopping here and there for a beer, which you could take with you back to where you're sitting, as long as you return the glass. Pick one of the lakes for some boating or canoing. Don't worry about getting lost as there are signs, as well as helpful locals who will point you in the direction of a main road.
Enjoy!