Snow walks away from the crowds

If you love winter, it's not easy right now. Winter sports are still rather difficult at the moment and there is so much going on along the popular walking routes that it can get a little too crowded. If you still want to enjoy the wintry snowy landscape outside your living room window, you should head off the beaten track - away from Nymphenburg, Westpark and the like. We'll give you our tips.

The northern part of the English Garden

The English Garden is certainly not an insider tip, but only a few people stray into the north of the park. It's mainly dog owners and joggers who can be found here. Perfect for getting some fresh air without having to leave the city. The northern part of the English Garden offers you wide expanses of snow, the Schwabing stream, small bridges and ponds as well as a forest feel - everything you need for a nice walk in the snow.

Southern Fröttmaninger Heath

The southern Fröttmaniger Heide offers wide open spaces and plenty of room to breathe. The 347-hectare nature reserve is the habitat of rare and endangered plant species, which transforms into a flat snowy landscape with small woods in winter. You could walk straight ahead here for hours and still discover something new - the Fröttmaninger Heide is pure variety. There is also art to see nearby. A sunken church by artist Timm Ulrichs can be seen on the green hill of a former Fröttmaning landfill site. The sunken village is a replica of the Heilig-Kreuz church, which had to make way for the landfill site in the 1950s and was relocated.

Grosshesseloher Bridge in the direction of Grünwald Castle

The Isar is always extremely popular with Munich locals - no matter what time of year. Even in winter, there are always lots of people here. If you don't want to miss out on "your" Isar, but need some distance, then you should go to where most people turn around: the Grosshesseloher Bridge. From here, it's a wonderful walk towards Grünwald. On your way south, you walk close to the water through wintry forests along the river. We recommend Grünwald Castle as your destination, from where you can take the streetcar back into the city.

Forstenriederpark

The extensive forest area to the southwest of Munich is the perfect place to escape the people in the city. There are numerous entrances to the forest, which you can reach by S-Bahn. Look forward to a magical snow-covered forest. You could set the Wildaussicht as your destination. Wild animals regularly come to this meadow to feed. With a bit of luck, you might come across Bambi & Co, which are fed here by the forester.

Weißensee Park

If you don't want to travel that far and prefer to stay close to the subway, then we would like to recommend a small but beautiful park in Obergiesing. Weißensee Park is a beautiful sight under the masses of snow in winter. Trees and meadows shield you from the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment, even though you are still right in the middle of it. The path to the park could already be part of the walk.

Denninger Anger

If you fancy exploring new neighborhoods, it's also worth making a detour to Bogenhausen. Denninger Anger is mainly known for its allotment garden association and allotment gardens, but in winter you can also find space for tobogganing at a distance. The easiest way to get to Bogenhausen Park is to take the U4 underground line (Böhmerwaldplatz stop). Once you arrive, you can look forward to trees, meadows and - ideally - lots of snow.