Colleen C.
Yelp
I think I've finally covered enough ground here to really give Nymphenburger Scholsspark the review it truly deserves.
Yes, you'll see up there I've checked in quite a few times. As this is within walking distance to my temporary home, I find myself here quite often.
Visit #1:
My first Sunday in Munich. Severely jet lagged (I'm a baby!) and somewhat sick...I force myself out in the snow for a walk to get some fresh air and check out the 'hood. I trudge over to the park and am delighted to see SO MANY people. Running through the snow, skating on the ponds, playing some game I'm not quite sure of that looks like curling, delighting in some carts with sausages and hot beverages, spending lots of quality time together. I thought to myself "wow, the Germans just get it, so awesome everyone is out enjoying the snowy (but sunny) day."
Then I realized its because EVERYTHING is closed on Sunday. They have no choice, they HAVE to go to the park! Lucky for them, this park is the BEST.
Since then I've been back multiple times and on every Sunday (literally, there is nothing open) to walk, run, sit or stroll. There are always lots of little groups of people walking about, and it's always comfortably buzzing on weekends, quieter on week days. No one is on their phones. People talk politely. It's just...awesome. Nothing frantic or frenetic about it.
The palace itself is quite remarkable, but for me...the park is really the gem here. Winding trails, rivers, natural beauty. All impeccably kept, clean and dare I say it...safe. Of course its hard to see after dark, but I never feel unsafe as I run (yes, I'm starting to run, the park has inspired me!), walk, etc. There are so many paths and ways to get around the park. Plus, there are no bikes allowed. Foot traffic only, so the danger zone is low. It's also not TOO big in that you can get lost. You've always got an anchor point in the castle and the long stretch of river and straight paths that offshoot from it...so you aren't ever too far from the middle to find your way back.
There are also many little side buildings, ponds, etc that are enjoyable to check out. Certainly not as masterful as the palace...but beautiful nonetheless. There are plenty of garbage cans and all of the paths are very well kept, and are either gravel or paved.
Plus, there are awesome ducks, swans, birds, and red-mohawked squirrels that live here. Obviously, I've seen most of these things before...but the ones living here are high society...I pretend they are cheering for me as I run really slowly by them! Hey, whatever it takes.
A gorgeous park, worth making the trek out to this area...especially if you find yourself in Munich on a Sunday. I promise you, this will be quite enjoyable.
Other points of interest nearby:
*Botanical Gardens
*Palmenhouse Cafe (enjoy a beer!)