Pasinger Stadtpark

Did the name “Pasinger Stadtpark” come about before or after Pasing became part of Munich? The Pasinger Stadtpark, or “city park” in English, might seem like a simple name. But it holds a hint of Pasing’s independent past. You see, before 1938, Pasing wasn’t just another district of Munich. It was a proud, independent city with its own identity. The park, already a beloved green space, became a “city park” during this time. After Pasing became part of Munich in 1938, the name stuck. The Pasinger Stadtpark is like a smaller, quieter version of the famous English Garden. It stretches lazily along the Würm River, its meadows dotted with trees and sparkling with little man-made lakes. It’s a peaceful escape from the city buzz, a place where time seems to slow down. The park’s history goes back to 1815. King Maximilian I, a man who knew how to appreciate a good landscape, created a park around his country palace here. This palace, known as the Prinz-Carl-Schlösschen, was the predecessor of the present-day Schloss Gatterburg. Over the years, the park grew and changed. In 1929, it got its official title as “Pasinger Stadtpark” and absorbed even more land when a paper factory closed in 2004. Today, the Pasinger Stadtpark is almost 20 hectares, stretching over a kilometer and a half from the edge of Lochham all the way to the Pasing Hospital. So, the next time you find yourself strolling beneath the shady trees of the Pasinger Stadtpark, remember this. You’re not just in any park. You’re walking through a piece of history, a testament to Pasing’s independent spirit, and a reminder that even in a big city, a little peace and quiet can always be found.