Kabinettsgarten

Kabinettsgarten is a courtyard within the Munich Residence featuring geometric water surfaces, mosaics, and stone pathways laid across limestone and orthogneiss materials. Plane trees border the space, their interlocked branches creating a natural canopy overhead.

The courtyard formed in the mid-19th century with a central fountain and linden trees defining its edges. Following a period of neglect, it underwent complete redesign in 2003 to create its present-day appearance.

The garden's name refers to the royal private chambers that once bordered this space. Visitors today experience a place where geometric water features sit alongside mature trees that frame the courtyard atmosphere.

The courtyard is accessible to the public from Marstallplatz and connects to the residence interior through a staircase. Visitors should know that this is an open-air space best experienced during fair weather or earlier hours.

The plane trees have developed an interwoven canopy over decades, creating a unified network of branches overhead. This natural ceiling shifts the light quality throughout the day and provides welcome shade on warm afternoons.

Location: Altstadt-Lehel

Inception: 19 century

Part of: Munich Residence

GPS coordinates: 48.14070,11.57990

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05