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Parks and Gardens
Frankfurt am Main has many green areas, recreation areas and natural environments. Trips to the Nidda, the confluent to the Main, to the Regional Park Rhein-Main, to the nature protection area are worthwhile. Many of the routes lead through interesting villages and cities as well as to Germany’s biggest inner city forest, the City Forest. But also inside the city there are a lot of places to relax, for example the Grüneburgpark, the Günthersburgpark and the Holzhauspark. Also some small parks give some rest and depict the oases amidst the turbulences of the city life.
Frankfurt am Main
GrünGürtel
The 80 km² big GrünGürtel, which belongs to the landscape conservation area since 1994, is the most important and varied recreation area south of Frankfurt’s city centre. The area is a combination of the three green landscape areas Stadtwald, Niddatal and Berger Rücken which include various forests, floodplains, hills and other natural conditions. The gardens, fruit fields, dunes and creeks offer enough space for plants and animals. The GrünGürtel is located inside the Regional park Rhein-Main and the entrance is free of charge.
Nizza Park
Constructed by S. Rinz and A. Weber in 1860 the more than 4 ha big park of the old Winterhafen was rebuilt and improved about a hundred years later. This garden like space always had a Mediterranean ambience with many exotic plants. In 2000 the garden was extended with a variety of southern plants and moreover changed according to the plans of the parks and garden department R. Gesell–Schulte. The 800 m Nizza park which gives the impression of the Côte d''''Azur, is close to the north shore of the Main (Untermainkai) as well as west and east of the Untermain bridge. Many nice cafes attract with beer gardens and terraces, which are especially on warm summer nights.
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Grüneburgpark
The Grüneburgpark, which was established in the 14th century as a castle like courtyard, is the biggest coherent public park inside the city. Enormous grasslands and romantic paths are surrounded by exotic trees and bushes. The garden constructor H. Siesmayer, who also built the Palm Garden south west of the park, arranged the Grüneburgpark in an English style. At the place of the former orangery, a Greek orthodox church is now located. Furthermore there the Goethe University and the Botanic Garden are enclosed in the park. The in 2005 established Korean Garden is a luxurious present from the country Korea itself. The park also offers facilities for open air cinema, concerts and other events.
Palm Tree Garden
This fascinating garden has many beautiful and exceptional plants. Founded in 1868 by the gardener and architect H. Siesmayer as a community house it gathered the famous plant collection of the duke Adolph from Nassau. Only a few years later the actual park was created and since then more and more improved and expanded. Today the greenhouses are equipped with the latest technologies in order to create a matching climate for the varied biota and their development. Visitors can view the colourful and rich collection of plants as well as fascinating examples of exquisite plants, for example sarcophagus plants and lithops which look like living stones.
There are also many events and exhibitions displaying more details from the animal and plant world. Another highlight is the Papageno – music theatre where jazz, blues and international music is presented. For all those who don’t want to explore the park walking can choose the Palm Express at the entrance.
Opening times:
Feb – Oct 9 am – 6 pm, Nov – Jan 9 am – 4 pm
Siesmayerstraße 61
60323
Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49 (0)69 212 3 39 3
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