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Frankfurt | Sightseeing | Parks & Gardens

Located in front of Friedberger Tor and opened to the public in 1952, Bethmannpark is worth visiting to see the Chinese Gardens - with pagoda. Chess players can play using the park's metre-high chess pieces. However, the park is located off the busy Friedberger Landstraße and, as such, is not [...]



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Berger Str./ Mauerweg

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Merianpl.
Located in the Westend area, Grüneburgpark is the second largest green space in the city, with great tree-lined paths for strolling and jogging as well as spacious lawns for chillin' or Fußball. The park was founded in 1789 by P. Tehmann-Metzler, the original owner, and named Zur [...]



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Grüneburgweg

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Westend
Basketball courts, gigantic fountains for splashing around in and large lawns for sunbathing make this Bornheim park an exquisite place. There is always a game of football or badminton being played and it’s a great place for a stroll during the crisp fall months. [...]



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Bornheim Mitte
This park in Nordend contains fantastic suburban architecture like the peculiar Holzhausenschlösschen; a moated baroque summer residence. The castle frequently holds classical music concerts, exhibitions and other events. There is a large playground for children. However, dogs aren't [...]



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Holzhausenstr.
Head to the 590m-high Lohrberg, 6km northeast of the city, where you can enjoy grand views of the surrounding Rhine-Main area as well as Frankfurt's skyline. Also nearby is Frankfurt's last vineyard, the Lohrberger Hang. A beer garden in the park serves applewine and, of course, beer [...]



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A charming park, with a vast expanse of green for sunbathing, kicking around a football, or just lazing. Frankfurters are very keen on grilling frankfurters there on the weekends but it’s big enough to accommodate everyone. It also has a huge lake right in its centre, a rarity for city par [...]



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Eissporthalle/Festplatz
It's well worth the 10-minute tram journey to the spacious Stadtwald (city woods) on the outskirts of Sachsenhausen. Paths leading into the forest accommodate travel by bicycle, horse or foot. In the park you'll find duck-filled ponds, barbecue facilities and picturesque views of [...]



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Considered one of Europe's best, especially for its nocturnal house and exotarium, where animals are kept in simulated natural environments. Tropical storms occur on schedule (daily at 11:30 and 15:30). [...]



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