In North Rhine-Westphalia, artistically designed parks and gardens combine harmonious landscape architecture with inspiring art. Peaceful centres of attraction with a modern design provide relaxation and inspiration. Former industrial areas show how nature and history merge together. Here, renaturalised areas tell of structural change and sustainability. For families and adventure fans, eventful facilities with playgrounds and event areas offer exciting leisure opportunities. They can be explored on a day trip.
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Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens in NRW
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Nordpark Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Learn moreNordpark Düsseldorf is more than just a green space - it is a work of art combining nature, history and architecture. Between majestic sculptures, expansive lawns and rippling water features, a harmonious scenery unfolds that invites you to linger. Whether the powerful "Rossebändiger", the historic "Ständische" sculptures or the meditative Japanese Garden - each section tells its own story. A walk through the park reveals a fascinating mixture of geometric austerity and natural lightness that makes the Nordpark one of Düsseldorf's most beautiful places to relax.Grugapark
Essen Open todayLearn moreRecreation and adventure, nature and culture, sports facilities and picnic or barbecue areas - Essen's most beautiful park offers all of this all year round.Wassenberg Garden Park
Wassenberg Open todayLearn moreThe Wassenberg Garden Park captivates nature lovers with its historic town walls, gently sloping garden terraces and lovingly designed green areas.Bad Oeynhausen spa gardens
Bad Oeynhausen Open todayLearn moreThe Bad Oeynhausen spa gardens uniquely combine architectural masterpieces and artistically designed green spaces to create a harmonious work of art. From the magnificent buildings in the Baroque, Rococo, Classicist and Historicist styles - including the imposing Kaiserpalais and the elegant Wandelhalle - to the extensive avenues, flowering beds and artistic water features, an impressive scenery unfolds here.Rietberg Garden Show Park
Rietberg Open todayLearn moreDiscover the Rietberg Garden Show Park, a park with flower beds, themed gardens and playgrounds that also promotes biodiversity and focuses on nature conservation.Four Seasons Park Oelde
Oelde Open todayLearn moreDiscover the Vier-Jahreszeiten-Park in Oelde, a former state horticultural show site that delights visitors with its floral splendor and diverse activities.Westfalenpark Dortmund
Dortmund Open todayLearn moreThe 70-hectare Westfalenpark opened for the Federal Garden Show in 1959 and is now one of the top excursion destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia with its varied themed gardens, the Florianturm with viewing platform and various events.South Park Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Open todayLearn moreThe Südpark in Düsseldorf has been a green oasis in the middle of the city since the Federal Garden Show in 1987. It is divided into the areas "Volksgarten", "In den Gärten" and "Vor dem Deich". Each area has its own charm.Rheinaue leisure park
Bonn Open todayLearn moreThe Rheinaue civic, recreation and leisure park has become a landmark of the city of Bonn and a highly frequented local recreation area since it was established for the Federal Garden Show in 1979. The area is located in the geographical heart of Bonn and, at 160 hectares, is almost as large as the city center.Sauerlandpark Hemer
Hemer Open todayLearn moreThe Sauerlandpark Hemer boasts extensive gardens, the Sky Mirror and the "Park of the Senses". The Jübergturm, the region's landmark, towers high above it all, offering spectacular views. Not far from the park, guests can discover the Felsenmeer and Heinrichshöhle caves as further highlights.