Nuremberg Parks and Gardens

(Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany)

There is no shortage of spacious green areas, parklands and gardens within the city of Nuremberg. The Stadtpark (City Park) is an important recreational space and offers a number of summer theatrical events, while the Castle Gardens features plenty of seasonal interest, including maple trees, which are particularly dramatic in autumn, where their cloak of green leaves change to shades of fire.

For horticulture and landscape gardening at its finest, Nuremberg's historic Hesperides Gardens boast Italian-style planting.

Castle Gardens

Address: Burgverwaltung Nürnberg, Auf der Burg 13, Nuremberg, D-90403, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 0911 2446 590
The historic gardens surrounding the Imperial Castle are known to date back more than 600 years and have changed many times over this period. Many mature trees add character to these gardens, a number of which provide welcome shady areas.
Open hours: April to October, daily - 08:00 to dusk
Admission: no charge

City Park (Stadtpark)

Address: Berliner Platz, Nuremberg, D-90409, Germany, DE
Local residents in Nuremberg regularly frequent their City Park, better known as Stadtpark, often simply to eat their lunch on one of the many benches. Tourists visiting Stadtpark will enjoy its walking trails, landscaped gardens, mature planting, and eateries, where you can enjoy anything from coffee and ice cream, to a full-blown evening dinner.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: no charge

Hesperides Gardens / Baroque Gardens (Hesperidengärten / Die Nürnberger Barockgärten)

Address: Johannisstrasse 13 + 47, Nuremberg, D-90419, Germany, DE
The beautiful Hesperides Gardens date back to the 17th century and are often referred to as the Baroque Gardens. Once the home of a large number of orange trees, the Hesperides Gardens are now known for their formally landscaped Italian garden, which is sited close to St. John's Church and features a number of statues, seasonal planting and fountains.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: no charge

People's Park of Marienberg (Volkspark Marienberg)

Address: Marienbergstrasse, Nuremberg, D-90411, Germany, DE
Volkspark Marienberg lies on the northern side of Nuremberg and is a popular parkland, where many outdoor activities are available. Trails suitable for cycling and jogging are to be found within the park, while for those who prefer to relax, barbecue facilities and picnic spots are also on offer here, together with seasonal flowers and lawned areas.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: no charge