Parks and Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Those who are looking for a place to relax in the fresh air in between will find a nice place in one of the public parks. Here is a selection of "green oases": Castle Garden www.schloss-heidelberg.de The geometrically structured terraces of the Heidelberg Castle Garden "Hortus Palatinus" were once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". The large grotto contained elaborate water features, its walls were decorated with stones, shells and coral. The large terrace offers an impressive view of the eastern front of the castle and the Rhine plain. Neckar meadow The 5 hectare Neckar Meadow extends along the Neckar River in the centrally located district of Neuenheim. Picturesquely situated on the banks of the river, you have a wonderful view of the old town and the castle from some places. The Neckarwiese offers an ideal space for recreation, games, sports and fun. Philosophers' Walk / Philosophers' Garden The Philosophers' Walk winds its way up the southern slope to Heiligenberg. You can start the ascent from the Theodor-Heuss-Bridge. The Philosophers' Garden, located above Albert-Überle-Straße, is a sun-drenched natural balcony with a wealth of exotic plants. On the natural balcony of the Philosophers' Walk you can enjoy nature and the view of the city at the same time. Unprotected, the exotic plants thrive on this climatic island, which is one of the warmest places in Germany, and everything blooms weeks earlier than in the valley. Swan pond / park in front of the public library The swan pond complex is located near the old town between Poststraße and Kurfürstenanlage in the Bergheim district. Walking paths and benches, fitness equipment and a playground invite you to linger in the greenery. Botanical garden Founded in 1593, the Botanical Garden of the University of Heidelberg is one of the oldest botanical gardens: important scientific work by Heidelberg botanists is inseparably linked to it and its research and protective collections are of great importance. There is also a herbarium with unique specimens. The Botanical Garden is a place of teaching, research and protection of plants threatened with extinction, but also a place of contemplation and recreation. www.botgart.hip.uni-heidelberg.de The Heidelberg City Forest The Heidelberg city forest has a size of 3,300 hectares. Directly from the city, hikers and those seeking recreation can experience the forest: Many signposted hiking trails lead to attractive vantage points. www.natuerlich.heidelberg.de; www.heidelberg.de Heidelberg mountain cemetery A network of paths of over 20 km runs through the largest Heidelberg cemetery, the Bergfriedhof. Four signposted circular routes invite you to discover this place of important cultural and historical treasures. Numerous information boards and signposts lead to the graves of important personalities, such as Friedrich Ebert, Robert Wilhelm Bunsen or Carl Bosch. www.heidelberg.de/friedhof