Frankfurt abounds in green spaces in the form of various parks and gardens which not only display a vast range of rare trees and plants but also act as a refuge for those seeking peace and refuge from the busy city life. Here are some of the best parks and gardens found in Frankfurt:
Botanical Gardens
Siesmayerstrasse 72, Westend, Frankfurt am Main, D-60323, Germany, DE
The assortment of colourful flowers in this garden attract horticulture lovers and visitors alike. Standing in the Westend area of the city, the gardens are maintained by the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University. The gardens feature many tropical rainforest plants and exotic species, housed within climate-controlled greenhouses. The gardens have free admission and are open from March to October.
Vine Park
Am Römerhof 15, Bockenheim, Frankfurt am Main, D-60486, Germany, DE
Lying on the western side of the city, this 50 years old park is a hot spot for people of Frankfurt because of various picnic spots, a swimming pool and large open spaces. The admission to the park is open daily for free.
Palm Gardens
Siesmayerstrasse 63, Frankfurt am Main, D-60323, Germany, DE
As the name suggests, the garden has some 2,000 different species of palm trees along with a number of greenhouses in which an interesting variety of plant specimens can be found. Also found are formal gardens, rose bushes, a boating pond, a children’s playground and an autumn flower show.
Rothschild Park
Oberlindau 20, Westend, Frankfurt am Main, D-60323, Germany, DE
This centrally located park provides shady refuge with a host of green trees. There are a lot of benches in the park for those who wish to spend sometime in the cradle of nature. The park has free admission daily from dawn to dusk.
People’s Niddatal Park
Ginnheimer Wäldchen, Ginnheim, Frankfurt am Main, D-60431, Germany, DE
Standing on the northern suburbs of Frankfurt, the park abounds in diverse greenery, meandering rivers and well-maintained gardens. Trails are available for cyclists and joggers.