A gorgeous park in the west end of Frankfurt. Located next to the Palmengarten this is quite a big…read morepark with many kids play areas. Like most parks in Frankfurt they have signs everywhere saying dogs on a line only, which is really unfortunate :-( The Korean garden is located within this park as is a old theatre and a couple of cafes with lots of outdoor seating. Plenty of picnic areas and lots of space to spend a nice warm day. Been here twice and more than likely to come back here again. It's not massive but big enough to spend a day walking around and relaxing on the nice mowed grass areas of the park.

Abutting the botanical gardens this park is laid out in the English style and is a popular place…read morefor all sorts of recreation, walks, cycling, football, sunbathing, picnicking. With so much space there is room for everybody. The grounds were once owned by the Goethe family, later by another famous family the Bethmann-Metzlers. In 1837 the Rothschilds bought the park and built the Grüneburgsschlösschen, little palace, and had the grounds relaid as a park by Siesmayer. The building was destroyed in 1944 and not rebuilt. Recently, as a result of the book fair in 2006, a fine pair of Korean houses have been erected in a quiet corner of the park.

Hiding just on the outskirts of Frankfurt is the Stadtwald (City Forest). Comprised of almost 50…read moresquare kilometers of wooded land, the Stadtwald is a great place to escape the city. Numerous criss-crossing trails invite you to walk, run, or bike as you explore the pseudo-wilderness alone or with friends. Top Three Highlights: 1.) Easily accessible by public transit (in several different locations) 2.) Picnic and barbeque facilities available 3.) Extensive benches/rest areas for less mobile walkers

Despite losing another swathe to the airport expansion this is still Germany's largest city forest…read more For walker, cyclists, nature lovers it is perfect and just a short distance from the city centre.

It was nice to walk along the river. People bike and walk and there are restaurants alongside the…read moreriver as well

For the first month I lived in Frankfurt, I didn't have any internet connection, and I was still…read moregetting to meet people, so during those random afternoons where I was bored, I used to leave my room and come here for a stroll or just sit down, read and people watch. Just writing this review brings back a ton of awesome memories and city views to mind!

Not bad as a Chinese garden.Just like those in suzhou and shanghai.Quite exquisitely designed！The…read moresunmmer daylight is strong，take care of it

Very lovely place, close to city center. No fee for admittance, a public park. Enjoy all of the…read moreserene peaceful surroundings, get some exercise walking or biking and enjoy the beautiful lake. One of the many gardens in Frankfurt.

This park is near the city centre, and just a step away from the main shopping street, the Zeil. On…read morefirst entering the park, which is enclosed by a wall, thereby making it more peaceful once in the park, you are struck by the beauty of it all and the great expanse of greenery and flowers (I am assuming this, as i entered it when it was the middle of Winter). When looking around, you come across a secondary wall in the interior which you think is the exit, but is in fact a Chinese Garden that is beautifully decorated with a little pogoda and Chinese sculptures. It is a beautiful park that needs to be visited when in Frankfurt, and will give you a sense of peace and calm upon entering from the hustle and bustle that is Frankfurt.

downtown frankfurt - one of a few opportunities to really calm down and relax - just some minutes…read morewalk from the city