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

Wonderful, ranging area offering the great outdoors in the middle of Frankfurt. Well kept paths,…read moreroomy enough for walkers and cyclists without fractiousness, arena where Frankfurt Galaxy (American football) play, a nightingale meadow that I have never been able to find, plenty of play areas for kids and opportunities all over for picnics, sun bathing or just lazing. Worked over for the National garden show in the 1980s with plenty of public transport stops all around it is well worth a visit at any time of the year.

Nidda Park is a great place to go on the weekends, especially if you have children (or a bike,…read morelol). There is a playground with a sandpit for the little ones (around 3-4 and up to 7-8) , a zip line for grown ups and teens, and a waterpark for the whole family where the water runs from 11am to ?? during the summer days. It also have a soccer field for the local team, a restaurant and more!! Checkout this aerial video of the park, it will give you an idea on what to expect :) http://youtu.be/gdU90Gk4lI0