Nuremberg Parks - Dee Garone Photography

The birds are out, the sun is shining, it must mean WINTER IS OVER! As I was warned, winter here was quite short, although it did snow a few more times than the previous year (sadly only able to build a snowman once…), but I am a happy Floridian in Nuremberg when I can feel the vitamin D absorb into my skin. In honor of this totally awesome holiday, I will be out enjoying the sun and making sure I take it all in! If you haven’t been able to enjoy the weather yet, don’t you worry! There are plenty of BEAUTIFUL places to sit and relax, have a picnic, soak up the sun, and take in all of the wonders that this amazing city has to offer.

This photo of Nuremberg Zoo is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Nuremberg Zoo

Am Tiergarten 30
Opening hours; Mar. - Oct. 8 a.m. - 7.30 p.m., in winter 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Adult 13,50€

This Nuremberg “tiergarden” is a wonderful place to start on my list of perfect parks in Nurmberg. Featuring over 300 species of animals in what I can only describe as a natural park with a few fences between you and the animals. I have never before been to a zoo where you are so close to the animals and actually feel like you are stepping into their environments and not that they are being trapped in cages or enclosures. See more at: http://tiergarten.nuernberg.de/en/home.html

The City Park

Berliner Platz, Nürnberg
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: no charge

The City Park, also known as Stadtpark, is the perfect place for a picnic with the kids with the huge play areas, picturesque walking trails and gardens. Enjoy coffee and ice cream at one of the cafes or even for a full meal.

Pegnitz Meadows

Pegnitzweg, 90482 Nürnberg
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: no charge

The Pegnitz is a small river that runs through most of northern Bavaria, and as it is surrounded by large trees, with soothing sounds of the small rapids and bird songs, it is the perfect running trail. As I run along the river I have seen a huge difference in the atmosphere as the sun came out of hiding. Spring came and the grass turned green again and all of a sudden the park was filled with visitors! Jogging, Barbequing, skating, playing toss with the dogs, you name it and people where doing it! With many soccer (excuse me… football) fields and ample space to play ultimate Frisbee, this is the perfect place to waste away a Sunday!

BBQ Areas in Nuremberg - http://www.meinestadt.de/

People’s Park Marienberg (Volkspark Marienberg)

Marienbergstrasse, Nuremberg
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: no charge

Marienberg is the one of the larger parks in Nuremberg and is open year-round. In the summer you can use the barbecues and picnic spots and enjoy the beautiful seasonal flowers and garden areas as you sunbathe. In the winter the large man-made hill attracts snow tobogganers and many sledding children.

Hesperiden Gardens (Die Nuremberger Barockgarten)

Johannisstrasse 13 + 47, Nuremberg
Open daily: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: no charge

Dating back to the 17th century , this Baroque Garden once had a number of orange trees, but is now known for landscaped Italian garden and number of statues, seasonal flowers and fountains.

This photo of Kaiserburg Nurnberg (Nuremberg Castle) is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Castle Gardens

Burgverwaltung Nürnberg, Auf der Burg 13, Nuremberg
Open Daily in April-October: from 8am to Dusk
Admission: No Charge

This breathtaking historic garden surrounds the Imperial Castle and is known to date back to 1425. Surrounded by shade trees and roses, don’t forget your book and a snack to lounge and enjoy a perfect day at the park.

National " Take a Walk in the Park" Day - Why not?