Luisenpark Mannheim is truly one of my favorite spots in Mannheim. Having lived here years ago, I…read moreused to bring my kids on weekends to relax and enjoy nature--and it still holds that same charm today. Originally created for the Bundesgartenschau, the park has grown into a vibrant and well-loved destination for locals and visitors alike. The gardens are beautifully maintained, and there's something for everyone--playgrounds for children, peaceful walking paths, and even small boat rides for a relaxing experience on the water. One of the highlights is the variety of attractions: a botanical garden, a butterfly house, animal enclosures (we spotted cows and reptiles!), and large aviaries with birds--including storks. The Japanese garden and traditional-style tea house add a serene and unique touch that makes the park feel extra special. Even visiting in the off-season was a delight. While it wasn't as lush as in summer, the early spring blooms still made everything feel fresh and beautiful. Overall, Luisenpark is a must-visit if you're in Mannheim. There is a small entrance fee, but it's absolutely worth it for the experience.

Yes!!!! This place is amazing. Pack a lunch or stash some euros aside for food at one of the little…read moreeateries in the park, because you're going to want a full day here. ***WARNING: They don't accept any American credit cards. You MUST have euros to get in, and the closest ATM is a 10 min walk.*** Now once you get in it's a blast from beginning to end. They have huge open spaces of green grass to lounge around on metal lawn chairs or you can bring in your own blanket. There are tons of playgrounds with different themes through out the park. The castle playground built from real stone is exceptional. They have awesome rope climbing webs. The water playgrounds are super cool! Swings and slides are interesting and well maintained here. The plants and animals are super neat. We had a crane scoping us out while we ate our picnic lunch in one of the fields. They have a little penguin exhibit, turtles, guinea pigs!, and a very beautiful butterfly exhibit. There is also a small aquarium. Oh and the boats! The boat ride is a slow leisurely drift through the parks little river. The pelicans came right up to the boat and tried to snatch the tiny persons pink pants right off of the side (they were not on her, but hang drying). There were also a ton of baby ducks. It was super cute. We had such a great day here and didn't even make it all the way around the park!

Very nice green space along the Rhine on the German side of the river. In Kehl, has walking and…read morebike paths, sculptures, water park playground, etc. Very nice park!

the best place to enjoy BBQs (in certain areas only), chill out, chat with friends for hours, play…read moreguitar and sing, listen to drummers, play frisbee or just lay in the sun and you can even have a gorgeous view on the castle as it lays on the hill overlooking the oldtown (see in my pics ;-) ) I absolutely love this view!!!! If you should be out till very, very, very early in the morning not wanting to go home to bed yet.....take a warm jumper with you and wait for the sunrise!!! WOW!!!!! A sunrise to remember :-) If you should be there with children there is even a playground area half way down the Neckarwiese!!!

This is an easy trip from Heidelberg (take the 22 tram to Eppelheim to the end then take the 713…read morebus to Schlossplatz) and worth the time. You can pay either 9 EUR for entrance to both the Schloss and the garden or 5 EUR for the garden only. We only went in the garden which is approximately 800 hectares and has many temples to Roman gods and a beautiful Badhaus (bath house). Definitely worth 5 Euros.

LOVE love this place! Best garden for jogging, walking and talking with friends, or get a breath of…read morefresh air. Cheap year passes too! This is my happy place.