I seldom write an updated review, but I have been coming here for almost a year and feeling it…read moredeserves another one.
BLUF (bottom line up front): the Hofgarten Ansbach continues to be my favorite public park. Let me name some ways...
Flower gardens: basically there are two planting seasons a year. Spring garden with bulb flowers like tulips and other flowers adorn this park from mid- to late April. As soon as tulips finish blooming (or even before they are completely done), they are replaced with summer-fall flower plants. It seems to last until about the end of October, and bulbs are placed in flower beds for the spring. Until I started spending some time with flowers here, I didn't know artichokes bloomed (photo). When you think the artichoke heads started to get browned, tiny purple petals start to come out. It's so delicate and pretty. Even for the winter months, some hearty plants like pansies are planted and survives our harsh winter.
Walking trails: this is the main reason I come here...to walk around this great garden to put my daily steps in. On a good day, I walk a little more than 4 miles depending on how much time I can spend walking. On average, I walk about 2.5 to 3 miles. It's peaceful here especially if you come earlier in the morning before regulars come out. You hear birds sing. You hear squirrels jump through leaves and bushes. Surprisingly, I have not encountered any mosquitos here. In general, Germans are very good at pest control. I don't know what they do, but it's working.
In short, I love this place. It's been a great year walking through observing changes in flowers, trees, etc. It's been a great place just contemplating. The city of Ansbach takes pride in this Court Garden and provides wonderful park for her citizens. Thank you!
