Fun park! It was a nice place to bring the kids as long as you avoid the bird section. There are…read morelots of animals and a big area to enjoy. Unfortunately the bird section is sad. Small cages, and the larger birds like Hawks and Eagles are chained to the ground. At first we didn't know that the birds were chained down until we saw an eagle try to fly up, and quickly fall back to the ground. Horrifying to the kids.

Nice little zoo to go hang out and take pictures. Lots of deer. I got to see the foxes eat lunch,…read moreit would gross some people out but I know they have to eat. They were eating ducklings. Very nice large enclosure for some of the large birds and ducks. Sadly the bird of prey section is something to be desired. The large Eagles and Owls were chained to perches and couldn't fly around, the rest were in small cages and tied to a perch. Over all a nice little zoo to hang out for the day.

the EKO haus is the Japanese house of Culture and Buddhist Understanding. In it, the Japanese…read moreliving in the area are able to practice and cultivate their customs and culture. But also locals can have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and actively participate in it. Among the events of the centre there are: Buddhist festivals, tea ceremonies, garden parties with musical or theatrical performances, music events, reading circles for Buddhist texts, exhibitions, courses in traditional Japanese arts, lectures , film presentations, etc. Anyhow, they have this beautiful Japanese garden in the Temple grounds, a peaceful oasis and a must visit in Düsseldorf, makes you think you're in Japan. To get there you can take the U-bahn to Heerdter Sandberg and walk for about 10 minutes. Otherwise you can take a bus to Niederkasseler Kirchweg and walk for 3 minutes (I saw the City tour hop-on hop-off bus also stops here).

A beautiful and serene patch of Japan in Oberkassel - perfectly manicured lawn, landscaped and well…read moreproportioned garden with water features and a temple in the background (which you have to pay to get in but can enjoy from outside). A very peaceful place most of the time, great for a bit of stillness and meditation

A gorgeous little park in Ghent!…read more After spending the greater part of a day wandering around the city and visiting sites like Le Grand Curtius, we decided to stop and relax for a time along the river. The riverbank at the park offers a gorgeous view of the city, even on a cold, dreary day. As it gets dark, you watch the city, particularly the pedestrian bridge and main station, light up and paint the cityscape with bright colors. Besides a walk along the river, you can visit the palace grounds and see the rose gardens, full of color even in the winter. After a long busy day, Parc de la Boverie was a perfect stop and one we would definitely visit again!