This big park (30 acres) is located above the Wupper valley in the Christbusch woodland…read more It was first built for entrepreneur Kurt Herberts, then sat abandoned for years before British sculptor and Wuppertal resident Tony Cragg purchased it in 2006. Cragg redesigned and renovated the place, opening Waldfrieden Sculpture Park in 2008. He wanted to show not just his own work, but also sculptures of other famous artists. Three glass pavilions (one of them with amazing views) show rotating exhibitions. We had a wonderful time walking in the trees (maple, oak, sequoia and beech trees) and discovering the art. It is such a rare treat to be able to enjoy nature and art at the same time. If you are in Wuppertal, I highly recommend a visit to Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden!

I loved this park! So much better than American parks! They have a petting zoo all for free with…read moremini goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, ducks. Etc! It was right behind our hotel and I loved it so much all the animals made it amazing and the play ground was elite I've never seen a play ground like that! So much to do! The public pool is connected to the other side as well which is open even in the winter months!