Nuremberg, like most European cities, has done a great job in providing necessary green spaces for the city residents to enjoy communal "backyards" throughout the cityscape. Each park has its own neighborhood and local vibe, all the while providing various unique aspects to Nuremberg's natural scene. These are my favorite free parks for you to enjoy during your time in Nuremberg!
6. Archivpark
This beautiful wide open space that breaks up the northern mass of streets in Nuremberg is a relief to the senses. It has the largest children's playground, and plenty of benches to enjoy all the eclectic people watching and the pretty flowering trees. It has a very symmetrical layout, so everything is quite obvious upon arrival, and that serves to create a positive calming effect.
5. Cramer-Klett-Park
This cute and often overlooked park between the larger Wöhrder See and Stadtpark is perfect for a good read, yoga, or dog play date. It has nice sport and exercise areas, along with a decently sized kids playground. The highlight of this park is the peach-colored Marionette theater, which hosts puppet shows on Sundays during the winter months. The summer has its own highlight, of course, with the ground fountain going strong all day long for everyone to run around and through to cool off.
4. Rosenaupark
Rosenaupark has the most local feeling out of all the parks listed here. There is a cute café in one of the corners, and the other spaces are filled with families enjoying their free time. It has a bit more tree cover and foliage to provide some more exploration for visitors, but, of course, has the general Nuremberg welcoming charm.
3. Stadtpark
Nuremberg's main city park is huge! Several paths crisscross throughout the park on the upper east side of the city, and it is really fun to discover different parts of the park as you walk through it. Some highlights include the pond and fountain, the "kids' lane" play zones, and a variety of bridges and art spaces. There are a couple of cafés as well, and a community center putting on different events throughout the week and year.
2. Hallerwiese
This is the most hip spot you can go to hang out outside on the west side of Nuremberg. There is a bar and various food vendors are scattered around close by, and it is often populated by students and young adults. The general vibe of the field area is relaxed between friends sharing beers or a bottle of wine. The great thing about this park is that it is full of people well after sunset, and just a few minutes walk back into the heart of the city.
1. Wöhrder Wiese & Wöhrder See
The Wöhrder Wiese and Wöhrder See are undeniably the crown jewel of east Nuremberg's nature offerings. On any bright day, you'll find hundreds of families and friends enjoying sports, food and drink, and each other's company on the wide grassy meadow and nicely sized beach strand. My favorite part of the Wöhrder See is going out in the paddle boats on the lake itself. So when you want to alternate walking for "lake-bicycling," I personally recommend the unicorn or flamingo boats!
*BONUS insider tip: when you finish your tour here, I highly recommend grabbing an authentic West Coast Mexican dinner at Crazy Nate's Wöhrd just a few minutes north of the lake--tell Nate that you heard about it from Swags!*
All in all, Nuremberg has several [even more] wonderful walks to offer the nature lover in all of us, and you never have to leave the city! So swing by the grocery store, gather up your preferred picnic options, and find your favorite nature spot to relax at in Nuremberg, Germany.
