Plus appréciés Attractions à Oberwesel

Stretching across the Rheingau-Taunus-Kries and the Wiesbaden regions of Hesse, the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park is a protected reserve that is composed of mountains, meadows, valleys and vineyards. It is best known for the rich collection of birds and animals that thrive here. Visitors may encounter many species of wildcats, hedgehogs, bats, snails and wasps as they hike through the park. There are widespread trails spread across the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park that allow visitors to explore the wilderness safely. Specially designated picnic-areas are also provided for families.

The Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz lies in Mainz, Germany. This botanical garden was created between 1946-1955 and lies in the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. It was formerly a farmland and a training ground for the military. It now houses an alpine garden, a greenhouse complex and about 8500 species of plants and trees. Taking the guided tour by paying a nominal price is recommended if you wish to learn in-detail about the glasshouses and the different species of flora here.

Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie was once a royal hunting area. Opened in 1955, its rolling hills, meadows, forest zone, lake and rivers is a haven for exotic and rare plants as well as for 50 European species. There is also a petting zoo for children. You can avail of their nature tours which are fun and informative at the same time. While touring, you get to encounter bears, lynxes, herons, wolves and many more. Later, head towards the former hunting lodge, which, now functions as a restaurant.

Stretching to an area of 75,000 square meters (807293 square feet), the Kurpark in Wiesbaden is a spectacular public park that has been praised by many as the most scenic park in the city. Established in 1852, the park boasts of a lake in the middle of the park where visitors can enjoy boating. Also found here is a fountain that is 6 meters (19 feet) high.

Mainzer Sand is a protected natural reserve boasting of rare species of fauna and flora, many of which do not occur in the major parts of Europe. Originating during the Ice Age due to sand drifts, this land form has unique soil that hardly retains minerals and water and gets heated quickly under the sun. These unique conditions have made the growth of grasses and plants such as Adonis Vernalis favorable. One can also find creatures like Blue-winged Grasshoppers and Tiger Beetles crawling on the white sands. It is also a great spot for following trails and reading educational signs to enhance one's botanical and geological knowledge.

If you wish to spend time in solitude or take a stroll with a loved one then the Schloßpark is the place to be. The idea for this beautiful garden was conceived by the Puricelli family sometime during the 17th Century. It has carefully manicured grass, vistas of colorful flowers, tree-lined paths and it's also home to an artificial pond. There are numerous varieties of trees here including the Catalpa. Such is the charm of this place that it has been a venue for many local weddings time and again, creating memories for a lifetime.