Stadtpark mit mediterraner Terrasse

City Park Deidesheim

It is a fact that Deidesheim is one of the warmest places in Germany on average throughout the year. This is thanks to the Palatinate Forest, which shields against the westerly winds, and the vineyards that moderate the cold northerly winds in spring. Thus, Deidesheim has become one of the warmest places in Germany, where lemons bloom and even ripen, and figs practically grow into people's mouths right on the street. To document and make this experience tangible, the idea of a city park with a "Mediterranean terrace" was born.

This idea became reality when the International Garden Exhibition (IGA) took place in Munich in 1983, and no one really knew what to do with the carefully tended plants after the summer-long festival. A large part of the plants would have had to be destroyed, but instead, they found a much better place in Deidesheim in autumn. In the new city garden, they thrived splendidly: lavender, rosemary, the Japanese ginkgo, and much more.

Over the decades, the city park has changed its appearance. Now, native plants have been intentionally planted again. With a bit of luck, you can also see the Deidesheim sheep that graze here several times a year.

Size: 1.3 ha
freely accessible
playground available
biodiversity tours: bookable for groups at the Deidesheim Tourist Information

near Deidesheim train station
parking available
dogs allowed on a leash

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