Parks & Gardens

The counts and princes of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen determined the development of the royal seat for more than half a millennium. Even today, the stately castle complex towers above the market square - surrounded by a picturesque castle park. ...

The listed manor house Hue de Grais in Wolkramshausen includes a park of about 5 hectares, which has been preserved unchanged in its basic structure with water parterre, fountains, hedge walkways and a surrounding wall of natural stone from the ...

The castle garden in Ebeleben, not far from Sondershausen, is a hidden gem of garden architecture. Its roots go back to the year 1616. At that time, a medieval castle of the Counts and later Princes of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen stood there. When ...

One of the most beautiful destinations for families in Nordhausen is the Petersberg Garden with a fantastic view of the city. The park was completely rebuilt and redesigned in 2004 as part of the 2nd Thuringian State Garden Show. Centrally ...

The tranquil village of Bendeleben, located directly on the Kyffhäuser Mountains, is home to a historical treasure. Baroque is alive in the 1150-year-old village - in the historic manor house, the orangery and also in numerous residential houses. ...

Around 1880, the construction of a city park on Park Avenue began according to plan. Trees and shrubs were planted, circular paths and ponds were created, and fountains were installed.Today, the city park has become a Mecca for runners because of ...

Park Hohenrode is the largest historical park in Nordhausen. In the 19th century, the Nordhausen chewing tobacco manufacturer Carl Kneiff had the villa named after him today and the surrounding green spaces built. The well-known architect Ludwig ...

If a rose is considered the "queen of flowers" - how many celebrities are united in the Europa-Rosarium with over 8700 rose varieties! The Europa-Rosarium in the mountain and rose town of Sangerhausen in the southern Harz region was founded in ...