City of Aachen / Fabian Nawrath
City park
Aachen's city park is a green oasis of around 200,000 square meters in the middle of the city centre. The beginnings of this large park can be traced back to 1853. From this time onwards, the city gardener Carl Jancke laid out a garden for the local hospital based on a design by Peter Joseph Lenné
Kaiser-Friedrich-Park
The park around the Hangeweiher pond is a green area that is primarily used by children. This is mainly due to the family-friendly residential environment, the large playground and the neighboring swimming pool. A lot of soccer is played on the large lawns, and in summer the pond can be used with pedal boats. The Italian terraced garden is a quiet spot for older people. Hermann-Löns-Allee begins at the Hangeweiher pond. Far away from major roads, its birch trees are the green trail into the Aachen Forest and the Von Halfern Park
Suermondt Park
In the middle of Aachen's city center, Suermondt Park offers something for every age group with its large play, sports and garden areas. The park was also awarded the Federal Prize for Urban Greenery in 2022.
Preuswald neighborhood park
The green space was developed as a park-like recreational and natural area, with clear pathways, changing vegetation patterns and shady and sunny areas. Since 2023, the park has been an intergenerational meeting place in Preuswald.
Müschpark
Even today, mighty, old trees from the founding period thrive here and bring history to life. This is also the starting point of the White Path, which leads along the beech avenue to the Lousberg Terraces. From their hammocks, you can enjoy the tranquil expanse of the Soers or stroll on through the Müschpark, which the city has recently acquired from the St. Raphael monastery, to the Pferdelandpark.
Dog meadows
Three large areas in Aachen are a paradise for dogs, as dog owners can put their leashes in their pockets.