[Photo from hamburg-travel.com]

Where game was once hunted is now a lively destination in good weather: Young and old meet on the large Stadtpark lawn for football games, picnicking, sunbathing and kite flying. On the edge of the meadow is a giant playground with swings, a slide and lots of equipment. Water babies will especially enjoy the the shallow ponds.

Hamburg Stadtpark with its more than 150 hectares is a true "multicultural location". On fine weekends, it often attracts more than 200,000 visitors who appreciate the host of leisure activities and come to play sports, barbecue, listen to music or just relax.

The recreation area is located in the Winterhude district and is Hamburg's green oasis, and remains a public park as its founders desired. In summer, the Stadtparksee is an open-air swimming pool - there are also paddle and rowing boats available in a separate area. If that's too strenuous, you can also navigate your model boat on the same pond.

The planetarium in the former water tower is always worth a visit. It offers a unique journey through the universe as well as delightful children's documentaries and chill evenings on a regular basis.

The trees, bushes and river banks are home to a variety of native and non-native animal and plant species, and in the summer, the outdoor stage hosts interesting open-air concerts: from rock to folk, world-famous artists always enjoy coming to "the park". There are also cafés and restaurants in and around the Stadtpark that entice guests with snacks and delicacies. The"Schumachers" beer garden, located right next to the Stadtparksee open-air pool is very popular for evening events. Other locations for relaxation include the "Landhaus Walter" beer garden, "Café Sommerterrassen" and "Die Bucht".