The total area of Erfurt's green spaces amounts to 550 hectares of recreational land and more than 1,000 hectares of forest, creating plenty of opportunities for relaxing strolls as well as sporting activities. The egapark in particular marks Erfurt out as a 'green city'. It is the city's largest park, can be visited all year round and has a number of special gardens and conservatories. Since its opening in 1961 it has held annual open-air spectacles that illuminate the parklands from spring until autumn.

Brühl Garden
The historic garden in Brühl was initially used as a pleasure garden by the governor of Mainz, Boyneburg. It was not until 1940 that it was transformed into a city park. Before that, it was a spa garden for many years.

Botanic-Dendrological Garden Erfurt
Located between Luisenpark, Steigerwald and egapark, the garden was laid out for study purposes from 1959-1961.

Luisenpark / Dreienbrunnenpark
The park, which was built around 1900, was christened "Luisenpark" in memory of the visit of the Prussian royal couple.

egapark Erfurt
One of Germany's most significant horticultural monuments from the 1960s, egapark is among the most important legacies of garden architecture from that era.

Hirschgarten
The Hirschgarten was created when the present State Chancellery was built in the 18th century and developed into the city's first public green space.

Kilianipark
The Kilianipark in the northern district of Gispersleben is the annual venue for the local fair and May Day bonfire.

Nordpark
The spacious meadow areas, the adjacent Nordbad swimming pool and the hiking trails along the Gera are the main attractions of the park.

Petersberg
This former military site was lavishly cleaned up, landscaped and planted over in the 1990s.

Steiger forest
Located on the southern outskirts of the city is the Steigerwald. The over 1,000 ha forest area is ideal for active pursuits far away from the city centre.

City Park
Even the imposing staircase impresses visitors to the city park at the northern entrance.

South Park
Südpark near the Steigerwald is a spacious park behind the Steigerwald stadium.

Gera flood ditch
The hiking trail that leads along the flood ditch starts at the Löberwallgraben near the main railway station.

Little Venice
The idyllic park "Little Venice" is located near the city centre along the Gera river. The place is used for rest and recreation.

Park at the former combined heat and power plant
The new park at the former combined heat and power plant offers numerous play, fun and fitness opportunities for young and old.

Northern Gera floodplain
The extensive park area invites visitors and locals alike to linger, stroll and enjoy countless activities.