Stadtwald Frankfurt

In the location's words:

The Frankfurt City Forest is one of the largest city forests in Europe and covers around 4,800 hectares in the south of the city. It borders on districts such as Sachsenhausen, Niederrad, Schwanheim and Oberrad and forms an extensive green lung in the middle of the metropolis.

The forest consists mainly of mixed woodland with oaks, beeches, pines and spruces, with near-natural areas and well-maintained recreational zones coexisting harmoniously. It is home to numerous wild animals such as deer, wild boar and foxes as well as a diverse bird life. Parts of the forest are a nature reserve.

The city forest is an extremely popular local recreation area for the people of Frankfurt. Hundreds of kilometers of hiking, cycling and riding trails invite you to explore, and joggers, families and walkers will also find ideal conditions here. Barbecue areas, restaurants and lookout towers complete the offer. Deutsche Bank Park, the home stadium of Eintracht Frankfurt, is also located on the edge of the city forest.

The city forest fulfills an important ecological function: it mitigates the urban heat, filters particulate matter and contributes significantly to the quality of life in Frankfurt.