Nature and parks in Germany

Naturreservatet Fröruper Berge blev etableret i 1936. Landskabet er kendt for sit store moseområde, som blev skabt under istiden. Store dele af området er fredet.

In the fantastic park of 247 sqm you can get up close to nature. With more than 300 km of routes there are plenty of opportunities for beautiful hiking and cycling tours for the whole family. 

Hallig Hooge is one of the 10 Wadden Sea islands off the west coast of southern Schleswig and is an ideal destination for a driving holiday in northern Germany. With 574 hectares, Hooge is among the largest Wadden Sea islands in the North Frisian Wadden Sea. Here you will experience nature for life, where one stunningly beautiful landscape is replaced by the next. See the beautiful old buildings, hear the anecdote about the royal visit by Danish King Frederik VI in 1826 and discover the exhibitions about the history and culture of the whole area at the Hallig Museum.

Amrum is one of the smallest of the Wadden Sea islands off the coast of southern Schleswig, but also one of the most beautiful. Go on a self-drive holiday and discover large wooded areas, beautiful dune valleys and idyllic lakes. This charming little island is also an important breeding ground for seabirds such as the eider, the shore cormorant, the sea tern and various species of gull.

Multimar Wattforum is the visitor centre of the Schleswig Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. Discover the National Park's wildlife and all the wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in an interactive and fascinating exhibiton in Tönning.

Det lille område vest for havnen er Glückstadt Fiskepark. Her kan I slappe af på græsplænen og nyde udsigten over Elben, begive jer langs naturstierne eller beundre byens street art på væggene langs parken. For børn er her legepladser og små vandlegsfaciliteter.

Hohwacht is a town located in the northeastern part of Kreis Plön in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It's also a great place to take a self-paced driving holiday to Germany, and then it's just across the border to the south. Find a cheap summer or winter holiday and drive yourself to the area around Hohwach. Also enjoy an active holiday as you stroll along the water and cliffs. Take a walk up to Kiek Ut, where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Baltic Sea and the area's many green trees. If the weather is really good you can even see all the way to Fehmern. It's a nice fresh walk up the cliffs, but the view is worth it. Find a cheap holiday at Risskov and take the whole family on an adventure trip to Schleswig-Holstein.

Take a cheap summer holiday in Europe and explore the Erzgebirge mountain range, which forms the border between Saxony in Germany and Bohemia in the Czech Republic. The mountain range takes its name from the word "Erz", which means "ore", because the mountain soil is rich in various metallic minerals.

Ever since the Middle Ages, these minerals have made the area one of Europe's most important mining areas. The Erzgebirge is also known for its proud tradition of wood carving and wood carving, especially for Christmas-related figurines. Räuchermänn, nutcrackers and pyramids are well-known products which are sold for large sums all over the world. There are several museums in the town of Seiffen, just north of the Czech border. Book a cheap hotel stay with Risskov and go on a self-drive holiday.

A very special attraction in store. The Wolf Pit is two canyons which are very impressive! The area is actually an old mine where the old cavities have collapsed, forming the impressive canyons. Definitely worth a visit, whether you're into a nice spectacle or want to hike in the surrounding area.

Find a car holiday in Germany at Risskov and visit the stunning area of Leonorenwald. Enjoy an active holiday where there is also the possibility to have a guided hike. Also nearby are two protected nature areas; the beautiful coastal landscape between Priwall and Barendorf, along the Harkenbäkniederung and Brooker Wald - a 51-hectare forest area, located directly on the Baltic Sea. Germany offers great opportunities for a self-drive holiday and the cheapest hotels or a weekend break in the area can be found at Risskov. Drive away on a family holiday and enjoy doing it at your own pace.

The beautiful forest, Friedwald, lies between Vielbecker See and Santower and invites you to a nice, albeit different, hike. A different walk because in the centre of the forest are buried urns with the ashes of people who wished to spend their afterlife here. This discreet memorial acts as a peaceful shelter in the middle of the forest. However, the concept is not unique to Grevesmühlen, in fact there are over 50 such forests scattered across Germany.

Germany is the perfect place for a family holiday on a self-drive trip south. At your own pace and with the kids, it's a wonderful experience. Kalkflachmoor bei Degtow is located just southeast of Grevesmühlen, near the town of Degtow, and is a 61-hectare protected nature area. The limestone quarry lies at an altitude of between 21 and 43 metres above sea level and offers beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see. There are ideal opportunities to encounter interesting bird and butterfly species as you walk around the area. Bring your binoculars and head out into this stunning natural area. Find a cheap hotel stay at Risskov and enjoy the view on a lovely holiday by car, down south.

Take a lovely walk in Herzogspark at the western end of Regensburg's beautiful historic centre, right on the banks of the Danube. The over 1-hectare city park includes a very nice small botanical garden and is a wonderful haven of peace and idyll. The park dates back to 1293 and contains a wide range of flowers such as carnations, primroses and rhododendrons. In addition, there is also a recently built Renaissance garden and with all these beauties to take in, Regensburg and the Herzogspark are quite the obvious place to visit for the flower-interested on a mini break or weekend break in southern Germany.

Kiel in northern Germany is certainly not a city to be underestimated, packed with history, an exciting harbour and perfect for a self-drive holiday in northern Germany. Take a family holiday to the area and find a cheap, child-friendly hotel with Risskov. Kiel's large beautiful botanical garden surrounds Christian Albrecht University. The garden has seven greenhouses, with all kinds of exciting and exotic plants, divided into climatic themes. At certain times of the year, you may also be lucky enough to see butterflies. Find cheap mini breaks and child-friendly hotels in the area at Risskov and enjoy a family holiday together in the exciting northern German city of Kiel.

Tiergehege Tannenberg is a lovely nature area of about 40 hectares located at the Baltic Sea Canal north of Kiel. The beautiful area is characterised by large forests and meadows and small idyllic streams and ponds and is home to a wonderful wildlife with many different species, such as Scottish Highland oxen, wild boar, rams, deer and fallow deer. The harmless animals roam freely in the area, while the dangerous ones are in large fenced areas.

Just south of Ratzeburg in northern Germany lies the Kurpark Mölln. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family or a summer holiday at Risskov and enjoy a family holiday with Risskov. Visit Kurpark Mölln, where the park is filled with flowers, green lawns and water games. There are great opportunities for relaxation in the park, and if relaxation is too much, you can play mini golf, chess and petanque in the park. There are many options when travelling south of the border, and Germany is an ideal country for an affordable family self-drive holiday. Find your trip at Risskov and get away for a summer or winter holiday.

Go on a car holiday in Germany with Risskov. Find cheap hotels and go on a self-drive holiday south of the border. If outdoor activities are your thing, there are also plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the beautiful and well-preserved nature of the Lewitz Nature Reserve. Ask at the hotel reception for a map of the reserve, and then you're good to go. There are many different routes around the reserve and the whole family is guaranteed a great experience in the beautiful surroundings, because the tours can be adapted so that all family members can join in, from the youngest to the oldest, without getting tired before time. Find a family holiday to Lewitz in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at Risskov and enjoy either a summer holiday or winter holiday in Germany.

Go on an active family holiday and enjoy the beautiful Lüneburger Heide on a self-drive holiday to Germany. Find cheap hotels in the area and head to one of the most scenic areas in Germany. Lüneburger Heide is great for walking and cycling, where the wonderful nature experiences are part of the holiday. Enjoy the fresh air, flowering heather or a beautiful blanket of frost in the winter months. Lüneburger Heide is also popular for horse riding on the moors, wetlands and river valleys. The area is situated between the cities of Hamburg, Hannover and Bremen and is Germany's largest heathland. For almost a century, efforts have been made to preserve the area's natural environment, and the Lüneburger Heide consists of a number of nature parks and protected nature areas. Find a cheap mini break or weekend break for the whole family and get away on an active holiday in Lüneburger Heide.

The Müritz National Park in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a paradise for hikers, cyclists, nature lovers and birdwatchers. This nature reserve covers an area of 318 km² with landscapes of forests, moors and lakes as far as the eye can see. The numerous hiking and cycling trails in the park ensure that you can always find new routes and make it possible to get incredibly close to rare bird species. All around the area there are lookouts where you can get an overview and look for birds.

Go on a driving holiday in Germany and discover Kleinseenplatte Neustrelitz. An exceptionally beautiful natural landscape in northern Brandenburg. Find a cheap hotel in the area at Risskov and go on an adventure trip at your own pace. Parts of Kleinseenplatte Neustrelitz belong to the Müritz National Park. This lake district was formed during the Weichsel glaciation around 12,000 years ago and invites you to hike and cycle in the great outdoors. It is certainly worth visiting Neustrelitz town, not least because of the town church and the interesting Kulturquartier. Find a cheap family holiday at Risskov and enjoy the drive with the whole family.