Stadtgarten Aachen

Stadtgarten Aachen is a large green space in the city center divided into several areas including a display garden, spa garden, former evangelical cemetery, and Farwick park. Paths wind through the grounds with children's play zones, sports courts, and numerous benches scattered throughout.

The site was created in 1853 when city gardener Carl Jancke developed the area following designs by Peter Joseph Lenné, director of Royal Prussian Gardens. This early creation was part of a movement to establish urban green spaces as an important element of modern city planning.

The name reflects its purpose as a garden space for the city. Visitors walk past established trees, rest on benches in quiet corners, and move through areas designed to feel open and inviting.

The grounds are easy to walk through with paths connecting all areas and suitable for different abilities. Seating and play areas are spread across the site, so visitors can find a range of activities whether they want to stay briefly or spend hours exploring.

Three chestnut trees dating from around 1800 grow within the park and are protected as natural monuments of special significance. These old trees stand as quiet reminders of the site's long past and draw visitors seeking rest in their shade.