Königswiesen, Municipal park in Schleswig, Germany.
Königswiesen is a 16-hectare park along the northern shore of the Schlei River, shaped by a 420-meter canal that links Schleswig Cathedral to Gottorf Castle. This waterway forms the central spine of the grounds and visually connects two major landmarks.
Danish King Svend Grathe granted the land to the city in 1155, establishing the foundation for this park. Over centuries, this royal gift evolved into the grounds visitors see today.
Several annual events take place here, including Viking Days and the Nordic Arts Festival, bringing northern European traditions and contemporary arts to the grounds. These gatherings shape how locals and visitors experience the space throughout the year.
The grounds feature a Viking-themed playground, a public swimming area, walking paths, and facilities for sailing and rowing clubs. The layout makes it easy to spend a full day exploring different parts or trying various activities.
A 14-meter observation tower offers views over the surrounding landscape and reveals how the park relates to the wider city. From above, the spatial arrangement of the canal and its role in connecting different areas becomes clear.
Location: Schleswig
GPS coordinates: 54.51250,9.56056
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20
Schleswig Cathedral
570 m
Schleswig stone
564 m
St. Ansgarkirche
607 m
Ehem. Waisenhausschule
502 m
Schleswig Observation Tower
123 m
Plessenhof
404 m
Kath. Kirche St. Ansgar mit Ausstattung
600 m
Domschule
288 m
Marthahaus (Volkshochschule)
310 m
Präsidentenkloster
372 m
Marienhospital
662 m
Lollfuss 63
645 m
Ehem. Küsterhaus
584 m
Hansen-Stift
272 m
Ehem. Hattenhof (Landesbauamt)
536 m
Bankgebäude
340 m
Wohnhaus Lange Straße 7
663 m
Wohnhaus Lange Straße 9
663 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
400 m
Wohnhaus Lollfuß 53
559 m
Capitolplatz 7
532 m
Ehem. Diakonenwohnhaus
596 m
Gemeindehaus
627 m
Bischofshof
472 m
Ehem. Kantorwohnhaus
606 m
Ehem. Organistenhaus
568 m
Ehem. Kreisbahnhof
440 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
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