Südpark

Südpark is a landscape park in Marienburg near Cologne featuring winding paths through pine groves and rhododendron bushes with open lawns at its center. The layout is divided into two sections by Goethestrasse, which runs through its middle.

A Cologne real estate company donated the land in 1898, prompting landscape architect Adolf Kowallek to design the grounds. The bronze panther sculpture was added in 1920 and eventually received monument protection.

The name refers to its southern location within the Marienburg neighborhood, and the bronze panther sculpture by Fritz Behn serves as a focal point for visitors exploring the grounds. This artwork has become synonymous with the park's identity.

Bus line 106 stops near the park at Am Südpark street, making it easy to reach by public transport. A playground occupies the eastern section if you are visiting with children.

Former pine fields were systematically transformed into structured green spaces with evergreen undergrowth during the park's initial development. This conversion from raw land to designed landscape reveals how landscape architecture reshaped the natural terrain.

Location: Marienburg

Architects: Adolf Kowallek

GPS coordinates: 50.89675,6.97201

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44