Diederichsenpark, park in Kiel
Diederichsenpark is a green space covering about 4.5 hectares (11 acres) in Kiel with many old trees and grassy areas. The site sits on high ground overlooking the Kiel Fjord and still shows the foundation walls of a former villa called Forsteck that stood until 1944.
The land was originally a fruit tree school in 1784 where trees were grown for local people. A villa called Forsteck was built in 1867, and the site became a public park in 1958.
The park is named after H. Diederichsen, a merchant and consul who once owned the land. Today visitors walk here, have picnics, and sit on benches to watch the water, making it a gathering place for the neighborhood.
The park is easy to access and invites walks in any season. There are benches for resting and open fields for picnics, with paths shaded by old trees throughout.
Some walnut trees in the park date back to the fruit tree school of 1784 and are among the oldest trees on the grounds. A special viewing spot called Hirschfeldblick offers views over the fjord and is named after a renowned garden scientist.
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