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Volkspark Marienberg

Bavaria  >  Germany

With its meadows, woodlands, and ponds, Volkspark Marienberg in Nuremberg offers a variety of habitats for songbirds, birds of prey, and waterfowl.

Added* by Thomas Jungbauer
Most recent update 23 november 2025
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Description

The Volkspark Marienberg in northern Nuremberg is one of the largest inner-city green spaces and offers a varied landscape of meadows, woods, ponds, and a small stream across more than 100 hectares. This diversity makes the park not only a popular recreational area, but also a valuable habitat for numerous bird species – including rare and endangered species that rest or even breed here.

The open meadows, interspersed with hedges and groups of trees, offer ideal conditions for Sanglærke, Gulspurv, Stær, Hvid Vipstjert, and Tårnfalk.

The denser vegetated areas are home to typical songbirds such as Solsort, Gærdesmutte, Gransanger, Munk, Blåmejse, Musvit, and Stor Flagspætte.

The Marienbach stream with its natural banks and the ponds in the park attract water birds such as Gråand, Blishøne, Rørhøne, and occasionally Fiskehejre and Isfugl. In winter, Stor Skallesluger can also be observed – a rather rare guest in urban waters.

Thanks to its natural design and quiet retreats, Volkspark Marienberg is also attractive to rarer species – especially during the migration periods in spring and fall. These include Skovpiber, Rødstjert, Rødrygget Tornskade, Vendehals, Græshoppesanger, Bjergvipstjert, Stor Skallesluger, Sjagger and occasionally Gøg.

Many species can be easily observed, especially in the early morning hours or at dusk. The mixture of open spaces, hedges, water, and old trees makes Volkspark Marienberg a valuable refuge for breeding birds and migrants in the middle of the city and a worthwhile destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers. It is best to avoid the weekends. The park is very popular. In some areas, people play sports and have barbecues.

Details

Access

Volkspark Marienberg is located in the north of the city of Nuremberg. The park is easily accessible by car, public transportation, bicycle, or on foot. There is ample parking available. Press P on the map for directions. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 3,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Reedbeds , Pond , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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