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 Poljska Ševa, Žuta strnadica, Čvorak, Bijela Pastirica, and Vjetruša.
The denser vegetated areas are home to typical songbirds such as Kos, Palčić, Zviždak, Crnokapa Grmuša, Plavetna Sjenica, Velika Sjenica, and Veliki Djetlić.
The Marienbach stream with its natural banks and the ponds in the park attract water birds such as Divlja Patka, Liska, Mlakuša, and occasionally Siva Čaplja and Vodomar. In winter, Veliki ronac 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 Prugasta Trepetljka, Šumska Crvenperka, Rusi Svračak, Vijoglav, Pjegavi Cvrčić, Gorska Pastirica, Veliki ronac, Drozd Bravenjak and occasionally Kukavica.
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.

