Nerotalanlagen

About

Nerotalanlagen is a historic English landscape park in Wiesbaden, laid out in 1897–1898 along the Schwarzbach stream beneath the Neroberg. Designed during the city’s spa-era expansion, the park was intended to preserve the valley as a green corridor supplying fresh air to the city center. It features gently curving paths, open meadows, ornate bridges, and a rich variety of trees and shrubs. Once home to nearly 6,000 exotic plants, it earned the nickname “botanical garden.” The park is lined with grand 19th-century villas and includes monuments and a playground, making it both a scenic and recreational space. A highlight is the historic Nerobergbahn, one of Europe’s oldest water-powered funiculars, which connects the park to the Neroberg hilltop. Nerotalanlagen remains a beloved green retreat, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage in the heart of Wiesbaden.

Wiesbaden Germany

Location

Nerotalanlagen is located in the northern part of Wiesbaden below the Neroberg hill, stretching along the Schwarzbach creek valley. This historic English landscape-style park, established in the late 19th century, offers a peaceful, natural retreat with a variety of rare trees, stone bridges, ponds, and monuments including those commemorating Bismarck and poet Friedrich von Bodenstedt. It is flanked by elegant villas from the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting architectural styles from romanticism to Jugendstil. Nearby attractions include the Nerobergbahn funicular, which ascends the Neroberg hill, the Franco-Prussian War memorial at the southern end, and the spacious green surroundings of the Taunusstraße area. The park is accessible by bus and offers a tranquil green escape close to both historic and cultural sites, making it popular for walking, jogging, and family outings.