National Parks of Germany

Germany is a country that displays a rich conglomeration of history, culture, tradition modernization and industrialization. However, visitors to the place are likely to be surprised when they experience the natural beauty of the country too.  It is not just the landscape that mesmerizes, but also the nature parks and sanctuaries that dot the geography of the country. Not surprisingly, Germany has earned itself the name of being the ‘Green Heart of Europe’.

National Parks are not just a measure to beautify a country’s landscape, but also plays an important role in displaying the natural diversity of the country. It highlights the country’s natural resources and the varied flora-fauna that is available. While nature lovers can study the animal kingdom, natural parks in Germany are considered some of the best sightseeing spots for others.

Some of the most popular and most-visited national parks in the country include:

Altmühl Valley: Nestled within plateaus and deep valleys, this natural park is known for its untimely beauty as the river Altmühl (which gives its name to the valley) cuts across the area from west to east.

Arnsberg Forest Nature Park:  Surrounded by the Arnsberg Forest in the west, the Warstein Forest in the east, the Möhne in the north and the Ruhr River in the south, this natural park in Germany is as diversified in its rich display of flora as in its topography.

Aukrug: Comprising the Tönsheide Forest, which spreads over an area of 67 hectares, this is one of the most beautiful natural reserves in the country. The near-natural woodland intercepted with amassing areas of heath, is a display in particular of the vegetation in this area

Augsburg-Western Woods Nature Park: Bordered by the Danube, Wertach, Flossach, Schmutter, and Mindel, this natural park is beautified by the gravel that has been left behind by the Alpine glaciers.

Bavarian Spessart:  Comprising the largest contiguous mixed forest in Germany, this natural park is known for its beauty within the deep valleys.

Diemelsee: Part of Rothaargebirge, this park features magnificent areas of forest. The Waldecker Plains cover the southeast and east region, and the northern and the north western regions encapsulate the high plains of Paderborn and the Arnsberger Wald.

Düben Heath: Located between the river bed of Elbe abd Mulde, this natural park is characterized by a hilly heath dating back to the ice age.

Elbhöhen-Wendland Nature Park: Displaying two contrasting topographical range, it comprises the Drawehn ridge and the glacial valley of the Elbe.

Haven for hikers and trekkers, these nature parks are a window to Germany’s topography. While the flora-fauna explain the rich natural diversity of the country, they also determine the understanding of the place by the visitors.