
When the Groß-Gerau safari park closed its doors in 1984, Peter Schweikhard was raising two tiger cubs by bottle. After the park went bankrupt, they simply stayed in Ingelheim. In 2006, a non-profit association was founded. In 2007, the first tiger offspring was born. Meanwhile, seven Bengal tigers live in the Tiger Garden Waldeck. During opening hours, the animals can be observed free of charge from a distance of 4 meters, Wednesdays to Sundays. TOURS (1m to the tiger, subject to charge) are available from March 10, 2026, Saturday,…

The bathing beach at Pfarrwiesensee can be reached via a tarmac field path in the immediate vicinity of the outdoor pool in Gimbsheim. Swimming and using the beach is free of charge and at your own risk. There is no supervision by the DLRG (German Life Saving Association). The surface area of the lake is approx. 28 hectares (280,000 square metres) and the water quality is regularly checked. Around 4 hectares of this is designated as a bathing area and invites you to swim in a natural environment and relax on the sandy beach. When the weather…

The Volkspark Mainz is one of the city's most popular green spaces, offering extensive grounds for recreation, exercise, and variety for all generations. Whether for walking, picnicking, playing sports, or simply unwinding – everyone can find their place in the greenery here. For children, the park offers a real highlight: the large adventure and water playground invites them to romp around, and the miniature railway "Flotte Lotte" brings shining eyes. A mini-golf course, table tennis tables, basketball courts, pétanque lanes,…

The family-friendly outdoor pool in Sprendlingen is the ideal destination for young and old during the summer months. Barrier-free access, disabled toilets and changing rooms as well as a pool and stair lift support unhindered access. In the sports pool, swimmers get their money's worth, while the non-swimmers' area with slide is for younger visitors. The old trees provide plenty of shady resting places, and sunshades can also be used free of charge. The chessboard with giant figures, the table tennis table and the sandpit with sun…

The multi-generational park in Selzen is open to all age groups. Fifteen pieces of play and sports equipment for fitness and agility, as well as for playing, have been set up on the Selz. Sports, games, and training can be enjoyed here around the clock. All equipment is explained on an information board. There is an agility course, a climbing tower, and training equipment for different parts of the body. The park also features a boules court.

In the midst of the Rheinhessen orchards, between Bingen, Ingelheim, and Gau-Algesheim, the "rheinwelle" glimmers and sparkles in the sun. The shape of the building is unusual. It is modeled after the course of the Rhine and "flows" through the adjacent orchards. The bathing facilities range from a 25-meter sports swimming pool with a one-meter and three-meter diving board, to a learning pool for beginners, and an adventure pool with a current channel, wave ball, giant slide, climbing fish, and climbing wall. The little bathers can enjoy…

Bad Münster am Stein Ebernburg
Golfing in a dreamlike setting Everything is right here: scenic beauty, a golf course that is counted among the 50 most beautiful courses in Germany, a hospitable family atmosphere, an attractive tourist environment. The golf course Holes 7 and 13 are played with a view of the Rotenfels - the highest cliff in Central Europe. Treacherous slopes, bending, rather long holes (approx. 5.8 km), hundreds of beech and oak trees, the view of the Rotenfels steep face - all this makes "Drei Buchen" unique. The loving, nature-oriented design with ponds,…

The well-maintained mini-golf course in Worms is located directly in the Albert-Schulte-Park, which offers shade with its tall, old trees and increases the recreational value. 18 tournament courses are available to you in a well-kept facility right in the park. The mini-golf course is one of the largest mini-golf sites in Rhineland-Palatinate, covering more than 4,000 square meters. Centrally located, immediately at the train station and the bus station, yet in a quiet park. Here you can find relaxation and rest for young and old, big and…