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When the Groß-Gerau Safari Park closed its doors in 1984, Peter Schweikhard was raising two tiger babies with a bottle. After the park went bankrupt, they simply stayed in Ingelheim. The non-profit association was founded in 2006. The first came in 2007 Tiger offspring into the world. There are now seven Bengal tigers living in the Waldeck Tiger Garden. During the opening times, the animals can be admired free of charge from 4 meters away from Friday to Sunday. Guided tours are also offered: - Groups: by appointment only - €…
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 unspoilt banks of the Nahe are an angler's paradise. Eel, land eel, perch, pike, carp, zander, catfish, wels, tench, asp, brown trout, grayling, rainbow trout, barbel, chub, hazel, nose, char and arctic char find their habitat here and delight the heart of the angler. The 16-kilometre-long fishing area is managed by the Nahe Angling Club and the Bad Münster am Stein Angling Nature Conservation Association. The Altenbamberg Angling Club has fishing rights on the Alsenz River over a stretch of 6.3 kilometres. Permission is available at…
On the outskirts of the Mainz district of Gonsenheim lies the wildlife park – a popular local recreational destination that has delighted both young and old animal lovers since the 1950s. In the forested area, visitors can observe native wildlife such as deer, mouflons, and wild boars, as well as goats, ducks, guinea pigs, and various bird species. Many animals can be fed by hand – special feed pellets are available from a vending machine. Especially the friendly goats and the fallow deer are a highlight for children, who can…
The Herrnsheim bathing lake is hidden along the path at the edge of the Worms suburb of Herrnsheim. A large parking lot is located directly at the 6-hectare area. When visitors enter the site, they are welcomed by a true idyll. The former gravel pit lake rests quietly, with about 4 hectares of water surface, reaching a depth of 4 meters at its deepest point, depending on the water level. Generously surrounding the lake are sunbathing areas; both old and new trees provide ample shade. The local district of Herrnsheim operates the lake with…
'Rheinwelle' offers fun and relaxation. In the midst of rhinehessian fruit plantations, between Bingen, Ingelheim and Gau-Algesheim shimmers and sparkles it in the sun, the 'Rheinwelle'. Already the shape of the building is extraordinary: it's built after the shape of a wave and almost 'floats' through the adjoining fruit plantations. The inside is flooded with light, the wide windows give the impression that you lay directlly between the fruit tree. The interior and the design of the outer surfaces are modelled after a meadow…