Unveiled Westphalian Discovery
Exploring the Westphalia State Garden Show Route: A Family-Friendly Adventure
The Westphalia State Garden Show Route in North Rhine-Westphalia is a 200-kilometer journey that combines gardens, cultural sites, amusement, and natural areas, making it an ideal destination for families during the summer holidays.
The route, also known as the LGS route, can be found on Instagram under the handle "lgs.route". For a comprehensive tour planning experience, visit the modern website dedicated to the route.
Key attractions and activities for families include:
- Westfalenpark in Dortmund: A large park featuring themed gardens, playgrounds, and open spaces suitable for relaxed family outings.
- Cranger Kirmes in Herne: Europe's largest summer fair held in late July, offering family-friendly entertainment such as the iconic Ferris Wheel, water rides, roller coasters, haunted houses, and evening laser/light shows and fireworks.
- Zoos and animal parks: Places like Zoom Erlebniswelt and the Solingen Bird and Animal Park provide well-designed animal habitats and are highly recommended for families interested in wildlife and nature exploration.
- Botanical gardens and nature parks: The route includes beautifully maintained gardens and parks such as the Botanischer Garten in Solingen and other natural green spaces.
- Outdoor cultural experiences: Along the route, families can explore historic sites such as Burg Castle in Solingen, combining educational and outdoor adventure.
- Other nearby attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia with potential family appeal include the Cologne Zoological Garden and SEA LIFE Oberhausen aquarium.
Maximilianpark in Hamm, which hosted the first state garden show in 1984, is currently shining in fresh glory, just in time for its 30th anniversary. A visit to Maximilianpark is recommended on the state garden show route.
The route is family-friendly, offering numerous activities for children, including playgrounds, climbing paradises, and petting zoos. The stages on the route are short and have minimal incline, making them manageable for young cyclists.
The Westphalia State Garden Show Route offers a rich blend of amusement park thrills, nature exploration, garden visits, and cultural sites that cater well to families, especially during summer holidays when outdoor activities and cooling rides are highly appreciated. The Cranger Kirmes, with its large-scale festival atmosphere and variety of rides and entertainment, stands out as a highlight for a fun family day out.
- After exploring the Westfalenpark's themed gardens and playgrounds, families can enjoy a casual lunch at home-and-garden cafes located within the park, fostering family-dynamics and relationships.
- Within the Westphalia State Garden Show Route, visits to botanical gardens like the one in Solingen provide opportunities for gardening enthusiasts, both children and adults, to learn about various plant species and their interactions in family-friendly settings.
- Families can discover another aspect of relationship-building through engaging in shared experiences such as bonding over a scare ride at Cranger Kirmes during their summer holiday adventure on the Westphalia State Garden Show Route.
