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Description
Burg Linn is popular with history enthusiasts and families alike. It's also ideal for bird photographers, as the birds are quite accustomed to people. The park is open year-round, except during the Flachsmarkt (traditional craft market) in May, when birdwatching is not possible. The park features open meadows where you can observe Common Wood Pigeon, Stock Dove, Carrion Crow and Magpie. There are designated dog-friendly meadows in the center of the park, as well as fenced pastures for cows and horses.
The park also boasts large ponds where you can often spot Mallard, Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Moorhen, Egyptian Goose, Tufted Duck and Mute Swan. With a bit of luck you can also find Little Grebe (they're often found in the nearby Greiffenhostpark when they're not in Burg Linn Park), and in winter also Eurasian Teal can be spotted. Grey Heron is common.
Numerous songbird species can be found in bushes and trees, the most common being Eurasian Blue Tit, Great Tit, European Robin, Blackcap, Common Chiffchaff, Common Chaffinch, European Goldfinch, Common Starling, Blackbird and Song Thrush. When you are lucky you can spot Spotted Flycatcher or Hawfinch.
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Access
Burg Linn is located about 5 km east of the city centre of Krefeld. There are numerous parking spaces near the park. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. The nearest bus and tram stops are "Burg Linn" and "Linn Bf." Tram line 044 and bus lines 047 and 059 serve the area. Regional trains RB33 and RB35 run from Linn train station (about 5-10 minutes from the park). If you're not far away, you can also easily reach the park on foot or by bicycle.
The area can be explored on foot in about an hour, so you can see everything quickly. Several other places are located nearby, such as Crönpark, Greiffenhorstpark, and the Latuner Bruch nature reserve. A bicycle is a good option for getting around these areas.