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Rombergpark

Nordrhein-Westfahlen  >  Germany

This municipal botanical garden in Dortmund is a huge green area. Good for easy birding and close encounters with some of the more common birds.

Added* by Frederik Holthoff
Most recent update 28 October 2022

Description

The Rombergpark, is an extensive municipal botanical garden and arboretum in Dortmund. With its total area of 68 hectares the Rombergpark is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. It is always freely open. There are many trails to follow and many ways to go. You can spot birds like Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Crested Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper, Stock Dove or European Robin. By the little sea, you can get very close to birds like Canada Goose or Eurasian Moorhen. It is also a good spot for a Common Kingfisher.

Details

Access

In the north of the park is a big car park. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking. From the parking you can walk through the area. An even better option is to explore the area with a bike, because you can see more birds and more of the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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