City Nature in Siebenhügelpark: Experience Cologne with new eyes

City Nature in Siebenhügelpark: Experience Cologne's green diversity up close

This tour as part of the Cologne Climate Festival opens the eyes to a side of Cologne that is often overlooked in everyday life: the City Nature Park Siebenhügelpark as a vibrant natural space in the midst of the urban fabric. On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Gerhard Stricker from the Office for Landscape Maintenance and Green Spaces will guide through an area where ecological enhancement, biodiversity, and quality of life come together visibly.

A discovery experience between urban space and natural space

The tour invites observing, comparing, and understanding. Participants will learn how urban green spaces are gradually developed into valuable habitats for plants and animals. The focus is not only on the care of green spaces but also on how nature-oriented parks positively influence the climate in the city.

Local history and sustainable urban development

Siebenhügelpark exemplifies how Cologne perceives its green areas as spaces for nature experiences. The City Nature Park is not just a decorative accessory but part of a conscious urban development: extensively maintained, ecologically oriented, and intended for local recreation. Thus, a place emerges where city history, environmental awareness, and modern green planning come together.

What visitors can expect

The tour combines expertise with vivid impressions on site. Those who walk attentively through the park will discover structural diversity, retreat areas for animals, ecological transitions, and the quiet power of near-natural areas. The exchange with an experienced leader of urban green maintenance makes the tour particularly valuable for anyone interested in urban ecology, landscape maintenance, and sustainable recreational areas.

Arrival and orientation

The meeting point is located in the Biesterfeld area in Cologne-Vogelsang. According to the city of Cologne, access is possible via bus and train as well as by bicycle; Wolffsohnstraße is mentioned as the public transport stop. The stated address serves as orientation for car access. Thus, the event is well-suited for anyone looking for an easily accessible city nature tour with a scientifically grounded background.

Conclusion: Rediscover Cologne's city nature consciously

This free tour offers a rare opportunity to experience Cologne from the perspective of a City Nature Park. Those who want to connect nature in urban spaces, local climate protection, and local history in a compact discovery experience should secure their spot. Participation is free, but registration is required by email until September 21, 2026.

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Sources:

• City of Cologne - Event City Nature – Observing and Discovering in the Cologne City Nature Park Siebenhügelpark
• Climate Protection Cologne - Climate Festival Cologne 2026 - The Festival Week
• City of Cologne - Green Handbook Cologne
• City of Cologne - Sustainability Report 2022
• City of Cologne - Information in Crisis Situations