The attractively landscaped, flowering beds as well as trees and bushes of the Finkenrech leisure center offer a haven of peace where you can relax wonderfully. In this green oasis you can always discover new things and the children can finally run around and play away from the traffic.
What does the Finkenrech leisure center offer?
The Finkenrech leisure center is a diverse environmental and leisure center with themed gardens, playgrounds and learning opportunities. It is located in the Saar-Hunsrück region and offers attractions such as a corn maze, sensory trail, barbecue hut and culinary tours.
The location
The Finkenrech environmental and leisure center is located at the southern gate of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, picturesquely on a mountain behind the Eppelborn district of Dirmingen, not far from Neunkirchen. It can be easily reached by public transport or your own car.
Description
The Finkenrech environmental and leisure center is characterized by its diverse design. There is something for the whole family here. The attractively designed hiking trails lead past various themed gardens:
- Relax in the quiet areas of the Asian garden,
- discover the biodiversity of traditional cottage gardens,
- sniff around the 1,500 square meter rose garden or
- Inform yourself about the various medicinal plants in the medicinal garden.
Visitor magnets are the sensory path and the corn maze, which is open from July to October. You can find out interesting facts about various plants by following one of the educational trails.
The diverse program for adults is supplemented by garden tours and special offers. Among other things, the culinary foray into the world of herbs is very popular. The medicinal and spice plants and how they work are first explained and you will receive great tips on how they can be used. A tasting rounds off this interesting tour. Of course, you can also explore the entire park or just a part of it with a guide.
Readers young and old can help themselves to the bookcase and indulge in their favorite hobby in a quiet place in the countryside.
Playgrounds and offers for kids
“Experience nature and the environment” is the overarching theme of various children's participation programs. For example, the youngsters can take part in a hike with animals or explore the forest habitat together with a guide. In Finkenrech, kids have the opportunity to look over the shoulder of a beekeeper and build a bee hotel for their own garden. In the baking and kitchen workshop, delicacies are made from fresh, regional products. At the same time, the children learn about different types of grains, vegetables and herbs and learn a lot about he althy, balanced nutrition.
Two playgrounds are integrated into the park, one of which is barrier-free. Here, kids with disabilities will find a wheelchair carousel, a wheelchair-accessible swing and a wheelchair-accessible sand play table. Not only is there a lot to discover at the adventure playground, it also offers a cable car and various climbing frames.
Celebrate and experience togetherness
A special feature of the Finkenrech gardens is the fully equipped barbecue hut, which you can rent on a daily basis. It offers a large barbecue area, several marquee sets and everything you need for the party. This makes it the ideal place if you want to celebrate with friends in the great outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Food, drinks and accommodation
If the weather is nice, you can end the day on the terrace of the orangery. From small snacks to cakes and delicious German dishes, everything the gourmet's heart desires is offered here.
If you would like to spend several days in the extensive park, you will find charmingly furnished single and double rooms at the Landhotel Finkenrech. Four conference rooms of different sizes enable relaxed working in a green atmosphere.
Our tip: The Finkenrech Environmental and Garden Center is freely accessible and entry is free. This oasis in the countryside is ideal for relaxing after a long day at work or enjoying nature on a warm summer evening.
