Eppendorfer Oasis: Discover the magical Hayns Park!

Eppendorfer Oasis: Discover the magical Hayns Park!

In the heart of Hamburg, between Eppendorfer Landstrasse and the Alster, lies the picturesque Hayns Park, a little gem for young and old. With an area of ​​around 4.8 hectares, the park offers an ideal spot for local recreation, whether for relaxing, playing or celebrating. Known for its spacious lawns, which invite you to have a picnic in the countryside, and the numerous play options, the park is a popular destination for families. The paddling pool in particular, affectionately known as “Planschi”, ensures that the children have fun while the parents can relax. [T-Online] reports that the Hudtwalckerstraße, Lattenkamp and Kellinghusenstraße subway stations are in the immediate vicinity, making the park easily accessible.

The history of Hayns Park goes back to 1873, when Senator Max Theodor Hayn acquired the area and set up his summer residence there. The park was opened to the public in 1931 and has since established itself as an important place for citizens. On the northern edge of the park you will find the Meenkwiese, which features Café Barmeier, which has been under the direction of star chef Tim Mälzer since 2021. Here you can not only dine deliciously, but also relax in an idyllic beer garden.

A place for nature and animal lovers

Hayns Park is known not only for its leisure activities, but also for its animal residents. Geese and ducks frolic by the water, while the Alster swans spend their winter in the popular Eppendorfer Mühlenteich, which was created by damming the Tarpenbek. These swans have been a landmark of Hamburg for over 400 years and are carefully looked after by a city-employed “swan father”. Each year around 200 swans are relocated in November and returned in March, ensuring continued population support. As [Hamburg.de] adds, the swans are an integral part of the park, which also offers plenty of seating in quiet perennial plantings.

Another highlight in the park is the Monopteros, a pavilion that is not only a popular place to stay, but is also artistically redesigned. Artists are invited to reinterpret the pavilion twice a year. This initiative helps ensure that the park always shines in new splendor and remains a cultural attraction.

Activities for all generations

Whether you're an athlete or someone looking for peace and quiet, everyone gets their money's worth in Hayns Park. The expanse of lawns invite you to play and sunbathe, while the Silwar boathouse, the oldest of its kind in Hamburg since 1874, rents out rowing and pedal boats and offers perhaps the best way to experience the Alster from a new perspective. [Germany with Amy] highlights that the boathouse also offers garden areas for celebrations, making the park also popular for special occasions.

After all, the park is not only a place for people, but also for their dogs. The southern part of the area borders the B5 and is a popular place for dogs and their owners, who can play here in the Old Alster. This dog-friendly corner of the park shows that there is room for everyone and that the community ensures harmonious coexistence.

Hayns Park therefore represents an oasis in the middle of Hamburg's urban landscape and should be at the top of the list of leisure options. Whether you're looking for nature, want to enjoy a view or just want to spend time with your family - you'll find what you're looking for here.