Recreation in the city

A jump into the cool water, a quiet bench for reading, a place for active people - Esslingen has a suitable spot or offer for everyone. You will see: Relaxing is also possible in the city. We've put together a few tips that will help you ease up and get back in tune with yourself.

Spaziergang im Grünen - oben auf der Burg

The castle grounds are extensive

Recreation at the Castle

Many benches invite you to stay a while

Die Kanu-Tour beginnt. Die Boote fahren los.

Enjoy the park in the city

The Maille Park

Your favourite book in your luggage - enjoy your lunch break

Slightly away from the hustle and bustle

Little Venice

Sit by the water and enjoy tranquility

Vom Spielen müde gewordene Zicklein im Zoo

Tip for nature lovers

Zoo Nymphaea

Especially children love it

Ein Gast auf dem Weg in die Sauna des Merkelschen Schwimmbad

Relax in Art Nouveau indoor + swimming pool

The Merkel swimming pool combines history and modernity.

A Place of retreat - in the middle of the city

St. Paul's Minster, a former Dominican monastery, is considered one of the oldest preserved mendicant churches in Germany. The order was happy to come at that time - only five years after its foundation in Toulouse - to a flourishing trading town like Esslingen. Today, not only the church interior offers peace and relaxation, but also the small monastery courtyard with its garden, which is somewhat hidden behind it. Insider tip!