Maille - our popular park

For over 100 years, the Maille has been a popular park in the heart of the town, inviting visitors to enjoy a leisurely picnic. There are lawns for sunbathing and playgrounds, restaurants and cafés.

The small park, which stretches between the two arms of the Neckar below the Inner Bridge, is called Maille. The park is named after the ball game palle-malle, a precursor of today's croquet, which came to Germany from Italy in the Baroque era. This game of skill used to be played on the alluvial island. For over 100 years, the Maille has been a popular park in the heart of the city, inviting visitors to enjoy a leisurely picnic. There are lawns for sunbathing and playgrounds, restaurants and cafes. However, open fires and barbecues are not allowed here.