Timeline
11:30
Grab a coffee and settle in at Park-Café inside Rheinpark. It opens at 11:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays, making it a perfect early start. The café is just a short walk from the park entrance.
12:15
Wander through Rheinpark. This 40-hectare urban park along the Rhine features a beach club, an open-air theater, and Roman-style baths. It was voted Germany's best park in 2007, so take your time exploring the grounds.
13:00
Head to Fioretto for lunch. This restaurant is located just 15 minutes from the park and stays open until 22:30, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a meal. It serves a variety of dishes in a relaxed setting.
Local tip
Park-Café is closed on Mondays. If you are visiting on a Monday, try The Coffice instead, which opens at 08:00 on weekdays, though it closes earlier at 15:00.
Check before you go
- Park-Café is open Tu-Su 11:00-18:00.
- Fioretto is open Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30.
Worth knowing
- Park-Café is open at 11:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Fioretto is open at 13:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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