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The Most Romantic Picnic Spots in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

What could be more romantic than sharing your food with the people you love in a beautiful spring setting outdoors. Combined with sports activities and a brilliant view, a picnic is always a great idea.

Vienna

Ring in summer at the Old Danube

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The Old Danube: the feeling of escaping to another world. This is exactly what the Viennese love, because this little escape is not at all far from the city center. It is all the more romantic and relaxing to set your blanket here for an extensive picnic with friends. Fun doesn't get cut short, because, the recreation area on the tranquil Old Danube promises all sorts of activities. Almost 500 rowing boats, electric boats and pedal boats are waiting to be put into operation, but sailors and stand-up paddlers also get their money's worth.

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Munich

Enjoying the sun at the Isar

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Who does not love spring with its warm temperatures, when you can make the city your front garden and life happens outdoors again. Above all, the highlight of this is a romantic picnic outdoors. Of course, the recreation area along the Isar River is predestined for this. It doesn't matter whether it's a quick trip across the bridge from the Glockenbachviertel to Untergiesing or with the kids at the Flaucher. A special bonus about the wide green strip: its idyllic barbecue areas for free use.

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Berlin

Between history and crickets

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Breathe a sigh of relief in the big city, but by no means lose the Berlin lifestyle: Mauerpark is calling. The former wall strip between Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding is no longer an insider tip, but everything you need for an exuberant leisure feeling with Berlin spirit. Visitors often come across colorful flea markets, karaoke events or grab one of the free barbecue areas. Once the blanket is set in the sun, snacks can be enjoyed, and all this in front of a significant, historical backdrop.

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In front of the Museum Island 

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If you believe the name, Monbijoupark is the jewel of the city of Berlin. And if you are looking for a central place in the city to enjoy a romantic picnic, you can also trust the park name. Here, three grills, various picnic tables and benches await all sun and picnic lovers and those looking for something different. All this in a prominent location and with a view of the Museum Island.

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Hamburg

Built close to the water

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What would Hamburg be without its water? And what would spring be without a picnic? How fitting that the green spaces around the Außenalster skilfully combine these two musts. But it's not just during the day that the Außenalster scores with its unmistakable flair; in the evenings, too, it pays off to linger a little longer and await the sunset. If you don't want to give up the city feeling altogether and refrain from looking for a cozy picnic spot, it's best to head in the direction of the Alsterwiese. Just follow the unmistakable smell of barbecue!

Cologne

In front of the Rhine metropolis skyline

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The PollerWiesen: if you set up your picnic here, you will have an optimal view of all the sights of the city. While feasting and drinking, you can admire the view of the crane houses, the harbor, the Hohenzollern Bridge and the cathedral. The gentle green along the Rhine is not only an ideal place for a spring picnic, the strip also attracts with sporting highlights. In addition to the Jahnwiese and the Grüngürtel, the PollerWiesen offer, for example, the third large soccer paradise for amateur players in Cologne. But also water sports enthusiasts will find their equal here. No matter whether surfingNewbie or pro, here surfers get their wanderlust away in the middle of the city.

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Zurich

Switch off at the city river

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Zurich also has a lot to offer. On warm Summer days lockt die Limmat, der heißgeliebte Fluss der Stadt, mit einer wohltuenden Abkühlung und entspannten Liegemöglichkeiten. So auch das Fluss-“Badi” Au-Höngg. Die Werdinsel, im Nordwesten Zürichs gelegen, gilt als idealer Ort, um mit einem Picknick die warmen Tage willkommen zu heißen. Hier fließt auf einer Seite die Limmat an der Insel vorbei und auf der anderen Seite der Kanal, welcher perfekt zum Baden geeignet ist. Für einen besonderen Familienausflug unter Bäumen sorgt ebenfalls der angrenzende Spielplatz sowie zwei Planschbecken.

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