馃嚛馃嚜Best National Parks in Germany

Top-rated parks based on 16 park ratings across 10 categories. Germany's parks score highest in Safety (86/100).

125 Total Parks
16 Rated
Avg Score: 59/100
Saxon Switzerland
#169/100

Saxon Switzerland

National Park 路 Saxony

Saxon Switzerland National Park is known for its distinctive sandstone rock formations and deep valleys. The park features over 700 summits for rock c

Top 15 Parks in Germany

1
Saxon Switzerland
National Park 路 Saxony
692
Berchtesgaden
National Park 路 Bavaria
673
Lower Saxon Wadden Sea
National Park 路 Lower Saxony
654
Black Forest
National Park 路 Baden-W眉rttemberg
645
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea
National Park 路 Schleswig-Holstein
646
Jasmund
National Park 路 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
617
Hamburg Wadden Sea
National Park 路 Hamburg
598
Harz
National Park 路 Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt
599
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area
National Park 路 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
5910
Bavarian Forest
National Park 路 Bavaria
5711
Hainich
National Park 路 Thuringia
5712
Lower Oder Valley
National Park 路 Brandenburg
5613
M眉ritz
National Park 路 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
5414
Eifel
National Park 路 North Rhine-Westphalia
5215
Kellerwald-Edersee
National Park 路 Hesse
52

Category Winners

#1
BerchtesgadenBavaria
83#2
Saxon SwitzerlandSaxony
72#3
JasmundMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
68#4
Black ForestBaden-W眉rttemberg
67#5
Lower Saxon Wadden SeaLower Saxony
67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Germany?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Saxon Switzerland is the highest-rated park in Germany with a score of 69/100. It is followed by Berchtesgaden (67/100) and Lower Saxon Wadden Sea (65/100).

How many national parks does Germany have?

Germany has 125 protected areas in our database, of which 16 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Germany's parks best known for?

Parks in Germany score highest in Safety with an average score of 86/100. The top park for safety is Hainich (95/100).

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