Green spaces are integral to society, responsible for improving the wellbeing of people, increasing biodiversity, and providing valuable habitats for wildlife.
Even the smallest park is often a treasured part of a community, beloved by young and old alike. But some green spaces have a broader appeal than just to locals, and are a draw to visitors the world over.
Europe is home to many iconic gardens and green spaces, and landscapers are responsible for maintaining all of them. We explore some of Europe’s most iconic green spaces to see the result of their efforts – some of them may even inspire your own work!
Iconic green spaces across Europe
Europe is home to more than its fair share of iconic green spaces.
Tourists head to the beautiful parks and gardens across the continent in their masses, while locals enjoy them every day. Without the work of landscape professionals to maintain them, this wouldn’t be possible.
These are just a handful of the iconic green spaces in Europe enjoyed by millions each year.
Germany
Few countries value their green spaces to the extent Germany does. Research shows that 93 percent of German households have access to green space within 500m of their location.
The country is known for having some of the most beautiful parks in the world. Germany has 16 in total, including the legendary Black Forest, which inspired Brothers Grimm fairytales such as Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and Snow White, as well as world-famous beer gardens that insert green spaces into the heart of its busiest cities.
English Garden, Munich