Knoops Park

In the location's words:

Whether it's a long walk or a concert for "Summer in Lesmona" - Knoops Park offers you an attractive destination for a trip into the countryside at any time of year.

History of the park

In 1859, Bremen industrialist Ludwig Knoop bought the "Mühlenthal" estate, where he spent the summer months with his family from 1861 to 1868. A few years later, he had Mühlenthal Castle built in the English Tudor style and lived there with his family from then on. He commissioned the famous landscape designer Wilhelm Benque, to whom Bremen also owes the Bürgerpark, to design its green spaces. In the extensive landscape park, Benque created effective contrasts with viewing platforms in the style of Italian Renaissance gardens. In 1936, the land became the property of the city. A life-size bronze statue of the former founder - made by artist Claus Homfeld - commemorates its creation.