Maximilianpark Hamm

In order to initiate the "Landesgartenschau” of 1984, the former coalmine Maximilian was transformed into the Maximilanpark: An attractive park for the whole family at the edge of the "Ruhrgebiet”. The Glass Elephant, the world’s biggest "Jumbo”, lives here. The artist Horst Rellecke transformed the coalmine washery into a walk-in-sculpture. Those who take the lift in the glass trunk have a fantastic view from as high as 35 above the ground! But the Maximilianpark has much more to offer to its 350.000 visitors per year…

Highlights

Culture, art, comedy…
Diverse cultural events enrich the happenings in the park. Several locations – open air or inside – provide theatre for kids, comedy, concerts or markets. Art enriches the happenings in the park as well as a variety of exhibitions. Please ask for our schedule.

Fun for young and old…
Playgrounds with mock dunes and huge climbing frames are a paradise for children. There are no limits to your imagination on the water playground. The pirate ship has exciting adventures in store for little captains. Tables with mud to splash around, a rope ferry, a dancing glockenspiel, net swings – unusual playing equipment can be used by young and old visitors to test their skills, strength and ability.

Enchanting butterflies…
From April to October you can observe hundreds of iridescent butterflies in free flight within lush vegetation in the greatest tropical butterfly garden in North-Rhine Westphalia.

Sheer nature…
Paths leading through coloured gardens, passing unspoilt nature and marshland, which have grown naturally lead to the "Schulgarten”. In all areas of the park seats invite to stay and rest. Or do you prefer a picnic at the edge of the forest? At the artificially laid out pond Maximilian a small snack place serves you within the colourful embankment of the pond terraces.

Catering trade…
Yet there are more than just pleasures for eyes and ears at Maximilianpark … Those who get hungry after a walk or an exciting trip with the pirate ship will find many delicacies at the bistro "Werkstatt”. A very pleasant brunch on Sunday morning? Or just a piece of cake? Or are you planning a party and need advice? The team around Michaela Wentzeck will be happy to assist you.