Neroberg hill in Wiesbaden is an ideal starting point for walks through the town forest and is itself an extensive recreation area. With around 50 animal species and many rare plants, Fasanerie Zoo and Gardens is a popular day out for families. Tours of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, leave daily from the Wiesbaden-Biebrich jetty.Platte Hunting Lodge
The ruins of the former royal hunting lodge lie high above Wiesbaden. The 54-room palace was built in the style of an Italian villa for Duke William of Nassau. Close by are a minigolf course, an adventure playground and a restaurant, as well as a toboggan run and a cross-country ski trail which are very popular in winter.Fasanerie Zoo and Gardens
Fasanerie Zoo and Gardens are a popular destination for family days out close to Wiesbaden. The 23-hectare site is home to around 50 different species of animal and a rare plant habitat.Boat tour of the Rheingau
Boats leave the Wiesbaden-Biebrich jetty daily for all-day tours of the romantic Middle Rhine Valley whose remarkable profusion of cultural monuments has gained it a place on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.