• Tower, playground and restaurant together on the Goetheweg, with the Goetheruh restaurant next to the Goetheturm play area, so one stop covers all three
• Shade in summer from the tall trees around the Goetheturm playground, a cooler pick on hot days
• About 450 km of paths for walking, running and cycling, so older kids can bring bikes

The Stadtwald covers about 5,000 hectares on the city's south side, with some 450 km of paths for walking, biking and running. For kids, the main draws are the forest playgrounds (Waldspielparks).

The one at the Goetheturm sits under tall trees, with slides, swings, climbing towers, a wooden maze and a mud play area. Next door, 196 steps climb the 43-meter wooden tower to a skyline view.