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Parks – The green forces of the town east and the Iselsteg in the centre. Only a few steps from the town centre,
hidden comfortable places wait right by the river, which helps you relax with
In Lienz, the transition from the city to the green is so smooth that some its rushing sound. At the stream gauging station, you can fi nd interesting
only notice the park when they’re already in the middle of it. Over and over, information on the history and characteristics of the river.
little green oases pattern the cityscape. Old avenues, decorative fl owers,
gardens, lawns, trees that provide shade. Cultivated green. According to The Draupark is in the south of the city. It also stretches along the river, with
people’s needs. A nice contrast with untouched nature. A relaxation zone many shady trees. A large adventure playground with a treehouse, a sus-
for adults, a playground for children. Quick and easy to reach. Optimal for pension bridge and a pirate ship is a magical point of attraction for children.
relaxation without much effort. In Lienz, a visit to the park can essentially It’s interesting to watch the many canoeists attempting “kayak rodeo” at the
be included in a shopping trip. Two parks are directly adjacent to the rivers rapids right next to the Draupark.
between which the town once was founded. They are also named for them:
Draupark and Iselpark. Ancient, ample trees give the park of the district hospital a very special fl air.
More silent than elsewhere is the green at cemeteries and in the hidden,
The Iselpark is right in the middle of the town, so to speak. An elongated centuries-old gardens of convents and monasteries. Whether you are loo-
riverside promenade at the Alps’ last glacier river. Three bridges lead to king for solitude or company – everyone can fi nd the “shade of green” that’s
and from Iselpark: the Pfarrbrücke in the west, the Spitalsbrücke in the perfect for them.

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