Zoologischer Garten, Hof

Name: Zoologischer Garten
Address: Alte Plauener Str. 40, Hof, 95028, Germany
Telephone: +49 9281 85429

#6 among attractions in Hof

Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo, Aquarium

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Facts and practical information

The Hof Zoological Garden is the only zoo in Upper Franconia. It includes the geological garden of the city of Hof. The zoo is located in the northeastern part of the city, directly at the Bürgerpark Theresienstein and in close proximity to the Botanical Garden, Luitpoldhain and cemetery.

Elevation: 1699 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°19'51"N, 11°55'30"E

Address

Alte Plauener Str. 40Hof 95028 Germany

Contact

+49 9281 85429

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Zoologischer Garten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theater Hof, Museum Bayerisches Vogtland, St. Mary's Church, Church of St. Michael.

1.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Music venue
Theater Hof, Hof
31 min walk • Theater Hof is a theatre in the German city of Hof, Bavaria.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Museum Bayerisches Vogtland, Hof
14 min walk • The Museum Bayerisches Vogtland is a cultural history and natural history museum in Hof.
1.1 miSW
Church
St. Mary's Church, Hof
28 min walk • St. Mary's or Marienkirche is the Catholic city church in the old town of the independent city of Hof. Built in 1864, it is the main Catholic church of High Franconia and is located in the northeasternmost deanery of the Archdiocese of Bamberg, in...
0.7 miS
Church
Church of St. Michael, Hof
17 min walk • St. Michaelis in Hof is an Evangelical Lutheran city church. It is the seat of the dean and also the parish church of the St. Michaelis church community. Next to the church, on Maxplatz, is the Hof Protestant Dean's Office, the church parish...
1.2 miSW
Concert hall, Performing arts
Freiheitshalle, Hof
32 min walk • The Freiheitshalle is a building in Hof, Bavaria, Germany. Artists that have performed at the venue include Peter Maffay, Glenn Miller Orchestra, AC/DC, Queen, The Cross, Florian Silbereisen and Hofer Symphoniker, among others.
0.7 miSE
Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten der Stadt Hof, Hof
18 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Stadt Hof is a municipal botanical garden located in the Theresienstein park, at Alte Plauener Strasse 16, Hof, Bavaria, Germany. It is open daily in the warmer months without charge.
0.8 miSW
Memorial
Dr.-Johann-Georg-August-Wirth-Denkmal, Hof
22 min walk • Johann Georg August Wirth was a German lawyer, writer and politician during the Vormärz period that preceded the German revolutions of 1848–1849.
0.8 miSE
Library, Universities and schools
Hof University, Hof
20 min walk • Hof University, German: Hochschule Hof, full name Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof, is a public non-profit business, media and technical vocational university founded in 1994 in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
1.1 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadion Grüne Au, Hof
30 min walk • Stadion Grüne Au is a multi-use stadium in Hof, Germany. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home of Bayern Hof. The stadium has a capacity of 8,100 people. It opened in 1913. Attendance record is 19,100 during a Bundesliga promotion game against Rot-Weiss Essen in 1968.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zoologischer Garten open?

Zoologischer Garten is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zoologischer Garten?

Nearby attractions include Museum Bayerisches Vogtland, Hof (14 min walk), Church of St. Michael, Hof (17 min walk), Botanischer Garten der Stadt Hof, Hof (18 min walk), Hof University, Hof (20 min walk).

How to get to Zoologischer Garten by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoologischer Garten:

Bus

Zoo • Lines: 3, E15 (6 min walk)
Labyrinth • Lines: E15 (7 min walk)

Train

Hof-Neuhof (29 min walk)