The island is named after the goat pastures ('Ziegenwerder') that occupied the land in the 19th century.
It is home to the 'Garten des Friedens' (Garden of Peace), which features contributions from the city's various twin towns.
The island hosted a cross-border regional garden show, the 'Oder-Region-Gartenschau', in 2003.
It houses a dedicated memorial to Herrmann Weingärtner, who was the first-ever Olympic gymnastics champion in 1896.
The island serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds along the Oder river corridor.
Insel Ziegenwerder is a green island located directly in the Oder River, serving as a natural border park between Frankfurt (Oder) and the Polish city of Słubice. The island is accessible via a pedestrian bridge and features a variety of botanical displays, including a notable herb garden and themed plantings. It functions as a recreational space for locals and tourists, providing walking paths that connect the German and Polish riverbanks. The area includes several monuments, including the memorial for Herrmann Weingärtner, a local Olympic gymnastics champion. The landscape design emphasizes native flora and maintains open meadows alongside forested stretches. It serves as an ecological corridor within the urban river environment.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the Oder River with the backdrop of the Frankfurt (Oder) skyline.
Bring a bicycle to traverse the connecting paths between the German and Polish sides of the river.
Check the local events calendar for open-air concerts or festivals that occasionally occupy the central meadow.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the paths vary from paved areas to packed gravel.
Attempting to cross the water at non-designated points; use only the official bridge.
Stay on marked paths to protect the diverse plant life and nesting areas.
