The German Garden Show will be in Havel (area near Berlin) until October, but those are not the only pretty flowers you can see. For such a big city, Berlin is incredibly green. There are numerous parks and botanical gardens to stop and smell the roses.
gardens of the World
Deep in the nature of Marzahn (a Berlin neighborhood in the east), Gärten der Welt or Der Erholungspark Marzahn offers a vast green space for the whole family. Best in spring and summer, the park is spread out among the area’s many concrete Plattenbau with Chinese, Japanese, Balinese, Italian and Korean Renaissance gardens, a koi pond, and a labyrinth.
History of the gardens of the world
The 21-acre park was opened in 1987 as part of the Berliner Gartenschau (horticultural show). It has been continually updated and expanded with the addition of the “Garden of the Reclaimed Moon” in 2000, the Italian Renaissance Garden opened in 2007, the Karl-Forster-Perennial Garden in 2008 and the Christian Garden in 2011. There are plans to include a Garden English in the future.
The site will be the focus of the plant world in April 2017 for the IGA Berlin international garden exhibition. The 170-day festival will include events in the park and the 100 hectares of forest along the Wuhle River.
Attractions in the gardens of the world
Flower lovers will rejoice in the rainbow of colors in the gardens. Tulips, roses and lush grass cover the spaces between the stylized gardens. Many people choose the site as the backdrop for their wedding – we saw three brides on our visit. But there is something for every visitor and season at Berlin’s Gardens of the World. Among the attractions:
- Chinese Garden : This is the largest Chinese garden in Germany with 2.7 hectares and the first space developed in the park. The garden was designed by Chinese landscape architects and all materials were imported from China. The unifying moon symbolizes the reunification of Berlin with its perfect harmony.
- Japanese Garden – Along with a pavilion, ponds, Zen garden, and ornamental rocks, this enclosed garden features Japanese maple, Japanese flowering dogwood, and Japanese lavender heather.
- Oriental ‘Four Streams Garden ‘ – Designed to resemble structures from the Middle East and the Arab world, the elaborate tiles, jet fountains and shaded atrium provide a cool space in the heat of summer.
- Balinese Garden – Bali’s alien species are protected under a greenhouse in the Garden of Three Harmonies. There is also a section of a traditional Balinese dwelling.
- Korean Garden: The Seoul Garden was a gift from the Korean city and has 4,000 square meters of courtyards, figures and plants.
- Christian Garden – A unique golden structure made up of scriptures dominates this space.
- Italian Renaissance Garden : Based on a historic design, this elegant space focuses on the topiary of box trees and majestic statues. Follow the trails around the terracotta potted plants and dream of Tuscan villas.
- Labyrinth and Labyrinth – Visitors can try to find their way to, and then exit, a maze of tall yew hedges. In the style of the Hampton Court in Chartres Cathedral in France, there is a paved maze next to it.
- Karl-Forster-Perennial Garden – A garden of flowering plants all year follows the ideas of Karl Foerster, a cultivator of garden shrubs and philosopher Potsdam-Bornim beginning of the 20th century.
Gardens of the World Information for the visitor
- Address : Eisenacher Strasse 99, 12685 Berlin.
- Tel : 4930700906699
- Website : www.gruen-berlin.de/parks-gaerten/gaerten-der-welt/ueberblick/
- Email : [email protected]
- Admission : end of March to November: 5 euros for adults, 1.50 euros for children from 6 to 14 years old; Out of season 2 euros adults, 1 euro children
- Hours : every day 9:00 a.m. until dusk. The Japanese, Oriental and Korean garden opening hours vary.
- Park map : www.gruen-berlin.de/parks-gaerten/gaerten-der-welt/ueberblick/parkplan/
- Notes : Bicycles and dogs are not allowed.
This will also be the site of the 2017 Garden Show and the gardens are currently being modernized and improved.
Botanical Garden
More than 100 acres of botanical garden are home to 22,000 different plant species. One of the oldest gardens in Central Europe, the grounds include an Arboretum, Apothekergarten (“Pharmacist’s Garden”), Italian Gardens, Japanese Ornamental Garden (called “Japanese Love”), Romanesque “Arbor of Roses”, a large Karpfenpfuhl ( carp pond). ) and a large lake with species of riverside plants.
If you are not lucky with the weather (as it always seems to be) there are also fifteen greenhouses displaying plants from around the world. Continue the tour to the Botanical Museum that covers everything related to flora.
Berlin Botanical Garden Visitor Information
- Address : Königin-Luise-Straße, 6-8 14195 (Directions and map of the grounds)
- Phone : +49 (0) 30838-50100
- Admission : € 6 adults, € 3 with discount; Botanical Museum € 2.50 adults, € 1.50 discount
- Hours : every day 9:00 – 16:00 winter; 9:00 – 20:00 summer (check website for details)
Britz garden
Located in the south of the city in Neukölln, there are acres of lakes and themed gardens at Britzer Garten. It was once voted one of the ten most beautiful gardens in Germany. The most famous is the fragrant rose garden, Kalenderplatz ( the largest sundial in Europe) and a working windmill, one of only two in the city. Watch him produce flour from wheat grain. To explore the large park, visitors can take the Britzer Museumsbahn , a train that runs through the entire park.
For a bit of wildlife, explore the animal enclosure that has sheep, donkeys, goats, and ducks. There are also wild animals like swans and foxes that call the park home.
In addition to its permanent charms, visit during seasonal events like tulips in April to May, rhododendrons in May to June, and dahlias in August to October.
Britzer Garten Visitor Information
- Address : Buckower Damm 146, 12349.
- Telephone : +49 (0) 30 7009060
- Admission : € 3 adults, € 1.50 discount
- Hours : every day from 9:00 a.m. to sunset, which is generally until 4:00 p.m. from November to February; until 6:00 p.m. from March to October; and until 20:00 from April to September)
Blankenfelde Botanical Park
The Botanischer Volkspark Blankenfelde-Pankow is a public park with 6,000 species of plants. Built in 1909 as an educational facility, the park protects some endangered plant species. The Geological Wall that was built in the late 1890s has more than 100 types of rocks from all over Europe. The highlight of the year is early summer, when the Queen of the Night blooms for a few hours.
Blankenfelde Botanical Park Visitor Information
- Address : Blankenfelder Chaussee 5, 13158.
- Telephone : +49 (0) 30 7009060
- Admission : € 1 donation
- Hours : every day from dawn to dusk
Princess Gardens
This community garden within the city caters to children, adults, hobby gardeners, and anyone interested in supporting the neighborhood. Supporters can buy the products grown on the site, sponsor a bed, or help out. The organization, Nomadisch Grün, organizes workshops such as “Beekeeping in the city” as well as programs for children. Visitors can enjoy regular markets or a meal with the freshest ingredients.
Visitor Information for Prinzessinnengärten
- Address : Prinzenstrasse 35-38, 10969
- Telephone : +49 0176 24332297
- Entrance : Free
- Hours : varies
