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Learn more about the fascinating history of the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens: for example, the frugal builders of Baden, Karoline Luise's passion for botany, or the exotic agave that bore 5,000 blossoms on one auspicious occasion. Delve into Karlsruhe's gardens.

Bird's-eye view of the Residential Palace and the city of Karlsruhe, copper engraving, 1739, Christian Thran.

Princes and garden designs

The rulers of Baden were known for their frugality, except when it came to plants and gardens, where they spent much money and effort.

Milestones

Who is responsible?

Three people, in particular, are closely linked to the creation of the gardens. First and foremost, Margravine Karoline Luise was responsible for bringing botany to Karlsruhe.

Figures

Silver coin with etched portrait of Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden.

Flowers from the residence

Flowers bloom at the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens, as does the imagination. Enjoy some amusing stories about Karlsruhe.

Anecdotes

Close-up of the iron structure in the former winter garden at the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens.

Between tradition and modernity

Romantic and picturesque was the order of the day in the 19th century, often preferring to draw on the architecture and ornamentation of centuries past.

History of design

Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens, Conservatories

A princely passion for collecting

The princes of Baden built their collection of rare and exotic plants with great dedication and enjoyed showing them off.

Collection