Greenery with plenty of historyVISITOR EXPERIENCE

The margraves and grand dukes of Baden were exotic plant enthusiasts. Every palace included botanical gardens. Those remaining today offer nostalgic 19th-century charm with magnificent blooms all year long.

The archway at the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens. Image: Staatsanzeiger für Baden-Württemberg, Anja Stangl

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GREEN OASIS IN THE CITY

The botanical gardens, near Karlsruhe Palace, are a delightful refuge from noisy streets and the hustle and bustle of the palace gardens.

The gardens

Historic print of the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens. Image: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Sandra Eberle

EXHIBITION IN THE GATEHOUSE

Learn more about the history of the complex and its collections from the records displayed in the gatehouse.

Garden records

Golden rain tree at the Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens. Image: Wikipedia, in the public domain

SPECIAL FEATURES ALONG THE PATH

Potted plants and flowers, old trees, fountains, statues: there is much to discover in the botanical gardens.

Hidden treasures