Karlsruhe Botanical Garden
The botanical garden was laid out in the 18th century under Margrave Karl Friedrich (1746-1811) by Carl Christian Gmelin. It was given new plant houses between 1853 and 1857 by the residence architect Heinrich Hübsch.
Although it is no longer a botanical garden in the strict scientific sense - at one time over 40,000 different plants from almost all regions of the world grew there - it is still home to twenty particularly noteworthy tree species from various continents. Fountain basins, sculptures, a café terrace under the frame construction of the former conservatory and the small, but definitely worth seeing greenhouses with their exotic rarities.
The people of Karlsruhe love their botanical garden. From spring to fall, it blooms in lush splendor. Many bridal couples have their photos taken against the picturesque backdrop of the greenhouses and the exotic flora.
You can find out more about the history of the botanical garden in an exhibition in the archway building.
Further information can be found at the Botanical Garden.Â
Tip
On cold days, it is worth taking a stroll through the small, but definitely worth seeing greenhouses with their exotic rarities.
