Park & nature
Botanischer Garten Marburg
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Botanischer Garten Marburg is the university's current botanical garden, relocated to the outskirts of the city in the 1970s. Spanning 20 hectares, it features a wide array of plant collections arranged by geography, ecology, and taxonomy. Visitors can explore the arboretum with trees from around the world, a Japanese garden, an alpine rock garden, and a medicinal plant section. The greenhouses house tropical and subtropical species, including cacti, orchids, and carnivorous plants. The garden also includes a systematic department that illustrates plant relationships. Well-marked trails guide visitors through different biotopes, from heathland to a small lake. It's a living laboratory for students and a tranquil destination for nature lovers, with benches and picnic spots throughout.
Don't miss
- Tropical greenhouse with exotic orchids and giant water lilies
- Japanese garden with a tea house, pond, and bonsai
- Alpine rock garden replicating mountain habitats
- Arboretum with labeled trees from five continents
- Carnivorous plant collection in the greenhouse
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Botanischer Garten Marburg
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inParadise Valley excursion with botanical garden + Berber breakfast4.3★ · 52 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedRoyal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk4.8★ · 403 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$39 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleBotanical Garden and Parque Lage Private Tour with a Photographer5★ · 13 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$128 per personSee dates →More attractions in Marburg