All botanical gardens to visit in Bavaria

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at 10 botanical gardens in Bavaria. Discover diverse plant species, themed gardens, and conservation efforts.

Do you love plants and nature? Here are the must-visit botanical gardens in Bavaria:

  1. Haus der Berge - Nationalparkzentrum Berchtesgaden1

    Haus der Berge - Nationalparkzentrum Berchtesgaden

     Berchtesgaden
    The Haus der Berge in Berchtesgaden serves as the central information and education center of the Berchtesgaden National Park. It provides visitors with comprehensive information about the park and its diverse ecosystems. The center also offers educational programs aimed at promoting understanding and appreciation of the natural environment.
  2. House of Mountains2

    House of Mountains

     Berchtesgaden
    The House of Mountains, located in Berchtesgaden, serves as the central information and education center of the Berchtesgaden National Park. It provides visitors with a wealth of information about the park, its flora and fauna, and the various activities available within the park. The center is designed to be accessible and informative, making it a valuable resource for anyone planning to explore the park.
  3. Botanical Garden Augsburg3

    Botanical Garden Augsburg

     Augsburg
    The Botanische Garten Augsburg is home to an impressive variety of plant species. It hosts over a million species of Alliaceae, a family of plants that includes onions, garlic, and leeks, among others. In addition, the garden features about 3100 species and varieties of different plants. This diversity makes the garden a fascinating place for botany enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
  4. Aromatic Garden4

    Aromatic Garden

     Erlangen
    Opened in 1981, the Aromagarten Erlangen was the first garden of its kind in the world. It covers an impressive area of 8,900 m² and houses about 120 native and foreign aromatic plants. These plants are used for medicinal purposes, as spices, and in cosmetic preparations. The garden offers a unique opportunity to learn about these plants and their uses.
  5. Siebold-Museum5

    Siebold-Museum

     Würzburg
    The Siebold Museum in Würzburg is a tribute to the life and work of Philipp Franz von Siebold, a renowned doctor, Japan and natural scientist, ethnologist, botanist, and collector. The museum offers a deep dive into Siebold's contributions and his significant role in the fields of science and ethnology.
  6. Forstmuseum Waldpavillon6

    Forstmuseum Waldpavillon

     Augsburg
    The Forstmuseum Waldpavillon is a museum dedicated to the functions and tasks of the Augsburg city forest. It is operated by the city forestry administration of Augsburg and is situated in the Hochfeld district. The museum is easily accessible and is located near the parking lot of the Bezirkssportanlage Süd on Ilsungstraße, not far from the Siebentischanlagen and the Zoological Garden.
  7. Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan7

    Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan

     Freising
    The Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan is a botanical garden that spans over 7 hectares. It is dedicated to the exhibition and study of woody and shrubby plants. The garden is affiliated with the "Fachhochschule Weihenstephan", a university of applied sciences.
  8. Hof Botanical Garden8

    Hof Botanical Garden

     Hof
    The Botanical Garden of the city of Hof is a municipal botanical garden that offers a unique experience to its visitors. It is divided into 32 different quarters, each representing a landscape replica from various continents. This allows visitors to experience a variety of natural environments without leaving the garden.
  9. Ecological Botanical Garden9

    Ecological Botanical Garden

     Bayreuth
    The Ecological Botanical Garden of Bayreuth, also known as Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten der Universität Bayreuth or ÖBG, is a large botanical garden spanning 16 hectares. It is affiliated with the University of Bayreuth, a renowned institution in Germany. The garden is located in the southern part of the city of Bayreuth and the University of Bayreuth.
  10. Nagelfluhkette Nature Park10

    Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

     Immenstadt im Allgäu
    The Naturpark Nagelfluhkette is a unique cross-border nature park that spans between the German region Allgäu and the Austrian state Vorarlberg. This park is the first of its kind, bridging two countries and offering a diverse range of landscapes and natural beauty. It covers a significant part of the Allgäu Prealps west of the Iller and extends from Immenstadt and the western slopes of the Illertal in the east to the Hirschbergzug in the west. The park's southern border is marked by the Bregenzer Ach, Hirschgundtal, and Rohrmoostal near Oberstdorf, extending to the slopes of the Hochifen.