Botanical Garden, Bonn

5 Gino Defauw - 2 months ago

Very extensive collection of species in the large glass houses. Each section is another surprise, ranging from humid tropical to dry desert cactus collections.
The eautiful garden layout includes several ponds and bridges, sections with large trees give a nice shade during warm days while still giving a great view on the historical palace-like central building.

5 kay - 2 months ago

I love the botanical gardens in Bonn so much. If you have the opportunity to take a guided tour, you should absolutely take it! The staff is very passionate about their work and there are some real hidden gems amongst the plants there.

5 Filip Leurs - 2 weeks ago

One of the most beautiful and extensive botanical gardens I've been too. Truly a must visit if plants are of interest to you.

From the large garden that are beautifully scaped with intertwining pathways, to the hidden gems that are the large glasshouses filled with tropical flowers and the amazing giant lilly's.

Loves the little pathway through the north american Sequoia's, really felt like strolling through one of the USA's national parks.

Also while in the gardens you have a great view of the Poppelsdorfer Schloss

5 Pavel D. - 4 weeks ago

Stunning green oasis in the middle of bustling city! One of the most beautiful botanical gardens!

I do love botanical gardens and this one in Bonn is one of the best ones I have visited! The beauty starts with an entrance where the pond is located displaying stunningly colorful water lilies and the backside of the mineralogy museum (it was under scaffolding during our visit). In front of the glasshouse entrance many Australian and African trees are situated sitting in large pots, some I have never seen before like Banksia serrata.

Several greenhouses with different flora are to be visited (rainforest, monsoon, desert house and many others) but one of them is an absolut hidden gem - The victoria glasshouse hiding the giant water lily unfolding its mighty leaves around the pond. It is almost unbelievable to see such a huge plant. Here you can also see Amorphophallus titanum - the plant that smells like rotting corpses when blooming.

Right behind the glasshouses the carnivorous garden can be found - another impressive element of the gardens not to be missed. The reason why I loved it so much was how the plants were displayed - in large concrete pots combined with heather plants, rocks and wood - it looked like a miniature garden, very picturesque.

The outside part of the gardens were very well maintained and it was possible to walk not only on the main paths, but in between flower beds as well. Fountains and lakes were great additions to already perfect gardens and it was beautiful to see animals such as birds and ducks enjoying the gardens as well. I also appreciated the samples of cones and seeds that were attached to trees, so visitors could have an idea of what they look like from up close.
The entrance fee was 3 euro however we didn’t pay anything even though we visited on Sunday, when, based on the website, you have to pay to get in.

Tea house located on the west part of the garden seems like a lovely place to chill in the afternoon, unfortunately we didn’t have time to visit. Apparently great guided tours are available, unfortunately only in German language. Located in walkable distance from the train station and city center.
3 major highlight for me:

Seeing the gigantic Victoria water lilies in the glasshouse
Admiring the amazing Australian plant called Banksia serrata
Seeing the carnivorous gardens in concrete pots

Visited in July 2022.

5 Kateryna Chaika - 10 months ago

One of the best Botanic garden what I have been visited. So cosy atmosphere that I did not want to leave. You can find sequoia tree and other interesting plants.

5 mpalaourg - a year ago

Beautiful garden with a huge variety of flowers, for a nice and relaxing walk under the sun. By walking you can find birds, ducks, frogs and other animals in their habitat. Make sure to go around the little "lake" and over the bridge, were the ducks swim under you.
As of August '21 no Corona restrictions were present.

4 Sara Casadiego - 7 months ago

Beautiful gardens for a nice stroll, the Cafe offers a delicious variety of desserts.