Orangerie

The Orangerie is a Baroque garden complex in Gotha with two main buildings flanking an amphitheater-shaped garden dotted with walking paths, lakes, and ornamental features. The entire grounds span a large area with numerous pathways and water features integrated throughout.

Duke Friedrich III of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg commissioned architect Gottfried Heinrich Krohne to design this French-inspired garden, which was built between 1747 and 1774. The grounds emerged during an era when such princely gardens were fashionable across Europe.

The name comes from the orange trees that were cultivated here for centuries and shaped the entire grounds. Today, visitors come to stroll and enjoy events held throughout the year across the expansive area.

The grounds are located at Schlossplatz 1 in Gotha and are easy to reach, with parking available near Friedenstein Castle. The pathways are designed to accommodate different visitor needs and make it easy to explore the entire area.

The grounds feature the Mercury Temple, a classical structure built between 1775 and 1777. The Holy Island also contains the burial site of Duke Ernst II and serves as a quiet corner of the entire grounds.

Location: Gotha

GPS coordinates: 50.94681,10.70893

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05