Rhododendron-Park Bremen, Botanical garden in Horn-Lehe, Germany
The Rhododendron-Park Bremen is a botanical garden spread across a large area, where thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas grow beneath tall beech and oak trees. The site also features plant collections representing different climatic regions around the world.
The park was established in 1933 when the German Rhododendron Society transformed farmland and forest into a public garden, opening to visitors in 1937. This founding marked the beginning of its role as a major plant collection site.
The name reflects the thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas that cover the grounds and bloom brilliantly each spring, visible among the tall beech and oak trees. These flowering plants have become the defining feature that visitors notice when walking through the park.
The best way to experience the grounds is by walking at a leisurely pace through the different planted areas. A separate visitor center with greenhouses provides shelter during poor weather and displays tropical and subtropical environments.
The visitor center Botanika recreates realistic ecosystems within the park, including a Himalayan section and rainforest environment that bring distant environments within reach. Visitors can explore these isolated habitats in one place without needing to travel far.
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