Botanischer Garten Marburg

Botanischer Garten Marburg spreads across Lahnberge hill with specialized sections for alpine plants, medicinal herbs, and a large arboretum collection. Greenhouses contain tropical and subtropical species year-round.

This garden was built between 1961 and 1977 at its current location, replacing an older botanical garden from 1810. Its opening coincided with the university's 450th anniversary celebration.

The systematic garden section arranges plants by biological families, helping visitors understand how species relate to one another. This layout reveals the hidden connections within plant diversity.

You can walk through open areas and greenhouses that are open year-round on winding paths. The hilltop location means some paths slope upward, so comfortable shoes are helpful.

Bronze Age burial mounds are scattered across the grounds for visitors to spot while exploring. One greenhouse becomes a butterfly habitat from May through October, filling with colorful species.

Location: Marburg

GPS coordinates: 50.80300,8.80938

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08