Botanischer Garten Marburg

The garden extends across 20 hectares on Lahnberge hill, featuring specialized areas for alpine plants, medicinal herbs, and an extensive arboretum collection.

The garden moved to its current location between 1961 and 1977, replacing the old botanical garden from 1810 and celebrating its inauguration with the university's 450th anniversary.

The systematic garden section presents plant families according to biological classification, supporting research programs in photosynthesis and molecular genetics.

Visitors can explore both outdoor areas and greenhouses covering 1,700 square meters, with specialized sections for tropical and subtropical plant species throughout the year.

Bronze Age burial mounds remain preserved within the garden grounds, while a dedicated greenhouse transforms into a butterfly habitat from May through October.

Location: Marburg

GPS coordinates: 50.80300,8.80938

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:27