Old Botanical Garden, Kiel, Cultural heritage botanical garden in Brunswik, Kiel, Germany.
The Old Botanical Garden in Kiel covers 2.5 hectares with curved pathways, several ponds, and collections of herbaceous plants along Düsternbrooker Weg. The layout blends open lawns with planted beds, creating a calm space within the urban environment.
The garden began in 1825 as a private park created by tobacco manufacturer Abraham Christian Brauer and became part of the University of Kiel in 1868. This transition transformed it into an important green learning space for the academic institution.
The former garden inspector's cottage now houses the Literature House of Schleswig-Holstein, hosting readings and literary events throughout the year. Visitors can experience the region's contemporary cultural life while exploring this converted space.
The garden is located at Düsternbrooker Weg 19 and remains open daily without entrance fees. Visitors can explore the grounds anytime from morning until evening at their own pace.
Two specimens of dawn redwood from Arnold Arboretum seeds were planted in 1948 and rank among the earliest of this species in Europe. These trees stand as living witnesses to a botanical collection of international importance.
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