Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen University

The Old Botanical Garden of Göttingen University is a research facility featuring greenhouses, outdoor display sections, and specialized areas organized by plant families. The complex spans multiple levels and connects different zones in a functional arrangement.

Albrecht von Haller founded this garden in 1736 as a medicinal herb collection for the university's physicians and pharmacists. It later expanded into a comprehensive botanical research facility with structures built during the 1800s.

The garden displays plants from Alpine and Harz mountain regions, reflecting the university's botanical research traditions. Visitors encounter specimens that remain important for scientific teaching and collection purposes.

The garden is accessible through several entrances with clearly marked paths connecting the different sections. Most greenhouses are easy to reach, though some specialized collections are located on different levels.

Underground tunnels link the greenhouse areas together and allow the movement of plants and materials without using outdoor paths. This hidden infrastructure shows how the complex was designed for practical scientific work.

Location: Göttingen

Inception: 1736

Founders: Albrecht von Haller

Official opening: 1736

Address: Untere Karspüle 2, 37073 Göttingen

Website: http://altgart.uni-goettingen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.53820,9.93670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22