Berggarten

The Berggarten is a botanical garden in Herrenhausen-Stöcken with around twelve thousand plant species spread across multiple greenhouses and outdoor grounds. The collection displays tropical, desert, and regional vegetation in carefully designed spaces.

This garden began in 1704 as a mulberry plantation for silk production and evolved over the centuries into a center for plant research and cultivation. That transformation shows how the site's purpose and importance grew over time.

The Berggarten houses one of Europe's largest orchid collections, with hundreds of blooming specimens displayed in specialized exhibition buildings. Visitors can see how these plants are arranged and cared for, offering a close look at their diversity and beauty.

The garden is open year-round, with different plants blooming each season and making visits worthwhile at any time. Guided tours and educational programs about botany are regularly available.

A new exhibition building scheduled to open in 2025 will house plants from the Canary Islands and feature rotating botanical displays. This project allows visitors to discover rare species from specialized regions.

Location: Herrenhausen-Stöcken

Part of: Herrenhausen Gardens

Website: https://hannover.de/Herrenhausen/Herrenhäuser-Gärten/Berggarten

GPS coordinates: 52.39410,9.69876

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40