Herzogspark

Herzogspark is a botanical garden situated along the Danube River in Regensburg, featuring multiple planted sections and a medieval tower. The grounds include a Renaissance garden with geometric patterns formed by boxwood hedges and a Shakespeare garden with literary connections.

The site was originally a moated area within the city walls that transformed into a private noble garden after 1293. It became public property in 1935.

The garden displays plants arranged in ways that reflect how gardeners have organized knowledge about the plant world over time. The layout shows classical design principles that visitors can still observe in their original patterns today.

The park sits directly along the river and is easily walkable from the city center. The tower can be visited during summer months, but the grounds typically close early in the evening.

Where a medieval moat once stood, a specialized collection of rhododendrons now grows. A lily pond with goldfish adds an unexpected layer to this transformed historical space.

GPS coordinates: 49.02310,12.08220

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51