Der Herzogin Garten

Der Herzogin Garten is a green space in central Dresden composed of reconstructed orangery buildings, open park areas, and modern residential quarters. The site sits adjacent to the Zwinger palace and features multiple sections with varied landscaping and architectural styles.

The site originated as a princely garden in 1591 and later developed into a major botanical collection under Augustus the Strong in the early 1700s. Following World War II destruction, the area remained largely abandoned until reconstruction efforts began in the early 2000s.

The site serves as a shared green space where locals and visitors experience how historical gardening traditions blend with contemporary urban life. You can observe how the reconstructed elements reference the past while the space functions as a modern neighborhood park.

The site is easily accessible from the Zwinger and centrally located in Dresden, making it straightforward to reach by public transport. Most areas are freely accessible and provide green spaces for walking and relaxing.

The site preserves memories of one of the largest baroque botanical collections that was nearly lost forever. The current reconstruction demonstrates how archaeologists and gardeners used old plans and records to recover traces of this vanished world.

Location: Dresden

GPS coordinates: 51.05440,13.73000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04