Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen

The Alter Botanischer Garten Tubingen is a university garden divided into different plant collections, greenhouses, and organized walkways for research and teaching. The layout arranges specimens from around the world in separate sections, each cared for according to the needs of its plants.

The garden was founded in 1535 by Leonhart Fuchs as a medicinal plant collection for university medical research. Over centuries, researchers and teachers expanded the collection by gathering and documenting new plant species from various regions.

The garden displays plants from different climate zones and serves as a place where visitors explore the variety of botanical life. Students and guests walk through and observe how plants thrive in different growing environments.

The garden offers peaceful pathways to explore and is marked with informational signs explaining which plants grow in each area. Visitors should wear suitable shoes, as the paths can vary in accessibility depending on the season.

The greenhouse collection includes specialized structures such as a palm house from the 1800s, displaying exotic plants under controlled conditions. These historic buildings remain in use today and house rare species that are difficult to find in the wild.

Location: Tübingen

Inception: 1535

GPS coordinates: 48.52340,9.05710

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20