Botanischer Garten der Stadt Wilhelmshaven

The Wilhelmshaven Botanical Garden is a green space of about 6000 square meters displaying collections of northern German flora. It features different natural environments like heath, dunes, forests, meadows, and pond areas alongside greenhouses for warmth-loving plants.

The garden began in 1947 as a school project on the grounds of Grodenschule, which had been damaged during World War II bombing raids. It was later developed into a public botanical garden to serve the community's interests.

The garden displays plants from Mediterranean, tropical, and subtropical regions that visitors can explore throughout the year. These collections help people understand how different climates support very different types of plant life and crops.

The garden is easy to walk through, with clearly marked plant zones and areas that help visitors navigate the space. Signage throughout explains the different plant groups and natural environments on display.

The garden grows Victoria cruziana water lilies, giant aquatic plants that create a striking sight in the pond areas. Special sections display medicinal plants that were historically important for traditional healing practices in the region.