Munich, in the heart of Europe

The Botanischer Garten
in the Bavarian capital city of Munich

The gardens are situated on the west side of the city near to the Schloß Nymphenburg. Tram 17 from Hauptbahnhof stops right outside. The park like design of the garden was created between 1909 to 1914. A restaurant is open most days for meals, light refreshments and good Munich beer.

Munich Botanical garden

Munich Botanical gardens

A wide range of plants and trees cover a large area. A glasshouse has many varieties from around the world. The flowers and blooms are well worth seeing. A small entrance charge is made. When visiting Munich for the Oktoberfest, end of September, this is a great place to visit.
There are two Botanical Gardens in Munich. The older garden is near to the Hauptbahnhof. The garden at Nymphenburg Schloß has more than 15,000 different plants. The Magnolia trees make a spectacular display in spring time. The garden has the oldest tree in Munich. Munich Botanical garden magnolia
Munich Botanical garden orchid The largest collection of orchids in Germany are on display in the environmentally controlled hothouse. This is very popular on Saturday's and Sunday's.

Munich Botanical garden

Munich Botanical garden

Munich Botanical garden

Munich Botanical garden

 

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