Botanical Garden of Kiel University
Botanischer Garten Kiel
A large botanical garden north of the university campus, with greenhouses, an alpine rock garden and world flora sections worth exploring.
The Botanical Garden of Kiel University covers about 8 hectares. It is arranged by geographic region, with sections for European, Asian and North American plants and an alpine rock garden. The greenhouses hold tropical rainforest plants, cacti and succulents, along with various specialty collections. Entry is free, but the greenhouses have shorter opening hours. It is in the northern part of the university campus, about 15 minutes by bus from the city center, and is ideal for plant lovers and visitors who enjoy a quiet walk.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (shorter hours for the greenhouse)
Nearby sights
- Kiel City Hall
- Kiel Canal Holtenau Locks
- Zoological Museum of Kiel University
- St. Nikolai, Kiel
- Kunsthalle zu Kiel
- Kiel Maritime Museum
- Kiellinie
- Open-Air Museum Molfsee