The BotanischeGärten der Universität Bonn is one of the oldest gardens in North Alps. It is spread lavishly across the Clemensruh Palace (PoppelsdorferSchloss) covering 6.5 hectares of land.  For 400 years, it served as a place of extensive botanical research on plant cultivation and horticulture. The garden has been part of the University of Bonn since its inception in 1818. Today, it has more than 8000 plant species from across the world conserved in separate sections, maintained by the University.

The garden is divided into:

• Systematic section: 1200 species with evolutionary explanations
• Arboretum: 700 species of woody plants
• Geographical section
• Biotope and endangered plants section
• Greenhouse

The key attractions in the garden are:

• Mediterranean House
• House of ferns
• House of palms
• Victoria house
• Beech trees over 200 years old
• Titan arums

The idea to turn the garden into a lab of scientific botany was conceived by Dr. Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck. Its present layout was restored in 1979 after being damaged in World War II. The 15th century painting of the garden is also exhibited in the garden area.

• This attraction is also known as The Bonn Botanic Garden.
• There are education signs in the garden to help locate the plants and layouts.
• Permanent public displays can be used for reference.
• Guided tours are available on prior reservation.
• Some parts of the garden are permanently closed for visitors. Don’t trespass into such areas.

• Sundays and Public holidays: € 3 

Conservatories:

• 10 am-12 noon; 2 pm- 4 pm
• Closed between 12 noon- 2 pm
• Sundays: Closed between 10 am- 5:30 pm
• Saturdays : Closed

General Guided tours:

• Sundays and Public Holidays: 11 am- 3 pm

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