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Exploring our city doesn’t have to be expensive, it’s just a matter of finding the right excursion in Düsseldorf at an affordable price.
Believe it or not, The Botanischer Garten (Botancial Gardens) in Düsseldorf is free (along with more than 100 other awesome things to do in Düsseldorf). It is open to the public on weekends and weekdays and is full of wildlife and flora.
It is a teaching and research space but is open for visitors to explore the grounds. They also host various events and exhibitions over the duration of the year! While I don’t believe they have all of the information online, you can pick up a brochure while you’re there that offers all of the programs for the year.
Near the entrance of the gardens, you’ll find their 18-meter high geodesic dome which is home to a variety of plants from various climates – all gigantic in size!
Where is this magical place?
The Botanischer Garten is located behind the Heinrich Heine Universistät campus in Bilk, Düsseldorf. There is parking at the university (P1 and P2) that you can park in for free, and it’s only about a 4-minute walk to the front entrance of the Botanischer Garten.
How long should I spend there?
Depending on how much time you’re interested in spending surrounded by nature, you can take a sneak peek in just under an hour, or you can hang out and enjoy nature for the day!
There are pocket maps when you enter that will guide you around the natural space and will take you on a beautiful journey through their various gardens. Take a stroll along the pond while you visit gardens from South Africa, Central Europe, Japan, China, North America, and more. There’s also a neat space designated to teaching community members about the plants that we can live off of including vegetables, herbs, cotton, oils, fruits, and more.
The grounds are open from March to October:
- Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm
- Saturday: 1pm – 6pm
- Sunday & Holidays: 10am – 6pm
The grounds are open from April to September:
- Monday – Friday: 8am – 7pm
- Saturday: 1pm – 7pm
- Sunday & Holidays: 10am – 7pm
The grounds are open November to February:
- Monday to Friday: 8am – 4pm
- Saturday, Sunday & all Holidays: CLOSED
The Botanical Gardens in Düsseldorf were actually founded in 1974 and are visited annually by about 70,000 people.
Guided tours can be arranged via email that start at 2 Euro per child and 3 Euro per adult.
Taking the bus? To get to this excursion in Düsseldorf, you can get to the Botanical Gardens using various buses and streetcars. Get off at the final stop: Universität Ost/Botanischer Garten.
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