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Alter Botanischer Garten
A botanical treasure in a historic setting
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Stroll through the Old Botanical Garden in Göttingen and explore over 12,000 plant species nestled in the university's historic surroundings. This 5-hectare oasis offers peace and wonder, where science meets nature in perfect harmony. Be inspired by the diversity of flora and uncover the botanical splendor of centuries past.
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Housing over 12,000 different plant species, the Old Botanical Garden is home to one of the most diverse botanical collections in Germany.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1736
- Opening Date
- 1736
- Former Name
- Hortus medicus
- Opening Hours
- Nov-Feb Mo-Su,PH 08:00-16:00; Mar-Oct Mo-Su,PH 08:00-18:30; Dec 24-Dec 26,Dec 31-Jan 1 off
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- altgart.uni-goettingen.de
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Part of These Trails
462 Years of GöttingenStop 10 of 12
Classical GöttingenStop 2 of 11
Location
Nearby

Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen
181 m away

Archäologisches Institut
106 m away

Städtisches Museum
246 m away

Deutsches Theater
256 m away

Reformkirche
203 m away

St. James's Church
366 m away

Akademie der Wissenschaften
391 m away

Göttinger 7
305 m away