Experiencing Indian summer at the Botanical Garden Berlin

Botanical Garden Berlin: Indian Summer in Dahlem

When Berlin turns gray, the Botanical Garden in Dahlem once again shows what autumn is capable of in terms of colors. Approximately 20,000 plant species grow on around 43 hectares, arranged according to the concept „The World in a Garden,“ developed by Adolf Engler at the end of the 19th century. In October and November, maples and oaks turn yellow, orange, and deep red. Especially in the North American section, this feels like a small Indian Summer in Berlin’s southwest.

The garden belongs to the Free University of Berlin and is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. Half a day can easily be spent between the arboretum, Italian Garden, and wide meadows. In autumn, the garden’s mushroom consultation is also worthwhile, where collected mushrooms can be identified.

Great Tropical House in the Botanical Garden: Warmth on Cold Days

On cool days, it’s worth switching to the greenhouses. The Great Tropical House was built in 1906 and 1907, measures 60 by 30 meters, and is 23 meters high. This makes it one of the largest greenhouses in the world. Inside, giant bamboo with stalks around 26 meters high grows, and some palm ferns are over 150 years old. All greenhouses are barrier-free accessible.

Admission costs 10 euros, reduced 5 euros, children up to 14 years accompanied are free. Those who arrive in the late afternoon only pay the reduced price. The Botanical Museum is currently closed for renovation; a coffee cart is available during the season. Two entrances at Königin-Luise-Platz and Unter den Eichen make the garden easily accessible by bus and S-Bahn.