Parks and Gardens in Southwest Germany

Private and palace gardens

The world of gardens in Baden-Württemberg is as diverse as botany itself. Even in the Middle Ages, people knew about the healing properties of plants. A monk from the island of Reichenau wrote them down 1200 years ago and became a pioneer of garden culture. Castle gardens are often just as impressive as the castles themselves. With sculptures, small arched bridges and exotic plants, they will enchant you in an instant. Whether austere French forms or natural English parks - there is everything here, from small, fine grounds to extensive gardens that seem almost endless.

Lake Constance is known for its floral splendour. The flower island of Mainau attracts thousands of visitors every year. In Hohenlohe, many private individuals have opened their gardens. And in the Swabian Alb with its old orchards, it sometimes seems as if the whole landscape is one big garden.

Green lungs in the city

Garden shows have left their green traces in many places in Baden-Württemberg. Old spa promenades in the Black Forest have been refreshed and dull city districts have been transformed into lively centres. The treasures that lie hidden in the middle of densely built-up centres are often astonishing. People and nature, plants and countless small creatures come together in the gardens. The buzzing of bees is the music that garden enthusiasts love. A composition of nature of unrivalled beauty.