At a glance
Location
Köln
Category
Attractions & experiences , Parks & Gardens
| Location | Köln |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions & experiences , Parks & Gardens |
Would you like to take a stroll through Cologne’s oldest and most traditional public park? If so, go to the Botanical Garden, which is located in Riehl, a northern district of Cologne near the left bank of the Rhine. The Botanical Garden, with its splendid Flora event venue, covers an area of 11.5 hectares. It was established in the 19th century and is visited by more than a million people every year. Flora and the Botanical Garden were initially separated by a wall, but they have been treated as a unity since 1920.
This extensive complex is home to more than 10,000 species of plants. It invites visitors to take walks that combine relaxation with opportunities to learn something about the world of plants and flowers. As you walk between the exotic plants in the tropical greenhouses and the Palm House, you’ll feel you’re in the midst of a rain forest.
The Flora in Cologne — the historic building at the heart of this symmetrically designed garden complex — was reopened in 2014 after a three-year renovation period. The events staged in this elegant setting range from conferences, concerts and social gatherings to weddings and gala celebrations.
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Informations
- Eligibility
- Suitable for Pushchair
- Other Furnishing/Equipment
- Barrier-free access
- Openings
Flora and Botanical Garden are open during the following hours:Weekday Time of day Monday - Sunday 08:00 to 21:00
Garden: all year round, 8 a.m. daily until dusk (maximum until 9 p.m. in summer).
Greenhouses: daily from October to March from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from April to September daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (currently only subtropical) - Price info The entrance is free.
- Directions By bus and train:
Tram line 18, stop Zoo/Flora
tram line 16, stop "Kinderkrankenhaus
Bus 140, bus stop Zoo/Flora - More info Dogs are not allowed in the Flora and Botanical Gardens. There is also a ban on picnics and cycling. Film and photo work as well as events require permission.
The entrance area is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Access at ground level is limited to a maximum of 3 centimetres, or a maximum gradient of 6 per cent over a ramp. The door width is greater than 90 centimetres.
The paths in the Flora are easy to negotiate with a wheelchair, except for a hill with alpine mountain flora. In addition, there are gradients of more than 8 percent in a greenhouse.