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In addition to walks, you can also enjoy gastronomic delights, such as tea ceremonies in authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Korean tea houses. Welcome to the Gardens of the World! Stroll through the Chinese Garden of the Recovered Moon as you make your way to the tropical paradise of Bali, move from Italy to England in a short walk, all in a massive green oasis in the heart of Berlin's Marzahn district.

Discovering the world's cultures through their gardens

The extensive Marzahn Recreational Park, today better known as the "Gardens of the World", was opened by the East Berlin city government in 1987 to commemorate the city's 750th anniversary.

The last is Germany's largest Chinese garden and marks the reunification of the city of Berlin, with the moon considered symbolic of the perfect harmony and unity of the world according to Chinese teaching.

Gärten der Welt Berlin

Cable car & Natur-Bobbahn

A breathtaking view of the gardens and the surrounding Marzahn, once the largest housing estate in the GDR, can be enjoyed from the Seilbahn am Kienberg.

If you're still craving more after all those fascinating plants, streams, and temples, check out the maze garden and the hedge labyrinth.

Events at Gardens of the World

The Gardens of the World offer not only the complete world of gardening on an area of ​​about 40 hectares. The plants bloom year-round in the Karl-Foerster Perennial Garden.

The Gardens of the World in East Berlin is one of the most beautiful idylls of the city and an oasis for the soul.

The ropeway not only connects the districts of Marzahn and Hellersdorf, but also floats above the Gärten der Welt, giving visitors a unique view of the capital's skyline. The employees of the park also offer guided tours through the gardens for plant enthusiasts and those interested in culture.

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Gärten der Welt

International garden art meets cultural and concert highlights, games, fun and relaxation in the Gärten der Welt.

For weddings and events, you can book the reception hall in the Oriental Garden and the Stone Boat in the Chinese Garden.

The Gardens of the World are the stage for many other events each year: the Cherry Blossom Festival each spring, the Chinese Moon Festival with sparkling lanterns in late summer, and Viva la Musica with concerts and fireworks.

As part of the International Garden Exhibition (IGA) held here in 2017, a modern open-air stage with up to 5,000 seats was also built here. Take a trip around the world, admire exotic flowers and plants from a ropeway or up close, enjoy music in the open air and unwind – the Gärten der Welt are as diverse as their visitors.


As part of the International Garden Exhibition Berlin 2017 (IGA), the Gärten der Welt have grown to 43 hectares and become even more international.


In addition to new gardens, numerous other attractions have also been created.

This makes a trip to the Gardens of the World a breathtaking experience for the whole family.

Highlights from around the world

A Korean tea ceremony, a Japanese cherry blossom festival, and everything else you've ever wanted to know about gardening and horticulture around the world. The arena, which regularly hosts events ranging from classical to pop, can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors.

Over the years, Japanese, Balinese, Middle Eastern, Korean and Christian-themed gardens have been added, as well as the Italian Renaissance Garden and the Chinese Garden of the Recovered Moon. The Gärten der Welt also offer special highlights for younger visitors, including a maze and several playgrounds.


Take a trip around the world on your doorstep in just one day – all this and more is possible in the Gärten der Welt.

The Gärten der Welt in plain English

 

Welcome to the Gärten der Welt (Gardens of the World) website!

Here you can find information in plain English.

 

You’ll find explanations about what the Gärten der Welt are

and what you can do here.

 

At the bottom of the page you will find information about

- Opening times
- Entry prices
- Travelling to us
- Site-Map
- Barrier-free access
- Contact details

         

Discover your Gardens of the World

You can experience so much with us.

Visiting us is like travelling around the world.

 

In the Gärten der Welt there are 22 different garden installations.

They have all been designed by landscape architects from around the world.

The flowers and plants come from many different countries.

Even the construction material and the figures come from all over.

This makes the Gärten der Welt a very special place.

 

The Gärten der Welt also features a cable car.

The cable car allows you to float above the whole area.

 

You’ll also find playgrounds and many art installations.

Gärten der Welt offers a lot to discover.

Concerts and other events also take place often.

 

We are happy to help you plan your visit here.

You can, for example, take part in a guided tour.

Maybe you are also interested in an event?

Our visitor centre is available to answer all your questions.

You can also call us.

All contact information can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

We look forward to your visit.

 

When are the Gärten der Welt open?

The Gärten der Welt are open every day from 9 am.

The ticket office closes about an hour before it gets dark.

In summer, this is no later than 8 pm.

 

You can ride the cable car from 10 am to 6 pm.

The ticket office of the cable car closes at 5.30 pm.

 

The visitor centre is open from 10 am.

 

How much is the entrance fee?

Here you can find out all about our entrance fees.

 

Prices vary seasonally between summer and winter.

In winter, a few garden facilities remain closed.

And in winter fewer flowers are in bloom.

That's why we charge less for entry in winter.

 

Summer prices (beginning of March to the end of October):

€9, €4 reduced

With the cable car:

€12.90, €7.50 reduced

After-work ticket from 5 pm:

€5.50

 

Winter prices (beginning of November to the end of February):

€4, €2 reduced

With the cable car:

€6.90, €4.50 reduced

 

Group tickets (from 15 persons):

€8 per person

With the cable car

€11.90 per person

 

You can also buy tickets online.

To do this, please click on this link:

https://gruen-berlin.ticketfritz.de/Shop/Kachel/tageskarten-gaerten-der-welt?wert=Promotion

 

Who is eligible for a discount?

Discounts are available to:

Schoolchildren with student ID card I

People with disabilities with GdB 50 (degree of disability)

People with a Berlin Pass

 

Who is eligible for free admission?

Free entry is available to:

Children under 5 years of age

Accompanying persons of people with disabilities with B-entry (the B means that an escort person is necessary)

 

 

How do I get into the Gärten der Welt?

There are many different ways to get to the Gärten der Welt.

Here you’ll find all you need to know about your options.

 

Attention!

There are 4 entrances to the Gärten der Welt.

Only 2 entrances have ticket offices.

At the other 2 entrances there are only ticket vending machines.

 

Entrances with ticket offices:

Blumberger Damm 44 (main entrance with visitor centre)

Eisenacher Straße (North entrance)

 

Entrances with ticket machines:

Gottfried-Funeck-Weg (South entrance)

Hellersdorfer Straße (Kienbergpark entrance)

 

Attention!

The ticket machine only accepts debit

or pay VISA card payments.

Payment with cash is unfortunately not possible here.

 

The Hellersdorfer Straße entrance (Kienbergpark) is also the cable car station.

 

By public transport:

 

Blumberger Damm (main entrance)

First take S-Bahn 7 to “Mehrower Allee”.

From there, take bus X69 in the direction of “Köpenick”.

Get off at station “Blumberger Damm / Gärten der Welt”.

The bus lines 154, 191 and 291 also go to the main entrance.

The station is called “Blumberger Damm / Elisabethstraße”.

 

Eisenacher Straße (North entrance)

First take S-Bahn 7 to “Marzahn”.

From there, take bus 195 in the direction of “S-Bhf Mahlsdorf”.

Get off at station “Eisenacher Straße / Gärten der Welt”.

 

Hellersdorfer Straße (Kienbergpark entrance)

Take bus 197 to station “Hellersdorfer Straße / Gärten der Welt”.

Take metro U5 in the direction of Hönow and get off at station “Kienberg - Gärten der Welt”.

 

By car:

 

First, join the A 10,

also known as the “Berliner Ring”.

Then take exit 3 “Berlin-Marzahn”.

Then take L 33 to Landsberger Allee / Blumberger Damm.

Follow the signs from here.

 

From the city centre, drive to Frankfurter Allee.

There, join the B 1 / B 5 to Alt Biesdorf / Blumberger Damm.

Follow the signs from here.

 

Site-Map

We also have a site map.

This shows you exactly where the 4 entrances are located.

The stops are also marked on the site map.

To view the site map, please follow this link:

Lageplan

 

Barrier-free access

The Gärten der Welt are barrier-free.

Barrier-free means

that you can move freely in a wheelchair

or with a children's pram.

 

For our disabled access, we have received the “Travel for all” award

as well as the “Berlin barrier-free” award.

 

The entrances at “Blumberger Damm” (main entrance)

and “Eisenacher Straße” (North entrance) are barrier-free.

They both offer easy access to the park,

for both wheelchairs and children’s prams.

 

In addition, the theme gardens and garden cabinets

can also be visited by wheelchair or with a children's pram.

 

The park contains several barrier-free toilets.

 

Rent a wheelchair

You can also rent a wheelchair for your visit.

Wheelchairs are available at the entrance

“Blumberger Damm” (main entrance)

 

Attention!

We only have a limited number of wheelchairs.

That's why we ask you

to reserve your wheelchair a few days in advance.

All you have to do is call us.

The telephone numbers can be found at the bottom of this page.

 

Contact details

Please call us if you have questions.

We are happy to help you.

 

You can reach our visitor centre under

030 700 906 720.

We are available from 10 am to 6.30 pm.

 

You can also send us an email.

Our email address is:

besucherzentrum(at)gaertenderwelt.de

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Here you can also whizz down into the valley on the natural bobsleigh run at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour through the park landscape.

The scenery could hardly be more beautiful.

gärten der welt english