Glimpse a world tour without leaving Berlin at The Garden of Diversity. Here in the middle of Berlin’s Marzahn district, lies a horticultural treasure. It is known as the Gardens of the World. These gardens show flowers, plants, and cultures from across the globe.
The Garden of Diversity began as Marzahn Recreational Park. It opened in 1987 to mark Berlin’s 750th anniversary. Over time, it grew to include many international themed gardens. Discover the Japanese, Balinese, Middle Eastern, Korean, and Christian gardens. Each space offers a unique glimpse into different cultures.
Germany’s largest Chinese garden is here. It is named the Chinese Garden of the Recovered Moon. This garden symbolizes the reunification of Berlin. Chinese teaching considers the moon a symbol of world harmony.
The Karl-Foerster Perennial Garden blooms year-round. The Water Gardens of the Promenade Aquatica enhance the themed gardens. The rose garden and rhododendron groves fill the air with scents each spring. Discover global gardening, horticulture, culture, and architecture here at The Garden of Diversity.
Experience Europe’s green diversity. Marvel at Bali or China’s nature. Explore religious traditions in the Christian, Oriental, or Jewish gardens. Find inspiration in Aboriginal fire stick farming. Experience Korean tea ceremonies in traditional tea huts. Explore the maze garden and hedge labyrinth. Ride the cable car for a birds-eye view.
The Garden of Diversity hosts many events each year. Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival each spring. See the Chinese Moon Festival with lanterns in late summer. Attend Viva la Musica with concerts and fireworks.
The Gardens of the World offer services for visitors with visual impairments and mobility constraints. Free wheelchairs and accessible toilets are available. It was Germany’s first park to receive the Signet Accessibility Award for accessible features marketing.
There are several playgrounds for kids and a maze to keep them entertained. The water playground “Konrad rides into the South Seas” is based on Erich Kästner’s novel “Der 35. Mai”. It features a climbing whale, water forest, hammock, trampoline, and South Sea huts. Children’s rallies help kids explore the gardens in a playful way.
The Gardens of the World connect to the Kienberg underground station via a cable car. Attractions like the Wolkenhain and Natur-Bobbahn are easily accessible. The natural bobsleigh run offers summer tobogganing.
The Gardens of the World started in 1987 for the Berlin Garden Show. The Chinese Garden opened in 2000. Themed gardens from different regions, eras, and cultures were gradually added. The International Garden Exhibition (IGA) Berlin took place here in 2017. Further landscape spaces, buildings, art, and playgrounds were created for the IGA.
A day pass to the Gardens of the World costs 7 Euros. Take the bus to Blumberger Damm/Eisenacher Straße. Parking is limited. The visitor center is at the main entrance on Blumberger Damm. It serves as a meeting, conference, and information venue.
Discover flowers and plants from around the world. Explore foreign cultures. Enjoy music under the sky. Relax. The Gardens of the World are diverse. Your journey starts at the Kienberg in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. Take the cable car from the U5 station “Kienberg – Gardens of the World”. Enjoy the view over Berlin.
Eleven themed gardens and nine international garden galleries await. Discover seas of flowers and plants from everywhere. Find inspiration in architecture or ancient rituals. The Water Gardens, rose garden, and rhododendron grove enrich the themed gardens. Playgrounds and the Maze await the little ones.
The Gardens of the World expanded for the International Garden Exhibition (IGA) 2017. Discover horticultural and architectural highlights, art, and concert highlights. The visitor and conference center was built for IGA Berlin 2017. It accommodates up to 300 people with a view of the natural surroundings. The conference center makes the gardens a space for everyone. The Garden of Diversity awaits your discovery.