• DZT/Bürgerpark Bremen
    Bremen Bürgerpark – elephant statue made from bricks ©DZT/Bürgerpark Bremen (Michael Pasdzior)
  • DZT/Planten un Blomen
    Hamburg, Planten un Blomen Park – nightly light and water show ©DZT/Planten un Blomen (Michael Pasdzior)
  • imago
    Berlin, fountain in front of the tropical house in the botanical gardens ©imago (Günter Schneider)
  • DZT/Thüringer Freizeit und Bäder GmbH
    Erfurt, egapark ©DZT/Thüringer Freizeit und Bäder GmbH (Bildarchiv Monheim)
  • DZT/Bayerische Verwaltung der Staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen
    Munich, Nymphenburg Palace and Badenburg Lake ©DZT/Bayerische Verwaltung der Staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen (Ernst Wrba)
  • Bad Pyrmont Park
  • DZT/Palmengarten Frankfurt
    Frankfurt/Main, Palmengarten botanical gardens – cacti in the Tropicarium ©DZT/Palmengarten Frankfurt (Ernst Wrba)
  • DZT
    Munich, English Garden and Chinese Pagoda ©DZT (Andrew Cowin)
  • DZT
    Aschaffenburg, Schönbusch Palace and Park ©DZT (Jochen Keute)
  • DZT
    Stuttgart, Wilhelma zoological and botanical gardens ©DZT (Werner H. Müller)
  • DZT/Gärten ohne Grenzen
    Merzig, Garden of the Senses – geometric sculpture of concrete steles and shallow ponds ©DZT/Gärten ohne Grenzen (Mark Wohlrab)
  • DZT
    Mettlach, Abbey Park – parklands with bridge ©DZT (Mark Wohlrab)
  • DZT/Verwaltung der Staatlichen Schlösser & Gärten Hessen
    Kassel, Wilhelmshöhe Palace ©DZT/Verwaltung der Staatlichen Schlösser & Gärten Hessen (Mark Wohlrab)
  • DZT/Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord GmbH
    Duisburg-Nord Industrial Landscape Park – garden with ore carrier ©DZT/Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord GmbH (Mark Wohlrab)
  • DZT/Rosenstadt Sangerhausen GmbH
    Sangerhausen, European Rosarium – rose gate ©DZT/Rosenstadt Sangerhausen GmbH (Bildarchiv Monheim)
  • DZT/Hambacher Schloss
    Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Hambach Castle – model of the Hambach Festival (1832) ©DZT/Hambacher Schloss (Mark Wohlrab)

Snapshots of the past – history brought to life

Away from the noise and bustle, Germany's Palaces, Parks and Gardens give you the chance to relax, see the sights, or simply stroll around. They are masterpieces of their time and have lost none of their appeal over the centuries.

These superb historical attractions reflect the courtly traditions of old, combine natural beauty and architecture, and will whisk you back to days long past. One of the many places in which flowers offer a visual and sensual feast is Palmengarten Frankfurt. Another oasis of green in the heart of a city is Bürgerpark Bremen, whereas Duisburg-Nord Industrial Landscape Park presents a symbiosis of history and high-tech.

Marvel at horticultural finesse and landscaped parks and discover a world of variety at these superb attractions.