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Potsdam Paradise Garden: A Botanical Retreat

Discover a serene escape in Potsdam's Paradise Garden, a botanical haven showcasing diverse plant life and tranquil landscapes within the city's Botanical Garden.

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The Potsdam Paradise Garden, nestled within the city's Botanical Garden, offers a serene escape with diverse plant life and meticulously designed landscapes. Established in 1950, it showcases a blend of horticultural displays and tranquil water features, ideal for leisurely exploration and relaxation.

A brief summary to Potsdam Paradise Garden in the Botanical Garden

  • Maulbeerallee 2, Potsdam, Westliche Vorstadt, 14469, DE

Local tips

  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lush lawns or find a quiet bench to sit and immerse yourself in the garden's beauty.
  • Visit the greenhouses to explore a diverse collection of tropical and subtropical plants.
  • Take your time to appreciate the intricate designs and historical context reflected in the garden's landscape architecture.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), take Bus 695 to the Orangerie stop. From there, it's a short walk to the Botanical Garden entrance. A single ticket for public transport in Potsdam costs approximately €2-€4. Alternatively, take Tram 96 towards Campus Jungfernsee and get off at Volkspark. The Biosphäre Potsdam is in front of the Volkspark.

  • Walking

    From the Orangery Palace in Sanssouci Park, walk southwest along Maulbeerallee. The Botanical Garden will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. Note that there may be limited parking available near the Botanical Garden.

  • Car

    From the A115 highway, follow signs towards Potsdam city center (Stadtmitte). Exit onto B1 and turn onto Am Neuen Garten. Continue on this road until you reach Maulbeerallee. Turn right onto Maulbeerallee, and you will find the Potsdam Paradise Garden located at Maulbeerallee 2, 14469 Potsdam. Parking is limited, especially on weekends. Several parking garages are available in Potsdam, such as the Karstadt Zentrum parking garage (€1.00 per 30 minutes, daily rate €15.00).

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The Potsdam Paradise Garden, located within the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam, is a captivating sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Established in 1950, the Botanical Garden was created on the site of the former terraced garden of the Sanssouci Court Gardens. The Paradise Garden, specifically, occupies the northern part of the Botanical Garden and serves as a teaching and display garden. As you stroll through the Paradise Garden, you'll encounter a diverse array of plants and flowers, each carefully curated to showcase its unique beauty. Thoughtfully designed pathways guide you through lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and serene water features, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and peace. The garden's design reflects various styles and periods of landscape architecture, offering a rich historical context to your visit. The Botanical Garden cultivates around 9,000 plant taxa, with excellent collections of succulents, Begoniaceae, Araceae, Aizoaceae, Haworthia, ferns, Australian Proteaceae, and orchids. The Botanical Garden also features collections from East Asia and Eurasian steppes, the Central European deciduous forest, North American prairies, and an alpine garden. The garden's ten greenhouses house approximately 4,600 tropical and subtropical species, including coffee and cocoa trees, sugarcane, cotton, cassava, guava, begonias, and carnivorous plants.

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