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Gardens of the World

Known locally as Gärten der Welt

A large landscape park of international garden traditions, useful when you want a slower half-day away from the central sightseeing circuit.

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Gardens of the World A.Savin · CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
3 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A large landscape park of international garden traditions, useful when you want a slower half-day away from the central sightseeing circuit.

What you will see

  • Chinese Garden.
  • Oriental and Japanese gardens.
  • Cable car when operating.

History

The site expanded from a GDR-era recreation park and was transformed through themed gardens and the 2017 International Garden Exhibition.

Photographs

Gardens of the World

A.Savin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Treat it as a half-day, not an add-on.

  2. 2

    Best on a dry day unless you are comfortable with long outdoor periods.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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