Gardens of the World Berlin: A Green Oasis in the Metropolis

Most people associate the Berlin district of Marzahn with dreary concrete blocks. However, amidst the former satellite city lies the Gardens of the World, a green oasis. In one day, visitors can walk from China to Bali, explore the oriental garden with fountains and ponds, or conquer the maze that spans 21 acres. We will show you what you shouldn't miss on a short trip to the Gardens of the World in Berlin-Marzahn, and give you an overview of the most beautiful gardens and corners of the park at the foot of Kienberg.

The whole world united in one garden: That's what the area in the northeastern part of Berlin offers. At the heart of the district lies the Gardens of the World, not just any park, but a landscaped area that attracts numerous visitors from all over Germany each year with its colorful floral landscapes and variety. From the otherwise rather unremarkable Eisenacher Straße, you can enter the recreation park, which was inaugurated in 1987 during the 750th anniversary celebration of Berlin and the Berlin Garden Show. Along with the recreational areas of the neighboring Kienberg and the Wuhletal, the total area is around 100 hectares. After reunification, the park underwent redesign and expansion primarily meant for the 300,000 residents of the district. In 1991, it was decided to rename the area to Recreation Park Marzahn. It was only in October 2000, during the opening of the first themed garden, that it received its current name.

The diversity of the gardens began with the Chinese Garden, still one of the highlights of any park visit today. The idea to create a China-inspired area emerged back in 1994, coinciding with the beginning of a sister city relationship between Berlin and Beijing. The Garden of the Reclaimed Moon, as the Chinese Garden is called, was designed using wood, stones, and sculptures delivered directly from the Chinese capital. Today, the park impresses with its subtle colors and the 4,500 square meter lake. Also noteworthy is the Korean Garden, which opened in 2006. As a gift from the city of Seoul to Berlin, it authentically reflects Korean garden art as well. Natural materials, open courtyards, and bamboo trees define the character of this park area. Equally impressive is the Karl Foerster Perennial Garden, with its colorful flowers and pond, an important part of the Gardens of the World since 1987 and an example of German gardening art. The Oriental Garden is especially paradisiacal during the warm summer months. It unites garden traditions from various Islamic countries, including Morocco and Egypt. Relatively new, but equally impressive is the Christian Garden, featuring blooming perennials and gravel paths. The centerpiece of the garden is a 100-meter-long corridor that hides lines from the Bible and quotes from famous poets and philosophers. To read them all, visitors need to take their time. Less time-consuming, but just as beautiful, is the Italian Renaissance garden styled after Tuscan villa gardens.

Those who want to explore the Gardens of the World can do so all year round. The park is particularly beautiful in summer, when it is open from 9 AM until dusk. Each year, around 800,000 Berlin visitors and garden enthusiasts flock to the Gardens of the World in Marzahn. Since 2013, the Gardens of the World have been undergoing renovations and expansions for the Federal Garden Show in Berlin, which will take place in 2017. A tenth themed garden, the English Garden, is planned as part of this project. A day ticket costs 5 Euros during the peak season, while in autumn and winter, visitors pay only about 3 Euros for a tour through the magnificent gardens. A small surcharge applies for themed tours. The Gardens of the World can be found at Eisenacher Straße 99. We also show you other noteworthy attractions and sights in Berlin here.

Further information about the Gardens of the World can also be found on the pages of Grün Berlin GmbH.