Munich Kids

Munich’s Botanical Gardens (Botanischer Garten) are a real treasure that you should visit at least once while you are in Munich.  You can visit anytime throughout the year, as the flower beds are replanted seasonally, and there is a series of glassed-in green houses for indoor plants. 

The gardens are on the grounds of the Botanical Insititute and they neighbor the park grounds of the Nymphenburg Castle to the south.  It truly is a beautiful site (and sight!).

There is a  sunken formal garden laid out in front of the Institute buildings.  An attractive waterlily pond divides the formal garden of the Schmuckhof.  Additional collections include a spring garden, ecological and genetic selection, peony and iris beds, Bavarian native plant community, moor and heather garden, and a lovely arboretum that includes trees from around the world.   There is also a very picturesque cafe that opens onto the rose gardens.

The gardens are a very beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon, even with three small boys in tow!  Actually, the kids loved the Botanical Gardens.  The only difficulty is in trying to keep them from straying off the paths.  Importantly, the gardens are wheelchair and stroller accessible. 

There are special collections and exhibitions throughout the year, as well as special programs for children.  Check the website for current information.

Entrance fee is 3,00 EUR for adults.  Children up to age 12 are free. 

Address:  Main entrance at Menzinger Strasse 65

Telephone:  178 61 310

Website: http://www.botmuc.de/index.html

Nearest Public Transportation:  Tram 17 (can be taken from Hauptbahnhof) goes directly to the main entrance - stop is called Botanischer Garten