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Palmengarten

4.7 (175 reviews)
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Kim S.

Beautiful place to visit if you enjoy botanicals. It was pouring rain when we went. The flowers were gorgeous, and there were many different greenhouses representing all of the climates of the world.

Yasser H.

This is probably one of the most fantastic places I've been too, and it was very much similar to the Buchard gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. While botany, is not my expertise, I couldn't help myself notice of how interesting it was to read and learn about all the plants, flowers, leaves, seasons, harvesting etc etc. I could have easily spent the entire day, studying each and every species of plant in great detail, but my children's impatience, cut the trip short by half. What a magnificent display of all the plants that were kept and maintained and how they are harvested thru out the course of the year. I'm glad we were given a map to navigate thru the park, otherwise we would have been long lost. Another fun part of the tour, was the boat ride in the little lake/ pond that I think was 5 euros. Or maybe 10 euros for the family. A great spot to visit.

John H.

With a 36-degree C day in front of us, we decided the Palmengarten might be a good place to visit for shade and water views. It's an easy one-transfer S-Bahn ride from FRA airport. The size of the place felt similar to the Botanical Gardens in my home area of STL. We discovered beautiful and well-cared-for garden areas, a butterfly house, and shaded resting areas. It was a great spot to spend a few hours.

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Angel W.

Pre-covid review Loved our time here! We had a free day to spend in Frankfurt and decided to jump on the hop on/off bus and tour the city. We stopped at a few museums on the way & Palmengarten was on my list!! We didn't get to spend as much time here as we'd have liked, but got to walk throughout most of the grounds. I got to see lily pads that were flipped over, I've never seen that before! They were huge lily pads! The grounds were gorgeous! Lots of flowers throughout. Loved the bamboo forest! They had a lovely greenhouse also! Huge fountain! The day we visited was pretty quiet and we didn't see too many people there. It's not a huge garden area and you can see everything within 2 hours. It's a bit tucked away from the main street and we had to walk a few blocks to get out. Also, the entrance wasn't the easiest to find. Definitely recommended! Tip: There is a museum club where you can visit a bunch of museums for 1 price. Palmengarten was on the list!

A lovely place to visit, even in winter. The app is very informative, and tells you what's in the different buildings (eg bromeliad, arctic), where different sculptures are, where points of interests for kids are, etc. In the summer, it would be great to visit with children. I saw play grounds, water play, Minigolf, and a railroad loop.

Toryanni E.

Loved it! It's huge! I went in the winter but it was still very nice! Can't wait to go back during a different time of year. I got wonderful pictures of the flowers that were the seasonal ones which were Chrysanthemums. They had a few tropical greenhouses which were cool and warm, so perfect breaks from walking around in the cold :D

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Michael U.

Open daily at 09h00 the Frankfurt Botanical Garden (Palmengarten) covers a lot of space in Westend-Süd, but between areas under construction and too many open areas in between the various buildings it feels as though better curation is necessary to compete with truly world class collections. Certainly interesting for its take on the tropics and desert, particularly for those who may not have visited either climate, May 2019's Citrus exhibit was largely a waste.

Sade J.

I love going to botanical gardens, and this was no exception! There is so much to do and see, even in the middle of winter! All the plants are clearly well taken care of and very well labeled. There are several different green houses to explore. Of course there is the large Palm greenhouse, But there are also green houses that have sub and Antarctic plans, and a series of interconnected green houses that include plants from rainforest and deserts. If you want a special treat, you should visit on a Monday or a call ahead to visit one of the desert green houses that seems to hold very rare and delicate plants. If you have children, there is a playground which looks absolutely delightful. There are many different toys that they can play with. Including what seems to be a small mini golf area and a contraption to manipulate the flow of water. In the summer, there is also a small train that runs around. I can't wait to go again!

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Philip S.

A great place to visit whilst in Frankfurt. There is a lot to see here, and visitors need time to see everything. Quite fascinating information to be read in the Tropical House, filled with plants from different climates. It takes some getting used to.

Deb R.

I absolutely love gardens so this was first on my list of Frankfurt places - and I was not disappointed. Beautiful gardens and a peaceful setting to stroll and enjoy. The greenhouse are worth the visit alone with their variety of habitats and plants. I spent about 2.5 hours here but you could have a shorter visit. The dahlia area was spectacular in late September and I'm sure that earlier other flowers must be amazing.

Paul L.

Everything you thought you would find in a botanical garden is here, large glass houses with various climates housing exotic plants from around the world, a rose garden, band stand, narrow gauge railway, lawns, walkways, children's play area, boating lake, restaurant and plenty of opportunity for an ice cream too. Events and shows are held on a regular basis, the autumn firework display is worthy of note. A great place for a great day out.

Joseph K.

Palmengarten is a very well maintained and easy to navigate botanical garden. With rotating and seasonal exhibits, it's easy to make multiple visits. Wide open spaces mean you don't have to feel crowded even when the park is busy and there are a few cafes tucked in various corners of the park for a relaxing hot or cold drink. Top Three Highlights: 1.) Reasonable entrance fee 2.) Easily accessible by public transit 3.) Greenhouses open year round

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schönes Gebäude, schöne Pflanzen, ein schöner und ruhiger Ort, um einen Nachmittag zu verbringen. Ich würde es jedem empfehlen.

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Very nice place, highly recommended to tourists and people who live in the area. Very nice

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I cannot say enough about this experience! The gardens, the wildlife, and cafes are a treat work the walk! A definite must see in Frankfurt

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