I think the Palmengarten might be the best botanical garden I have ever been to. When I went to…read moreFrankfurt, I definitely did not know that something they would be known for is their botany but they absolutely should because the place is fantastic. The tickets were quite cheap in general compared to other botanical gardens, but if you are a student, it's only €3 which is simply unheard of. Here are some of my favorite bits of the Palmengarten: - I now think that every botanical garden should have a butterfly garden. It makes so much sense. One of the ways key ways to have biodiversity is butterfly pollination and having this garden would be a great way to explain this phenomenon that makes our planet what it is today. Regardless of the scientific reasoning, it just adds to the eventfulness of the botanical garden, and this one was no different with the Palmengarten as it had many different species of butterflies all within a small area. Makes it extremely vibrant. - The butterfly cocoon display in the butterfly garden was absolutely amazing. You are able to see all the different species of butterflies slowly come out of their cocoon and it's interesting to see how each nest differs based on the different species they are. - The amount of indoor spaces in the Palmengarten is mind-blowing. The separate their areas based off of which geographic areas the plants would natively live in. And because these areas are in very physically close proximity to each other in the indoor spaces, its a fantastic way to get a quick and in-depth comparison for how each place differs from one another. - The amount of wildflowers growing here is absolutely incredible. There's this field somewhat near the back that you can tell the Palmengarten didn't design for it to be covered in these vibrant wildflowers, but it is which just gives the garden so much more personality and character. - Did I mention how cheap the tickets were to here? - Also Frankfurt is sunnier than I had expected, so on a beautiful day, the plant's color just looks this much more vibrant. Overall, absolutely fantastic experience and I genuinely cannot wait to come back again!

Another gorgeous place in Frankfurt to spend most of the day. We hiked to the botanical gardens,…read moreacres, and acres of spectacular flowers, fountains, and a lake where you can rent paddle boats. We were able to get a cup of coffee and a cup of tea in the gift shop, the only other place was cash only.

A quiet oasis in the middle of the city, when the Palmengarten is too expensive and Grüneburg park…read moretoo full go here. Plants from around the world, herb gardens, poisonous plants and plenty of walks and secluded seating for an occasional rest up.

downtown frankfurt - one of a few opportunities to really calm down and relax - just some minutes…read morewalk from the city

This park is near the city centre, and just a step away from the main shopping street, the Zeil. On…read morefirst entering the park, which is enclosed by a wall, thereby making it more peaceful once in the park, you are struck by the beauty of it all and the great expanse of greenery and flowers (I am assuming this, as i entered it when it was the middle of Winter). When looking around, you come across a secondary wall in the interior which you think is the exit, but is in fact a Chinese Garden that is beautifully decorated with a little pogoda and Chinese sculptures. It is a beautiful park that needs to be visited when in Frankfurt, and will give you a sense of peace and calm upon entering from the hustle and bustle that is Frankfurt.

Hermanshof is a hidden treasure in the middle of Weinheim. I like to go there with a book or my…read moredrawing pad and take a walk to get away from the city or to think. It's not a tradtional park where you can grill or have a party but a botanical garden where you can look at amazing species flowers and plants. Don't miss the wisteria trellis in Spring; it smells fantastic! There is no entrance fee and keep in mind no animals are allowed inside the garden.