Alter Botanischer Garten
Garden open again
Our birch tree stood in a very central location in the garden for over 50 years.
A few years ago, we discovered that the tree was infested with a fungus and was becoming increasingly weak.
Removal had been planned for this coming autumn, as the tree could no longer be saved.
However, following a recent storm front with heavy gusts of wind, the tree leaned to such an extent that it posed an acute danger.
For this reason, it had to be felled immediately to ensure the safety of our visitors.
We thank you for your understanding. (15 June 2026)
The image clearly shows that the decision to fell the tree was correct and unavoidable.
Closure of two Greenhouses
Dear Visitors,
Regrettably, we must inform you that the Cycad House and the Rainforest House will remain closed until further notice.
This is due to damage caused by vandalism to one of the historic greenhouses.
To ensure the safety of our visitors, access to these areas is currently not possible.
We ask for your understanding regarding this necessary measure. As soon as further information about the reopening becomes available, we will publish it here on our homepage.
Thank you very much for your patience.
The Old Botanical Garden Team,
June 15th
Update: If everything is working out as planned we reopen the Greenhouses on June 24th.
Audioguide available
Self-Guided Tours
New: Audio guides for the Old Botanical Garden Göttingen – created by students, for students and all interested visitors
Explore the diversity of the plant world in the historic botanical garden of the Georg-August University of Göttingen – conveniently online, using self-created learning materials developed by students.
As part of the module “Know your species! Species Knowledge in the Digital Age” within the project “BBiodiv – Citizen Science for Biodiversity,” students from the University of Göttingen have developed a series of interactive self-learning tours – digital excursions designed for independent plant species learning.
Discover the audio guides (in German only till now)