Biosphäre Potsdam

Name: Biosphäre Potsdam
Address: Georg-Hermann-Allee 99, Potsdam, Potsdam, DE
Telephone: 0331550740

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Zoos & aquariums ·Gardens ·Potsdam ·Closed

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Visit: 120–150 min

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Biosphäre Potsdam is an indoor tropical botanical garden in Volkspark Potsdam, in northern Potsdam, between Sanssouci Park and Neuer Garten.

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Why go

About 20,000 tropical plants represent roughly 350 species.
Tropical wildlife includes free-roaming geckos and praying mantises.
The butterfly house contains about 30 butterfly species.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all

Monday09:00 – 17:00

Tuesday09:00 – 17:00

Wednesday09:00 – 17:00

Thursday09:00 – 17:00

Friday09:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:30

Sunday10:00 – 17:30

Don't miss

Waterfall and lakesThe garden includes a waterfall and two lakes.
Palm grove and mangrovesBoth landscapes feature in the indoor garden.
Orchids and epiphytesLook for these within the tropical plant collection.
Tall tropical treesTrees reach about 14 metres.
Tropical cropsCrop plants also form part of the garden.

With kids Know before you go Tips for your visit Best time to visit

With kids

Children’s groups can take part in a treasure hunt and a jungle adventure.
Winter evening events include programmes for children as well as adults.

Know before you go

Open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–17:30.

Tips for your visit

The After Work Lounge takes place at Café Tropencamp beside the rainforest lake.

Best time to visit

Winter brings regular evening events for adults and children.

Facilities

Bicycle parking Free bicycle parking beside the main entrance.
Car and bus parking 160 car spaces and bus parking beside the attraction.

Shorts

History

The city considered closing the attraction and finding other uses for its hall, then reversed course and planned a private takeover.

2009The butterfly house opened in May.
2016The butterfly house welcomed its millionth visitor.
2016–2017In July 2016, the city announced plans to close the attraction after 30 November 2017 and considered other uses for the hall.
2017–2038In April 2017, the city reversed course and planned to seek a private investor for a 20-year takeover from 2018.

How to get there

TramTram 96 stops at Volkspark, directly outside the attraction. Address: Georg-Hermann-Allee 99, Potsdam.
TramTram 92 stops at Campus Fachhochschule, then walk 300 metres to the attraction.

Accessibility

Accessible parking Accessible parking spaces are available.

Sources: Biosphäre Potsdam - Wikipedia · Biosphäre Potsdam | Excursion in the tropical w… · Opening Hours of the Potsdam Biosphere | Biosph… · Directions | Biosphere Potsdam · Biosphäre Potsdam - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where

Georg-Hermann-Allee 99, Potsdam

Website: biosphaere-potsdam.de/
Phone: 0331550740

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Questions and answers

Does Biosphäre Potsdam have event spaces?

Yes. Its three tropical event venues are Orangerie, Tropencamp and restaurant Luncheon.

Who operates Biosphäre Potsdam?

The municipal company Pro Potsdam operates it.

What did Biosphäre Potsdam cost to build?

Construction cost €29 million, including €21.5 million in state funding.

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