Botanical Garden Münster
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About
Botanical Garden Münster is the University of Münster’s public botanical garden in Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia, behind the Prince-Bishop’s Castle in its park. It covers 4.6 hectares.
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Why go
- Around 8,000 plant species, including 230 of the 280 known Pelargonium species.
- Ten greenhouses cover about 2,000 square metres in total; the large tropical greenhouse has been closed for roof repairs since 22 April 2025.
- Plant collections include species from the Alps and Pyrenees, Australia and New Zealand.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00
What's in season
- Dec – FebMediterranean plants are moved into the Orangerie during the cold months.
- Jun – AugThe Orangerie hosts exhibitions by artists and craftspeople during the summer months.
Don't miss
- Historic orange treesThe arboretum includes orange trees more than 200 years old.Arboretum
- Cottage gardenVegetables and herbs are arranged in a garden styled after the 1900s.Cottage garden
- Epiphyte collectionThe epiphyte house displays nearly 150 epiphytic plants.Epiphyte house
- Woodland collectionsThe arboretum includes limestone beech forest and birch-oak forest.Arboretum
- Seed-plant classificationA section presents the classification system of seed plants.Botanical Garden Münster
History
- 1803Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein founded the garden for the university’s medical faculty.
- 1815The garden shifted from medicinal plants toward mainly native plants.
- 1840The Orangerie was built; it is now a protected monument.
- 1887Oscar Brefeld began building a lecture hall in the garden and established the Botanical Institute on its southern side.
- 1949Five greenhouses had been rebuilt.
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- 1952The garden had returned to a prewar-like state.
- 1990sA stream, wildflower meadow, limestone fen and visitor pavilion were added.
- 2005A medicinal-plant garden was established.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access Wheelchairs and walkers can use the main outdoor paths fully. Access within plant houses has some limitations.
Sources: Botanischer Garten Münster - Wikipedia · Botanischer Garten der Universität Münster · Aktuelles · Ausstellungen · Botanischer Garten Münster - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
Schlossgarten 5, -, Muenster
- Phone
- +492518321618
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Are there guided tours at Botanical Garden Münster?
The garden offers guided tours and events for kindergarten groups, school classes and adults.
What do tours and events at Botanical Garden Münster cover?
They introduce visitors to botanical and ecological topics.
What is the Victoria House at Botanical Garden Münster?
It is named after the Victoria water lily and contains Victoria regia.
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