Hello Berlin, a city that merges the historical look of a city with the blending of the new age world. Known for its colorful murals, historical sights, and trendy clubs, Berlin is a city that has autivo hidden gem: gardens and greenhouses. Come walk with us to explore these oddities and discover these small green gems within the urban jungle.
Why Explore Berlin’s Secret Gardens?
A young person in a large city is able to go into a park during a stressful day and he or she is rejuvenated. Today Berlin has a number of hidden gardens and greenhouses where one can leave the noise of the city behind and plunge into the green velvet. Regardless of whether the individual is a tourist or a resident, it may be every bit as enjoyable to seek out these little-known spaces.
Start Your Journey: Tiergarten
Your journey starts in the very central part of Berlin in the Tiergarten – a park that occupies more than 500 hectares of land. Take a walk along the curvy alleys or have a snack near the Great Star or climb up Valley of the Sun to the Victory Column. Since its creation, this island of lush plants is exactly the kind of green oases that one would expect to find in Berlin.
Tropical Bliss: Botanischer Garten
Neighboring it’s the Botanischer Garten – it is an ideal place for everyone interested in plants. It occupies territory of nearly 43 hectares and contains more than 20000 varieties of plants from different parts of the planet. Stare at the fantastic patterns on the flowers of Orchid display, take a tour of the rainforest house, have a break in the traditional Japanese garden, which provides a break from the noisy city.
A Piece of Paradise: Prinzessinnengärten
After that, it is time for Prinzessinnengärten, the urban gardening in one of Berlin’s most lively districts called Kreuzberg. This community garden is set to educate people on sustainable urban lifestyle and also support the native plant and wildlife. I started to know about urban farming, I participated in garden classes, and they offered fresh organic food at their café. This site is clearly indicative to the fact that Berlin has become environmentally sensitive in its functioning.
Tranquility in the Center: Britzer Garten
Do not stay slick and surrounded by high rises, instead go to Britzer Garten, an extensive park with nice garden and curvy alleys. The flower they can admire from the rose garden and from the herbs that give the air a good smell are also a marvel to watch. Do not leave without visiting its current modern greenhouse that contains a rather vast colorful selection of exotic plants and flowers.
A Pristine Jewel: Pfaueninsel
Although it consumes a mere one and a half hours of your day, Pfaueninsel or the ‘Peacock Island’, is an untapped treasure as it has been inscribed under the UNESCO list. This island is situated in the pretty Havel River and has impressive meadow landscapes, romantic forest-scapes and knight’s castles. TripAdvisor – Wander around marvelously beautiful gardens and meet the freely walking peacocks. You don’t want to lose this kind of adventure, it is an amazing kind of adventure.
Ideas for Secret Gardens Tour
Bring shoes you’d be comfortable in for a walk because most of the sites to visit will require you to walk from one garden to the next.
Make sure to bring your camera and that you do not leave it in your accommodation as the area is beautiful and full of plants.
As the gardens are private it is essential that one should check the times of opening for each one as they differ.
Prepare for a picnic with what you require during site visit especially include meal since there are so many trees.
Shared transport or if possible, bicycle can be used in getting from one garden to the other will help reduce on carbon emission.
In Conclusion
Secret gardens and hothouses in Berlin are a wondеrful opportunity to escape from the noise of the сity. Learn more about the world of concrete, steel and glass for a while and come and enjoy the peacefulness of these little gems. Botanischer Garten represents the tropics and Prinzessinnengärten introduces Berliners and visitors alike to urban farming; each garden is autonomous and offers its own mini-adventure of Berlin’s natural side. Well, get your boots on, your camera ready and let yourself be guided through a tour of the hidden horticultural gems of Berlin. You won’t be disappointed!
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