Botanical Garden Münster

The Botanical Garden of the University of Münster on the edge of the city centre is much more than a scientific institution. Rather, the Botanical Garden is also appreciated as an oasis of tranquillity. Garden lovers, however, naturally come to the grounds of the university at Münster Castle because of the plants.

Serving research and teaching since 1803

The Botanical Garden in Münster was founded as early as 1803. The oldest collection is the Alpinum, which was established in 1823. There are a total of 23 themed gardens in the Botanic Garden, including the tactile and olfactory garden, the large tropical house and the orangery. In addition, numerous deciduous and coniferous trees are in the foreground of the total of 8,000 different plant species. Of the ten greenhouses, six are also open to the public, but they only make up a small part of the entire complex.

Let yourself be inspired

In the garden's tropical house you feel like in the jungle
© Münsterland e.V./Long-Nong Huang
The number of plant species in the Botanical Garden is huge
© Münsterland e.V./Long-Nong Huang
Jungle Trail in the Great Tropical House
© Münsterland e.V./Long-Nong Huang
Beautiful circular routes lead to the different areas
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The Orangery - embedded in plants and beds
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Colourful flowers in the Münster Botanical Garden
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting

Viewing plants in a different light

As is to be expected in a university botanical garden, this is not a show garden with as many flowering plants as possible but a planting system to facilitate research and teaching. It is a good opportunity for visitors to look at plants from a scientific perspective and to learn more about plant systems.

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Service & Offers

  • Guided tours
  • 100 Castles Route
  • Admission free / free of charge
  • Outdoor
  • barrier-free
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • for groups

Opening hours

Öffnungszeiten vom 15.03. to 14.10.
  • Monday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    08:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr

Opening hours autumn

Öffnungszeiten vom 15.10. to 14.03.
  • Monday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    09:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr

Admission to the Botanical Garden at Münster Palace

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €

Places of interest around the Münster Botanical Garden

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4 tips for Münster Botanical Garden
  • From Münster Botanical Garden, it is only a few steps to the beautiful Aasee. Stroll along the shore and discover the numerous sculptures.
  • From the botanical garden, you can reach Münster's old town centre in just a few minutes on foot. Sit down in one of the many cafés and enjoy the colourful hustle and bustle of the city.
  • Visit the Geomuseum at Münster University and experience 13.8 billion years of history from the Big Bang to Westphalia.
  • In the LWL Museum of Natural History you can not only learn more about natural biodiversity, but also take a look at the stars in the planetarium.

Do you have any questions about the Botanical Garden in Münster?

The nearest car parks are located on Schlossplatz. These car parks are subject to charges.

Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not allowed in the Botanic Garden.

Cycling is not permitted in the Botanic Garden. This also applies to e-scooters.

The main paths in the Botanic Garden are suitable for wheelchairs and walking frames. The side paths, on the other hand, are too narrow and have steps in places. The plant show houses only have limited accessibility.

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