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Gardens of the World brings together Chinese, Japanese, Balinese, Italian Renaissance, and other themed gardens across a large landscaped park in Marzahn, developed over several international garden shows and linked by a scenic cable car with multiple stops. The variety lets visitors move between distinct atmospheres within a single afternoon, from tranquil Asian gardens to formal European layouts.
A 4.5 rating and near-perfect aesthetic score of 98 reflect how consistently the individual gardens are maintained and enjoyed.
✨ Reasons to go
- 1The Chinese Garden here, built by craftsmen brought over from China at a cost of seven million marks, is the largest Chinese garden in Europe at 6.7 acres.
- 2It was created in partnership with Berlin's sister city Beijing, with Chinese architects designing the layout and even the ornamental Tai Hu stones imported from China.
- 3Gardens of the World was the first park in Germany to receive the British Green Flag Award for park quality.
💡 Good to know
- 1Ride the cable car to cover the large grounds efficiently
- 2expect a modest entry fee, unlike most free Berlin parks
- 3set aside a couple of hours, since the themed gardens are spread widely across the site
⏱️ Typical visit
2h
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
Address
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
