Botanical garden Frankfurt (Oder)

The Botanical Gardens in Lienaustrasse in Frankfurt (Oder) were actually created as a replacement when part of the Kleistpark was developed, giving way to other building projects in the mid-1970s. It was built as a plant show garden, the planning of which began in 1969 and was completed with the opening in June 1976. Not only did it contain horticultural arrangements with grasses, roses and a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees but also works of art such as the large wall in the western part of the garden, created by well-known artist Werner Stötzer. The garden now has a total surface area of six hectares and features a beautiful viewpoint on the path on the southern slope.

The centre of the park is the charming pond called the Lienauteich which was created in a former clay pit. Surrounded by stair-shaped flowerbeds, old trees and benches, it has become a popular destination for the people of Frankfurt. Its great diversity of plant species and well-conceived paths combined with sensitive integration of works of art makes it particularly attractive.

Year of construction: 1976
How to get there: Car: A12 exit Frankfurt (Oder); train: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder)