June 22nd 2025. One of the first days of our 14-day Viking Grand European river cruise…read more We were docked nearby on the Rhine River and decided to spend a few hours outside cologne at the flower and botanic garden next to a palace. Could not go inside the palace but we're able to walk the grounds free of charge. Beautifully landscape grounds with pathways through the grassy grounds. Flowers and abundance blooming in June during the Great heatwave of 2025 in Europe. Plenty of roses in full bloom with peak coloring. No problem using the bathrooms as free of charge unlike our visits to bathrooms and other European countries such as Britain and France.

Einer der schönsten Orte Kölns, vor allem im Sommer. Viele verschiedene Pflanzen und Bäume mit den…read moredazugehörigen Schildern, sowie ein kleines Stück mit einem kleinen Teich und Steinen über die man diesen überqueren kann. Ich liebe die Flora

Awesome place to visit in the summer or spring. Get yourself a Togo coffee from the Uni bistro (q…read morewest and the mensa don't do the aways) and go on a stroll in these gorgeous gardens. Don't miss out the indoors tropical part. Free and highly recommend!