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

LOVE THIS SPACE! This is such a hidden Gem. If you have a bit of time in your calendar, you have to…read morespend your time in this beautiful area.

Another gorgeous place in Frankfurt to spend most of the day. We hiked to the botanical gardens,…read moreacres, and acres of spectacular flowers, fountains, and a lake where you can rent paddle boats. We were able to get a cup of coffee and a cup of tea in the gift shop, the only other place was cash only.

I visit botanical gardens wherever I travel and I'm so glad I had a chance to visit Palmengarten!…read more The grounds are beautiful and the plant variety across varied climates is really spectacular. From the deserts to the sub-arctic and everything in between, the gardens have it. Expect to spend four to five hours to get the full experience. The cafes are good and I stopped for a coffee and pastry, which were delicious.

A quiet oasis in the middle of the city, when the Palmengarten is too expensive and Grüneburg park…read moretoo full go here. Plants from around the world, herb gardens, poisonous plants and plenty of walks and secluded seating for an occasional rest up.

If you are in the area and can spare an hour, it's a must-do experience. I do go whenever I can -…read moreso did my fellow photographer David Mecey. And yes, if I'd never been, I drive a 30+ min detour just to go (a must in my rating scheme for five stars).