The Botanical Garden is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card.
Your benefits are described under “Good to know/Further price information”.
With over 400 years of history, the Botanical Garden in Leipzig is the oldest of its kind in Germany.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Leipzig brings together plants from the most diverse vegetation zones of the earth on an area of around three hectares. These are distributed across the apothecary garden, the greenhouses, the scent and touch garden and the open space of the complex.
Your benefits are described under “Good to know/Further price information”.
With over 400 years of history, the Botanical Garden in Leipzig is the oldest of its kind in Germany.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Leipzig brings together plants from the most diverse vegetation zones of the earth on an area of around three hectares. These are distributed across the apothecary garden, the greenhouses, the scent and touch garden and the open space of the complex.
A special highlight is the butterfly house, where you can experience butterflies in a natural environment and up close.
School classes and kindergarten groups are also welcome in the Botanical Garden. For younger visitors, there are experiential educational activities, summer theater and guided tours.
Good to know
Opening hours
Different opening hours of the greenhouses (including butterfly show):
March, October: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 – 16:00, Saturday, Sunday
public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 16:00 p.m.
April – September: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 – 18:00, Saturday, Sunday
public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.
November – end of February: closed
March, October: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 – 16:00, Saturday, Sunday
public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 16:00 p.m.
April – September: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 – 18:00, Saturday, Sunday
public holidays 10:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.
November – end of February: closed
Price information
Price adult: 5,00 €
Reduced price: 3,00 €
Family price: 12,00 €
For Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card users: Free entry to the outdoor area, Apothecary Garden and Scent and Touch Garden and 40% discount on entry to the greenhouses
Entrance fee is valid for greenhouses/butterfly show.
- Children up to 6 years have free entry to the greenhouses.
- Family ticket: two adults and children
Admission to the outdoor sections is free of charge.
For special events, different entrance fees may apply.
Entrance fee is valid for greenhouses/butterfly show.
- Children up to 6 years have free entry to the greenhouses.
- Family ticket: two adults and children
Admission to the outdoor sections is free of charge.
For special events, different entrance fees may apply.
Information on reduced prices: Children from 7 years,
students,
students,
Severely disabled people with ID,
LeipzigPass
students,
students,
Severely disabled people with ID,
LeipzigPass
Arrival & Parking
Public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Ostplatz (lines 12, 15, 60). The destination is about 500 m away on foot from there.
By car: The Botanical Garden is located in the southeastern center of Leipzig and can be reached via the B2 Johannisallee intersection.
By car: The Botanical Garden is located in the southeastern center of Leipzig and can be reached via the B2 Johannisallee intersection.
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
Organization
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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