Botanical Garden Münster

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Schlossgarten 3, 48149 Münster
Tourist attractions – various Park/gardens

The Botanical Garden of the Wilhelms-Universität zu Münster is the city's green oasis. The grounds are located on the edge of the city centre and are much more than just a scientific institution. Garden lovers enjoy the abundance of greenery, the special plants and the tranquillity on the grounds of the university at Münster Castle.

Tour information

The Botanical Garden in Münster Castle Park can be visited all year round, including on public holidays during opening hours. Admission is free.

A guided tour is also possible.

History information

The Botanical Garden was founded in Münster as early as 1803. The oldest collection is the Alpinum, which was established in 1823. Today there are a total of 23 themed gardens in the Botanic Garden, including the Touch and Smell Garden, the large Tropical House and the Orangery. In the foreground of the approximately 8000 different plant species are numerous deciduous and coniferous trees. Today, the botanical garden at Münster Castle includes ten greenhouses, six of which are open to the public.

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Information for cyclists
The imposing Münster Castle with its beautiful botanical garden is a popular stopover or starting point for cycling tours in Münsterland. The Münsterland cycle path network, which is over 4,500 kilometres long, runs directly past Münster Castle and the associated Botanical Garden and creates wonderful opportunities for excursions by bike.
Various themed cycle routes also lead through the beautiful landscape of Münsterland and bring cyclists closer to the history and special features of the region. The following themed routes are located in the immediate vicinity of Münster Castle:
100 Castles Route
European Cycle Route R1
The entrance to the themed routes is at the Neutor, about 250 metres from the castle.

Admission to the Botanical Garden at Münster Palace
Free admission alle: 0 €

Parking at the Botanical Garden Münster
There are numerous paid parking spaces in the vicinity of the Botanic Garden. In the immediate vicinity is the Schlossplatz car park (closed during various events).
Arrival
Arriving by car:
Coming from the north: Arrival via motorway A1, exit Münster-Nord and then continue on the federal road B54 in the direction of Münster. Follow the Steinfurter Straße B54 for about 3.5 kilometres to Schlossplatz.
Coming from the south: Either via the A1 motorway, exit Münster-Süd, or via the A43, exit Münster-Süd. In both cases, continue on the B51 in the direction of Münster. Follow the signs to Schlossplatz.
Arrival by bus and train:
Münster (Westf) main railway station
Rail connections within Münsterland and connections to long-distance trains
The following bus connections run from the main railway station to Münster Palace: lines 11, 12, 13, 22 (stop: Landgericht), line 5 (stop: Münzstraße), lines 1, 9 (stop: Schlossplatz).
The Botanical Garden is located behind Münster Palace. The entrance to the Botanical Garden is on the left side of the castle.

for Groups
Entrance Free

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Last changed on 12.04.2025

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