Karlsruhe shines: Marbacher explore the botanical treasures!
Karlsruhe shines: Marbacher explore the botanical treasures!
Karlsruhe, Deutschland - On July 10, 2025, Rüdiger and Gabi Heilgeist from the local group Marbach of the Swabian Alb Association organized an exciting excursion to Karlsruhe. The journey took place comfortably by train. The first goal of the group was the impressive botanical garden of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), which is accessible free of charge and not only serves recovery, but also research. Here the gene bank is entertained for wild plants in southwestern Germany.
The garden houses exceptional plants, including a primeval mammoth tree that was discovered in China in 1941. In the greenhouses, the day trippers expected tropical crops such as papaya, banana, coffee and sugar cane. The real vanilla, which can grow up to 30 meters high, was particularly impressive. In addition, visitors were able to admire cactus species, giant box and the fascinating "living stones" from South Africa. These plants have the ability to camouflage themselves while the jug plants attract and catch their insects.
from the plants to the castle
After visiting the botanical garden, the Karlsruhe Castle was on the program. On the way there, the participants were able to pass the pheasant locks, which originally served as a pheasant breeding and had an impressive hall from 1773. Instead of climbing to the castle tower, the group decided on a relaxed 20-minute tour with the palace garden railway, better known as "Bähnle". A lunch in the Baden wine bars took care of the physical well -being.
The walk through the urban botanical garden was another highlight of the excursion. When visiting a café, everyone could enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The brand place with the striking pyramid over the crypt of the city founder Markgraf Karl-Wilhelm von Baden was a historical conclusion of the cultural program. Originally, it was a grave in a church that was demolished in 1807. The stone pyramid was built in 1825 and is now a popular photo motif.
a successful excursion
Despite the high temperatures, the excursion was perceived by the participants as consistently successful. The local group Marbach is already planning further activities that are presented on its website Untermarbach.albverein.eu and in the Marbacher Zeitung. The botanical garden remains a must for all visitors to Karlsruhes and offers beautiful insights into the world of plants all year round. Information about this historic garden can also be found on botanischer-garten-karlsruhe.de and DetailsOrt Karlsruhe, Deutschland Quellen
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