Overview

The Botanical Garden-also called the Flora, can be found right next to the Cologne Zoo and the aquarium. A visit here is free, and is surely worth the trip. A green expanse covering 11.5 hectares is there for you to enjoy. Now nearly 150 years old, the gardens were previously located directly behind the Hauptbahnhof, but were forced to move because of industrialization. Luckily, the park is now much larger, and since 1920 has been combined with the botanical garden. The entrance is grand, with iron gates, a palace-like reception building and a pond - complete with fountain. There are also various greenhouses, including a tropical house, succulent house and a sub-tropical house. Those with green thumbs will be particularly enthused.