Alter Botanischer Garten
Garden closed today
Dear visitors,
our winter opening hours apply, please note that the garden closes at 16:00.
Your team from the Old Botanical Garden
Shutdown
This year, the University of Göttingen (excluding University Medical Centre Göttingen) will be closed from 24 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
The garden will also be closed during this period.
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Mammoth leaf on the Great Pond
In the Old Botanical Garden, the Gunnera - or mammoth leaf - was in full splendour in summer. With its huge green leaves, it created an impressive backdrop and magically attracted the attention of visitors. This eye-catching plant is one of the botanical highlights and emphasises the diversity of our garden.
With autumn, however, comes the time to prepare for winter. In the second image, we can see how the Gunnera is made ready for winter. The plant has been expertly pruned back and a shelter has been erected to protect it from the cold temperatures. By covering it, we prevent the plant from being damaged by frost.
We look forward to seeing the Gunnera in its full splendour again next year!
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