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By: Joana Lück
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Botanical gardens are oases of relaxation.
Even better if entry is free.
These gardens and greenhouses of Central Europe are worth a visit.
Anyone who goes on a trip already spends a lot on gas, trains or planes.
Perfect if you can combine the city trip with free activities.
These pretty botanical gardens in Europe all charge no admission and are oases of relaxation in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Succulent collection Zurich
Do you love cacti, agaves, aloes and the like?
Then you should make a note of the succulent collection in Zurich.
Centrally located on Lake Zurich, the seven greenhouses plus cold frames can be reached from the city center in just a few minutes on foot.
The collection is the largest of succulents in the world, with 4,400 different species from 79 different plant families.
The South America House and the rock garden are particularly worth seeing.
Botanical Garden Vienna
There are around 11,500 different plant species to admire in the Vienna Botanical Garden.
It is open all year round except for Christmas.
The annual rarities fair in April is particularly popular, when exceptional plants and seeds are offered at low prices.
Combine your visit with that of Belvedere Palace, which is just a few meters away.
You can find even more exciting garden topics in the regular newsletter from our partner 24garten.de.
Tuileries Gardens in Paris
The Paris Tuileries Garden is located in the 1st arrondissement.
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Paris is an expensive city.
It is not uncommon for people there to charge between five and six euros for a simple cappuccino.
All the better that there are also free leisure activities in the French metropolis.
The Tuileries Gardens are extensive 17th-century gardens centrally located between the Seine and Place Vendôme.
The tulip meadows and the statues of French sculptors and painters such as Maillol, Rodin and Giacometti are particularly pretty in spring.
Botanical Garden of Ghent University
Ghent is one of the most beautiful European cities with its picturesque canals, alleys and cathedrals.
And the university's botanical garden is also something to be proud of: over 10,000 different plant species from all over the world can be admired in the tropical and subtropical greenhouses.
Both the park and the greenhouses are free and within walking distance of downtown.
So off to Belgium!
Munich-Nymphenburg Botanical Garden
The highlights of the Munich Botanical Garden in spring are the Alpine House, where visitors can gain insights into the plants of the mountain regions.
If you like butterflies, you can marvel at the butterflies in the insect pavilion or in the butterfly exhibition.
In the colorful spring garden you will see witch hazel and classic early bloomers.
Admission to the outdoor area of the Munich Botanical Garden is free until March 31st, after which a day ticket costs 5.50 euros.