Anniversary
events 2026
In 2026, we are offering a range of events and activities to celebrate the 250th anniversary with all visitors.
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Botanical Gardens Week -
Wild diversity in the garden (13 to 21 June)
Meeting point for all guided tours: at the northern end of the Pappelallee (south of the castle)
Guided tours through the gardens:
| When | Guided tour |
|---|---|
| Sun., 14.6.2026 3:00 pm | The Hohenheim meadow mowing project B.A. Kristina Lorenz |
| Mon, 15.6.2026 3:00 pm | Insects in the Botanical Garden Prof. Dr Georg Petschenka |
| Tue, 16 June 2026 18:00 hrs | We are not planted - the savages of the plant kingdom Dr Robert Gliniars |
| Wed, 17 June 2026 18:00 hrs | The world of spiders MSc. Timon Grum |
| Thu, 18.6.2026 3:00 pm | The world of dormice Dr Joanna Fietz |
| Fri, 19 June 2026 6:00 pm | The ants in the gardens - hidden worlds David Grunicke & Benjamin Palm |
| Sat, 20 June 2026 14:00 hrs | Wild bees and other hymenoptera Prof. Dr Hannes Steidle |
| Sat, 20 June 2026 22:00 h | The dark world of spiders MSc. Timon Grum |
| Sun., 21.6.2026 2:00 pm | The evening primrose - medicinal plant of the year 2026 Dr Franziska Kubisch (this guided tour is subject to a fee with registration at botanik-fuehrungen(at)posteo.de) |
Sunday tours in the Hohenheim Gardens
General information:
The guided tours last around 1 to 1.5 hours and are suitable for families. Registration is only required if expressly stated.
Fee according to the administrative regulations for all guided tours, unless otherwise stated:
€8, reduced €4 (for pupils aged 10 and over, students, trainees, volunteers, severely disabled, unemployed, social pass holders).
Please note: Participation in workshops is only possible in conjunction with a guided tour. When booking a workshop
plus € 18, reduced € 14
| When | Guided tour |
|---|---|
| Sun., 18.1.26 14:00 hrs | Edible fruits of trees in winter Meeting point: Playhouse in the Exotic Garden Dr Christine Volm - info(at)christine-volm.de |
| Sun., 8.2.26 14:00 hrs | Colourful February - bark and buds Meeting point: Playhouse in the Exotic Garden Dr Anna Krupp |
| Sun., 8.3.26 1.30 pm | Women and plants - a special connection (followed by a workshop) Meeting point: Palace park under the palace balcony Dr Franziska Kubisch Registration at: botanik-fuehrungen(at)posteo.de |
| Sun., 12.4.26 14:00 hrs | Weed or valuable? Get to know edible wild plants Meeting point: castle park under the castle balcony Dr Christine Volm info(at)christine-volm.de |
| Sun., 10.5.26 14:00 hrs | Hearty tree veterans in the Exotic Garden Meeting point: Playhouse in the Exotic Garden Dr Robert Gliniars |
| Sun., 21.6.26 14:00 hrs | The evening primrose - medicinal plant of the year 2026 (followed by a workshop) Meeting point: Collection greenhouse Dr Franziska Kubisch Registration at: botanik-fuehrungen(at)posteo.de |
| Sun., 4.7.26 14:00 | Open University: Open Day see official programme and website |
| Sun., 23.8.26 14:00 | Giant trees in the Hohenheim Palace Park Meeting point: Palace Park under the Palace balcony Dr Anna Krupp |
| Sun., 3.10.26 10:00 a.m | Summer boletus and sun dove - mushroom flora in early autumn Meeting point: Castle park under the castle balcony Janosch Obermayer Registration under: gaerten(at)uni-hohenheim.de |
| Sun., 31.10.26 10:00 am | Frost snail and ice shiver tooth - the mushroom flora in late autumn Meeting point: castle park under the castle balcony Janosch Obermayer Registration at: gaerten(at)uni-hohenheim.de |
| Sun., 15.11.26 14:00 hrs | Mosses and lichens - a small world of wonders Meeting point: Playhouse in the Exotic Garden Dr Anna Krupp |
| Sun., 6.12.26 14:00 hrs | Edible wild plants in winter Meeting point: Playhouse in the Exotic Garden Dr Christine Volm info(at)christine-volm.de |
| Sun., 13.12.26 1.30 pm | From the cocoa tree to chocolate (followed by a workshop) Meeting point: Collection greenhouse Dr Franziska Kubisch Registration under: botanik-fuehrungen(at)posteo.de |
Students report on their research in the gardens
We offer the following lectures on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 pm:
| When | Talk |
|---|---|
| Wed, 03.06.2026 16:00 | Influence of Impatiens glandulifera on the germination capacity of native plant species:
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| Wednesday, 03.06.2026 16:00 | Competing for pollinators' attention: a trait-based comparison of native species and Impatiens glandulifera Cora Lochner |
| Wed, 10.06.2026 16:00 | Sensor-based tree monitoring for the optimisation of the irrigation of valuable trees in parks Christian Trautmann |
| Wed, 17.06.2026 16:00 | Of Islands, Ants and Endemics: A Study of the Taxonomic Diversity and Evolutionary History of Strumigenys Ants in Vanuatu Tobias Pfeifer |
| Wed, 24.06.2026 16:00 | The effect of different mowing regimes on the vegetation development of a tall oatgrass meadow (Arrhenatheretum elatioris) Kristina Lorenz |
| Wed, 08.07.2026 16:00 | The evolution of social parasitism in Camponotus red ants Max Härtel |
| Wed, 15.07.2026 16:00 | Colony Formation and Social Organisation in Solenopsis fugax Philipp Bauer |
The vegetation history of the post-glacial period
A walk through the forest history of southern Germany
Experience and walk through the climate change of the last 15,000 years: The new field guide describes the layout of the post-glacial vegetation history in the Hohenheim Gardens, the basis on which the garden layout is designed and how climate history affects the vegetation in southern Germany. We cordially invite you to walk through 15,000 years of forest history.
Presentation of the field guide on: The date will be announced shortly.
Virtual gardens
Spherical panoramas of the Exotic Garden
Plan your visit to the Hohenheim Gardens, especially the Exotic Garden, and be inspired by the interactive panoramas.
Open University Day 2026
Programme of the Hohenheim Gardens on 4.7.2026
The exhibitions
| Time of day | Programme item |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition - 250 years - The Gardens celebrate and present themselves On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Hohenheim Gardens, we will have our own pavilion on the University's Open Day, where we will present the Gardens, their history and their current tasks. This is the starting point for some of our guided tours. Location: Pavilion west of the castle on the meadow |
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition - Special wood from 250 years of garden history Selected, special woods from the historic part of the gardens - on display on the University Open Day. Location: Roman Inn in the Exotic Garden |
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition - Tropical and subtropical plants from all over the world The Hohenheim collection greenhouse is open and presents a variety of tropical and subtropical plants. From cacti, carnivorous plants, orchids and begonias to tropical useful plants such as pepper, coffee and banana. The staff on site will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Location: Collection greenhouse |
| 12:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition - Wild diversity in the garden (poster exhibition) Location: Meadow north of the sheep pasture |
A special activity for children:
| Time | Programme item |
|---|---|
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Children's climbing in the castle park Children's climbing in the castle park - an activity kindly organised with the help of the tree care company Schweizer, Filderstadt Location: Castle park, opposite west of the castle on the meadow Offered by: Philipp Kompalla & Anna-Sitah Schäfer |
Guided tours:
| Time | Programme point |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 14:00 | The Palace Park The Hohenheim Palace Park is a jewel from the point of view of tree lovers. Here you can experience Hohenheim alive. Meeting point: Palace Park, pavilion west of the Palace on the meadow Dr. Robert Gliniars |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | The Exotic Garden - freshly renovated according to historical analyses The now 250-year-old, partially renovated part of the Hohenheim Gardens is a special gem and will be presented during this guided tour. Meeting point: plane tree at the playhouse Jörg Raff |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Climate change in retrospect The forests are changing, and this can be experienced in particular on a tour through the unique vegetation history in the Hohenheim Gardens. The gardens are a union of science and practical gardening. Meeting point: palace gardens, pavilion west of the palace on the meadow Aleta Neugebauer & Maria Knipping |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | The Hohenheim Cemetery Hohenheim is the only university with its own cemetery. During the tour, the history, flora and grounds will be explained. Meeting point: Hohenheim Cemetery Susanne Braunschweiger, Dr. Robert Gliniars, Prof. Dr. Adolf Martin Steiner |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Medicinal plant gardens - drugs for everyone? The use of plants by humans began very early, although little is known about the beginnings. In the Middle Ages, Hildegard von Bingen carried out pioneering research into their usability. The species she suggested and their current use as medicinal plants are demonstrated on this guided tour. Meeting point: Castle park, pavilion west of the castle on the meadow Dr. Helmut Dalitz |
Association of Botanical Gardens e.V.
Annual conference
To celebrate the 250th anniversary together with other botanical gardens, we are hosting the annual association conference (17-20 September 2026) in Hohenheim. On 18 September from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., there will be a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Exotic Garden after the construction work, during which the water bodies and ponds were renovated.
The event will take place in the Euro-Forum, Katharinasaal at the University of Hohenheim.
Programme of the ceremony:
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 09:30 a.m. | Welcome and introduction by the Rector of the University of Hohenheim Prof. Dr. Christoph Schneider |
| 09:45 a.m | Greetings Mayor of the City of Stuttgart, Dr. jur. Frank Dietrich Nopper President of the Association of Botanical Gardens, Prof. Dr. Kai Müller N.N. |
| 10:45 a.m | Lecture: The Hohenheim Gardens - 250 years of history and their relevance today Dr. Helmut Dalitz |