Nahaufnahme der Dornen des Kaktus Echinocactus grusonii © Botanischer Garten der TU Dresden Die Riesenseerose im Gewächshaus des Botanischen Gartens © Botanischer Garten der TU Dresden

The Collection

More than 10.000 plant species grow at the four locations of the Botanical Garden Dresden. Apart from the main garden in the city center of Dresden, the three branches at the Bosel near Meißen, at the Fichtelberg in Southern Saxony and in Pirna-Zuschendorf invite you for a visit.

Learn more about the history and characteristics of the garden on the following pages. A garden tour and photo galleries provide insights into our plant collection.

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One Collection - Four Locations

Foto des Gartenportals mit zwei kleineren Seitentoren und dem großen Mitteltor. © Botanischer Garten der TU Dresden
The Botanical Garden in Dresden

Located in the city centre of Dresden, the Botanical Garden provides pleasure and inspiration to plant lovers all year round. About 10,000 plant species from different regions of the world are cultivated here within an area of 3.25 acres.
Blick in den Garten © Botanischer Garten Dresden
The Boselgarten

About 800 species grow within the 2.500 square meters of the Boselgarten. The collection focuses on thermophilic (warmth-demanding) species from the Elbhügelland.
Kamelienblüte © Botanischer Garten Dresden
Botanical Collections Pirna-Zuschendorf

The Botanical Collections Pirna-Zuschendorf focus on the horticultural history of Saxony and comprise historical cultivars e. g. of Camellia, Rhododendron and Hydrangea.
Pflanzen auf dem Fichtelberg © Botanischer Garten Dresden
The Fichtel­berggarten

At 1214 meters, the Fichtelberg near Oberwiesenthal is the highest mountain in Saxony. The rough and wet climate offers good conditions for alpine species that cannot be cultivated permanently in Dresden.

Foto einer roten Blüte der Pfingstrose Paeonia tenuifolia © Botanischer Garten der TU Dresden

One collection - four location: Besides the main garden in Dresden city centre there exist three outposts of our collection near Meißen, at the Fichtelberg mountain and in Pirna-Zuschendorf.

Learn more about our plants and gain insights into our collection, e. g. through our  garden tour or picture galleries.