Name: Tour: Journey from Tree to Tree – Stories about Botany, Culture, and Use
Start: 2026-06-14T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T14:30:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Journey from Tree to Tree: Rediscovering Erlangen's Botanical Garden

This tour in the Botanical Garden Erlangen combines local history, botanical knowledge, and cultural perspectives into an impressive discovery experience. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Susanne Scheer will guide the tour through the outdoor area of the garden, focusing on tree species from around the world, their uses, and their significance for humans and nature.

Botany that tells stories

Trees are much more than a green backdrop. In Erlangen, they become cultural testimonies, suppliers of raw materials, and symbols of a long human history. The tour connects botany with vivid backgrounds and shows how closely cultural history and the plant world are intertwined.

A stroll through vibrant garden spaces

The tour takes place in the outdoor area of the Botanical Garden. Visitors encounter different tree species, established structures, and that quiet atmosphere that makes a city tour in a botanical setting so special. The garden itself has been regarded as a green oasis in the heart of Erlangen for centuries and offers insights into biodiversity, plant systematics, and historical garden culture.

Knowledge with a focus on the essentials

The spotlight is on selected trees and their interconnections with everyday life, trade, symbolism, and sustainability. The tour makes visible how plants shape our living environment and why botanical education holds high cultural value. Especially in spring and summer, the outdoor area reveals its special charm for all who wish to experience nature and history together.

Arrival and orientation

The meeting point is at the Botanical Garden of Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Loschgestraße 1, 91054 Erlangen. Public transport, buses, and the city center are recommended for getting there; from the train station and Hugenottenplatz, the garden is within a few minutes' walk. For guests with mobility impairments, there are parking options on Wasserturmstraße and at Theaterplatz.

Conclusion

Anyone wanting to discover Erlangen from its green and culturally rich side will find an atmospheric experience with depth in this tour. Sign up now and explore the world of trees in the Botanical Garden with new eyes.