Neischl-Grotte

The Botanical Garden Erlangen is an institution of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. On an area of approximately two hectares, around 4000 species are cultivated there and presented to visitors.

In the greenhouses, plants from various vegetation zones can be seen, including high-mountain plants of Mediterranean mountains in the Alpine House and plants of the Macaronesian islands in the Canary House. There are also greenhouses for succulent plants of deserts and semi-deserts, including numerous cacti. In the open air, a spice garden with in part very old cultivated plants has been laid out. A biological-ecological facility highlights the relationships between the form of the plant and its environment. Selected plant species are planted according to their kinship relationships and are intended to bring the system of plants closer to interested visitors. In addition, there are facilities that depict native vegetation types, such as a spring-flowering meadow.

The water basins with fish, frogs and newts are very popular with children.

Inside the garden is also the Neischl-Grotte, named after Adalbert Neischl, an artificial dripstone cave. It was renovated until May 2008 and is again seasonally accessible.