Public Tour in the Perennial Testing Garden: Experience Freising's Green Science
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A garden that combines knowledge and floral splendor
The public tour in the perennial testing garden of the Weihenstephan Gardens leads to one of the most exciting teaching and experimental gardens in Bavaria. On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the discovery experience begins at 10:00 AM in Freising and opens a view of perennials, woody plants, and new rose varieties that are being tested for their usability here.
Diversity of perennials on five hectares
The testing garden showcases the full spectrum of modern plant usage: bedding perennials, borders, steppe-like plantings, rock garden installations, pond and water basin designs, as well as assortments of woody plants shape the landscape. For gardening enthusiasts, this creates a lively tour through forms, colors, and locations, where botanical knowledge and sensual garden culture immediately connect.
Historical depth with scientific ambition
The Weihenstephan Gardens are steeped in a long tradition that dates back to the old Benedictine monastery of Weihenstephan. The testing garden was established in 1947 by Richard Hansen on former experimental grounds and is among the first scientifically supervised institutions for testing perennials in Germany. Today, the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University oversees the gardens as teaching and experimental gardens for research, teaching, and recreational gardening.
A tour that combines practice and inspiration
The Sunday tour provides valuable information about botanical peculiarities, blooming aspects, and the design backgrounds of the site. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and is aimed at gardening lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover Freising's green side with expert guidance. According to HSWT, the public tours are free; voluntary donations to support the work are welcome.
Meeting point and easy access
The meeting point is the entrance to the testing garden, Am Staudengarten 7 in 85354 Freising. Its location on the Weihenstephan campus makes the trip easy to plan; in Freising, there are also various parking options and public transport connections towards Weihenstephan. Visitors should consider wearing comfortable footwear, as the tour goes over garden paths and planting areas.
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This tour combines cultural enrichment, local history, and expert plant knowledge into a delightful excursion in the Weihenstephan Gardens. Anyone who wants to experience Freising from its green, scientifically shaped side should not miss this date and should mark the tour now.
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