The Chinese Garden was designed and built in cooperation with Beijing landscape architects, using materials imported directly from China.
The Korean 'Seoul Garden' was a gift from the city of Seoul to Berlin, symbolizing the partnership between the two capitals.
The park utilizes a ropeway system that was originally constructed for the International Garden Exhibition 2017.
The Japanese garden, 'Garden of the Confluence of Waters,' is centered around a water feature representing the journey of life.
The Italian Renaissance garden features geometric hedge patterns and a central water fountain consistent with historical 16th-century designs.
The Balinese garden is housed entirely within a climate-controlled tropical hall to mimic the island's natural environment.
Gardens of the World is a 43-hectare parkland in Berlin featuring distinct horticultural zones inspired by international design traditions. Originally established as the 'Berliner Gartenschau' in 1987, it hosts permanent themed gardens including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Balinese, Oriental, and Italian Renaissance styles. The Chinese garden, known as the Garden of the Reclaimed Moon, features the largest Chinese-style garden construction in Europe. An aerial cable car provides transport over the park, offering an elevated perspective of the Kienberg hill and the surrounding landscape. The site serves as a center for botanical education and seasonal horticultural events. It integrates traditional architecture, such as pavilions, pagodas, and tea houses, with diverse ecological biomes.
The elevated viewing platform at the top of Kienberg for a panoramic shot of the gardens and the Berlin skyline.
Use the cable car to arrive at the highest point of Kienberg to walk downhill through the gardens.
Carry a reusable water bottle, as the park features vast walking paths with limited vendors in the more remote sections.
Check the official event calendar before visiting to see if a festival or concert might affect crowd levels.
Do not attempt to see every garden in one visit if you have limited time; prioritize two or three zones to avoid fatigue.
The aerial cable car may suspend operations during high-wind conditions; the park is open year-round with varying garden accessibility in winter.
Stick to paved paths to preserve lawn areas; respect the quiet zones in the Japanese and Chinese gardens.
