Public Tour: Forest Bathing in the Greenhouses

Healthy in the Garden

Botanischer Garten

Tropical air and silence. Forest bathing beneath dense foliage and a glass roof

We immerse ourselves in a kind of vegetation that is otherwise inaccessible in Berlin. Behind the glass, palm trees, ferns, and vines thrive, accompanied by warm, humid air and the sound of flowing water. In the historic greenhouses, the greenery reaches all the way up to the domes. A place that offers solace even in winter, when the trees outside are bare and dormant.

Forest bathing, known as Shinrin Yoku in Japanese, refers to consciously spending time among trees with all your senses. It’s not a sport, nor is it about performance. You walk slowly, pause, smell, touch, and listen. Studies show that even a short visit like this reduces stress hormones and restores focus.

In this format, you’ll immerse yourself in tropical and subtropical plant worlds. Guided sensory exercises will lead you through the greenhouses, moving away from quick glances and toward deep sensory experience. No prior knowledge is required—just time and a willingness to embrace a different pace.

Number of participants: max . 15 people

Target audience: Adults

Registration: required

Meeting point: Visitor Center , entrance at Königin-Luise-Platz

Duration: 90 minutes

Presenter: Sarah Maske on behalf of the Berlin Botanical GardenTranslated with DeepL

Meeting point: Queen Luise Square at the Botanical Garden

Price info: In addition to the guided tour, each person must purchase an admission ticket online or at the ticket office.

Price: €6.00

Booking: If you have any further questions, please contact the Botanical Garden’s Education and Outreach Team.

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Next date:

• Date Thursday, 12/November/2026 16:00 bis 17:30
• Venue Botanischer Garten Berlin - Botanisches Museum
• Address Königin-Luise-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin-Steglitz