Sunday Tour—Today's Focus... Medicinal Plants and the Magic of Herbs

Public Tour: Sun., Aug. 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

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Let’s explore the fascinating world of medicinal plants in the Medicinal Plant Garden! On our tour, you’ll learn how medicinal plant gardens have evolved from antiquity to the present day. We’ll explore the knowledge of Hildegard von Bingen, the role of women versed in herbalism, healers, and midwives, and the often-misunderstood history of “witches.” We’ll also show how poisonous plants were specifically used and understood. The tour combines historical practices and insights and illustrates how herbal medicine continues to shape our lives today.

Number of participants: max. 20 people

Target audience: Adults , families, children (recommended for ages 10 and up)

Participation fee: 6 eurosper person (plus admission)

Registration: required

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

Duration: 90 minutes

Guide: Daniela Lindow-MarinelliTranslated with DeepL

Meeting point: Queen Luise Square at the Botanical Garden

Price info: In addition to booking the guided tour, you must purchase one admission ticket per person online or at the ticket office.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Education and Outreach Team at the Berlin Botanical Garden. Email address: .

Price: €6.00

Next date:

• Date Sunday, 16/August/2026 12:00 bis 13:30 ( 1 more date )
• Venue Botanischer Garten Berlin - Botanisches Museum
• Address Königin-Luise-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin-Steglitz