Planten un Blomen

The wall ramparts, dating back to the 17th century, and the beautiful Planaten un Blomen gardens lie in the heart of the city. Hard to imagine that this peaceful urban greenway extending from St. Pauli to the Alster Lake was once the scene of Danish cannon ball fire. Inside Planten un Blomen visitors can enjoy the old Botanical Gardens and tropical greenhouses with as well as Europe's largest Japanese Garden, an oasis of tranquility. There is also a small lake, featuring water games during the day and a colourful water-light show at night (May to August at 10:00 P.M., in September at 9:00 P.M.).