The TU Darmstadt Botanical Garden has been home to around 8,000 plant species from all climatic and vegetation zones for over 200 years.

The bathing lake in the centre of Darmstadt invites you to cool off and relax in summer. Hunger and thirst can be quenched in the neighbouring ‘Woog’ café.

Enjoy a break in the hammock park in the university stadium: simply lie down, listen to music, close your eyes for a moment or read a book.

Park meadows, bodies of water and a café-restaurant invite you to picnic, read, get together or simply do nothing.

The atmosphere is characterised by green areas, tables, seating, sunbathing platforms and a recreation area, which are ideal for quiet work as well as for a break.

Enjoy the outstanding view of Darmstadt and stop off at the ‘Ludwigsklause’ after a short hike.

The historical legacy of Darmstadt's Mathildenhöhe today presents itself as a total work of art consisting of a wedding tower, exhibition building, museum, artists' houses, plane tree grove and open-air grounds.

The Orangery Park offers a Mediterranean flair with fountains, avenues of trees and tropical fruits that line the park paths in summer.

The highlight of the Rosenhöhe is the Rosarium, where more than 10,000 roses bloom. There are also extensive meadows, numerous seating areas as well as mausoleums and other interesting buildings.

The observatory is the start of the Planet Trail and home to an observatory. Events and seminars are also regularly organised here.

Bar in the evening, café during the day: during the week you can sip your coffee surrounded by stylish retro furniture, large window fronts and pleasant background music, and in the evening at the weekend you can enjoy a cocktail.