Palmengarten: Tickets & FrankfurtCard Discount
Palm fronds inside the Palmengarten's glasshouses.
1.5 - 3 h
Botanical Garden
Opened 1871
Siesmayerstraße 61, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€9.00
€5.00
Open daily; an evening ticket (€5) is available Monday-Friday from 18:30. Check the garden's own site for the current season's exact closing time.
No reservation required; walk-in entry during opening hours.
One of the largest botanical gardens in Germany, with glasshouses (Palmenhaus, Tropicarium), themed outdoor gardens, and a seasonal events program, in the Westend district.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | €9 | On-site or online in advance | |
| Reduced (student/trainee/disabled) | €5 | On-site, with valid ID | |
| Senior (67+) | €8 | On-site, with valid ID | |
| Child/youth (0-17) | Free | No ticket needed | |
| With FrankfurtCard | 50% off adult ticket | Show card at the entrance |
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Ticket Options
€9.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Palmengarten is one of Germany's largest botanical gardens, opened in 1871 in the Westend district. Its historic glasshouses — including the Palmenhaus and the Tropicarium — hold extensive palm, orchid, and tropical plant collections, while the surrounding outdoor grounds are landscaped into themed gardens, a rose garden, and open lawns used for a seasonal program of events and concerts.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Palmenhaus
The garden's namesake historic glasshouse, home to an extensive palm collection.
The Tropicarium
A dedicated glasshouse for tropical and subtropical plants, including orchids.
Themed Outdoor Gardens
Rose gardens, a rock garden, and open lawns, popular for a relaxed walk between the Westend and the Messe district.
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Compare Frankfurt PassesConfirmed 50% off the standard adult ticket. This discount is explicitly listed in the official FrankfurtCard 2026/2027 discount-partner brochure under its 50%-discount category.
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Discounted. 50% discount off the standard ticket. Confirmed 50% off the standard adult admission ticket, per the official 'Frankfurt Card 2026/2027' discount-partner brochure.
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