When does the event take place?

The tour takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

How much is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is 6 euros per person.

Who is the program intended for?

The program is aimed at children from 4 years old with accompanying adults.

Where does the event take place?

In the show greenhouses of the Botanic Garden of the University of Potsdam, Maulbeerallee 2, 14469 Potsdam.

How do I best get there?

By bus 695 to the Orangerie stop, from Potsdam main station or Sanssouci station. Car parking is only available in limited amounts on weekends.

Is registration necessary?

Yes, registration is required and is possible until Friday, September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM according to the event page.

Small Hands, Big Taste: Cocoa and Chocolate in Green Potsdam

Name: Cocoa and Chocolate
Start: 2026-09-27T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Schaugewächshäuser

Cocoa and Chocolate at the Botanic Garden Potsdam: a sweet family experience

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Botanic Garden Potsdam invites children from 4 years old with accompanying adults to an enjoyable tour in the show greenhouses. Among plants, scents, and knowledge about cocoa and chocolate, a lively experience emerges with a direct reference to the origin of the brown delicacy. The entrance fee is 6 euros, and registration is required by Friday, September 25, at 2:00 PM. ([uni-potsdam.de](https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/botanischer-garten/aktuelles/veranstaltungen))

An excursion that combines knowledge and enjoyment

Those traveling with children will find a clever mix of discovery, nature experiences, and craftsmanship. Young visitors will get to know the plants that provide the aroma for cocoa in the show greenhouses and will make their own chocolate. This turns the tour into a small sensory shopping experience, very close to regional educational and gardening culture. ([uni-potsdam.de](https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/botanischer-garten/aktuelles/veranstaltungen))

Location with a green atmosphere

The event takes place in the show greenhouses of the Botanic Garden at Maulbeerallee 2 in 14469 Potsdam. The journey is best done by bus 695 to the Orangerie stop, which is reachable from Potsdam main station or Sanssouci station. Parking spaces for cars are only available in limited amounts on weekends. ([uni-potsdam.de](https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/botanischer-garten/besuch-planen/adresse-und-anfahrt))

What visitors can expect

The program is aimed at families who want to experience nature knowledge in a tangible way. The tour is expected to last about an hour, begins at 2:00 PM, and combines plant knowledge with a small practical tasting of the chocolate theme. This provides children with a special access to botany, taste, and processing. ([uni-potsdam.de](https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/botanischer-garten/aktuelles/veranstaltungen))

Conclusion

Cocoa and Chocolate offers a compact, lovingly designed family afternoon in Potsdam with educational value and moments of enjoyment. Those looking for regional excursion tips with added value will experience nature up close and should consider attending the event live in the Botanic Garden. ([uni-potsdam.de](https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/botanischer-garten/aktuelles/veranstaltungen))