Garden Tour in the Karl Foerster Garden in Potsdam: Experience monument culture live

A famous garden opens its perspectives for Potsdam

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the garden tour in the Karl Foerster Garden will take place in one of the most significant garden ensembles in Potsdam. It starts at 10:00 AM at the address Am Raubfang 7 in 14469 Potsdam-Bornim. The historical show and experimental garden surrounding Karl Foerster's residence combines garden history, monument preservation, and a special atmosphere for visitors into an impressive event experience. ([denkmalschutz.de](https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmale-erhalten/stiftungseigene-denkmale/wohnhaus-und-garten-karl-foerster/ihr-besuch.html))

A garden with history and character

Karl Foerster, as a perennial breeder and garden poet, shaped the site in Bornim for decades. His garden was created as a show and experimental garden; today it is considered a freely accessible monument with clear structures, a diversity of perennials, and the distinctive sunken garden as its centerpiece. The tour focuses on this artistic signature. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/poi/wohnhaus-und-garten-karl-foerster))

What visitors can expect

Experienced guides will lead through the various garden spaces and tell stories about Foerster's plant breeds, his way of designing gardens, and the current theme focus of the season. For 2026, the garden is focused on iris according to the event notice. This makes the tour not only informative but also atmospherically rich and scientifically sound. ([denkmalschutz.de](https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmale-erleben/terminkalender/detail/11-09-2026-gartenfuehrung-im-karl-foerster-garten.html))

Planning notes

The German Foundation for Monument Protection points out that the garden is largely accessible for people with disabilities, but the house is not publicly accessible and can only be visited as part of house tours. There are no parking spaces at the monument; however, the arrival by bus, train, bicycle, or car is well described. Prior registration is required for tours. ([denkmalschutz.de](https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmale-erhalten/stiftungseigene-denkmale/wohnhaus-und-garten-karl-foerster/ihr-besuch.html))

Admission and costs

For this tour, there is a cost contribution of 10 euros per person, payable on-site. Admission to the garden itself is free. ([denkmalschutz.de](https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmale-erleben/terminkalender/detail/11-09-2026-gartenfuehrung-im-karl-foerster-garten.html))

Conclusion: This tour combines Potsdam's garden culture, monument history, and an intense nature experience for a special Sunday occasion. Anyone wishing to experience Karl Foerster's garden world live should mark September 13, 2026, in their calendar. ([denkmalschutz.de](https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmale-erleben/terminkalender/detail/11-09-2026-gartenfuehrung-im-karl-foerster-garten.html))

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Sources:

• German Foundation for Monument Protection - Your Visit
• German Foundation for Monument Protection - Garden Tour in the Karl Foerster Garden
• Potsdam Tourism - Residence and Garden of Karl Foerster
• German Foundation for Monument Protection - Tours through Karl Foerster's Garden in Potsdam
• German Foundation for Monument Protection - Annual Report 2023