Gardens of the World (Gärten der Welt): Chinese and Japanese gardens and a cable car in Marzahn

Updated on October 5, 2026

The Gärten der Welt in Marzahn, in the east of Berlin, bring together in one large park gardens inspired by several cultures: a Chinese garden, a Japanese garden, a Korean garden, an Oriental garden, a Balinese garden, a Christian garden and other landscaped areas. The park was extended for the 2017 International Garden Show and can also be seen from a cable car above the Marzahn landscape. It is an outing off the tourist trail, very pleasant in good weather. Allow two to three hours for the gardens, a little longer with the cable car.

Highlights

The Chinese garden

With its pavilions, ornamental rocks and pond, it is one of the largest Chinese gardens in Europe. You stroll slowly along the paths around the water.

The Japanese garden

A strolling garden with water, stones and maples that changes a great deal with the seasons. It is one of the most photographed gardens in the park, especially in autumn.

The cable car

It starts at the Kienberg (Gärten der Welt) metro station and offers a fine view of the park, Marzahn and its housing estates. You can ride one way or return.

The other gardens

The Korean garden, the Oriental garden, the Balinese garden, the Christian garden and the European-style gardens are all in the same park. In winter some themed gardens are closed or have limited access: check the official website before you come.

Practical info

Tips

Prices checked in October 2026. Summer season (March to October): adult admission €9, child from 6 or reduced rate €4; combined ticket with a return cable car ride €12.90 (€7.50 reduced); one-way cable car ride €9 (€4 reduced). Winter season (November to February): admission €4 (€2 reduced) and combined ticket €6.90 (€4.50 reduced). Free for children up to 5. Adult annual pass: €40. In winter the ticket offices and automatic gates close at 4pm. Choose a dry day; the park is large with little shelter. Families come with picnics. For the whole east of the city, see our Lichtenberg guide and the Tierpark, as well as Berlin with children.

How to get there

Eisenacher Straße 99, 12685 Berlin-Marzahn. Take the U5 to Kienberg (Gärten der Welt) station, at the park entrance (about 25 minutes from Alexanderplatz).