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Garten Kölsch
Garten Kölsch
daily opened
Nestled between two historic city walls lies a very special gem of the town of Büdingen: the Kölsch Garden. Where swampy terrain protected the town in the Middle Ages, Edith Kölsch (1893–1985) created a botanical refuge over the course of her long life. She brought rare shrubs back from her travels throughout Europe and generously opened her garden paradise to visitors and lively conversation.
After her death, she bequeathed her life's work to the town. Thanks to dedicated citizens, the garden has been shining in new splendour since 2003. Historic basalt paths and sandstone walls meet modern accents such as a filigree steel pergola. The selection of plants honours the founder's legacy: while noble thistles and catnip enthrone the dry wall crowns, Christmas roses and goat's beard shine in the partial shade of the old chestnut tree. Between the end of July and the beginning of August in particular, the garden unfolds into an intoxicating sea of colour – a place of tranquillity that invites visitors to linger from spring to late autumn with its blooms and the gentle humming of bumblebees.