--- title: "Great Greenhouse" url: "https://www.nordhessenerleben.de/en/poi/great-greenhouse" description: "Open every year from November 1 through March 31Elector Wilhelm II of Hesse-Kassel had the Grand Greenhouse built in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in 1822–23. It was expanded between 1886 and 1888 with a large rectangular central section and still captivates visitors today with its delicate iron-and-glass structure, which is among the earliest of its kind in Germany.Frost-sensitive plants such as palms, camellias, bananas, and other exotic species overwinter here. You’ll be greeted by a vibrant sea of blooms, featuring not only numerous camellias—some up to 150 years old—and other potted plants, but also a colorful array of cyclamens, primroses, and cinerarias. In the spring, after the Ice Saints, the plants are literally “set out into the open air” again, following an old tradition." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2843671/cce82379b60474b7547a4f8a5196f324d98c24df2b6ec6f630f8b5f13c388ee2/d78f2f2feb84c26704a6f11571687b82-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > [Translate to English:] WelcomePlus > Special > Destination.Data Details > POI" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Great Greenhouse ================ - various sights - building/modern architecture - MeineCardPlus leisure activity culture - MeineCardPlus leisure activity - AuszeitCardPlus-leisure activit d78f2f2feb84c26704a6f11571687b82.jpg Elector Wilhelm II of Hesse-Kassel had the Great Greenhouse built in 1822/23. With its special plants, it is an attraction throughout the winter. The season begins on 1 November and ends on 31 March. Open every year from November 1 through March 31Elector Wilhelm II of Hesse-Kassel had the Grand Greenhouse built in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in 1822–23. It was expanded between 1886 and 1888 with a large rectangular central section and still captivates visitors today with its delicate iron-and-glass structure, which is among the earliest of its kind in Germany. Frost-sensitive plants such as palms, camellias, bananas, and other exotic species overwinter here. You’ll be greeted by a vibrant sea of blooms, featuring not only numerous camellias—some up to 150 years old—and other potted plants, but also a colorful array of cyclamens, primroses, and cinerarias. In the spring, after the Ice Saints, the plants are literally “set out into the open air” again, following an old tradition. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings 1 November to 31 March Last admission at 4.30 pm. Closed during the summer months and on 24, 25 and 31 December. Open on 26 December from 10 am to 5 pm and on 1 January from 12 pm to 5 pm. Read more Price info Erwachsene: 8 Euro ermäßigt: 5 Euro Freier Eintritt: Kinder und Jugendliche bis 18 Jahre, Schüler, Studierende der Universität Kassel, Nutzer der FamilienApp Hessen Saisonkarte: 20 Euro Jahreskarte: 60 Euro Folgende Einrichtungen können Sie mit dem Tagesticket besuchen: Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, die Löwenburg (inklusive Führung, Reservierung erforderlich) und je nach Saison den Herkules (1. April bis 31. Oktober) oder das Gewächshaus (1. November bis 31. März). Read more Organization Stadt Kassel License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - guided hike - guided hike - theme tour - Place of interest - monument - history - history - Tours 4.88 km - circular hiking trail Contact Schloßpark Wilhelmshöhe 7 34131 Kassel