Forests of the World at the Garden of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Forests of the World offers shade, exotic ferns and primordial plants
The Forests of the World area is located on the north side of Trauttmansdorff Castle. These leafy woods offer a shady refuge, especially in summer. A wide variety of deciduous and coniferous woods from North and South America and East Asia add a touch of the exotic. The primordial Fern Glen, replete with streams and waterfalls, is refreshingly cool. In addition to the natural landscapes, there are also crop plants from the Americas, as well as an Asian rice paddy and tea plantation – representing important cultivated landscapes from faraway lands.
The Glass House
The Glass House is home to tropical crop plants and orchids. The Terrarium, next to the greenhouse area, offers an up-close-and-personal encounter with insects like leaf-cutter ants.
Japanese Garden
Ancient traditions are still alive and well in this garden: Every stone, the course of the stream, the positioning of the individual plants and the machiai shelter all follow the design of a Japanese master in the art of gardening. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy true serenity.
Palm Beach
Nowhere in the gardens is Trauttmansdorff’s unique fusion of North and South clearer than at Palm Beach, located in Forests of the World. Lounge on a deck chair, surrounded by a beach of fine sand and shady palm trees. This is a tropical dream come true – with a twist: panoramic views of snow-capped mountain peaks.
