Hildegarden

As a permanent addition to the Hildegard exhibition, the garden displays numerous plants mentioned in Hildegard's natural history writings. The learned Benedictine described almost 300 herbs, shrubs and trees and their (healing) effects on humans.

Visitors can stroll through the uniquely designed "Hildegarden" and take time to explore the themed gardens inspired by her Physia book. These include a total of 15 thematic beds and eight individual beds based on the „book of plants“ and „book of trees“ presented here with descriptions of the various  healing applications applying to each plant or tree.  Unfortunately, the work has only survived in copies from the late Middle Ages, so that no one today knows the "original text". But unlike many of popular writings on so-called "Hildegard medicine", which simply ignore this fact, this problem is vividly addressed in the Hildegard Garden.

The Hildegarden invites you to stroll and linger, revealing many a surprise for those concerned with the healing power of plants.

Opening times: Tue-Sun 10 am - 5 pm (April - October)