The Forest Garden gained its idyllic character in 1821 thanks to Landgrave Frederick VI Joseph and his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of King George III of England. Tthis area of the park landscape serves as an outstanding example of the philosophy of combining the beautiful with the useful. Here, the landgrave and his wife cultivated exotic plants, which they had imported from England and whose seeds and seedlings had been brought by seafarers from overseas, and tested them for their suitability in the Central European climate. The forest garden also served as a nursery for native trees. Today, visitors have the unique opportunity of experiencing the forest garden in its historical splendour. The pond and its Romanticist-inspired surroundings have been restored, the teahouse has been rebuilt, the network of paths has been expanded, while six time-honoured bridges leading over various streams invite visitors to a unique natural-history experience. There are also plenty of seating areas offering rest and relaxation. Dendrological features are signposted for those with a particular interest in botany.
