When does the park tour take place?

The park tour takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Where does the event start?

The venue is the Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz at Robinienweg 5 in 03042 Cottbus.

Who will guide through Branitzer Park?

The tour will be led by biologist Anja Rolland.

What topics are the focus?

The focus is on the impacts of climate change on the tree population as well as typical tree diseases, damage patterns, and infestations by insects and fungi.

Will the tour take place outdoors?

Yes, the tour goes through the inner park of Branitzer Park and thus takes place outdoors.

What is the cost of participation?

No confirmed admission price has been published for this event.

Park tour climate change Cottbus 2026

Name: Park tour on the nationwide action day for climate change
Start: 2026-09-26T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T12:30:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Discover Branitzer Park in the context of climate change

How do heat, drought, new pests, and diseases affect the historic trees of a landscape park? During the park tour on the nationwide action day for climate change, biologist Anja Rolland will guide visitors through the inner park of Branitzer Park, making the ecological challenges visible on-site.

Tree population between garden art and climate adaptation

Branitzer Park combines extraordinary landscape art with a rich cultural heritage. Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau developed the park area from 1846 onwards, inspired by English models, creating a masterfully composed sequence of paths, shrubs, sight axes, and atmospheric park spaces. During the outdoor city tour, it becomes clear how sensitively this historical Gesamtkunstwerk reacts to changing environmental conditions.

Tree diseases explained clearly

Concrete examples from the park will be the focus. Anja Rolland will explain typical damage patterns, tree diseases, and infestations by insects and fungi. Participants will learn how to recognize weakened trees and what consequences climate change has for the care, preservation, and development of historical garden facilities.

Local history meets future questions

The park tour connects botanical expertise with local history. Between the castle, old park paths, and characteristic shrubs, a direct discovery experience is created: history is not only conveyed in museums but can also be observed on tree bark, crown structures, soil conditions, and care areas. This way, Branitzer Park becomes a vivid learning place for climate adaptation and sustainable monument preservation.

A park as a model for tomorrow

Branitz also stands for the future of historical gardens. The Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz Foundation is developing a model project for the climate adaptation of historical parks with the Branitzer Tree University. The focus is on climate-resilient shrubs, sustainable garden care, and the preservation of the historical park effect under changing conditions.

Conclusion: Observe nature, understand connections

The tour promises knowledgeable explanations, concrete observations, and impressive park images. Anyone wishing to experience Branitzer Park from a new perspective and learn more about climate change, tree diseases, and the protection of historical garden art will find here an informative cultural enrichment for their stay in Cottbus.