Berlin's Britzer Garten 2007: Tulip Show Extravaganza (in one of the Germany's top gardens)
Every year the German government chooses a city for the BUGA (Bundesgartenschau) gardening event. The chosen city receives large sums of money in order to spruce up an area and transform it into a flourishing garden/park for generations to come.
Berlin was chosen way back in 1985 for the BUGA. With the money the city created Britzer Gardens (Britzer Garten). Despite Berlin's poverty Britzer Garten has continued to flourish. In fact Britzer Garten is still ranked among the top gardens in Germany. Every year they present their Tulip Festival "Tulipen", und meine Freunde, it's amazing!
For more information on the Tulip Festival which runs from April 27th - May 28th, please click here. For directions on reaching Britzer Garten please click here. (Keep in mind that it will require an U-bahn ride and a bus ride in order to reach the gardens.)
Even if you miss the Tulip Festival Britzer Garten is still worth a visit from mid April up through the fall months. There are plenty of other events taking place in the gardens as well, and there are great play areas for children. The park is also relatively handicap accessable. There are cafe's on the grounds which offer non-smoking sections.
