--- title: "Gristede Rhododendron Park" url: "https://www.apen-touristik.de/en/poi/gristede-rhododendron-park" description: "Under the protection of tall pines, more than 1,000 rhododendrons and open-air azaleas in all species and varieties can be found in the Rhododendron Park in Gristede. Garden lovers will find magnificent flowers, lush growth and, with some varieties, wonderful scent experiences.From day one, the 25 ha park was open to the public and quickly became an attraction of the Ammerland and a pilgrimage destination for rhododendron lovers from all over the world. The main flowering period is from the end of April to the beginning of June. The Gristeder Rhododendron Park is always worth a visit due to its interesting and varied design, complemented by its many botanical rarities and specimen plants.Erich and Wilhelm Bruns systematically laid out their collection in the 1950s in order to better study the characteristics, preferences and requirements of the individual varieties and to develop the Gristeder Neuheiten® from them. To this day, new varieties are christened by many prominent personalities. Since 1985, the Federal President and their partners have traditionally christened a new rhododendron variety with their name. You will find all our new varieties in the Gristeder Rhododendron Park.The central axis of the newly created park section leads to the park pavilion, which was completed in spring 2009. A successful architectural creation in glass, it’s used for events such as symposia and conferences." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/181627/a6d7e2ef9140cd68e0edc620ad281b6f0140db8bcf0714e22f744ba6722aea33/allee-zum-parkpavillion.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Apen Touristik > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Gristede Rhododendron Park ========================== - Garden - Park Allee zum Parkpavillion Teichanlage Parkanlage Teichanlage Radfahren im Rhodopark Radfahren im Rhodopark Rhodopark Bruns Rhodopark Bruns Toilettenhäuser Beschilderung Rhodopark Magnificent flowers and lush growth. Under the protection of tall pines, more than 1,000 rhododendrons and open-air azaleas in all species and varieties can be found in the Rhododendron Park in Gristede. Garden lovers will find magnificent flowers, lush growth and, with some varieties, wonderful scent experiences. From day one, the 25 ha park was open to the public and quickly became an attraction of the Ammerland and a pilgrimage destination for rhododendron lovers from all over the world. The main flowering period is from the end of April to the beginning of June. The Gristeder Rhododendron Park is always worth a visit due to its interesting and varied design, complemented by its many botanical rarities and specimen plants. Erich and Wilhelm Bruns systematically laid out their collection in the 1950s in order to better study the characteristics, preferences and requirements of the individual varieties and to develop the Gristeder Neuheiten® from them. To this day, new varieties are christened by many prominent personalities. Since 1985, the Federal President and their partners have traditionally christened a new rhododendron variety with their name. You will find all our new varieties in the Gristeder Rhododendron Park. The central axis of the newly created park section leads to the park pavilion, which was completed in spring 2009. A successful architectural creation in glass, it’s used for events such as symposia and conferences. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Rhododendron Park Gristede is accessible free of charge all year round! Read more Price info The park is open to the public free of charge year-round. Read more Eligibility - for Class - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of all Ages - Suitable for Pushchair Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Directions & Parking facilities Für den Besuch des Rhododendronparks oder den Start einer ausgiebigen Fahrradtour empfehlen wir Ihnen die nahegelegenen Parkplätze zum Abstellen Ihres PKW: Für Navigationsgeräte: Köntjeweg, 26215 Wiefelstede (dieser Parkplatz befindet sich auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite; Anfahrt von der Gristeder Straße) oder Dingsfelder Weg 18, 26215 Wiefelstede (dieser Parkplatz befindet sich auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite; den Rhododendronpark erreichen Sie von hier fußläufig in circa 8-10 Minuten) Read more Contact person Bruns Pflanzen-Export GmbH & Co. KG**Company** Johann-Bruns-Allee 1 26160 Bad Zwischenahn License (master data) Gemeinde Wiefelstede Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Theme park/Freizeitpark - Park - Park - Tours 42.83 km - Bicycle Contact Gristeder Str. 27 26215 Wiefelstede - Gristede