It’s cherry blossom season again！Popular destinations such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have already had their blooms；but did you know that there are also great places in Europe？In fact, many regions in Germany have cherry blossoms, and the most famous one is the Cherry Blossom Avenue in Bonn. With the euro being relatively low recently, you can enjoy both traveling in Europe and seeing cherry blossoms—killing two birds with one stone！Now, let’s uncover the top 5 cherry blossom spots in Germany！
Some may wonder if it’s only places like Japan that have cherry blossoms. In those areas, they’re called Cherry blossom, and the varieties are generally divided into two main types：one is the Japanese mountain cherry, and the other is the deep pink, round-petaled cherry commonly seen in Germany. The cherry blossom season in Germany usually peaks around April, and they often bloom unexpectedly in every corner. If you’re observant, you might find them in many places！
Having lived in Germany for a year, I’ve compiled the top 5 hidden cherry blossom spots here. Besides the well-known Cherry Blossom Avenue, there are several other spots worth visiting...
- Bonn（Bonn）Cherry Blossom Avenue（Cherry Blossom Avenue）
- Hamburg（Hamburg）Cherry Blossom Festival（Kirschblütenfest）
You might not know this, but Hamburg actually holds a Cherry Blossom Festival every year！Since 1968, the local Japanese community has donated over 5,000 cherry blossom trees to the Hamburg government.
Around late March, various events are held to celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival！One of the biggest highlights is the election of the Hamburg Cherry Blossom Queen every two years, although it might feel a bit out of place...
The cherry blossom trees are planted around the Outer Alster Lake area. You’ll feel like you’re strolling through a Japanese garden！
- South Germany Schloss Schwetzingen Cherry Tree Garden（Cherry Tree Garten）
Schwetzingen Palace, also known as the “Little Versailles”. It’s located between Mannheim and Heidelberg. In March, the cherry blossoms on both sides are in full bloom, creating a stunning view.
After visiting this UNESCO candidate-listed palace, be sure to check out the nearby Cherry Tree Garden—it’s a must-visit spot with a beautiful row of cherry blossom-lined paths！
- Berlin Cherry Blossom Project（The Sakura Campaign）
When Germany completed reunification in 1990, it attracted the attention of a Japanese TV station, TV Asahi. After filming there, the crew was deeply moved by the German spirit and wanted to build friendship with the locals. So, they proposed planting cherry blossom trees. The project invested 1 million euros and planted around 900 cherry blossom trees. This initiative is called：The Sakura Campaign. Now, in many places in Berlin, you can still see traces of this effort！
The most famous one is this：TV Asahi Kirschblütenallee（Cherry Blossom Avenue）.
Germans love taking walks, and this has become a favorite spot for many locals to relax.
Besides the Cherry Blossom Avenue, other areas such as Lichtenberg and Pankow also have cherry blossoms. For more details, you can check the link below.
5. GermanyMarburg Cherry Blossom AvenueStresemannstra
The Marburg U is nestled in a valley surrounded by lush forests, with the Lahn River flowing through it, creating a serene and scenic environment. It is close to the University of Marburg, as well as landmarks such as the Heidebeg and Göttingen.
Apart from Tübingen’s Old Town, there’s another hidden gem — and it doesn’t even have a Cherry Blossom Avenue either. To be honest, Ob actually isn’t any worse than Bonn.
This is a little surprise on a small street in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. If you come across more, feel free to happily share them with me on my page~
In the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, when the cherry blossoms bloom, just take a walk — one of you might ask, “Where’s this place?” Walk a little further, and boom — you’ll stumble upon cherry blossoms without expecting it. Because there are so many of them, last year I even found a few cherry blossom trees in an alley near my home. So, as long as you wander around any Dutch city during cherry blossom season, you’re bound to have the delightful surprise of a random cherry blossom encounter.
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