Opening hours: open from April to October
Season opening on Friday, April 03, 2026 from 10:00 am
Opening hours in April:
Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday/ public holidays
10:00 – 18:00
(last admission 17:30)
Current information on the accessibility of the Chinese Garden:
Closure of the staircase
Due to considerable damage to the staircase leading to the pagodas and the exit of the Chinese Garden, this area had to be closed to public access with immediate effect for safety reasons.
The defective condition of the staircase and the lake pagoda is currently being examined in independent evidence proceedings at the Erfurt Regional Court.
During these proceedings, it is not possible to initiate structural changes or repair measures.
We ask for your understanding for the necessary measures and the associated restrictions.
Admission per person: 5 €
Children up to 6 years have free admission
Children 7 to 16 years 2 €
Disabled persons 4 € (necessary accompanying person receives free admission)
Family ticket (2 adults, max. 3 children 7 – 16 years) € 12
Family ticket mini (1 adult, max. 3 children 7 – 16 years) € 7
Adult season ticket (only in conjunction with ID card) € 20
Admission is free for residents of Weißensee.
Photo permit (for commercial photographers or for the use of a tripod) € 25
Parking fees are not charged. Please use the parking lot at the gondola pond.
Guided tours: €5 per person (minimum 10 participants)
Weddings incl. all guests and photo permit: € 250
Discount system for travel companies:
Reimbursement is based on turnover. The following discounts are granted and refunded at the end of the season:
from 250 persons to 500 persons: 15 % of the total turnover
from 501 persons: 20 % of the total turnover
(after prior registration)
Group rate – kindergarten groups, school classes and after-school groups
(one supervisor per group included) € 40.00 without guided tour
To ensure a smooth visit, please note the following:
School classes and kindergarten groups must always be supervised and kept together.
The Chinese Garden is not a playground. The instructions of the park supervisors, who exercise the right of domicile within their area of responsibility, must be followed at all times.
The “garden of eternal happiness”
The idea of the garden
The “Garden of Eternal Happiness” stands for harmony between man and nature. A unique garden landscape of water, stones, buildings, paths and decorative design elements invites you to linger and relax. The design goal of Chinese gardens – to create harmony between the seven elements “earth, sky, stones, water, buildings, paths and plants” – allowed for the eighth element, the experiencer, the human being.
Man in the garden
And so these gardens focus on the meaningful composition of stones, water, buildings and paths. These elements serve as decoration. The garden images created invite you to rest, to enjoy and, above all, to contemplate. (A contemplative attitude is characterized by calm and gentle attention. The term is also often used in connection with the contemplation of nature or a work of art. The adjective contemplative here means concentration on spiritual content). This goal is achieved in the Weißenseer Garten.
The design elements
The buildings in the Weißensee Chinese Garden, which were prefabricated using traditional manufacturing methods and erected by Chinese specialists, are an unusual design feature. In addition to the dominant tea pavilion, a wedding pavilion, a pavilion of joy and arcades in the western and eastern parts of the garden have been created. At the center of the garden is the “Pond of the Four Seasons”. A footbridge in a zig-zag arrangement typical of Chinese gardens connects the tea and wedding pavilions. A flowing body of water accompanies visitors on their tours. In this way, the Chinese garden can be experienced as both a peaceful and an active place.
The materials
The path and wall materials used in the Weißensee Chinese Garden, as well as all structures such as pavilions and pagodas, are originally from China. Exceptions are the large-format travertine stones from a local quarry and solid wood for the steps and walkways to the gondola pond.
The idea of the garden
Getting married in the Chinese Garden
For many couples, getting married in the “Garden of Eternal Happiness” is more than just a lasting memory. We will be happy to answer your questions.
If you have decided to get married, then make this day even more beautiful by saying “I do” in the Chinese Garden. The number of people getting married in the Chinese Garden has been increasing since 2011.
A unique and extraordinary ambience envelops the wedding ceremony. Our gardener will decorate the wedding pavilion according to your wishes. From a little bow with a green branch to a white rose on the chair, many variations are possible, which you can discuss with us.
After the ceremony, you can order a small champagne reception in the garden, let pigeons fly in front of the Chinese Garden or saw wood as you wish. Make up your mind and turn your civil wedding ceremony into an unforgettable experience.
Pavilions and pagodas
The Chinese ‘Garden of Eternal Happiness’ in the center of the historic old town of Weißensee is the largest single garden of its kind in Germany. Connoisseurs regard it as a walk-in work of art of extraordinary beauty. It was modeled on a dragon and extends into the gondola pond. During his visit to Weißensee, the Chinese ambassador was very impressed and called this garden ‘… the showcase of China in Germany’.
The wedding pavilion is not only very popular with visitors. It offers a worthy setting for the most beautiful day in the lives of two people.
The tea pavilion offers the opportunity to find peace and contemplation.
Those who pass through the gate to Weitsicht are treated to a magnificent view of the Pavilion of Fragrant Water and the Lake Pavilion.
The Pavilion of Joy impresses with its transparency and thus allows a panoramic view of the garden, because happiness and joy belong together.
The Pavilion of Joy impresses with its transparency and thus allows a panoramic view of the garden, because happiness and joy belong together.
Impressions and details
The “Pond of the Four Seasons” is a central element in the center of the Chinese Garden. The paths lead to it or surround it.
Water and paths complement each other and emphasize the detailed garden design.
The view of the sky is also worthwhile, as the roofing of the arcades and gates was also meticulously designed.
Individual sculptures particularly enhance certain areas of the garden. Each visitor discovers and interprets them in their own way.
The bas-reliefs tell stories from the lives of people in China.
Parking regulations
Visitors enter the garden at their own risk.
By paying the entrance fee, this is expressly acknowledged and the park rules are acknowledged and accepted.
The garden is generally reserved for pedestrians.
Visitors are liable for any damage they cause.
The entire park is under video surveillance.
It is not permitted in the Chinese Garden and for the safety of visitors:
Free admission to the Chinese Garden:
Photography in the Chinese Garden
Professional photographers, fashion photographers, wedding photographers and amateur photographers who use the Chinese Garden as a photo backdrop for shoots and photo series of all kinds and use the photos for professional purposes (club newspapers, posters, publication on the Internet, own homepage, etc.) must pay a flat fee of 25.00 euros for commercial photography.
For this fee, the photographer receives a receipt in addition to the photo permit. The photo permit thus issued is only valid on the day of the exhibition and is not transferable.
Press photographers who take photographs in the Chinese Garden as part of a reporting assignment are exempt from this regulation.
If photos are taken for purely private use, e.g. souvenir photos, this fee does not apply.
The use of tripods, flashes and the like is not possible.
We would like to point out at this point that it is not permitted to leave the paths.
Weddings
From April to October inclusive, civil weddings can be held in the Chinese wedding pavilion on Saturdays and during the usual office hours of the registry office. The fee is 250.00 euros. For more detailed information, please contact the registry office of the city administration or send an e-mail to info@weissensee.de.
Guided tours
Guided tours are possible by appointment (city information).
Admission prices: The current admission prices can be found under Opening hours and prices
To ensure a smooth visit, please note the following: School classes and kindergarten groups must always be supervised and kept closed. The Chinese Garden is not a playground. The instructions of the park supervisors, who exercise the right of domicile within their area of responsibility, must be followed at all times.
We ask our visitors to report violations of these park regulations or other incidents to the park supervisory staff immediately.
Violations of these parking regulations may be punished as trespassing.
We wish you a pleasant stay in the Chinese Garden.
Weißensee, May 27, 2020
The Mayor
