Rose Garden
A symmetrical rose garden by Fritz Encke on a former fortress fort – in summer a fragrant sea of blossoms in the green belt.
The Rose Garden of the City of Cologne lies on the Neusser Wall on the site of the former Fort X of the inner fortress ring. The symmetrical garden was designed by the municipal garden director Fritz Encke.
Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24
At a glance
- Location: Neusser Wall, Neustadt-Nord (part of Hilde-Domin-Park)
- Design: Fritz Encke
- History: on the former Fort X
- Season: finest bloom in early summer
A sea of roses
On the old fortress wall, a strictly arranged rose garden with numerous varieties unfolds in summer – a fragrant gem in the green ring around the city. Since 2008 the Rose Garden has been part of the Hilde-Domin-Park and a popular destination for relaxed strolls.
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