The arboretum at the Fasanerie - a journey through the world of trees
The pheasantry is not only home to many animals, but also to impressive trees from all over the world. Foreign tree species such as sequoias, Douglas firs and Weymouth pines were planted here as early as the 19th century - many of which can still be admired today.
The arboretum at the Fasanerie - a journey through the world of trees
An arboretum is a collection of various trees and shrubs that are planted for scientific, educational or design purposes. The term comes from the Latin "arbor" (tree) and traditionally refers to gardens in which trees and shrubs are cultivated and researched. There are famous arboretums around the world, but such a collection was also created at the Fasanerie: in 1935, the Nassau Nature Conservation Association created a tree nature trail to introduce visitors to the diversity of native and exotic trees and shrubs.
Since 2007, this tradition has been continued with new plantings and modern signage. On a walk through the arboretum, visitors can discover how nature and the landscape have changed over the centuries and which tree species characterize our surroundings.