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Park regulations

Dear Visitors,

The East German Rose Garden is a monument to garden art. To ensure that the site can remain open to visitors in the future, we kindly ask that you observe the following.

It is not permitted to:

  • use any vehicles on pathways (with the exception of pushchairs, wheelchairs and walking frames). Bicycles are only allowed in the Weir Island and Brushwood Weir Island sections of the park and must always be pushed;
  • damage, remove or otherwise deface park facilities, structures, equipment or plants;
  • throw away or leave behind waste of any kind in the park;
  • make films or take photographs for commercial purposes without authorisation;
  • climb on structural or horticultural installations;
  • contaminate, enter, fish or bathe in water features or fountains;
  • erect, remove or move signs, labels or suchlike;
  • play or make music;
  • camp, light fires or barbecue;
  • engage in trade or commerce;
  • hold demonstrations;
  • carry blunt or sharp weapons of any kind or objects that may be used to cut or stab, glass bottles, pressurised gas containers, spray cans or any other containers with substances that are harmful to health.

Please note:

  • Visitors enter the park at their own risk.
  • The lawns in the Rose Park may only be walked on to view the roses.
  • On the Weir Island and the Brushwood Weir Island, sitting, lying and playing on the lawns is expressly desired and permitted.
  • Dogs must be kept on a short lead throughout the park and dog waste must be removed immediately.
    Admission and bag checks
    The town of Forst (Lusatia), event organisers and third parties commissioned by the town of Forst (Lusatia) or event organisers have the right to carry out security and admission checks. They are also allowed to inspect legwear and outer clothing and to carry out checks on bags or similar containers. Access may be denied if visitors refuse to allow these checks. If admission is denied, there is no entitlement to refunding of the admission fee!
  • Instructions issued by staff must be followed at all times.
  • By entering the park grounds, visitors acknowledge the park regulations.

In case of violation of these regulations:

Anyone who violates these park regulations may be ordered to leave the East German Rose Garden or banned from entering it in the future. Visitors are liable for any damage they cause. Criminal offences will be reported to the police.

Further information:

  • The water in the wells and fountains is not suitable for drinking.
  • The winter services (snow clearance and gritting) are limited.
  • No liability can be assumed for items left in storage facilities, for example in luggage lockers or bike boxes.

Rose Park:
May–September    9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission fees apply
October–April 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission
Weir Island and
Brushwood Weir Island

Daily from 9 a.m. until dusk | Free admission

The opening times may vary during special events or in case of severe weather warnings or extreme weather events.

Admission/fees:

See the notice boards at the ticket offices for the current admission prices, loan fees, etc. Please approach a member of staff should you require more information or have questions. We wish you a wonderful visit!

Town of Forst (Lausitz)
The Mayor