Discover the diversity: enjoy wild herb tour in the Cologne zoo!

Discover the diversity: enjoy wild herb tour in the Cologne zoo!

In the Cologne Zoo, a very special experience around the world of wild herbs is offered. At a fascinating event on June 11, 2025, participants have the opportunity to learn more about local and exotic herbs. The program not only includes the effect and history of these plants, but also their use in the kitchen. Like WZ after an exciting guidance, a delicious three-course menu awaits that inspired herbal is.

The menu is served in the elegant Villa Bodinus, the former directors' villa of the zoo. If the day begins at 10.30 a.m. at the side entrance on Riehler Straße, the finger food service takes place at 11 a.m., while the actual guided tour starts at 11.30 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m. For only 149 euros, the participants receive both the menu and the zoo entry.

a pleasure for all senses

What exactly can expect the guests? The start consists of giersch-quiche, vegetables Pakora with wild herbs and a dandelion flan, followed by a starter with dost marinated shrimp, lukewarm potato salad with wild garlic pesto and wild garlic pepper. The main course offers two things from the Perlhuhn leg, served with a forest liquorice sauce and carrots with a Japanese knotweed. In the end, a fir yoghurt terrine with raspberries and orange sorbet rounds off the culinary experience. If you want to learn more about the various wild herbs and their use, you can also look around with the diverse offers of Wild herbs Alessia , which offer numerous delicacies with wild herbs for celebrations and festive occasions.

Love for wild herbs is also lived in other formats. Whether it is about nettle meatballs or gnome soup, everyone finds something in the herbal kitchen. From plate dishes to multi -course menus, everything is possible, and the buffets are put together according to seasonal conditions, while small anecdotes about the history of the herbs entertain the guests.

a workshop for herbal lovers

If you want to deal with the topic even more intensely, you can take part in workshops that are offered by Wild herbal language . These range from herbal tours with tasting in nature, to common cooking events, where wild herbs are processed in vinegar, oils, herbal salt, butter or teas. Special topics such as the manufacture of beeswax towels or the production of vinegar and oils are also offered in small groups.

The workshops are ideal for everyone who sharpen their senses and want to discover the wonderful world of wild herbs in their own garden or in the kitchen. Whether alone or with friends - the offers are diverse and offer something for everyone. A timely booking is recommended, especially since the demand for these experiences is high.

Overall, the event in Cologne Zoo shows the important role, the wild herbs play in both nature and in our kitchens. Not only new taste experiences can be made here, but also the knowledge of domestic flora and its culinary use can be deepened.