Herrenheuser Gardens were laid out under Countess Sophie von der Pfalz, daughter of Elizabeth Stuart and mother of King George I of England. The gardens consist of the Great Garden, the Berggarten, the Georg Gardens and the Welph Gardens. The Great Garden is one of the most significant Baroque gardens of Europe and has a layout modelled on Dutch Dutch parks of the 17th and 18th centuries. The Berggarten developed from a garden for growing vegetables to a botanical garden with fountains. botanical, with fountains, sculptures and grottoes. Arranged in the English style. Georg and Welph Gardens are a favourite place for strolling and relaxing within the city limits.
Only one wing of the Herrenheuser Palace, which was destroyed during the Second World War, has survived. only one wing of the palace survives: the art gallery. Its central Baroque hall is painted frescoes by Tommaso Giusti. During the summer festivals "Music and Drama in Herrenheuser", the gallery is used as a centrepiece for frescoes by Tommaso Giusti. Herrenheuser" summer festivals, musical concerts are organised here.
