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Visiting Gothenburg Botanical Garden
One of the larger botanical gardens in Europe, it combines formal beds, a rock garden with a waterfall, a Japanese glade and a wide arboretum on the hills beyond.
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Quick answer
Gothenburg Botanical Garden is a garden in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Slottsskogen
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, outdoors and couples
- Best months
- May–July
About Gothenburg Botanical Garden
One of the larger botanical gardens in Europe, it combines formal beds, a rock garden with a waterfall, a Japanese glade and a wide arboretum on the hills beyond. The greenhouses hold tropical plants and orchids, and entry to the outdoor garden is by voluntary contribution.
Tip: Visit in late May or June for the rhododendron valley in flower, and take the tram to the Botaniska Trädgården stop.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Slottsskogen.
Best time to visit Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Gothenburg Botanical Garden is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- May: 16°C (61°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Gothenburg Botanical Garden is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Liseberg and Haga and Haga Nygata.
- No. 10 of the 20 sights in our Gothenburg things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Gothenburg.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Gothenburg.
Near Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Within walking distance of Gothenburg Botanical Garden (straight-line distances):
- Götaplatsen and the Poseidon statue — about 2.3 km away, 30 minutes, free
- Feskekôrka — about 2.3 km away, 45 minutes, low cost
- Slottsskogen — about 1.1 km away, 2–3 hours, free
If you like Gothenburg Botanical Garden
- Southern archipelago islands — Saltholmen, Half a day to a full day
- Slottsskogen — Linnéstaden, 2–3 hours
- Trädgårdsföreningen and the Palm House — Inom Vallgraven, 1 hour
- Ramberget and Keillers park — Norra Älvstranden, 1 hour
Staying near Gothenburg Botanical Garden
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gothenburg Botanical Garden?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. Götaplatsen and the Poseidon statue is about 2.3 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Gothenburg Botanical Garden free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Gothenburg Botanical Garden?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. Visit in late May or June for the rhododendron valley in flower, and take the tram to the Botaniska Trädgården stop.
+Do I need to book Gothenburg Botanical Garden in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.